Pontetorto
8741/M/NTP
FOCUS TOPIC
12% rec. EA,
88% rec. & dope dyed PES
This Tecnostretch grid fleece is made of recycled Elastane and recycled and waterless dope dyed Polyester.
It suits perfectly for a sportive jacket.
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PRESENTATION OF OUR NEW ICONS
PRESENTATION OF OUR NEW ICONS
After our last jury meeting for the PERFORMANCE DAYS forum we realized that new technologies enriched the textile market. For this reason we created new icons for you to easily find fabrics in The Loop that are produced with these sustainable methods.
Carbon Capture: Innovative carbon capture technology uses carbon that already exists in life to make polyester raw materials, effectively reducing resource consumption and contributing to the sustainability of the earth.
Car Tires: At the end of the lifecycle of tires, waste tires are converted into nylon raw materials by chemical recycling, which can effectively reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and contribute to the sustainability of the earth.
Textile Waste: Upcycling of pre-consumer cotton scraps from garment production contributes to circular economy.
100% JURY LIKE FABRICS AND ACCESSORIES
100% JURY LIKE FABRICS & ACCESSORIES
During the PERFORMANCE FORUM meeting, all jury members meet and inspect all items that are submitted by the exhibitors. Fabrics that are liked by all jury members are the highlight at each years forum. Enjoy seeing and ordering the best of the best fabrics of our PERFORMANCE DAYS forum.
MADE IN ITALY
MADE IN ITALY
In this Material Story we would like to present you the latest developments from our italian exhibitors. Check out the various qualities that Italy has to offer, such as softshells, fabrics for sportive pants, midlayers, insulation & fibres and accessories.
High quality, creativity and innovative technologies- The term ‘Made in Italy’ has never been so important today for the textile market.
Enjoy!
JACQUARDS & STRUCTURES
JACQUARDS & STRUCTURES
This first material story of the new year 2023 is focussing on all nice Jacquards and structures. If it’s crinkle optic, structures made with ultrasonic or sportive and outstanding weaving techniques and Jacquards- check out the latest trends and be inspired!
A TRIBUTE TO SUSTAINABLE WOOL
A TRIBUTE TO SUSTAINABLE WOOL
Wool has always been one of the most important ingredient in the textile industry. The ancient Egyptians already enjoyed the benefits of this natural fibre.Today’s environmental awareness has motivated the wool producers to offer more sustainable alternatives to the end consumer. Recycled and RWS certified wool which protects the welfare of animals and preserves the health of the soil but also chlorine-free treated Merino has been a good alternative already. Now certifications like Nativa, that ensures traceability, sustainability and animal welfare, the platform ZQRX that provides ethical wool and new type of yarns like Maglificio Alto Milaneses Wool T.E.C., which is a Merino yarn twisted with a fine nylon filament to make it more durable, have become essential to create even more eco- friendly wool fabrics.
Utenos
4067
Midlayer
40% TENCEL™ LY,
60% WO Nativa™
Care about traceability: fabric protocoled by NATIVA™ meaning that every step of the supply chain, from farm to brand is certified. The TENCEL™ we us is a high-quality biodegradable fiber made from responsibly grown and sourced beech wood by the industry’s leader in sustainability – Lenzing. In combination with merino wool – the fabric is excellent at keeping you warm when it’s cold and cool – when it’s hot. Beneficial features: thermal regulation, odor control, natural protection from the sun.
Maglificio Alto Milanese
ALTIDONA
J1507/A/TI/LN
Baselayer
6% EA,
28% PA,
66% Wool T.E.C.
Fabric produced with wool T.E.C, a particulary type of yarn produced twisting a fine nylon filament around a Merino Yarn. Properties: warm, comfortable, breathable, resists odour, durable, UV blocking, no pilling and resistant to abrasion. Final use : sports and underwear T-shirts.
Suedwolle
BlueSky ZQRX
Baselayer
100% WO M
ZQRX is the next generation of ethical, regenerative fibre. ZQRX provides a solution for consumers and brands who crave the luxury and comfort of natural fibres, yet seek the next level of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. ZQRX only works with the best Growers globally, to ensure the highest quality wool which gives back more than it takes. The New Zealand Merino Company collaborates closely with Südwolle Group, enabling leading brands around the world access ZQRX.
Schoeller
Progress EXP RWS Nm 60/1
Code 330
Baselayer
40% WO M,
60% TENCEL™ LY
Combination of sustainability, fashion and function - Soft Tencel Fiber - Merino Super Fine 16,5µ - Chlorine free treated Merino machine washable (patented Schoeller EXP treatment) - 100% Nature - 100% degradable (no microplastic waste) - The material is treated, spuned, dyed and knitted in Europe - Certification: Bluesign and RWS.
Omniteksas
7113/30S- 1RWS
Baselayer
52% rec. PES,
48% RWS Wool
Single jersey structured fabric in combination of RWS wool and recycled polyester creates functional, light weight, breathable and the main thing sustainable fabric. Used dyed recycled polyester allows to reduce production time at same time saving water and energy such as electricity and gass. All these points allows to decreases less CO2 consumption.
Texet Commercial
TK1735- D2
Function meets Fashion
39% rec. PES,
61% rec. WO
This Sherpa fleece is made of the mixed yarn, recycled wool and recycled polyester, bringing a slight heather effect and excellent warm hand feel. With 320 G/SQM weight, this fabric is very suitable for mid-layer jacket which is easy to carry during travelling.
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AGAINST MICROPLASTIC
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AGAINST MICROPLASTIC
Most of the microplastics originate from domestic waste. It is well known that this has disastrous consequenses for our seas and landscapes but also for our health. For this reason the textile industry reacted and developed technologies to reduce this pollution to a minimum. Using only natural fibers, brushed Tencel or biodegradable yarns on the backside or less microfibre shedding due to construction- take a closer look to textiles that can make a difference in environmental protection.
Chia Her
Air Spinning Recycled Wool and Tencel Modal flannel
RX1200-011
Shirts
50% rec. WO,
50% TENCEL™ Mo
By using recycled wool can save land use of grazing sheep, which help reduce resource consumption and carbon emissions. The yarn is spinning from GRS wool by using special air spinning technology. That can decrease 20% the weight of wool fabric. TENCEL ™ Modal fiber was added to the fabric to have good breathability and skin friendly.
SHEICO
Zero Shedding II
Q310054
Midlayer
94% rec. PES,
6% Spandex
Zero Shedding Ⅱ is made with an anti-microfiber loop system, and proven by SGS international washing test. Zero Shedding Ⅱ can effectively reduce microfiber pollution.
SINGTEX
SW-80476C06-1
Softshell & Outer Midlayer
8% EA,
92% rec. PES
The fabric is solution-dyed woven fleece fabric that consumes less water. Less microfiber shedding than knit fleece.
37.5 Technology/Cocona Labs.
XKN001-XX (RACO)
Midlayer
100% 37.5® + EB PES
This brushed jersey knit uses 37.5® Technology PES + EB (Enhanced Biodegration) additive. Unlike other synthetic yarns that will sit unchanged in landfills for centuries, 37.5® yarns + EB additive break down to naturally occurring materials over decades.
Pontetorto
9219/M/BIO
Midlayer
25% rec. PES,
7% rec. EA,
45% TENCEL™ Ly,
23% Biodegradable PES
This midlayer fabric is made out of biodegradable Polyester and biodegradable Tencel. The Tencel is brushed on the backside to prevent that microplastic will be released into the environment after washing.
Hemp Fortex
KF2034Y-01C
Midlayer
55% HA,
45% org. CO
Super soft stripe fleece fabric comprises 55% hemp and 45% organic cotton. We use natural fiber, and this fabric is biodegradable and suitable for hoodies, jackets, and joggers.
EXPRESSIVE FABRICS & ACCESSORIES
EXPRESSIVE FABRICS & ACCESSORIES
In this first material story of the new season, we would like to present you the most fancy and extraordinary fabrics and accessories on the market.
High-vis with rainbow effect, 3D printed and crinkle effect fabrics, reflective yarns and zippers and patches that are made out of natural materials like grape leftovers. They are suitable for all kind of urban streetwear and outdoor jackets.
Take a closer look to these exceptional items and get inspired!
Chimera Multinational
ECO-FLASH® Water Based Ink Hi-Vis Fabric
700DC-COLORCODE
Sponsored content
Function meets Fashion
100% PES
ECO-FLASH® Water Based Ink Hi-Vis Fabric A proprietary carbon neutral process using water-based ink to make these colorful hi-vis reflective fabrics. We are moving away from traditional solvent pigment coating to a brand-new innovation to eliminate water usage and air pollutions (no water consumption & no harmful chemical substances during the coating process).
Chimera Multinational
LIGHTEMIS Elastic Reflective Yarn- Mechanical Woven & Formal Wear
Sponsored content
Insulation & Fibres
100% PU
This elastic reflective yarn is made of TPU material. TPU is considered a much eco-friendlier compared to any existing reflective yarn acrylic based in the market. This product can be used for all kinds of applications including knitting, weaving, embroidery, sewing and elastic bands.
ALPEX Protection
RE-STAR S321CA
AZDL423S321CA
Lightweight & Downproof
100% rec. PES
Recycled Polyester Micro ripstop, super lightweight, digitally printed. Finished with a calandar to give it shine.
Bitzer & Single
Faux Leather Patch Grape Leftover
A4074 (BEG)
Labels & Patches
30% rec. PES,
70% BioCompwater PU
This sustainable Faux Leather Patch is made of VEGEA (R) Material. It is an innovative material with a high content of vegetal, renewable and recycled raw material: Grape leftovers from winemaking, vegetal oils and natural fibres from agriculture. The material comes in various textures and colors to choose from.
Hyperbola
S22356
Function meets Fashion
100% rec. PES
This fancy 2-Layer fabric has a PU lamination and has a vibrant digital print(3D-stereoscopic ghosting).
MYZIP
COIL ZIP
Green 06
Zippers
50% org. CO,
50% rec. PES
Recycled tape, recycled coil zip. The puller is made with real natural olive wood.
Qtex
Recycle Nylon Down Proof
Q22-RN42DPL
Lightweight & Downproof
45% PA,
55% rec. PA
This fabric is made of recycled Nylon with wrinkle style. It’s suitable for all kinds of fashionable jackets.
Yu Shin
MONSTER compression elastic webbing
AY1425E
Tapes
20% EA,
60% rec. PA,
20% rec. PES
This high compressive elastic webbing is suitable for waistband and chest band of sportswear and gym wear. By applying in-house solar system, we reduce 2.17kg Co2e/kg on 2021.
MARCO'S FAVORITES
MARCO'S FAVORITES
In this material story, we highlight the personal favorite selection of Marco Weichert, founder of PERFORMANCE DAYS. The third- generation owner of the textile agency Weichert Agencies has textile expertise in his DNA. His main competences focus on the construction, composition and lamination of functional fabrics.
His selection is mainly focused on new and sustainable technologies, like carbon reducing materials, recycled yarns made of used tires, leftover materials and fishing nets (PA Econyl®). Last but not least the biodegradable and mono component qualities that found it’s place on the list.
Take a closer look on the fabrics Marco impressed utmost:
IBQ
HERMOSILLO
Pants & Tights
12% EA,
9% WO M,
79% rec. PA
4 Ways stretch fabric double weave with PA Econyl® in the external face and brushed merino wool in the inner face.
Dry- Tex
DT-NYLON-196-UTR
Pants & Tights
12% EA,
88% rec. PA
This woven fabric’s recycled Nylon yarn is made of used car tires. It is piece dyed and has a great elasticity.
Sympatex
L1664 STX BANFF
FOCUS TOPIC
100% rec. PES
The Banff article is the first Sympatex laminate made of a 100% fiber2fiber recycled yarn. It is an innovative yarn made of chemically- recycled wasted garments and leftover materials. This laminate, among others, was developed by Sympatex as an initiative aiming to close the textile loop. It is suitable to be utilized in the Outdoor and Sportswear market.
Everest Textile
Carbon capture and utilization PET (Double Jersey)
LFS13007AQD
Special- Carbon reducing yarns
16% EA,
84% CCU Polyester
CCU (Carbon Capture and Utilization). Using advanced technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions from steel mills, petrochemical plants, etc. The captured carbon dioxide can be stored or reused. We found that with the current level of technology, carbon dioxide can be converted into raw materials for polyester fibers, and the raw materials are processed into fibers through spinning equipment. So we use carbon capture yarn to develop knitted fabric products.
Hemp Fortex
CH4562
Pants & Tights
2% EA,
15% HA,
60% rec. CO,
23% rec. PES
This fabric is made with hemp recycled cotton, recycled poly and spandex. This article is also suede treated for a softer handfeel. This fabric is suitable for pants or jacket.
Pontetorto
9195/S/BIO
Midlayer
10% EV,
33% rec. PES,
18% TENCEL™ Ly
39% Recycled and Biodegradable Polyester
The face side of this fabric is made with Green One polyester which is both recycled and biodegradable in marine water (TEST ASTM D6691 628 days 59,6% biodegradation). The reverse is Tencel Lyocell biodegradable in marine water after 45 days it is also unbrushed to minimize the shedding.
Brookwood
Mahogany ™
FOCUS TOPIC
47% rec. WO
53% TENCEL ™ Ly
This fabric is a yarn dyed plaid woven fabric made from sustainably sourced and responsibly processed Tencel and recycled wool.
Taiwan Axroma
Outdoor Mackintosh® Air Satin
FOCUS TOPIC
100% PP
Finely constructed with Mackintosh® Olefin yarn in smooth twill satin. Solution-dyed and Mackintosh® Inside Technology optimizes hydrostatic pressure to achieve 450mm without lamination and membrane. Maximum waterproofing performance powered by minimum energy and process. PFC free DWR inherits the yarn for permanent repellency along with long-lasting colorfastness. Mono component, easy to be recycled.
LYOCELL AND BLENDS
LYOCELL AND BLENDS
Lyocell is a material that lies in between a natural and a chemical fibre.
The natural component comes from the raw material which is wood, but it has to be manufactured in a chemical process.
Company Lenzing™ created a circulation process to avoid the release of chemical substances that pollute the environment. The trees that are needed for the extraction of cellulose come from sustainably managed forests. Take a closer look to our selection of Tencel and Eco- Vero fabrics and the Imbotex insulation with Tencel and Refibra technology.
Enjoy!
Maglificio Alto Milanese
ARGEGNO
J1385/A/TISA/V
FOCUS TOPIC
6% EA,
94% EV
Fabrics produced with LENZING™ ECOVERO™ have a smaller environmental footprint. Leaving water cleaner -up to 50% less water impact, air cleaner -up to 50% lower CO2 emission. It comes from renewable wood and it needs 3 months to decompose. Moreover, fabrics are soft, breathable and very comfortable on the skin.
Omniteksas
7669/32
FOCUS TOPIC
95% EV,
5% LYCRA®
Single jersey fabric knitted from LENZING™ ECOVERO™ yarns for consumers who care about sustainable future. For fiber production use up to 50% lower water impact, up to 50% lower CO2 emission to air. The fabric is soft, biodegradable and has efficient moisture regulation properties.
Concept III Textiles
DPT1907042
Midlayer
6% EA,
48% rec. PES,
46% TENCEL™ Ly
This knit fabric offers a great insulation due to the brushed backing. The handfeel is super soft on basis of the composition with Tencel.
Brookwood Companies
Mulberry™
Shirts
43% Nylon,
31% Tencel,
20% CO,
6% EA
Natural fiber cotton blended with responsibly processed TENCEL™ and nylon combined for a technical shirting fabric with a little stretch for comfort.
