Accessories – what's new?
Small Details, Big Impact: Accessories Redefine Performance
The “Best of Accessories” at PERFORMANCE DAYS puts the spotlight on the industry’s most innovative trims and components. From digitally enhanced labels and precision transfers to circular zipper solutions and advanced insulation, accessories are redefining their role, evolving from functional add-ons into high-tech elements that combine smart integration, sustainability and next-generation performance. Find out here what´s new, when we are talking about small details with big impact!
Material Section
This Material Story focuses on the next generation of accessories as key enablers of innovation. From smart labels with integrated technologies to circular trims and advanced thermal components, these developments highlight how accessories are driving progress in functionality, sustainability and scalable performance solutions.
SBS International Development Ltd NRWC-52 DPK E SFT0037
5 Watertight
Zippers
41% PES, 10% PU, 5% SIL, 44% ZN
Advanced TPU film technology forms an impenetrable barrier with high-temperature coating, preventing fluid migration. Our tooth infusion process ensures watertight integrity, while seamless fabric integration creates a unified seal for the most demanding wet environments. *IPX4-certified zipper Key Features: Zero fluid migration | Complete watertight seal | Seamless integration
ACG Accent AB 260200383
Novera Apple
Labels & Patches
20% PU, 80% Biobased materials
Debossed patch made in Apple Skin. AppleSkin® is an innovative vegan leather made from upcycled apple pomace from the juice industry. A premium material choice for brands that want to combine design with responsibility, made of minimum of 66% bio-based, VOC & DMF free, and produced without additional environmental resources. Sustainability you can see, feel, and wear.
Frameless Asia Pacific Limited 29419
Reflective Cord
Visibility Add-Ons
100% rec. PA
Recycled reflective cord achieving tensile strength equivalent to virgin reflective cord via low-energy weaving (35% energy reduction). Recyclable at end-of-life, diverting plastic waste from landfills. End-use example: Outdoor gear labels (hiking jacket tags, camping equipment markers). It offers durable, reflective performance for outdoor use, recyclable into new products to realize circular economy.
Rudholm & Haak AB ISPO2402-04
KNITTED TAPE
Tapes
100% rec. PES
ACHIEVING ELASTIC EFFECT WITH MONO MATERIAL
3M XY003952067
100 % T2T
Insulation & Fibres
100% rec. PES
Leveraging an upgraded recycling process and 3M Thinsulate non‑woven technology platform, 3M Thinsulate Elite ReTX Insulation offers excellent thermal efficiency for lightweight, comfortable warmth and is made from 100% recycled content, including up to 100% T2T‑sourced material from textile production waste.
Li Peng Enterprise Co., Ltd. SWK0053
10gsm-Tricot
Applications & Linings
100% rec. PA
10 GSM TRICOT is made from 100% recycled nylon and engineered for ultra-light performance with reduced environmental impact. Using the ReECOYA® dope-dyeing process, it delivers a 54% CO₂ reduction, 80% water savings, and long-term color stability. As a single-material construction compatible with the CRZ recycling system, it supports true circularity without sacrificing functionality. The fabric offers a smooth, stable hand feel with breathable, supportive comfort—ideal for performance-driven brands seeking both efficiency and sustainability.
When Details Matter: Rethinking the Zipper / sponsored content
Often overlooked, the zipper is becoming a key element in the evolution of high-performance and sustainable apparel. At PERFORMANCE DAYS, where textile-to-textile recycling took center stage, it became clear that innovation cannot stop at fabrics alone. Every component matters and the zipper is no exception.
Read more here.
Game-changers: PERFORMANCE DAYS Award Winners
This season’s PERFORMANCE DAYS Awards once again spotlight the future of material innovation. From true textile-to-textile recycling to ultra-lightweight performance and next-generation natural blends, the four winners define where the industry is heading.
Read more here.
About the Author
Astrid Schlüchter
PERFORMANCE DAYS
Starting February 2024, Astrid Schlüchter is taking on the role of Senior Communication Manager at PERFORMANCE DAYS. To drive further growth with innovative communication strategies, PERFORMANCE DAYS is bringing Astrid Schlüchter on board not only as a seasoned industry expert but also as a renowned specialist journalist. Before joining PERFORMANCE DAYS, the trained fashion designer led the editorial team of the print and online medium SAZsport as Editor-in-Chief and was instrumental in the development of the Sports Retail Congress. Prior to that, Schlüchter worked for a long time as a freelance writer for various media in the sports, fashion, and lifestyle segments.