Korea Textile Center
K-E1180
Function Meets Fashion
100% TENCEL™ Mo
This piece dyed woven fabric has a nice structure and super soft handfeel due to TENCEL™ Modal.
Imbotex
LYOCELL & REFIBRA
Insulation & Fibres
40% TENCEL™ Ly,
40% Lyocell Rb (LY),
20% PLA
The Refibra technology involves upcycling cotton scraps from garment production. These cotton scraps are transformed into cotton pulp. A substantial proportion of this is added to wood pulp, and the combined raw material is transformed to produce new virgin Tencel Lyocell fibers to make new products. This new Refibra technology gives a second life to pre and post consumer sources, by upcycling it into brand new cellulosic fiber materials. Tencel fibers with Refibra technology are identifiable owing to the innovative special identification technology designed to confirm fiber origin.
FABRICS WITH LOW CARBON FOOTPRINT
FABRICS WITH LOW CARBON FOOTPRINT
Reducing CO2 in all areas of live has become more important than ever.
Discover the new techniques the yarn and textile industry developed for their contribution to improve the global carbon emissions balance.
Shinkong and Everest use a Carbon-capture yarn which is a first step towards zero carbon emissions: advanced technology captures carbon dioxide emissions from steel mills, petrochemical plants, etc., converts and recycles them into ethanol through fermentation to achieve net zero-emission goals (CCU - Carbon Capture and Utilization). The captured carbon dioxide can be stored or reused. But also solution dyed fabrics can reduce CO2 to 30-40%, in recycled version even 80%.
Enjoy our selection!
Shinkong Textile
SS-P1644-1
Special- Carbon reducing yarns
14% EA,
86% PES
This 4-way stretch fabric is made of carbon-capture yarn which the biological process captures and converts carbon emission and recycles them into ethanol through fermentation to achieve net zero-emission goals.
Everest Textile
Carbon capture and utilization PET
(Double Jersey)
LFS13007AQD
Special- Carbon reducing yarns
16% EA,
84% CCU Polyester
CCU (Carbon Capture and Utilization). Using advanced technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions from steel mills, petrochemical plants, etc. The captured carbon dioxide can be stored or reused. We found that with the current level of technology, carbon dioxide can be converted into raw materials for polyester fibers, and the raw materials are processed into fibers through spinning equipment. So we use carbon capture yarn to develop knitted fabric products.
Eclat Textile
RT2111019 REC: PES
Baselayer
100% rec. PES
Solution- dyeing makes the color integrated into the fiber. This solution-dyed fabric can be made of recycled Polyester and it retains the rich color and functionality as well as virgin Polyester.
Taiwan Axroma
Outdoor Mackintosh®Air Ripstop
Function Meets Fashion
100% PP
Finely constructed with Macintosh® Olefin yarn in utility Ripstop shell. Solution-dyed and Mackintosh® Inside Technology optimizes hydrostatic pressure to surpass 10,000mm with recycled TPEE membrane for the desired and lasting waterproofing performance. PFC free DWR inherits the Olefin yarn for permanent repellency, performs with long-lasting colorfastness and strong abrasion.
ANTEX
YNVIRON
Function Meets Fashion
20%EA,
80% rec. PES
This quality is made in recycled polyester dope dyed. That means synthetic polymer yarns from post-consumer waste, specially designed to suit the requirements of each end-use application. This process achieves significant savings in terms of water and energy consumption when compared to dyeing in an aqueous medium.
Radici Yarn
Radilon® Solution
FOCUS TOPIC
20% EA,
80% PA
Radilon® Solution is RadiciGroup's solution-dyed PA6 microfibre. Radilon® Solution is a round cross-section nylon yarn. It has a very fine dpf and an excellent colour fastness. It comes in 12 colors. Radilon® Solution is dyed in a one-step dyeing process in which colour masterbatches are added to the raw polymer before it is extruded into fibres.
MODERN SURFACES
MODERN SURFACES
Take a look at our selection of new and innovative structures. Some are inspired by nature, for example from spiders or fish scales. Surfaces can also be created by two tone fabrics, embossing or jacquards. In any way, they don’t create only interesting looks, they also create a function like body mapping or comfort while wearing.
Enjoy!
Jessia and Jean Corporation
KP590211BZ22
Sponsored content
Midlayer
41% Mo,
59% rec. PES
This interlock midlayer fabric with Lenzing Modal has a good wicking properties. It’s a two tone color with super soft handfeel and suitable for active wear and casual wear.
SHEICO Group
Spider Bionic Mesh
J410263
Function Meets Fashion
90% rec. PES,
10% Spandex
Inspired by the natural artist "Spider"s web-knitting behavior, the bionic tech regular silk drawing around the axis, weaving a lightweight and strong structure. Stronger mesh fabrics design, to create more durable apparel design.
Estilmar
TAMA
5154
Function Meets Fashion
16% EA,
85% rec. PES
This circular knit fabric with a waffle construction is highly breathable due to the finishing and the construction with and a multifilament recycled polyester yarn. Ideal for midseason cycling shirts, compressive leggings and others,
Men Chuen Fibre Industry
PCJ-1730-2
Function Meets Fashion
49% PES,
51% rec. PES
This fabric is a circular knit hydrophilic 3D jacquard. The designs reminds of fish scales and has a soft handfeel.
Sitip
Native- cosmopolitan Paris gz dis. Carreaux/seersucker/gale
Pants & Tights
38% EA,
62% rec. PA
Native-Cosmopolitan Paris GZ is a non-see through back brushed fabric in fine gauge and with a high degree of compression, made with post-consumer recycled yarn and chemicals with a low environmental impact. Its features are: 4 -way stretch, perfect fit over and skin comfort, featuring a soft brushed backing.
Carol Textile
E063LDA07F1
2.5 & 3Layer
24% PA,
76% rec. PA
This fabric has a smart body mapping design and is fluorocarbon- free with a 10K/10K membrane.
SAVE THE OCEAN
SAVE THE OCEAN
Concepts against marine pollution
12-15 million tons of plastic ends up in the ocean every year, killing one million seabirds and 100,000 marine animals. If not for whaling, ship strikes, pollution and entanglement in fishing gear, some whales could live for over 200 years. 70% of marine wildlife entanglements involve abandoned plastic fishing nets, also known as "ghost nets". (www.seashepherdglobal.org) This material story is dedicated on solutions like how to process ocean waste like oyster ropes and fishing nets into materials, technologies to reduce microfibers and biodegradable fabrics.
“For years we thought the oceans were so vast and the inhabitants so infinitely numerous that nothing we could do could have an effect upon them. But now we know that was wrong."- Sir David Attenborough
Long Advance
LNP-22003-1HZ
2 Layer
49% PA,
51% rec. PA
Collecting used clutch strings from oyster farmers locally in Chiyi, Taiwan, Long Advance turns ocean waste into reusable nylon material, regenerate its value. At the same time it solves the problem of thousand tons per year of dumped strings pile up along the Taiwan shore.
Red Fiber Group
MICRO JERSEY
RF17CJ030-A
Baselayer
85% biob. Nylon,
15% EA
Waste oyster ropes and fishing nets are responsible for about 10% of marine waste. This fabric is recyled and and has a rapid biodegradation and the feel of cotton and the functionality of man-made fibers such as quick drying.
Pontetorto
9194/BIO
Baselayer
33% TENCEL™ Ly,
67% Biodegradable Nylon
This light piquet jersey made with Sensil Biocare Nylon yarn and Lenzing Tencel Biocare has a 58% biodegradation after 690 days in water accordingly to the ongoing ASTM D6691 test - Lenzing Tencel a 100% biodegradation in marine water after 45 days.
Pontetorto
8794/RC/WL
Midlayer
9% EA,
91% rec. PES
This tecnostretch large grid fleece is made with recycled polyester from PET Bottles. Due to an innovative finishing invented by Pontetorto the WL new technology reduces the fiber shedding to washing by 50%.
Yuantex
2/1 Twill
YTGP-493B
2 Layer
45% rec. PA,
55% Recycled Fishnet Nylon
Abandoned fishing nets are among the greatest killers in our ocean. These waste plastic nets are cut up, cleaned, extruded and inspected for quality. Excellent hand feel combine well with other additives or finishes for additional benefits to optimizes the comfort level of environmental activity.
NILIT
ECO2 - BRUGNOLI
Midlayer
20% LYCRA®,
80% PA
Sensil® BioCare fabric designed to reduce impact on the planet’s ecosystems. Strength of BioCare: enriched with an additive that helps reduce micro plastics waste in the oceans, easily dyed, finished without affecting the end of life performance. Reduction of textile waste in sea water. Initial results from independent testing according to the ASTM D6691 standard test method for determining aerobic biodegradation of plastic materials In the marine environment 58% reduction after 690 days.
Tiara Textile
NN40141
Shirts
15% EA,
85% Biodegradable Nylon (CiCLO)
This biodegradable nylon yarn (ASTM D6691 test method) is added CiCLO (biodegradable additives) during yarn production. It creates countless biodegradable spots that act like nutrient sources for microbes. These microbes are attracted to the fibers and can mineralize them at rates comparable to natural fibers.
Rih Jan Fibre
RJ-I2899
Function meets Fashion
25% CO,
58% PES,
17% rec. PES
With Taiwan's famous oyster shell as the main raw material, this fabric is made from recycled plastic bottles and oyster shells. Seawool® is soft to touch and provides natural insulation to help keep the body warm in cold temperatures.
THE LATEST COTTON FABRICS FROM EUROPE
The latest cotton fabrics from Europe
Europe is well-known for its various cultures, amazing landscapes and modern spirit. With this story we would like to present you new interesting cotton and cotton mix textile developments from the EU, produced under sustainable standards. Take a look at our fabric selection made out of organic cotton, recycled cotton and interesting cotton blends which are suitable for baselayers, midlayers and pants.
Enjoy!
Carvema Textil Ida (Bloomati)
FIT.114.0247
Midlayer
4%EA,
48% org. CO,
48% Modal
Made in Portugal.
This soft fabric is produced with sustainable and natural fibres and is also OCS certified.
Dimpora
Dimpora eco pur™- 100% Recycled cotton
Function meets Fashion
100% rec. CO
Made in Switzerland.
The recycled cotton amount is made of pre- consumer waste from apparel, home furnishing and bed-linen industries. The microporous ECO PUR membrane is fluoro- free and made without chemicals that could be released into nature.
Pontetorto
2336/RC
Baselayer
21% org. CO,
5% EA,
25% HA,
49% rec. PES
Made in Italy.
This jersey is made with recycled PES NEWLIFE yarn. The second yarn used in this quality is made out of hemp and organic cotton. This quality is also bluesign certified.
Balas
3273 GR HST
Function meets Fashion
55% org. CO,
45% rec. PES
Made in France.
This jersey is brushed on the back side. It is breathable, fast drying and stretchy, suitable for all sport and lifestyle applications.
IBQ Fabrics
PEPPER
Pants & Tights
11% CO,
3% LYCRA®,
53% rec. PES,
32% CV
Made in Spain.
This quality is a 4 ways stretch double weave with recycled PES blended with viscose and cotton. It is suitable for winter pants.
Schoeller Textil
58222
Shirts, Pants & Tights
7% EA,
30% org. CO,
63% PA
Made in Switzerland.
This stretchy softshell is made out of organic cotton. It is highly versatile and bluesign certified.
Zeynar
DHRD20220070
Midlayer
100% org. CO
Made in Turkey.
Waterrepellent performance based on food processing. The excessive natural organic material that would otherwise be disposed is refined and combined with additives to create a powerful water and stain repellent textile finish. The active component is made of more than 90% bio-carbon.
LMA
7555
Function meets Fashion
100% org. CO
Made in Portugal.
This yarn contributes to reduced greenhouse gas emissions when compared to conventional cotton, as no nitrous-dioxide-releasing fertilizers and pesticides are used in the production processes, allowing the soils to naturally increase their capacity to absorb CO2 from the atmosphere. Mono component material, with optimal biodegradability. This fabric confers UV protection Fabric ideal for sweaters and hoodies.
YARNS AND TRANSFERS- THE NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Yarns and transfers- The new developments
Get inspired by the new inventions for yarns and transfers!
The selection is big in terms of biodegradable yarns, fabrics which are made of mono component yarns or recycled yarns with cooling effect. For more security on your garment Chimera developed an elastic reflective yarn that can be used in all types of applications. Also the transfers show interesting trends, for example new technologies to reduce water pollution, designs with recycled coffee or other recycled waste materials.
Here are our choices to round off your collection:
Chimera Multinational Co., Ltd.
LIGHTEMIS® ELASTIC REFLECTIVE YARN - MECHANICAL WOVEN & FORMAL WEAR
(sponsored content)
Insulation & Fibres
100% PU
LIGHTEMIS® is the world one and only technology that exhibits high stretchability in reflective yarn form. This product carries a worldwide patent and can be used for all kinds of applications including knitting, weaving, embroidery, sewing and elastic bands. It is hidden in the fabric, protects people and makes safety surrounded like air.
ANTEX
Yarnaway
Insulations & Fibres
100% rec. PES
Sustainable polymer modified yarns which permit the acceleration of bacterial biodegradation in a controlled setting, speeding up what would be a 300 year cycle to one of few years.
Taiwan Axroma Technical Textile Co., Ltd.
OUTDOOR MACKINTOSH® AIR SATIN
FOCUS TOPIC
100% PP
Finely constructed with Mackintosh® Olefin yarn in smooth twill satin. Solution-dyed and Mackintosh® Inside Technology optimizes hydrostatic pressure to achieve 450mm without lamination and membrane. Maximum waterproofing performance powered by minimum energy and process. PFC free DWR inherits the yarn for permanent repellency along with long-lasting colorfastness. Mono component, easy to be recycled.
brrrº
K0204R
Baselayer
8% LYCRA®,
92% brrr° Recycled Polyester
The brrr° TRIPLE CHILL EFFECT keeps you cooler: cooling minerals, active wicking, rapid drying. The yarn is Polyester cationic dyed.
Chimera Multinational Co., Ltd.
ECO-HTP™ WATER BASED HEAT TRANSFER PU - FOOTWEAR
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Footwear
100% Water Based PU
ECO-HTP™ is a tri-layer water based eco-friendly heat transfer PU product that was developed for the apparel, bag, and footwear market. The material is OEKOTEX certified with water based ink system. With a clean and VOCs free manufacturing process, we are achieving one common goal of carbon neutral. This product is self-weeding and does not generate extra waste. The PET liner can also be recycled after bonding.
Heat Transfers Company Ltd.
TRANSFERS WITH RECYCLED COFFEE
Transfers
50% PC,
30% recycled coffee,
15% water based inks,
5% additives for water based inks
The coffee is collected from coffee shops and gas stations, the water based ink is used from other projects for the second time.
E. Textint
RECYCLED HEAT TRANSFER (MATTE)
Transfers
50% PU,
50% TPU
To reuse waste and avoid new production which might cause carbon emissions, this label series is made from waste materials in terms of our goal of developing upcycled products.
UAB Laurema
FROM OLD TO NEW.
Transfers
60% PC,
20% PU
This transfer is biodegradable and recycled from leftover transfers. Inspired by W. Kandinski, J. Miro.
NATURE BASED FUNCTIONS
Nature based functions
Check out the latest innovations of the industry when it comes to technical benefits made out of natural components!
If it’s the advantage of wood fibres like Tencel® which have a super soft handfeel, great moisture absorption and are even carbon neutral or the nature based Polygiene OdorCrunch™ Stays Fresh technology which consists of silica that removes environmental odors. Or cotton qualities that are waterrepellent on the basis of construction, even plant- based waxes that make the fabric waterresistant. And not to forget the many advantages of hemp like odor control- the following items will support to make your collection responsible!
Pontetorto Spa
2300/ODOR CRUNCH
Baselayer
100% TENCEL™ Ly
A single jersey which is made of 100% Tencel® (Very low carbon impact) finished with Polygiene OdorCrunch™ Stays Fresh technology which is a natural product that consists of the main ingredient in sand (silica). This natural anti- odor treatment captures, ‘crunches’ and permanently eliminates the odors.
DJIC Ltd.
MODAL JERSEY DOUBLE FACE W/SPONGE BONDED (B-400)
Function Meets Fashion
100% TENCEL™ Mo
This fabric is a very soft Modal jersey and sponge bonded. It is suitable for a light sweater or jacket.
Hemp Fortex Industries Ltd.
HL4616G01
Shirts
0,5% EA
54% HA
45,5% TENCEL™ Ly
Checkered seersucker plaid fabric made of a hemp Tencel® blend. It has a nice and soft handfeel and is suitable for performance shirts.
Stotz & Co AG
VENTILE 280 ORG
Function Meets Fashion
100% org. CO
This quality is a very densely woven 100% organic cotton fabric. In combination with a PFC- Free finish the fabric is totally weatherproof, windproof and rainproof.
Weichert Agencies
H ONE TENCEL BASELAYER CRUNCH
HS-8163
Baselayer
5% EA
77% rec. PES
18% TENCEL™ Mo
This article has a soft and natural handfeel and moisture management thanks to the Tencel®percentage. It has also a non- biocide anti odor control by Polygiene odor crunch.
Utenos trikotazas AB
165564
Baselayer
7% EA
75% TENCEL™ Ly
18% PALF/Banana fiber
The Tencel® which is used is a high- quality biodegradable fibre made from sustainable cultivated and fast- growing eucalyptus. This interesting combination with Banana fiber and elasthane makes this fabric super soft and perfect at thermal regulation.
Brookwood Companies Inc.
MAHOGANY ™
Focus Topic
47% rec. WO
53% TENCEL™ Ly
This fabric is a yarn dyed plaid woven fabric made from sustainably sourced and responsibly processed Tencel and recycled wool.
A. Sampaio & Filhos Têxteis, S.A.
67901- RE-LUXURY
Midlayer
30% rec. PA
30% rec. WO
30% TENCEL™ Ly
10% WS Rec.
A midlayer fabric which has noble blends recycled wool, recycled polyamide and recycled cashmere. The combination with Tencel® makes this fabric a super soft and sustainable quality.
Halley Stevensons
P200 EVERWAX OLIVE
Bags
100% org. CO
A waterresistant fabric with a protective blend of 100% plant-based waxes and oils which are olive oil, rapeseed and castor bean. Olive oil and wax is a natural by- product from the food industry.
Omniteksas
PIQUE 7021-1
Baselayer
30% HA
70% org. CO
This pique fabric is made of two natural fiber blended yarns, hemp and organic cotton. This creates very good functional properties like breathability and excellent moisture management.
Heating
Heating
Nothing is more important in cold seasons than warm clothing when we go outside. When we move in the cold, it is equally important that our clothing has good breathability and good sweat-absorbing properties.
Warming and thermal regulating properties are especially important in baselayers, midlayers and outer midlayers.
Apart from the best natural fiber with exactly these properties “the wool”, there are some further very exciting developments in this field.
Highlighted are various wool blends that further enhance the performance of the material. TENCEL™ is added for an even softer feel or nylon for more robustness. Furthermore, there are beautiful developments with Graphene or CELLIANT®.
Not to forget the fabric developments that promise their warming properties optimally through their construction.
Important attributes to consider: heating, quick dry, easy-care, anti-snagging, abrasion resistance.
Please have a look and be inspired:
Alpes Manifattura Filati
LAVANDA Bio – ANTI FELTING TREATED
Function meets Fashion
100% Merino Wool
Combed yarn in 100% GOTS ORGANIC merino wool, anti felting treated, with a pleasant soft touch. Yarn obtained with wool, derived from farms where organic livestock is practiced.
Thygesen & Birk Fabrics
RWS Fleece
Midlayer
13% Polyamide
87% Virgin Wool
450 g/sqm
Casual Midlayer fabric for sweatshirt, jacket, hoodie, with the great thermal properties of wool, which keeps you warm when the weather is cold.
Schoeller
PROGRESS STRUCTURE FLOW
Function meets Fashion
40% TENCEL™ Lyocell
60% Virgin Wool
A combination of sustainability, fashion and function, TENCEL™ Fiber in combination with super fine Merino. The double face look of the open 3D structure allows the use as a first layer with a ventilated and a warming side.
Rih Jan Fibre Industrial
RJ-Y2240
Softer & Outder Midlayer
22% Polyamide
15% Polyester
60% recycled Wool
3% TENCEL™ Modal
375 g/sqm
High Pile Wool Fleece, made from recycled wool. The recycled wool fibres are from non-mulesing wool and have a GRS certification.
Weichert Agencies
SHEPHERD WOOL FRENCH TERRY
Midlayer
6% Elastan/Spandex
47% Merino Wool
47% TENCEL™ Modal
240 g/sqm
Soft Midlayer Knit made of Wool and TENCEL™. Combining the best of both fabrics.
Fieratex (Anezoulakis)
CZA-OIF
Baselayer
4% Elastan/Spandex
62% TENCEL™ Lyocell
34% Organic Wool
140 g/sqm
A soft and warming article for first layer products.
Alpes Manifattura Filati
ORTENSIA ECO YARN WO/REC. ACRYLIC
Baselayer
50% Merino Wool
50% recycled acrylic RCS
ECO-sustainable / RCS (Recycled Claim Standard) certified yarn, in a blend of merino wool and acrylic with component of recycled origin.
Brugnoli
B RECYCLED 222 WARM
Softshell & Outer Midlayer
42% LYCRA®
58% recycled Polyamide
200 g/sqm
Premium treatment technology for extra flat fleecy fabrics made from recycled Polyamide.
Warm hand-feel thermoregulation, flat fabric with great pilling resistance
Erictex Fashion
SHERPA FLEECE
Softshell & Outer Midlayer
100% recycled Polyester
250 g/sqm
Mono Component recycled Polyester Sherpa Fleece with a PFC free DWR 80/50.
Eclat Textile
RT2107079
Midlayer
100% Polyester
397 g/sqm
Insulation technology designed to make great use of body heat. Thanks to the melange of technical yarns and structures.
Liou Long Tai Textile Factory
RWLY178
Pants & Tights
5% Elastan/Spandex
29% recycled Polyamide
36% recycled Polyester
30% Graphene
Recycled pants stretch fabric with Graphene. Graphene has thermoregulating, antistatic and anti-odor properties.
Luher Textile
CELLIANT® MARLE JERSEY
Midlayer
22% Elastan/Spandex
44% Polyester
34% CELLIANT®
319 g/sqm
Luher and CELLIANT® partnered to create Nylon and RPET/PET knitted fabrics infused with infrared technology. CELLIANT® is a mix of naturally occurring minerals that are safe and durable, and last the product's useful life.
Insulation Special
Insulation Special
This material story is dedicated to a very special area: insulation. Few other areas have seen more diversity in recent times.
A few years ago we were still considering the grammage and texture of polyester insulation for our collections, but now we can choose from an incredible variety and take new sustainable approaches.
Wool insulation is becoming regional, whether from Europe, even Bavaria or the UK. Down is now also available from Europe.
You will find exciting blends of Recycled Polyester with Wool, Recycled Polyester with Recycled Camel Hair and Recycled Silk, Recycled Silk with Polyactic fibre, Kapok blended with Down, Bio-based Nylon + Recycled Polyester and Down, Kapok with Recycled Polyester, Ecodown made from Recycled Polyester and a new processing method for an “air circulation partial down system”.
Each of these insulations, due to its composition, has special performance and properties that offer many possibilities for new innovative concepts.
lavalan / Baur Vliesstoffe
LAVALAN PURE 150G
Insulation & Fibres
100% Virgin Wool
90 / 120 / 150 / 200 / 250 g/sqm
lavalan® pure is made from 100% European virgin sheep's wool. It combines unrivalled functionality with the highest sustainability standards. Due to its purity, the product can be recycled at the end of the product life cycle and reintegrated into the production process.
HDWool
HD® WOOL APPAREL INSULATION
Insulation & Fibres
75% Virgin Wool
25% Polyactic fibre
75 / 100 / 125 / 150 / 200 g/sqm
75% traceable British wool + 25% PLA. - Good stretch and recovery. Helps trap air to provide thermal insulation - Natural temperature regulation for wearer comfort - Excellent wash durability.
Imbotex
BAVARIAN WOOL REACTIVE
Insulation & Fibres
60% recycled Polyester
40% Virgin Wool
60 / 80/ 100 / 120 g/sqm
BAVARIAN WOOL REACTIVE has all the properties of wool, body temperature regulation, warmth when wet, wicking moisture away from the body and anti-microbial properties.
Imbotex
LUXEPAD CAMEL SILK BLEND
Insulation & Fibres
48% recyced Polyester
46% recycled Camelhair
6% recycled Silk
60 / 80 / 100 / 130 g/sqm
LUXEPAD Camel Silk Blend Edition is highly resilient, features extraordinary tensile and strength qualities and with consistent insulating capacity.
Imbotex
NOUVELLE
Insulation & Fibres
60% recycled Silk
40% Polyactic fibre
60 / 80/ 100 / 120 g/sqm
We collected as “end of waste” silk fabrics scraps from leftover silk fabrics rolls - The scraps are garneted mechanically and transformed into very fine fibres. Finally the fiber are blended with PLA (polylactic fibre)
Minardi Piume
FLOWER DOWN
Insulation & Fibres
100% Mix Down and Kapok
Flower Down is a mix of Recycled Down and Kapok fiber, 100% Natural and sustainable, certified GRS. Naturally antibacterial and water-repellant.
Minardi Piume
GREY COUNTRY DUCK
Insulation & Fibres
100% Grey Duck Down
European Grey Country Duck Down - RDS Certified: Available in different down compositions and Fill Power up to 800.
Thindown (Nipi Italia Srl)
THINDOWN + SORONA 45G
Insulation & Fibres
35% bio-based Nylon
15% recycl. Polyester
50% Duck Down
45 g/sqm
Real duck down transformed into a super thin and light padding blended with bio-based Sorona® fibers. Warmth, lightness, breathability, sustainability
Thindown (Nipi Italia Srl)
THINDOWN RECYCLED 80G
Insulation & Fibres
20% recycled Polyester
80% recycled Down
80 g/sqm
Real down fabric made of 100% post consumer recycled down. Down is a highly durable product and recycled down maintains all the natural qualities of virgin down: warmth, lightness, and breathability.
Shimada Shoji
AIR CIRCULATION PARTIAL DOWN SYSTEM
Insulation & Fibres
80% Polyamide
15% Polyester
5% Polyurethane
Air Circulation Partial Down system with stretch Alumi heat transfer on top.
Toyoshima
KAPOK SHEET
Insulation & Fibres
70% recycled Polyester
30% Kapok
120 g/sqm
KAPOK SHEET is made of KAPOK FIBER which is collected in Indonesia. This is a natural fiber, but it has a hollow structure. Therefore, it has properties such as light weight, heat insulation, and moisture absorption.
Thermore
ECODOWN FIBERS GENIUS
Insulation & Fibres
100% recycled Polyester
Used in a garment, Ecodown® Fibers Genius allows the fibers to intertwine, thus creating an even and stable layer of insulation.
Winter Mountain Activities
Winter Mountain Activities
Winter Outdoor with focus on Ski Touring
Snow sports are the fastest growing segment of winter leisure activity and includes alpine touring, backcountry skiing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. This sensational feeling of leaving your own tracks in the beautiful winter backcountry is just incomparable.
For trade and industry, the ski touring apparel market has become a lucrative business: worldwide, the ski touring sector turns over around one billion euros per year with hardware and clothing, with rising tendency.
Moisture control as well as odor management, thermal regulation, best waterproofness by better breathability are key.
We would like to show you new materials such as biodegradable fabrics, fibre2fibre recycled yarns, REPREVE®, recycled Cordura® and recycled polyester or recycled polyamide.
Be inspired by the latest developments from the exhibitors!
Polartec
4513 POLARTEC® POWER DRY®
Baselayer
100% recycled Polyester
156 g/sqm
Polartec® Power Dry® is the most advanced next-to-skin moisture management fabric. Moisture is quickly pulled away from the body and transferred to the outer surface for faster evaporation during activity.
Luher Textile
SMARTCELL JERSEY
Baselayer
2% EA, 88% TENCEL™ Ly,
10% Smartcell™
187 g/sqm
98% biodegradable fabric, very suitable for any next to skin or underwear products. Integrated pharmaceutically graded zinc oxides (Smartcell™).
Pontetorto
9179/RC/GR
Midlayer
3% LYCRA®, 97% recycled Polyester
278 g/sm
Patterned Jacquard fabric made from recycled Polyester from post-consumer plastic bottles.
SHEICO
TEMP LOCK & LOCK (ZERO SHREDDING II)
Midlayer
12% Elastan/Spandex,
88% recycled Polyester
180 g/sqm
Zero Shedding Fleece. A closed circular system formed by square capsules knitting maintains the comfortable temperature of the human body.
Amaterrace
REC.PES MECH.STRETCH 50D PU LAMINATE
Softshell & Outer Midlayer
100% recycled Polyester
134 g/sqm
Softshell Fabric with recycled Polyester mechanical stretch with a PU hydrophilic membrane and a recycled Polyester Jersey Backing.
Wisher Industrial
ONE-PIECE WOVEN FLEECE C0 DWR
Softshell & Outer Midlayer
10% Elastan/Spandex,
55% recycled Polyester,
35% biodegradable Polyester
203 g/sqm
Structured woven softshell with good colourfastness and finishing of C0 DWR.
P&E Textile
2WT1572
2.5 & 3 Layer
100% recycled Polyester
155 g/sqm
Fabric is made by 100% REPREVE® and highlights the bio-genic TPU lamination with bio-based ink on the backing which is derived from natural sources.
Sympatex Technologies
STX BANFF SPRING C0
2.5 & 3 Layer
100% recycled Polyester
120 g/sqm
The Banff article is the first Sympatex laminate made of a 100% fiber2fiber recycled yarn. It is an innovative yarn made
of chemically-recycled wasted garments and leftover materials.
Silkytex by Korea Silkroad
MINARI-101
Lightweight & Downproof
100% recycled Polyamide
20 g/sqm
Recycled Nylon with Mini-Ripstop, downproof with high tenacity finishing for High-end downproof clothing.
Concordia Textiles
HELZAN RECY
Lightweight & Downproof
100% recycled Polyamide
37 g/sqm
Slight transparent crinkled & dry recycled polyamide lightweight for down jacket.
IBQ Fabrics
PEACH
Durability
20% LYCRA®, 80% recycled Polyamide
220 g/sqm
4 ways stretch recycled Cordura® useful for pants and reinforcements.
U-Long High- Tech Textile
Q19A064-1G21XY
Durability
7.5% Elastan/Spandex,
6% LYCRA®,
86.5% CORDURA®
202,3 g/sqm
4-way stretch woven fabric for more durable and comfortable clothes. The high tenacity nylon 6,6 filament yarns and offer enhanced tear and abrasion resistance, allow breathability, flexibility, stretch and quick-drying for endurance apparel.
Sustainable Nylon Recap
Sustainable Nylon Recap*
The last fairs, the physical one in Portland in November and the digital one in Munich in December 2021, almost seem far away.
Nevertheless, the focus topic "THE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE OF NYLON" still is important to us so that we decided to write a recap material story.
Over eighty years ago, nylon was the first synthetic fiber to come into the market. Recognising the need to develop sustainable alternatives for nylon, a number of fabric manufacturers have done great work in collaboration with various industries, the results of which can give nylon a more environmentally friendly reputation.
Let’s classify nylon into three categories:
RECYCLED NYLON
- Recycled Polyamide made from local post-consumer fishing nets or local buoys giving ocean waste a second life without sacrificing any function.
- Recycled Polyamide made from Factory Waste, mainly post-consumer waste.
- ECONYL® Nylon, so called „regenerated“ Nylon. It is made from old homeless fishing nets, carpet flooring, industrial plastics and fabric scarps which have risen to a new beauty.
- Car tire Nylon, post consumer nylon that opens up a new world to recycling. Tire waste will now find new uses by being recycled and processed into a new fiber.
BIOBASED NYLON
- Made from Castor Oil (castor bean), which helps to save fossil resources.
- Made from coffee charcoal, which retains body heat while managing moisture and promoting perspiration.
- Made of BASF Bio-Nylon yarns, BASF uses biogas and bionaptha extracted from sustainable petroleum plant oil and organic wastes.
- Bio-based Polyamides made from corn or sugar from food waste.
BIODEGRADABLE NYLON
- Biodegradable Polyamide from AMNI SOUL ECO®, a 100% biodegradable fabric.
Polyamide with enhanced biodegradation shortens the life cycle of synthetic materials from hundreds of years to only few years.
Long Advance
LNT-21191-Z4C
2Layer
7% Elastan
93% recycl. Polyamide
151 g/sm
2 Layer post consumer nylon that opens up a new world to recycling. Tire waste finds new uses by being recycled and processed into a new fiber.
Carol Textile
E088LD
High Abrasion Pants Fabric
11% Elastan
89% recycl. Polyamide
Recycled nylon yarn made with old tire oil. Using recycling material from waste in chemical production helps to save fossil resources. Provides stretch and abrasion resistance.
P&E Textile
4WT1918
Pants Fabric
20% Elastan
76% recycl. Polyamide
4% Polyamide
105 g/sm
This fabric is made by 4% milk yarn and 76% recycled nylon derived from fishing net. This is alternative of virgin nylon with adding milk yarn to have soft and tender hand feel.
JSRTEX INT´L
JNR21013R C74
3Layer
59% Polyamide
41% recycl. Polyamide
117 g/sm
Recycled polyamide made from local post-consumer fishing net, giving the ocean waste a second life. Bio-based polyamide membrane and backing to realize mono-material design for circularity.
BenQ Materials
OD866
Ripstop Fabric
100% biobased Nylon
114 g/sm
Ripstop Fabric made of BASF Bio-Nylon yarns. During the manufacturing process, BASF uses biogas and bionaphtha extracted from sustainable petroleum plant oil and organic wastes.
Pontetorto
2346/GR/CASTOR
Midlayer
31% biobased Nylon
5% LYCRA®
64% TENCEL™
296 g/sm
Midlayer Fabric Finished to obtain a soft touch and a volume to achieve a high thermo-isolation The knit is made with Lenzing TENCEL™ and biobased EVO® Nylon by Fulgar.
Alpes Manifattura
ECO FRIEND YARN WO/BIO-DEG PA, ECO®
Midlayer
45% Merino
55% biodegradable Polyamide AMNI SOUL ECO®
ECO-sustainable yarn in a blend of merino wool and BIODEGRADABLE polyamide from AMNI SOUL ECO®. The use of Amni Soul Eco® polyamide results in a significant reduction in pollution attributable to waste from the textile supply chain.
Tiara Textile
SP757
Pants Fabric
88% biodegradable Polyamide
12% biodegradable Elastan
168 g/sm
Comfortable Pants fabric made with 88% Biodegradable Nylon and 12% Biodegradable Spandex with double weave pattern.
Carvico I Jersey Lomellina
X-ECO - CARVICO
Tights, UV Protection Fabric
80% recycl. Polyamide
20% Elastolefin
190 g/sm
X-ECO by is the perfect blend of XLANCE® stretch fiber and ECONYL® regenerated Nylon. The fabric is ideal for water sports as it is chlorine proof, resistant to moisture and sweat, suntan creams and UV rays.
Utenos trikotazas
7024
Midlayer
37% organic Cotton
63% ECONYL®
195 g/sm
Recycled polyamide made from reclaimed material. Extremely durable, resistant to abrasion, wrinkle-free and quick drying material. Transformed what used to be waste into a new yarn. The combination with organic cotton giving the fabric excellent properties such as moisture absorption.
Maglificio Alto Milanese
POSINA
Baselayer
6% Elastan
87% recycl. Polyamide
7% recycl. Elastan
100 g/sm
BLUFIBRE® yarns are 100% products obtained by recycling mainly post-consumer waste. The recycling system developed makes it possible to re-value highly impacting waste such as tires, regenerating them and transforming them into high-performance materials suitable for textile applications.
NILIT
THERMO STRONG HB - INNOVA
Pants & Tights
13% Elastan
87% recycl. Polyamide
300 g/sm
This fabric has functional performance of thermal insulation due to the presence of SENSIL® heat (made with repurposed coffee bean shell), while the other face is made on recycled SENSIL® breeze.
Hiking in - between the seasons
Hiking in - between the seasons*
Is there anything better than fall hiking? The temperature is perfect, the leaves are changing, and as the foliage drops, you get clear views of the countryside from majestic lakes to forest covered ridges. There are truly not many better ways to take in nature's beauty.
Especially in "cross season" it is important to have a balanced layer system in the range. Temperature fluctuations and weather conditions can quickly fall from one extreme to the other.
In this material story you can source items from the following categories: Baselayer knits with natural phase change material or specific eco sustainable. Midlayer with Seawool or Sensil BioCare. Shirt fabric from postconsumer pet bottles. 3Layer 40D lightweigth mechanical stretch from recycled nylon. 2layer biobased nylon with waterbased coating. Downproof woven made from Econyl. Insulation from 100% recycled polyester and pant fabrics from recycled nylon/ Tencel blend with very soft hand-feel.
Be inspired by the last material story featuring fabrics from the previous PERFORMANCE FORUM selection. In the next material story, you will get first impressions of the upcoming physical and digital PERFORMANCE FORUM highlighting the sustainable innovations of the Portland, Munich and purely digital exhibitors.
drirelease / OPTIMER
233-P0515/21
Baselayer
6% Elastan/Spandex
94% organic Cotton
140 g/sm
Natural Phase Change Material is used to reuse, restore and recycle the body´s thermal energy.
Brugnoli
BR4TEC2 BR
Baselayer
55% biobased Nylon
9% LYCRA®
36% Virgin Wool
140g/sm
Brugnoli engineered a specific eco-sustainable production process which cuts water and energy consumption by -20% compared to standard textile process. Brugnoli has been granted 2 patents for that: on products and on process.
Glowtex Innovation
JS1788P2
Midlayer
8% Elastan/Spandex
92% recycl. Polyester
250 g/sm
Comfortable Midlayer with Seawool Eco Friendly fiber made of recycle Oyster shells.
Pontetorto Spa
9155/BIO
Midlayer
100% Polyamide
108 g/sm
Biodegradable fleece using Sensil BioCare echnology. Sensil Biocare Nylon is specially engineered to create more sustainable fabrics with the highest quality, durability, and aesthetics.
Eclat Textile
RT2011281 REC. PES
Shirts
100% recycl. Polyester
145 g/sm
The raw material was created with post-consumer products – plastic bottles. It is skin-friendly and soft to the touch, hugging the body for great fit. Even without spandex, the fabric has a distinct stretch because of a special yarn used.
Flying Tex
RC-NMS0193PRZ
2.5 & 3Layer
83% recycl. Polyamide
17% POLYOLEFIN
123 g/sm
Our first 100% Recycled Polyamide 40D super lightweight mechanical stretch fabric, laminate with well know Xpore PFCs free, organic solvent free membrane (20k/15k). Comfortable outdoor, mountain and high-end functional jacket.
Bristex
BX-SBD40PL-EXD
2Layer
100% biobased Nylon
64 g/sm
100% biodegradable Nylon fabric with PFC-FREE DWR and a water based coating (solvent free).
Ho Yu Textile
40158+A001
Lightweight & Downproof
100% recycl. Polyamide
80 g/sm
Downproof fabric made from 100% ECONYL® regenerated nylon. Fluorocarbon-Free Water repellent on the surface, ultra-lightweight and high density, the best choice for the down jacket.
Thermore (Far East)
ECODOWN FIBERS LOFT
Insulation & Fibres
100% recycl. Polyester
Light, soft, puffy, warm: Ecodown Fibers are setting a new standard in their category of blown-in products and are designed to provide superior loft, warmth and recovery.
37.5 Technology / Cocona Labs.
CA-HP-RE-120 (ZIRAN)
Insulation & Fibres
50% recycl. Polyester
40% 37.5® Recycled PET
120 g/sm
Insulation with 37.5® Technology can expand comfort range in any climate, activity, or use. A truly dynamic technology, proven to increase human comfort.
Yuantex Company
YTGP-265
Pants & Tights
8.5% Elastan/Spandex
28 % Polyamide
63.5% recycl. Polyamide
135 g/sm
Recycle Fishnet Nylon is recycle from the waste fishnet by staple yarn type fiber. Yuantex fishing net fabrics mimic the natural look and feel of cotton yarn. Fabrics made with it feel soft to the touch.
Tiara Textile
NN30148
Pants & Tights
5% Elastan/Spandex
23% Polyamide
44% recycl. Polyamide
28% TENCEL™ Ly
156 g/sm
Pants fabrics mady by recycled nylon weaving with TENCEL™ on backside yarn. TENCEL™ can absorb moisture efficiently and this support can keep skin cool & dry in daily life.
Functions Meets Fashion
Functions Meets Fashion*
It is always fascinating to see how our exhibitors develop fashionable fabrics that can be wonderfully used in the sportswear industry thanks to the functions created by new smart concepts or blends.
These fabrics can also be used in the fashion industry because of their "appeal", plus their special functions tell a special story or increase the comfort of the garments that are being developed.
Which properties are key for fashion or sports garments? Let’s start with the touch qualities, extraordinary comfort, thermal regulation, light, cozy and smartly sustainable or circular impulses.
Starting with baselayers to midlayers, shirts to outer layers, we offer here some items with which you can round off your collections:
Eclat Textile Co., Ltd.
RT2006126 REC. PES
Baselayer
43% Polyester
57% recycl. Polyester
97 g/sm
This sophisticated fine gauge jacquard design is feather light with a textured hand feel. Without spandex, the textile is naturally flexible and can be fully garment recycled.
Pontetorto Spa
2336/RC
Baselayer
21% Cotton
5% Elastan/Spandex
25% Hemp
49% recycl. Polyester
It's a jersey made with NEWLIFE 100% polyester recycled from PET Bottles - The spinning plant is in the north of Italy and the yarn is made recycling european PET Bottles.
Omniteksas
Art. 5599S-1
Midlayer
68% Merino Wool
32% Viscose
230 g/sm
Wool is a natural, sustainable, biodegradable, and renewable fiber. While eco viscose is a sustainable alternative to cotton and polyester. This blend results in soft hand feel and extraordinary comfort.
Utenos trikotazas AB
4187R
Midlayer
58% Merino Wool
42% TENCEL™ Lyocell
240 g/sm
When sustainability meets comfort. Thanks to the perfectly chosen combination, this fabric excels perfectly at thermal regulation.
Lanificio Becagli & Calamai by Lanificio Becagli
E18003A7
Softshell & Outer Midlayer
100% recycl. Polyester
338 g/sm
The jacquard design outer midlayer is made of GRS certified recycled polyester.
Hyperbola
SP1363
Softshell & Outer Midlayer
50% Polyester
50% recycl. Wool
Fancy Outer Midlayer with color effect.
Sympatex Technologies GmbH
L1617 STX Rome C0
2Layer
100% Polyester
25% biobased
85 g/sm
The Sympatex Rome C0 is a 2-ply laminate made of 100% recycled PES. The special features of this laminate are the lightweight fabric combined with a satisfying functionality.
Carol Textile Co., Ltd.
E100LFF3
Lightweight & Downproof
100% recycl. Polyester
75 g/sm
A tightly woven structure to provide a light and soft fabric that allows insulation of fully loft. Higher levels of breathability and eliminating cold spots.
Qtex
Q20-PCTESD45-2
Shirts
8% Cotton
4% Elastan/Spandex
53% Polyester
35% TENCEL™ Lyocell
135 g/sm
This fabric with tencel and cotton mixed, which with good hand feeling, it is suitable for T-shirts.
Shinkong Textile Co., Ltd
WW-Y0119-1
Shirts
50% recycl. Polyester
50% recycl. Wool
236 g/sm
Flannel of a post-consumer recycled wool and pre-consumer recycled polyester blended perfect for the transition seasons.
ECOSENSOR by AsahiKASEI
ESS2-13490
Active Style
90% recycl. Polyester
10% recycl. Elastan/Spandex
325 g/sm
This fabric is knitted by all recycled yarn which is certified by GRS even spandex. Also, the face construction is unique and looks interesting.
Brugnoli
B RECYCLED 605
Active Style
14% biobased Nylon
13% LYCRA®
73% recycl. Polyamide
60 g/sm
B.recycled 605 is a revisitation of a classic micro-structure, now conceived in eco-sustainable version recycled polyamide.
Supplier Choices
Supplier Choices*
Did you know that the online marketplace on the website offers a large choice of materials besides the forum selections? If you go to https://www.performancedays.com/marketplace.html and log in, you can choose from currently about 8250 products uploaded by the exhibitors themselves.
Especially now, when you are working on the new collections and it is still some time to the next fair, you get here the opportunity to find and order directly from daily fresh uploads latest developments of the fabric manufacturers.
Find exactly the performance products you need within a short amount of time. Take a shortcut by clicking in TYPE on SUPPLIER’S CHOICES and setting the parameters such as products, functions, sunstainability and composition.
This material story is about the fabrics and trims that are currently the most ordered items from the Supplier Choices.
Be inspired:
drirelease / OPTIMER
dr 223
Baselayer
12% Hemp
88% Polyester
150 g/sm
drirelease® HEMP is our natural engineered blend of fibers through a non-chemical wicking and fast drying technology which effectively facilitate the passage of moisture from the skin to the atmosphere.
Suedwolle Group
Chenghu CD GRS Nm 60/1
Baselayer
40% Merino Wool
60% RENU® recycled
The next Spin: Merino and RENU® recycled polyester A sustainable yarn with recycled polyester’s performance and Merino wool‘s comfort.
Align Textile Co., Ltd.
AT20-7M006
Active Style
33% TENCEL™ Modal
53% Polyester
14% Graphene Polyester
148 g/sm
Very good thermal effusivity due to the graphene added in the fibers.
Balas Textile
2246 ND HST
Baselayer
45% recycl. Polyester
55% TENCEL™ Lyocell
185 g/sm
Piqué with an hydrophilic finishing that wicks away perspiration. High breathing performances, fast drying, friction resistant and stretch.
Eclat Textile Co., Ltd.
RT2008193 REC. PES
Midlayer
5% Elastan/Spandex
95% recycl. Polyester
236 g/sm
Eclat Huddletech Insulation technology precisely designed to make great use of body heat. A unified group of yarns, finishing, and structures allow the material to retain heat. And deliver amazing comfort and performance.
Pontetorto Spa
4806/R/SME
Midlayer
24% Polyamide
25% Polyester
48% recycl. Wool
3% OTHER FIBRES
328 g/sm
Structured post-consumer recycled wool sweater. Warm and breathable.
Sitip Spa
NATIVE-THUNDERBIKE POWER
Pants & Tights
8% Elastan/Spandex
81% recycl. Polyamide
11% recycl. Elastan/Spandex
210 g/sm
NATIVE-THUNDERBIKE POWER - made with pre-consumer recycled yarn, it’is a technical fabric which guarantees excellent elastic module and perfect fi t over time. Particularly suitable for cycling, triathlon and running trousers.
Pioneer Elastic (Hong Kong)
Quick Dry Elastic Band
Tapes
10% Elastan/Spandex
35% Polypropylen
55% recycl. Polyamide
Quick Dry Elastic Band suitable for high aerobic sports.
Pioneer Elastic (Hong Kong)
Integrated Drawstring Waistband
Tapes
20% Elastan/Spandex
80% recycl. Polyamide
Waistband with integrated drawstring, suitable for sports shorts.
Chargeurs*PCC
Precision Seam Sealing Tapes
Tapes
100% Polyurethane
Seam sealing tape with printed design for outerwear. Water repellant/resistant Decorative function.
Shimada Shoji Hk Ltd.
H20-6816
Tapes
100% recycl Polyester
Recycled Polyester Woven Jacquard Tape with Squeezed End.
Protect Accessory Co., Ltd.
Cord Lock Buckle
Trims
100% Thermoplastic Polyurethane
New Cord Lock construction as a buckle, useful for industrial washing.
Technical Innovations
Technical Innovations*
In the last two years, fabric manufacturers in the textile industry have stepped up their efforts to develop sustainable technical innovations, creating fantastic materials in the process.
Whether it concerns biodegradable or anti-microfiber midlayer, mechanical anti mosquito high-density knit, fabrics from old car tires, zonal body mapping warp-knit, new performing membranes, bio-based Dyneema® and Polypropylene ripstop that resist moisture from inside out.
These new developments deserve your attention, because even if sometimes only in small steps, they support you as a brand to build your products more sustainably and with more innovation. They also allow you to tell great stories to the end consumer.
Be inspired…
"highlighted product"
H-OneTex
HTF-4080-5
Anti-Microfiber Midlayer
5% Elastan/Spandex
61% recycl. Polyester
34% TENCEL™ Lyocell
260 g/sm
Brushed inside of this fleece fabric is composed of 100% biodegradable TENCEL™.
100% recycled polyester is used on the surface, which has high abrasion and pilling resistance.
Evertex Fabrinology Ltd.
BulkyStretch™ - KN7051S
Mechanical-mosquito repellent Baselayer
100% recycl. Polyester
95 g/sm
High-density knit construction makes this fabric mechanical-mosquito repellent. No chemical finishing used. The mono-material makes it 100% recyclable.
Pontetorto
9155/BIO
Biodegradable Midlayer
100% Polyamide
108 g/sm
Pontetorto developed new biodegradable fleeces using Sensil® BioCare technology Sensil® Biocare Nylon is specially engineered to create more sustainable fabrics with the highest quality, durability, and aesthetics.
drirelease / OPTIMER
594-212TX20025DL
Biodegradable Midlayer
100% Polyester, bio-degradable
190 g/sm
New biodegradable fleece from 100% Polyester. The LOFT fleece range also brings enhanced comfort to fleece with the addition of moisture management.
Carol Textile Co., Ltd.
K110204
Pants & Tights
10% Elastan/Spandex
56% recycl. Polyamide
34% recycl. Polyester
214 g/sm
BIO-BASE (Recovered oil, old tire oil) The extremely comfortable double weave impress with a fashionable good looks and pleasantly light fabric are truly comfortable.
Trans-Textil GmbH
E21510010
Softshell with 3D Jacquard Warp-Knit
13% Elastan/Spandex
27% Polyamide
7% Polyurethane
53% recycl. Polyester
260 g/sm
Body mapping possibilities allow reducing seams in manufacturing – 4-way strech/ highly elastic - abrasion resistant 3D zones and highly breathable areas through selective open structures.
Long Advance
LNW-21001-10I
2Layer
100% biobased Nylon
88 g/sm
Replacing fossil feedstock with renewable raw material, while maintaining the same high-performance properties. The backing lamination with our latest developed membrane reach water column/breathability 30.000/30.000.
3D Fabric
Wujiang Flying Textile Co.,Ltd
FY20223-R8
2.5 & 3Layer
52% Polyester
48% Rayon
243 g/sm
This is 3 layer fabric with microporous membrane which makes real air permeability. It´s woven with T8 polyester yarn and rayon yarn, which makes this fabric stretch and have the cottony touch. water column/breathability 1.000/5.000.
J&B INT'L HI-TECH
KOTP4031
2.5 & 3Layer
100% recycl. Polyester
175 g/sm
VENT-LITE is a membrane made of E-spinning without any PFCs. The fine fibers of the membrane are placed closely on top of each other which provides high waterproofness and excellent moisture vapour breathability, water column/breathability 15.000/20.000.
Schoeller Textil AG
20051
2.5 & 3Layer
30% Polyester
18% Polyurethane
52% rec. Polyamide
125 g/sm
Lightweight waterproof fabric with e-spinning membrane aerobrane™ and recycled polyamide in the outside material. aerobrane™ is an e-spinning membrane that offers optimum protection against wind and weather, water column/breathability 5.000/15.000.
IBQ Fabrics
PENGUIN
Bio-based Dyneema® Fabric
62% recycl. Polyamide
38% Bio Based Dyneema®
190 g/sm
The world's first Bio-Based Dyneema® woven fabric blended with PA Recycled Econyl®. Strong and rigid sustainable fabric suitable for reinforcements and bags.
Taiwan Axroma Technical Textile
Outdoor Tech Ripstop
Safety, Health & Durability
100% Polypropylene
180 g/sm
Patented Mackintosh Inside (TM) technology activates this timeless ripstop to resist shower from inside out. Mono component, longevity colorfastness and water resistance by purely woven in Olefin.
Cooling Fabrics
Cooling Fabrics*
Cool is the absence of energy. The human body generates heat and is constantly trying to regulate the core temperature in the range between 36.5–37.5°C which corresponds 97,7- 99,5° Fahrenheit. When more heat is generated, e.g. from sports activity, the body reacts by producing sweat to regulate temperature and to cool down.
How Does Cooling Work? Evaporative cooling is the most effective method to draw heat from the body. To conduct away body heat, i.e., to effect the cooling process, perspiration should evaporate directly on the skin surface. The extent to which clothing is able to help the wearer stay cool and prevent overheating is the subject of physiological testing at renowned institutes like Hohenstein and Empa as well as by service providers like Inside Climate.
The following keywords are relevant when considering the various cooling technologies:
Metabolic cold (cooling from sweating and evaporation)/ Conduction/ Convection/ Evaporation/ Vaporization/ Radiation.
Only fabrics that have been properly engineered can help support the body‘s own cooling mechanism.
The exhibitors of the Performance Forum provided some outstanding performance materials with different cooling technologies.
For more detailed information download the webinar pdf.
"highlighted product"
Jessia and Jean
KN780197JJ19
Midlayer
22% Elastan/Spandex
78% Polyamide
228 g/sm
The cool feeling treatment added to fine gauge nylon keeps skin cool and comfortable during the hot weather.
Nilit
ECO 349AX – MAGLIFICIO RIPA
Baselayer
5% Elastan/Spandex
95% rec. Polyamide
130 g/sm
Sensil® Breeze ECOCARE
Wide surface area achieved with flat cross section structure allows for quick transfer of heat away from the body.
Lenzing AG
AMARENA – G.VALLONE TEXTILES
Shirts
24% LENZING™ ECOVERO™
42% Linen
34% TENCEL™ Modal
145 g/sm
The combination of LENZING™ ECOVERO™, Linen and TENCEL™ Modal fibers makes this fabric moisture-wicking, absorbent and keeps you cool.
SUEDWOLLE GROUP
OTW GOOSEBERRY GRS NM 120/2
Baselayer
45% Merino Wool
55% Coolmax® EcoMade Polyester
With this fabric you can stay fresh in the searing heat and warm in cold weather! With the enlarged surface of the COOLMAX® EcoMade fibre, moisture can evaporate more easily and the temperature can be kept on a stable level.
3D Fabric
brrrº
K0034-1R
Shirts
9% Elastan/Spandex
50% Polyamide
41% rec. Polyamide
126 g/sm
Recycled brrrº Nylon with Triple Chill Effect. This technology includes natural cooling minerals, active wicking, and rapid drying to keep you cool and comfortable.
PROVEN TO KEEP YOU COOLER.
brrrº
W0128R
Shirts
61% Cotton
39% rec. Polyamide
81 g/sm
brrrº Recycled Nylon with Triple Chill Effect. This technology includes our natural cooling minerals, active wicking, and rapid drying to keep you cool and comfortable.
PROVEN TO KEEP YOU COOLER.
Eclat Textile
RT1806030
Baselayer Eclat Aerojaq
100% Polyester
118 g/sm
At the core of this single-mesh jacquard, there is a dual yarn system engineered to aid cooling. The inner yarn carries moisture from the skin onto the outer yarn, which allows natural evaporation.
Eclat Textile
RT2003360
Baselayer Eclat Drylight
100% Polyester
124 g/sm
Our airy quick dry fabric is the next level of breathability. Its textured-back can whisk sweat and reduce the stickiness of the fabric caused by moisture. Ideal for rapid movement and excessive sweating.
Polartec, LLC
DELTA™ (6084RO) MIDWEIGHT
Baselayer
3% Elastan/Spandex
65% Polyester
32% Lyocell
146 g/sm
Uniquely constructed to move and hold sweat moisture to optimize its cooling effects, Delta Cooling Fabrics are ideal solutions for high-intensity activities in hot conditions.
37.5 TECHNOLOGY / COCONA LABS.
3514419 (DANMAO)
Woven Twill
2% LYCRA®
68% Merino Wool
30% 37.5® PET + EB additive
174 g/sm
37.5 Technology works with your body to determine if you need warming or cooling based on the amount of humidity next to your skin.
drirelease / OPTIMER
233-P0515/21
Baselayer
6% Elastan/Spandex
94% organic Cotton
140 g/sm
OPTIMER ADAPT utilizes natural Phase Change Material designed to reuse, restore and recycle the body’s thermal energy.
Schoeller Textil AG
W64899
Pants & Tights
22% Elastan/Spandex
78% Polyester
240 g/sm
Lightweight warp knit fabric in white for printing (print on pictures is only an example). For water repellent bike shorts or bibs or outdoor leggings. With ecorepel® Bio and coldblack® finish.
Watersports
Watersports*
Water sports have allowed us to feel a great sense of freedom in the last year.
The classic sports such as sailing, windsurfing, surfing or kiteboarding, as well as kayaking or canoeing have reached a new peak popularity.
The winner in the industry has been stand-up paddling. There's nothing quite like skimming across the water on a stand-up paddleboard. New is the giant SUP. Here you stand with several at once on a large board.
The latest established sports such as foiling or hydrofoil sailing, swimrun with its origins in trailrunning, aqua yoga, or with more speed flyboarding, hovercraft and tubing allow us even more variety on the water.
What properties do fabrics need to be processed into water sportswear? The most important is probably sun protection with UV 50+, followed by saltwater resistance and natural anti-odor.
Concerning design and development it is considering the multifunctionality of the clothing for today’s consumers,
In this material story we show some sustainable items for lycras, windbreakers, boardshorts and waterproof jackets from the Performance Forum.
Be inspired by the latest innovative developments from the exhibitors:
J&B Int'l
JBTP00010KH-01
Baselayer Natural Anti-Odor
7% Elastan/Spandex
64% Polyester
29% Cinnamon rec. Polyester
162 g/sm
Fighting bacteria by cinnamon. It is extracted by international patent technology and added into the recycled polyester yarn. The cinnamon inherent secures a permanent function to fight bacteria and tested to have no human health & environment concern.
3D Fabric
Carvema Textil Ida (Bloomati)
JER.067.0163
Baselayer Natural Anti-Odor
4% Elastan/Spandex
96% rec. Polyamide
180 g/sm
"Eternal Freshness" treatment. This innovative treatment is made in a sustainable way from the coconut shell, a natural and renewable resource, taking advantage of the antimicrobial characteristics of this fruit.
Sportwear Argentona
549301 R+FRESNO. ECOREC®.DRY-CLIM®
UV 50+ Shirt Fabric
100% rec. Polyester
150 g/sm
Double Jersey fabric with moisture management by construction and recycled polyester.
Brugnoli
ECO2
UV 50+ Shirt Fabric
20% LYCRA®
80% Polyamide
220 g/sm
The new EcoH2O range is based on a brand new fiber Sensil BioCare helping prevention of textile waste build up accumulation in oceans and landfills.
Sheico Group
3D NEOPREN-LIKE SPACER (UTH)
Warming Midlayer
45% Polyester
50% rec. Polyester
5% Elastan/Spandex
340 g/sm
Mixing recycled polyester yarn in the layer space to create the interlock system and reduce the microfiber falling. The multi-level structure and fluffy weave create a neoprene-like hand feeling.
Polartec
6511RC – POLARTEC® WIND PRO®
Windproof Warming Softshell
100% rec. Polyester
244 g/sm
Polartec® Wind Pro® is engineered with a compact knit surface structure for up to 4x greater wind resistance than regular synthetic fleece. Thermal air pockets retain the warmth needed from an insulation layer.
Long Advance
LN66R-21001-44A
Lightweight Windbreaker
100% rec. Polyamide
51 g/sm
100% recycled nylon 66 with a 20 denier material, makes a ultra-lightweight packable fabric. A light coating makes the fabric downproof and windproof.
Green Threads
HAB1060DW0
Lightweight Windbreaker
100% rec. Polyamide
59 g/sm
Light weight windproof plain weave with natural looking and handfeel made of 100% GRS certified recycled PA(nylon) fine texturized yarns.
ECOSENSOR by AsahiKASEI
ESS1-0630-H2.5L
Waterproof 2.5 & 3Layer
100% rec. Polyamide
97 g/sm
This fabric used with recycled nylon 66 has super stretch by textured yarn without spandex. The yarn certicied by GRS and finishing under OEKO-TEX standard 100. WP 20K and MVP 20K.
BenQ Materials Corp.
OD872
Waterproof 2.5 & 3Layer
100% rec. Polyamide
124 g/sm
By using 100% recycled Nylon on the outer and the lining layer, this 3L laminate with Xpore membrane technology meets the highest expectation of sustainable fabrics.
Nastrotex-Cufra Spa
768/2 WATERPROOF
Tapes
9% Elastan/Spandex
91% recycl. Polyester
Waterproof and Windproof Tape, perfect for Jackets.
Shimada Shoji
PS5855R/S348R-BIO
Trims
99% rec. Polyester
GRS recycled polyester cord with bio-based TPU tip.
Climbing - Bouldering
Climbing - Bouldering*
FREEDOM ON THE MOUNTAIN - FUN IN THE CLIMBING/ BOULDERING HALL
Climbing and bouldering have established themselves as recreational sports suitable for the masses.
The USA plays a leading role in this sport. The number of people who participate in sport climbing, which includes indoor and outdoor climbing, accounts 1.6 percent of the American population, according to a report by the Outdoor Foundation, a non-profit organization. That's about 5 million people based on a U.S. population of about 314 million.
According to the German Alpine Association, there are around 500,000 sport climbers and boulderers in Germany, with a continuing upward trend.
COVID-19 has had an enormous impact on our everyday lives. After being subjected to major lockdowns, many climbing and bouldering halls have reopened in the meantime, with the inclusion of safety rules.
However, a clear strategy of the brands that serve this market with their products is the focus on the use of sustainable materials and ecological and sustainable production.
Some of the performance requirements are 4-way stretch, with properties that are highly elastic, abrasion resistant, thermal regulating, anti-odor, highly breathable and lightweight.
Be inspired by the newest developments of the PERFORMANCE FORUM:
Antex
P-1651
Baselayer Single Jersey
60% organic Cotton
40% recycl. Polyester
146.6 g/sm
YARNAWAY™ Accelerating the biodegradation process with sustainable yarns.
drirelease / OPTIMER
633-8671
Baselayer Single Jersey
12% Hemp
88% recycl. Polyester
130 g/sm
drirelease® HEMP are our natural engineered blend of fibers, through a non-chemical wicking and fast drying technology, effectively facilitate the passage of moisture from the skin to the atmosphere.
SHEICO Group
ZERO SHEDDING FLEECE (Q310050)
Midlayer Fleece without brushed backside
43% Polyester
50% recycl. Polyester
7% Recycled Spandex
260 g/sm
This fabric is warm, thermoregulating, anti-bacterial, and is manufactured without going through the brushing process. This approach drastically eliminates the problem of falling microfibers.
Itttai S.r.l
9963 WINTER 3 DYN. BIO PRIMALOFT
Softshell & Outer Midlayer
100% Polyester
220 g/sm
The innovations that characterised this fabric are:
- high breathability
- it contains a biodegradable Primaloft yarn.
Trans-Textil GmbH
E33891000
3D Jacquard Warp-Knit
18% Elastan/Spandex
36% Polyurethane
46% recycl. Polyamide
177 g/sm
Body mapping possibilities allow reducing seams in manufacturing – 4-way strech/ highly elastic - abrasion resistant 3D zones and highly breathable areas through selective open structures.
Freudenberg
COMFORTEMP® FLEXX PADDING
Active Insulation
3% Polyester
97% recycl. Polyester
60 g/sm
Adaptive thermo-regulative performance – gets thin when active (avoiding hot spots) and voluminous during rest (increasing insulation comfort).
Aesthetictex Inc.
LEW93013
Outer Jacket 2Layer fabric
100% bio-based Nylon
80% recycl. Polyamide
20% recycl. Polyester
194 g/sm
Eco melange pique woven laminate with WPA (bio-base Nylon film). With a water colum of 10000 and a breathability of 10000 g/m²/24h.
Carvico
442 NORWAY
Climbing Tights
16% LYCRA®
84% recycl. Polyamide
220 g/sm
Brushed ECO-performance fabric made of Econyl® 100% regenerated yarn from pre- and post-consumer waste materials. The innovative anti-bacteria treatment prevents bacteria causing bad smell from spreading.
Long Advance Int. Co., Ltd.
LNT-20085-196
Thermoregulating Pants
14% Elastan/Spandex
9% Polyamide
77% recycl. Polyamide
166 g/sm
Graphene has a 20% stronger thermal regulation than other treatments. It provides longer cooling/ rapid warm when direct next to skin.
IBQ Fabrics
ANTON
Light Pants Fabric
14% Elastan/Spandex
86% recycl. Polyamide
145 g/sm
Light weight, 4-ways stretch, Polyamide Recycled Econyl® suitable for abrasion resistant pants.
dekoGraphics GmbH
3D SILICONE I RECYCLED MULTILEVEL
Transfer
20% Polyester
80% recycl. Silicone
Leftover, unused and wasted silicone material is used to create high quality embellishments. Our highly resistant heat transfers, offer a perfect solution to enhance your textiles with a sustainable element.
Duraflex Hong Kong Ltd.
G.ECO SINGLE EYELOK 2.5MM
Trim
100% recycl. Polyamide
Has both functions of Cord lock and Eyelet.
Natural Fibers & Blends For The Active Apparel Market
*Natural Fibers & Blends For The Active Apparel Market
Many innovative fabric mills are now into natural fibers and blends development concerning their textiles.
Light and comfortable, easy to wear and care, catering for a new demand for ease and comfort, all developed in the modern context of eco-design.
Natural materials boast positive performance effects such as good moisture management, thermoregulation, odor-control and antimicrobial properties. To achieve such functional properties in synthetic fibers, chemical or natural agents have to be embedded or additional fabric treatment is required.
Welcome these new performance natural materials. It is the simplest way to care about our environment.
Garments made of natural fibers are predominantly biodegradable, while the brushed inside of a wool-, hemp- or TENCEL™ sweater refrains from releasing hazardous micro-plastic into the sea.
In this material story we talk about fibers and blends of hemp, TENCEL™, organic cotton, Bamboo, paper yarn from Abacell and merino wool.
Omniteksas
ART. 8043 ENZ KAL
Baselayer Single Jersey
30% Hemp
70% TENCEL™
210 g/sm
Blending of two eco-responsible yarns has a great potential in developing a sustainable product with the opportunity to respond to the environmental challenges that we are facing.
Carvema Textil lda (Bloomati)
JER.026.0067
Baselayer Single Jersey
100% Organic Cotton
100 g/sm
GOTS certified fabric finished with "Cool Summer Touch" treatment. The Cool Summer Touch treatment adds to the fabric a very soft, fresh touch and an effect of sophistication and gracefulness.
3D FABRIC
Utenos Trikotazas AB
2174R
ECO PERFORMANCE AWARD
Midlayer Fleece, brushed backside
11% Hemp
63% Organic Cotton
26% TENCEL™
310 g/sm
Hemp has natural antibacterial and UV protection. In combination with an organic cotton (GOTS) and TENCEL™ this fabric ensures perfect thermal regulation.
Omniteksas
ART. 8292S-1
Midlayer, Fleece
35% Bamboo
65% Merino Wool
200 g/sm
Merino wool and bamboo blend results in a superior 2-thread fleece that offers softness and comfort for the active wear.
3D FABRIC
Stotz & Co AG
VENTILE DRY 110 ORG
Highdensity Woven
100% Organic Cotton
110 g/sm
Natural fibers fit into the sports context perfectly. Densely woven construction makes the fabric is windproof and offers good breathability. It can also withstand a rain shower because it is equipped with a PFC-free DWR.
Flying Textile Co.,Ltd
FY19238-3
2Layer 15000/15000
100% TENCEL™
177 g/sm
This is TENCEL™ fabric with high function TPE membrane.
3D FABRIC
Shinkong Textile Co., Ltd
CX-P0011-1
Twill
50% Cotton
24% TENCEL™
26% Abacell®
120 g/sm
100% biodegradable Twill, made from plant-based Abacell® (Abacá) fiber traditionally used for paper making in Japan. Kind-to-skin benefits as antimicrobial, hypoallergenic and odor-resistant qualities.
Hemp Fortex Industries Ltd.
RE4334Y-F05
Twill
30% Cotton
70% Hemp
325 g/sm
This twill woven fabric is made from Hemp Fortex homemade recycled hemp/cotton yarn, it is in heavy weight, suitable for pants, jacket etc. It is eco-friendly and sustainable.
Tuchfabrik Willy Schmitz / Kollektion Becker Fabrics
1765
Shirt Fabric
30% Hemp
70% TENCEL™
256 g/sm
Fabric made from Tencel™ with German Winter hemp for shirts. Made in Germany!
Tuchfabrik Willy Schmitz / Kollektion Becker Fabrics
S 1712 -6
Merino Wool Corduroy
90% Merino Wool
10% Viscose
285 g/sm
Biodegradable Corduroy made from wool/bambus-viscose for lifestyle clothing. Made in Germany!
Global Elastic
COTTON RIBBON (260 ORG)
Tape
100% Organic Cotton
Elastics and ribbons can make the difference in the outdoor garment. The perfect elongation, soft touching or hardness of an elastic will be essential in the comfortability.
Bitzer + Single GmbH
*BE NATURAL* BAMBOO HOOK
Hanger
100% Bamboo
This product is a 2 mm thick bamboo material with a laser-engraved logo. Since this is a natural material, each label can look slightly different in colour and grain.
Marco's Favorites of Summer 2023
JURY FAVORITES OF SUMMER 2023
In this Material Story, we highlight the personal favorite selection of Marco Weichert, founder of PERFORMANCE DAYS. The third-generation owner of the Munich based textile agency Weichert Agencies, has textile expertise in his DNA, such as the construction, composition, lamination, etc. of functional fabrics.
Marco’s choices are new mainly natural performance blends, for example TENCEL™ with Kapok, Doubleweave with TENCEL™ inside, Cotton with Pineapple leaf, recycled Polyester with ECOVERO™, drirelease® with Naia, Cotton with Hemp from wastage yarn, Merino with Eco Viscose as well as the new Sensil® Biocare Nylon 40% biodegrading in marine water after 300 days. Two other developments can be pointed out: Softshell with a breathable PU coating outside and DWR free and a Pant fabric with recycled Nylon from old car tires.
One of his favorite choices was also the PERFORMANCE AWARD, the Waterproof Trenchant Textiles SlickrB fabric- an ultralight fabric concept where the membrane is on the outside. This Polypropylene fabric can help brands close the loop and achieve circularity by providing a PFC free solution for durable and technical outdoor garments.
Be inspired by these new innovative fabric developments spanning all categories:
LENZING AG
PYRATEX® tropic I
Double Knit Summer Midlayer
90% TENCEL™
10% Kapok
170 g/sm
A collaboration with Lenzing, Flocus, Marchi&Fildi and Studio MLR, PYRATEX® tropic I is a double fabric that can be easily Recycled into reusable wood pulp to reach Circular economy.
3D FABRIC
SHINKONG TEXTILE
CX-P0008-1
Shirt Fabric
90% Cotton
10% Pineapple
109 g/sm
This fabric came from the upcycled agricultural waste (Pineapple leaves) locally sourced in Taiwan, with reduced water consumption and carbon footprint in the manufactory process. 100% biodegradable Poplin.
LMA – LEANDRO MANUEL ARAÚJO
7510
Baselayer
6% Elastan/Spandex
94% Polyester
170 g/sm
The unique drirelease® technology accelerates the water release rate of fabrics, pushing water and perspiration through and to the outside of the garment into the air.
OMNITEKSAS
Art. 5599S-1
Midlayer
68% Wool Merino
32% Eco Viscose
230 g/sm
Wool is a natural, sustainable, biodegradable, and renewable fiber. While eco viscose is a sustainable alternative to cotton and polyester. This blend results in soft hand feel and extraordinary comfort.
PONTETORTO SPA
9154/M/BIO
Midlayer Fleece
8% Elastan/Spandex
92% Polyamide
206 g/sm
Pontetorto developed new biodegradable fleeces using Sensil® BioCare technology Sensil® Biocare Nylon is specially engineered to create more sustainable fabrics with the highest quality, durability, and aesthetics.
TRANS-TEXTIL GmbH
E21700000
Softshell & Outer Midlayer
58% Polyurethane
42% Polyester recycl.
335 g/sm
This Softshell fabric has a breathable PU coating, where no organic solvents are used.
HEMP FORTEX INDUSTRIES
J20802
Lifestyle
70% Cotton
30% Hemp
265 g/sm
Hemp Fortex collects all wastages from own garment factory and respin them into yarn, this fabric was knitted with this kind of recycled hemp/cotton yarn.
TIARA TEXTILE
NN30148
Pants
5% Elastan/Spandex
23% Polyamide
44% Polyamide recycl.
28% TENCEL™
156 g/sm
NN30148 is our sustainable item and made by recycled nylon weaving with TENCEL™ on backside yarn. TENCEL™ can absorb moisture efficiently and this support can keep skin cool & dry in daily life.
CAROL TEXTILE
K110204
Pants
10% Elastan/Spandex
56% Polyamide recycl.,
34% Polyester recycl.
214 g/sm
The extremely comfortable double weave impress with a fashionable good looks and pleasantly light fabric are truly comfortable, which pays off on long journeys and in warm weather.
LONG ADVANCE
LTC-21013-104
Pants
2% Elastan/Spandex
39% Polyester recycl.,
59% ECOVERO™
252 g/sm
New material ECOVERO™ by Lenzing is 50% lower emissions and water impact compared to generic Viscoce and it is also biodegradable.
Recap Digital Fair Week
RECAP DIGITAL FAIR WEEK*
Welcome to the first Material Story of the new PERFORMANCE FORUM showing summer 2023 within the framework of THE PERFORMANCE DAYS LOOP in cooperation with Functional Fabric Fair. Under the title Still Physical - Your success story of 2020 it was a truly successful Digital Fair Week this May 2021.
The digital sourcing platform will be open all year-round and with this material story, we would like to highlight the most successful fabrics during the fair week.
The FOCUS TOPIC category was of most interest to the attendees on the platform. Besides the two outstanding award fabrics you can be inspired by highdensity woven water-repellent organic cotton, softshell with 3D Jacquard warp-knit, recycled brrrº baselayer knit, 100% biodegradable twill with Abacá, coarse woven fabric from old stock materials, re-dyed printed knit, single jersey with "Young Skin" treatment, highdensity woven biodegradable polyester, single jersey with SeaCell™ as well as a 100% landfill harmless organic cotton, hemp, linen blend.
The Performance Award was given to Trenchant Textiles SlickrB fabric - an ultralight fabric concept where the membrane is on the outside. This Polypropylene fabric can help brands close the loop and achieve circularity by providing a PFC free solution for durable and technical outdoor garments.
The Eco Performance Award was handed over to the Midlayer Fleece 2174R by Utenos Trikotazas: Hemp is known for natural antibacterial and UV protection and has the most exclusive eco properties. In combination with an organic cotton (GOTS) and TENCEL™ this fabric ensures perfect thermal regulation. A fully biodegradable choice.
What makes all these fabrics so special? Our exhibitors have spared no effort in developing innovative fabrics that help brands incorporate sustainable approaches, up to circularity, into their forward-thinking collections reflecting the new consumer demands. Most of them are with free downloadable 3D file:
Stotz & Co AG
VENTILE DRY 110 ORG
Highdensity Woven
100% organic Cotton
110g/sm
Natural fibres fit into the sports context perfectly. Densely woven construction makes the fabric is windproof and offers good breathability. It can also withstand a rain shower because it is equipped with a PFC-free DWR.
Trans-Textil GmbH
E21510010
Softshell with 3D Jacquard Warp-Knit
13% Elastane/Spandex, 27% Polyamide, 7% Polyurethane, 53% Polyester recycl.
260g/sm
Body mapping possibilities allow reducing seams in manufacturing – 4-way strech/ highly elastic - abrasion resistant 3D zones and highly breathable areas through selective open structures.
Taiwan Axroma Technical Textile CO., LTD.
OUTDOOR TECH ZERO WASTE
Coarse woven fabric
100% Polypropylene
380 g/sm
100% transform old stock materials and meticulously twist for robust hand and sight. Mono component, Olefin, longevity colorfastness beyond your experience.
SHEICO Group
HAKKA TIE DYE ( ZAL )
Printed Knit
10% Elastane/Spandex, 90% Polyester recycl.
194 g/sm
"Hakka Blue" In the early era of Asia, the frugal Hakka people would dye their clothes blue with plants. Even if the color fades, clothes can be re-dyed again.
Carvema Textil lda (Bloomati)
J001.0011
Single Jersey
100% organic Cotton
137g/sm
"Young Skin" treatment, which ensures in the meshes the ability to defend our skin against environmental aggressions. It moisturizes and improves blood circulation due to the Aloe Vera component.
Jiangsu Sunfeng Special Material Technology Ltd.
SUNFENG990TM BIODEGRADABLE FABRIC
Highdensity Woven Fabric
100% Polyester
78 g/sm
990TM contains organic additives integrated into polyester filaments to enhance the biodegradability. Lab test under ASTM D5511, 990TM polyester biodegradability is 40 times quicker than common polyester decomposition.
brrrº
K0034-1R
Baselayer Knit
9% Elastane/Spandex, 50% Polyamide, 41% Polyamide recycl.
126 g/sm
Recycled brrrº Nylon All brrrº yarns and fabrics have Triple Chill Effect. This technology includes our natural cooling minerals, active wicking, and rapid drying to keep you cool and comfortable.
Shinkong Textile Co., Ltd
CX-P0011-1
Twill
50% Cotton, 24% TENCEL™, 26% Abacell®
120g/sm
100% biodegradable Twill, made from plant-based Abacell®(Abacá) fiber traditionally used for paper making in Japan. Kind-to-skin benefits as antimicrobial, hypoallergenic and odor-resistant qualities.
Utenos trikotazas AB
16429REN
Single Jersey Baselayer
76% organic Cotton, 5% Polyurethane, 19% SeaCell™
160 g/sm
SeaCell™ the fiber is produced exclusively from sustainable raw materials – wood and seaweed – using methods that save both energy and resources.
Omniteksas
ART. 3343 ENZ
Baselayer Knit
20% Hemp, 49% Linen, 3% organic Cotton, 28% Long staple cotton
195 g/sm
Unique composition of long staple cotton, organic cotton, hemp and linen ensures absolute natural material that does not damage landfills after being disposed.
Trenchant Textiles
SLICKRB (100%PP MEMB./100% PA BACK)
3Layer Lightweight
88% Polyamide, 22% Polypropylene
36g/sm
Ultralight fabric, with the membrane on the outside. 18 micron thick Intrepid PP membrane is PFC-free, solvent-free, and air permeable. SlickerB leverages the natural hydrophobicity of PP to achieve durable water repellency with C0 DWR.
Utenos trikotazas AB
2174R
Midlayer Fleece, brushed backside
11% Hemp, 63% organic Cotton, 26% TENCEL™
310 g/sm
Hemp has natural antibacterial and UV protection. In combination with an organic cotton (GOTS) and TENCEL™ this fabric ensures perfect thermal regulation
Video Material Story - Ocean Friendly & Natural Fibers
Ocean Friendly & Natural Fibers
Fibres, fabrics, and garments lose micro-particles during wearing and washing. Often those end up in the oceans and damage the environment. In this Video Material Story the exhibitors are showing their ocean-friendly solutions: learn about the innovations by Seaqual Initiative, Zeynar, Lenzing and Pontetorto. Watch the full story now!
Presented by the PERFORMANCE DAYS Exhibitors
Re-watch the videos one by one, see the product details, ask the exhibitors any questions directly and order samples to your (home)office!
SEAQUAL INITIATIVE
SEAQUAL INITIATIVE works with NGOs, fishermen, authorities and local communities to help clean our oceans. Marine litter from our beaches, ocean floor and surface, rivers and estuaries, is collected by clean-up programs. It is then sorted into different material types and the plastic portion is cleaned and transformed into Upcycled Marine Plastic.
Zeynar Mensucat San. ve Tic. A.S.
DHRD20200201
Lifestyle
72% organic CO, 28% Tencel
352 g/m²
Fabric is organic cotton tencel diagonal fleece. It has water repellent finish that; *allows textiles to dry more rapidly *keeps colours and Fabrics looking new longer *breathable *weatherproof *water repellent *soil repellent *resistant to washing
Lenzing AG
PYRATEX® TROPIC I
FOCUS TOPIC
90% Tencel Modal, 10% Kapok
170 g/m²
A collaboration with Lenzing, Flocus, Marchi&Fildi and Studio MLR, PYRATEX® tropic I is a double fabric that can be easily recycled into reusable wood pulp to reach circular economy. Classified as a moisture management fabric, with the same values as conventional polyester/cellulosic blends.
Pontetorto Spa
7576/RC/WL
Midlayer
12% EA, 88% rec. PES
262 g/m²
It's our innovative Tecnostretch, Due to a brand new brushing and cropping procedure, using new machine build to reduce the fiber loss, we have achieved a Fleece that has enough volume to obtain a good isolation and thermal property, but is loosing two times less fiber by washing than a standard fleece. TMC Method v1.0 tested - Fiber release 0,015 %
Video Material Story - Circular Textile Solutions
Circular Textile Solutions
The idea behind circularity it is to have a closed loop system for textiles and bring used materials back into the cycle, so no resource goes to waste. In line with this topic, Imbotex introduces a beautiful upcycled silk insulation, giving silk scraps a new life. ACG Accent is now offering an innovative care label system which makes it easy for you to create care labels, so you can use your resources more efficiently. In this story, also Trenchant Textiles, Bloomati and Evertex show their circular - and very functional - solutions. Watch the full story now!
Presented by the PERFORMANCE DAYS Exhibitors
Re-watch the videos one by one, see the product details, ask the exhibitors any questions directly and order samples to your (home)office!
Imbotex Srl
NOUVELLE
60% Recycled Silk, 40% PLA
60/80/100g
NOUVELLE is an upcycled silk insulation created in four steps: we collect as “end of waste” silk fabrics scraps from leftover silk fabrics rolls; the scraps are garnetted mechanically and transformed into very fine fibers; we make a decolorization process with GOTS approved substances. The depigmentation of the regenerated silk flake involves a two steps aqueous bath treatment; finally, the fibers are blended with PLA.
ACG ACCENT
Care Label Generator
ACG Accent develops world-class creative product labeling concepts, with the least possible environmental impact, for demanding companies in the textile, sports and clothing industry who want to increase the value of their brand.
Trenchant Textiles
SLICKRB
FOCUS TOPIC
22% PP membrane, 88% PA backing
36 g/m²
Water Column: 20000mm
Breathability: 9500 g/m²/24h
Trenchant Textiles presents SlickrB - an ultralight fabric concept where the membrane is on the outside. The 18 micron thick Intrepid PP membrane is PFC-free, solvent-free, and air permeable. SlickerB leverages the the natural hydrophobicity of PP to achieve durable water repellency with C0 DWR, and can be repeatedly washed using normal laundry detergent without suffering a breakdown in performance. TT’s PP fabrics can help brands close the loop and achieve circularity by providing a PFC free solution for durable and technical outdoor garments.
Carvema Textil lda (Bloomati)
JER.001.0011
FOCUS TOPIC
100% organic CO
137 g/m²
Fabric finished with "Young Skin" treatment. The Young Skin treatment ensures in the meshes the ability to defend our skin against environmental aggressions. Provides a pleasant sensation of comfort to the body, as well as moisturizes and improves blood circulation. This behavior is fundamentally due to the aloe Vera component, which is widely used in traditional medicine due to its beneficial nutrients. Given its characteristics, the treatment has its maximized effect on clothing used next-to-skin.
Evertex Fabrinology Ltd.
BULKYSTRETCH™ - KN7051S
Baselayer
100 rec. PES
95 g/m²
By using a unique knit construction, we have made this fabric mechanical-mosquito repellent not by using any chemical finish. The mono-material makes it 100% recyclable and can be put in a closed-loop recycling thus striking a balance between functionality and sustainability.
Video Material Story - Sustainable Nylons
Sustainable Nylons
Nylon - or Polyamide - is essential for performance fabrics! So this story is focused on sustainable options. Luckily our PERFORMANCE DAYS LOOP have great solutions ranging from base- to 3layers. BenQ offers a 3layer fabric made from 67% bio-based nylon, Silkytex by Korea Silkroad presents two lightweight and downproof fabrics with recycled Polyamide and A Plus Chan Chia shows us a recycled mono-component Nylon baselayer which can be recycled again and flow back into the loop. Watch the full story now!
Presented by the PERFORMANCE DAYS Exhibitors
Re-watch the videos one by one, see the product details, ask the exhibitors any questions directly and order samples to your (home)office!
BenQ Materials Corp.
OD867
2.5 & 3layer
67% bio-based Nylon, 33% rec. PES
171g/m²
Water Column: 20000mm
Breathability: 8000 g/m²/24h
This 3-layer fabric, combining the Xpore membrane with more than 70% of Bio Nylon and recycled Polyester on the outer layer and 100% recycled Nylon on the lining layer, offers high-performance protection and sustainability. The ripstop adds strength and durability to this fabric, and the PFCs-free repellant helps you get rid of raindrops easily. The whole manufacturing process of the Xpore membrane is completely solvent-free and PFCs free, minimizing environmental impacts.
Silkytex by Korea Silkroad
PMD-210323
Lightweight & Downproof
68% CO, 32% rec. PA
70g/m²
Recycled Nylon & Cotton mixed fabric for Jackets. Fine denier of Nylon and Cotton which is suitable for down-jacket
Silkytex by Korea Silkroad
RTOG-10103
Lightweight & Downproof
100% rec. PA
21 g/m²
RTOG-10103 is a Recycled Nylon Ripstop and extreme light weight . This is a Downproof Fabric with High Tenacity Finishing and soft handfeel that is workable for down jacket & pakable windbreaker.
A Plus Chan Chia
19125248
Baselayer
100% rec. PA
120 g/m²
To make the recycled Nylon be the same soft as the conventional, plus special structure designed to make the fabric with stretch but it is spandex free that lead the fabric can be totally recycled after consumed.
Material Stories Winter Fair 2021
Our Success Story of 2020
OUR SUCCESS STORY OF 2020*
2020 was a year like no other, like we never expected it to be. Each of us certainly has our own unique story to tell. Last year presented us with new challenges, and unexpected successes have resulted from them. In this material story, we would like to present the digitalized fabrics with the most clicks, i.e. the most successful materials in 2020 from the PERFORMANCE FORUM.
Without this type of digital communication, we would not have been able to present the fantastic range of sustainable new developments from our exhibitors to you. Digitization has been a major theme of the past year. It has enabled us to stay in touch and move forward, and undoubtedly provided many useful tools. Though, we have also seen that - especially under the constraints of the pandemic - our desire for physical experiences is growing.
Taking care of our bodies, protecting our health, or keeping fit by venturing outside and actively exercising, as well as doing workouts at home, has taken on a new meaning - after all, 2020 highlights the physicality of human life, which cannot be replaced digitally. Our clothing reflects this desire. We wish to wear clothes that are functional and connect with our physicality.
In this story, you find natural fibres as Cotton, Hemp and Merino Wool. Recylced Oyster ShellTM and SeaWoll® as well as ECONYL®, recycled Polyester and recycled Coolmax® Polyester.
Review our best choices!
PONTETORTO
9080/M/RC/RES
Stretch Fleece with Hemp Backing
26% Cotton, 6% Elastan/Spandex, 31% Hemp, 37% Polyester recycl.
226 g
Very soft stretch fleece with hemp backing.
DRIRELEASE/OPTIMER
470-21002
Cotton Single Jersey with Functional Properties
100% Organic Cotton
315g
OPTIMER focuses on the wearing comfort of organic cotton combined with the function of synthetic fibres. This makes the material suitable for a wide range of applications.
SCHOELLER GMBH & CO
Supreme “Terra” EXP GOTS RWS
Sustainable Dyed 3D Knit
100% Wool Merino, 100% degradable dye stuff
275 g
3D Rhombus knit treated, spun, dyed and knitted in Europe. C2C capable, innovative organic dye, chlorine-free treated merino, tumbling possible and household compostable.
HYPERBOLA
SW1520(OYB-B003)
Mesh Knit Shirt Fabric
8% Elastan/Spandex, 3% Polyester recycl., 89% recycl. Oyster Shell
162g
Functional, anti-bacterial fabric Thanks to oyster shell.
Soft and dry handfeel.
MERRYSON CORP.
T11430
3D Jaquard Seamless Knit
6% Cotton, 15% Polyester, 79% Polyester recycl.
242g
Robust, sustainable and trend-setting: Merryson Corporation sets new standards in the workwear sector with a blend of 6% cotton, 15% polyester and 79% recycled polyester. The recycled PET fibre content is even biodegradable.
LONG ADVANCE
LA-19145-104
Woolen Touch Midlayer
57% Cotton, 38% SeaWool®
203g
This fabric benefits from SeaWool® properties as well as the comfort of cotton while wearing.
UTENOS
36324
Durable Textured Midlayer
100% ECONYL®
165g
Textured fabric with an eye-catching pattern is fine to the touch and impresses with its good elasticity. It is a light, but extremely durable, resistant to abrasion, wrinkle-free and quick drying material.
HYOSUNG
HS20-11-0086
Recycled Lightweight Fabric
100% Polyester recycl.
63g
The 100% recycled polyester fabric is derived from recycled plastics from household or commercial waste and is GRS certified. The fabric is sensational to the touch and extremely light, making it ideal for wind jackets and other lightweight products.
IBQ
CARROT
Double Weave Ripstop
10% Lycra®, 65% Polyester recycl., Coolmax®
250g
4-way stretch with ripstop construction. Made with recycled Polyester in the external face and Coolmax® in the internal side. Perfect for Outdoor.
Supplier's Choices
SUPPLIER'S CHOICES*
Are you already familiar with the PERFORMANCE DAYS Loop and its Marketplace?
Did you know when you are logged in you have the access to not only the “curated” PERFORMANCE FORUM with more than 2,500 products but also the “supplier’s choice” uploaded collections?
Log in, select „suppliers choice“ in the search options and have access to currently 5,500+ latest extra products which is updated on a daily basis.
Further, you can select the “3D ready” fabrics or the “Jury Likes” which were highlighted from the PERFORMANCE Jury for the unique quality of a fabric or accessory.
We curated nine of unique materials in this material story to highlight this incredible extra opportunity of the Marketplace to find the right product and order swatches in these digital times.
Enjoy exploring for your collections…
DRIRELEASE
drirelease® E.C.O. Hemp
Hemp Single Jersey Fabric
88% Polyester rec., 12% Hemp
drirelease® HEMP combines performance with comfort. For millennia, HEMP has been explored for textiles due to its extraordinarily tensile and durable textiles fibers. Feels natural as cotton, easy to dye, very soft and has high resistance to shrinkage, pilling, mold and mildew.
CARVEMA TEXTIL IDA (BLOOMATI)
RIB.081.0182
Aloe Vera Wellbeing Jersey
98% Bamboo, 2% Elastan/Spandex
244 g
"Young Skin" finish. Due to the Aloe Vera component it provides a pleasant sensation of comfort to the body, as well as moisturizes and improves blood circulation. Calming effect on sunburn, anti-insect and anti-static.
MAGLIFICIO CORNO
PRO 34128
Perfect for Sublimation Printing
100% Polyester recycl., 100% Polypropylene
120 g
Interlock with small pattern made in recycled polyester.
It is helpful for overall bike wear garment.
SILKYTEX by KOREA SILKROAD
PAPI-A1263
Light Ripstop Fabric
100% Polyester, recycl.
100g
A high quality 100% Seaqual™ recycled polyester containing plastic marine litter with fully traceable raw material.
HANDSELTEX
NVTT401CC7C
Monocomponent Fleece Fabric
100% Polyester rec.
143 g
Innovative knit spacer.
ALIGN TEXTILE
AT20-B006
Honeycomb Heavy Jersey Knit
100% Polyester recycl.
204g
Texture Hydrophilic
MAX ZIPPER
GLOW IN THE DARK ZIPPER
100% Polyester
Teeth will glow in dark environment.
REGINE IQtrim
8803 IQseen
Reflective WATERMARK transfer
100% glass beads + Polyurethane adhesive
Silver reflective transfer with WATERMARK surface, untill 3 different logos depending the side you look on the transfer are visible, washable at 40°C, Öko-Tex 100 certified.
NILORN GERMANY
ASH 202
Hangtag - banana fibre paper
100% Banana fibre
Hangtag made from banana fibre paper - a paper which is made from agricultural waste left over after the banana harvest. Thew string is made from paper.
Casual Performance
CASUAL PERFORMANCE*
Now in 2021, trends for 2022 lines in clothing collections see the boundaries between outdoor, home and workwear becoming more and more blurred. Comfort, wellbeing and function will be in higher demand for our hybrid lives.
Adapt performance styles to work for the casual everyday. Enhance and emphazise your collection with the latest sustainable material developments.
Our exhibitors provided some outstanding performance blends for the PERFORMANCE FORUM such as wellbeing soft jersey with Naia Cellulosic yarn, anti-bacterial baselayer with organic cotton and REFIBRA™, natural sweater with organic cotton and hemp, 4-way stretch scuba fabric with Nilit® heat yarn, natural performance knit with TENCEL™or casual jacket fabric with recycled polyamide/organic cotton blend and pants fabric with eco-rayon. You may as well go with light ripstop fabric from SEAQUAL™ or heavy cosy merino knit:
BILLION UNION
ZH1705
Wellbeing Soft Jersey
12% Elastan/Spandex, 88% Acetate
190g
Weft knit/jersey – In the material the Naia Cellulosic yarn made fully from renewable resources (wood pulp) is used.
ZEYNAR
DHRD20200181
Anti-bacterial Baselayer Jersey
50% Cotton, 50% TENCELTM
150g
Finishing: Anti-Bacterial, Lanolin Fabric: 50% Organic Cotton 50% Refibra Tencel Certificate: OCS.
OMNITEKSAS
1115/26 O ENZ KAL
Natural Sweater Knit
84% Cotton, 16% Hemp
260 g
Organic cotton inside the material gives the soft touch, comfort, offer good breathability and flexibility. The hemp blend creates strong, tear resistant, breathable and good moisture managing knitwear.
LEMAR
SARDINE RIBSTOP SEAQUAL™
Light Ripstop Fabric
100% Polyester, recycl.
100g
A high quality 100% Seaqual™ recycled polyester containing plastic marine litter with fully traceable raw material.
ALTO MILANESE
JAVA
4-way stretch SCUBA Fabric
12% Elastan/Spandex, 53% Polyamide, 35% Polyamide Nilit HEAT®
260 g
This fabric is made for softshell or leggings. Inner side with Nilit® Heat yarn with integrated coffee charcoal provides effective insulation. Face side is standard nylon, perfect for printing or dyeing.
SCHOELLER GMBH & CO
PROGRESS EXP DEGRADABLE
Natural Performance Knit
40% TENCELTM, 60% Wool Merino
250 g
Double face - Fashion & Function - 100% degradable – Super Fine Merino 16,5µ blended with Micro-Tencel - Patented chlorine free treated Merino - Machine washable - Bluesign.
LIOU LONG TAI
ORCT023WAX
Casual Jacket Fabric
40% Polyamide, recycl., 60% Organic Cotton
272g
Performance recycled polyamide/ organic cotton blend oxford.
SCHOELLER GMBH & CO
SOFT LAYER DEGRADABLE
Heavy Cosy Merino Knit
100% Wool Merino
500g
As a lightweight spacer, bonded, the fabric combines the benefits of wool and fleece and impresses with its 3D jacquard knitted look. Chlorine free treatment, GOTS, RWS, Bluesign.
LIOU LONG TAI
RWLY158
Casual Pants Fabric
3% Elastan/Spandex, 19% Polyamide, recycl., 78% ECO-Rayon
277g
Durable stretchy pants fabric with recycled Polyamide and Eco-Rayon.
Winter Mountain Activities
WINTER MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES*
Even at the beginning of this year closed ski resorts could not keep winter outdoor enthusiasts from having fun in the mountains.
Whether ski touring, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or simply strapping spikes under hiking boots, all possibilities were exploited on the weekends. Snow kiting, skijöhring, airboarding and the classic sledding also offer variety.
For the next winter seasons to come, functional clothing will focus on the following principles: Sustainability, Functionality and Style respecting the layering system.
In this material story we have selected some outstanding materials from the December Forum for you respecting all layers. Whether recycled nylon 6, bio-nylon, recycled polyester, biodegradable polyester or finest merino corduroy, enjoy some impulses for your next collections.
CIFRA
SEAMLESS RENCYCLE R077N
Jaquard Baselayer Knit
155-200g
100% Nylon 6, rec.
A seamless article without the use of elastane. Many companies worry about the performance of mono-component fabrics but Cifra provides the required flexibility and is soft to touch even without elastane.
POLARTEC
6080RO Polartec Delta®
Lightweight Cool Mesh Jersey
115g
2% Elastan / Spandex, 49% Polyamide, rec., 49% Lyocell
Polartec® Delta™ created a cooling fabric technology that is able to utilize the body's natural cooling process — sweat.
TESSILE FIORENTINA
M4516/102NM
Two Tone Double-Knit Baselayer
185g
77% Polyester, rec., 23% Wool Merino
Heather front jersey with breathable solid color backside air hole construction in grayish light blue.
PONTETORTO
9107/MIDORI
Knit Baselayer with 3D Backside
162g
65% Polyester, rec., 35% Wool Merino
MIDORI is provided with a wicking finish which is made with organic ressources, recycled polyester for abrasion resistance and merino wool for antibacterial functions.
DRIRELEASE
594-212TX20026DL
Super Soft Fleece
250g
100% Biodegradable Polyester
The fleece fabrics from drirelease’s LOFT range ensure a balanced climate management on the body. It is pleasantly soft, light and fluffy. 100% biodegradable polyester avoids shedding harmful micro-plastics.
WILLY SCHMITZ / BECKER TUCHE
1369/2.3
Merino Corduroy Fabric
260g
100% Wool Merino
Fine, cool, extremely trendy Boycord made of 100% merino wool without the use of micro-plastic, RWS-certified. Especially suited for implementation in the trendy lifestyle and fashion goods sector.
POLARTEC
FY20226-4
3Layer Hardshell Jacket Fabric
211g
57% Polyamide, rec., 26% Polyester, 17% Polyurethane
This graphene NP spandex fabric (10k/10k) is suitable for outwear jackets. The fabric is provided with anti-static function and anti-bacterial function by yarn construction and permanent.
GREEN THREADS
LPH1133NR10
Light 3Layer Mechanical Stretch
99g
100% Polyamide, rec.
GRS certified recycled type 66 PA false twisted 22 denier plain weave, highly breathable 15 micron PU monolithic membrane (20k/40k), and recycled PA 10 denier 60 gauge circular knit backer, PFC free DWR.
HWA FUNE
W-4983-L07G
Eco-Friendly 2Layer Woven
152g
57% Bio-Nylon (BASF) + 43% Nylon 6.6
Bio- Nylon from organic waste and plant oil from certified sustainable sources. LDWR for extreme water repellency and great abrasion resistance. Membrane (20k/20k) out of Dupond Susterra.
Hiking
DURABLE & RESPONSIBLE: HIKING FABRICS 2022
The Covid 19 pandemic has triggered a new outdoor boom. A particularly positive development is expected in the product groups that belong to the most important segment in the outdoor sector: hiking.
Never before have the hiking trails been so busy as in summer/autumn 2020. The desire to spend a lot of time outdoors will certainly continue. This makes it all the more important to develop products responsibly. The qualities of the fabrics in the PERFORMANCE FORUM are characterised by almost exclusively recycled fibers, such as nylons and sometimes even wool, coolmax or elastan. In the natural range you will find mainly Tencel®, wool but also bio-based polyamides. 3D construction in baselayer knits allow airflow and great thermal regulation. Midlayer and outer layer offer best function, style and durability for long life products:
NEW WIDE ENTERPRISE
N/S S/JSY MESH JACQ KJ31530
Baselayer
205g
86% Bio-base Nylon, 14% Elastan/Spandex
The fabric has biomimicry appearance with soft and delicate touch. Attributes: thermal regulation, increased breathability and comfort.
SHEICO GROUP
S130379
Baselayer
165g
94% Polyamide, rec., 6% Elastan/Spandex
Unique knitting look by utilized different temperature techniques. Inspiration was the weaving culture of traditional women from the Atayal tribe in Taiwan.
CONCEPT III TEXTILES
DPT1910015
Midlayer
315g
67% Tencel®, 26% Polyester, 7% Elastan/Spandex
Bi-stretch, Tencel blend, good pilling resistance and thermal regulation.
GREEN THREADS
CWA1209DW0
Lightweight & Downproof
29g
100% Polyamide, rec.
Mini ripstop made of false twisted textured GRS certified recycled PA 7 denier yarns.Ultra light, natural handfeel, PFC free DWR and waterbase acrylic coating.
GREEN THREADS
L7P1071NR10
3Layer woven (20K/50K)
59g
95% Polyamide, rec.
Face side with GRS certified rec. PA 10 denier ripstop +7 micron PU super high breathable monolithic membrane. Knit backer is 10 denier 60gauge from rec. PA.
LANIFICIO BECAGLI
8923614
Sherpa Fleece
357g
49% Polyester, rec., 47% Wool rec., 4% Polyamide
Very soft wool Sherpa fleece.
POLARTEC
4026 Polartec® High Loft™
Midlayer
203g
52% Wool Merino, 40% Polyester, 8% Polyamide
Polartec® HighLoft™ takes fleece comfort and thermal warmth to greater heights by creating a patented high loft structure. It is ultra-soft and highly compressible.
IBQ
PUMPKIN
Pants or Jacket
180g
65% Polyester, rec., 25% Polyester, rec. Coolmax®, 10% Lycra®
Bi-stretch, double-weave rec. PES in face side and rec. Coolmax® inside for maximum comfort and quick dry. Suitable for workwear and Outdoor clothing.
Liou Long Tai
SRWLY162
Pants
214g
73.5% Tencel®, 23% PA rec., 3.5% EA
Woven stretch fabric for pants with Tencel® and recycled Polyamide.
Running
ESSENTIALS FOR SUSTAINABLE RUNNING APPAREL*
While having to practise social distancing, the desire to remain fit and healthy, especially running has been ignited across all consumer levels. The easy accessibility and health benefits have drawn new devotees during the pandemic through all ages.
In addition to the trend to tailor designs and developments from advanced elite more to running beginners, i.e. cuts to inspire confidence and provide comfort, there is also the claim to incorporate zoned compression in baselayers to aid blood flow, postural alignment and joint support.
It is fantastic to see that innovative material development nowadays is using recycled polyamide and polyester as much as possible as well as developing fabrics with plant-based nylon. Be inspired by choice of the Forum selection of PERFORMANCE DAYS exhibitors:
HYOSUNG
HS20-05-0029
3D-Baselayer
152g
68% Cotton, 32% Polyester, recycl.
Plated jersey. The back side is constructed with Hyosung’s recycled cooling polyester “Regen Askin” (100% post-consumer polyester, GRS certified). Yarn spec: Face: CM 30'S/1 Back: PET75/36 FD FDY
ALTO MILANESE
MARAJO
Softshell
280g
70% Polyamide BioEvo®, 18% Polyamide, 12% Lycra®
Scuba knitted fabric suitable for softshell. The polyamide is made with the renewable resource: Castor oil. Guaranteed odor control, thermo-regulation and quick dry properties.
PENN TEXTILE SOLUTIONS
65053
Pants
210g
70% Polyamide Amni Soul Eco, 30% Elastan/Spandex
Soft sporty spacer with biodegradable yarn and degradable elastormerics.
Clean cut and 4-way stretch.
ECOSENSOR by AsahiKASEI
ESD0238S1
2Layer Woven
68g
100% Polyamide, recycl.
Circular 20k/20k lightweight. The 2layer fabric is based on recycled nylon with mechanical stretch construction.
TDI
RS015RRDMC8
Lightweight & Downproof
81g
95% Polyamide, recycl., 5% Elastan/Spandex
Downproof & lightweight woven stretch fabric that passes (AATCC35) rain test.
JRC
1TIELWMRO01BC
Reflective Softshell Knit
365g
80% Polyamide, recycl., 20% Elastan/Spandex
Reflective white metal stretch fabric. The high-vis reflective color becomes with light: Red, blue, green or gold (indicate your choice).
POLARTEC
1722 Power Air Jersey/Grid Lightwarmth
Midlayer
275g
73% Polyester, recycl., 27% Elastan/Spandex
Polartec® Power Air TM is a new revolutionary knit construction that encapsulates air to retain warmth and reduce microfiber shedding.
SITIP
ECO-GRS BLIZZARD
Softshell
250g
48% Polyamide, 38% Polyamide, recycl., 8% Elastan/Spandex, recycl., 6% Elastan/Spandex
Highly-abrasive knit with good thermo-regulation made with eco-sustainable nylon 6 from fiber waste.
BenQ
OD819
3Layer
99g
100% Polyester recycl.
Water resistance: ISO811 20K
Water vapor permeability: JIS L1099 A1 8K
Outer fabric: 100% Polyester Recycle Plain C0, 35D*35D
Backing: 100% Polyester 10D
Bike
„CLOSING THE LOOP“ – CIRCULAR TREND IN BIKE MATERIALS*
The pandemic is changing cycling.
Riding a bike as a balance to sitting in the home office or simply using the time during the lockdown to do something for your own health: Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in spring, there have been a number of reasons for respondents to get on a bike. On average, about 40 percent of those surveyed said that they would now cycle more.
This trend towards more cycling will certainly continue in the coming years and with it the need for innovative and conscious clothing. In the December Forum with the latest developments for Winter 22/23, there are some outstanding polyester concepts that we would like to present to you:
CONCEPT III
DPT1910053
Baselayer
150g
100% Polyester, recycl.
Mono stretch, very good thermal insulation and breathability.
WINDTEX VAGOTEX
Evolution Light RCY
Softshell (10k/14k)
230g
86% Polyester, recycl., 14% Elastan/Spandex
The 3Layer fabric is made with polyester which is printable. Breathable plus waterproof membrane and fluorocarbon-free repellent are used.
TESSILE FIORENTINA
M4156/400
Baselayer
114g
100% Polyester, recycl.
Amazing superlight and soft 3D-knit. Available as one fabric under protectors or as insert in body-mapping concepts.
JOYOUNG KNITTING
CB01666-9
Softshell
200g
75% Polyester, recycl., 22% Polyester, 3% Elastan/Spandex
Smooth touch, lightweight and windproof 3layer composition for greater freedom of movement under all weather conditions.
SCHOELLER TEXTIL
20045
Softshell
230g
82% % Polyester, recycl., 18% Polyurethane
2-way stretch, bonded fabric made out of recycled, biodegradable polyester. Can be recycled in the wear2wear process after use.
JOYOUNG KNITTING
F01217
Midlayer – Focus Topic
175g
100% Polyester, recycl.
Recycled oyster shell yarn units both sustainable and functional characteristics. It’s eco-friendly, lightweight, but warming and by nature UV 50+.
DERUN
D-P72019SRW2
Pants
250g
79% Polyester, recycl., 21% Elastan/Spandex
Double knit using recycled polyester yarn. Special treatment to achieve a soft hand feel.
ASF
ASF99121 ECO FCF 2L S
2Layer woven (15k/15k)
204g
60% Polyester, recycl., 40% Polyester
Double weave with great 3D-structure from recycled polyester.
TDI
HH066R3HGP
2.5 & 3Layer woven (10k/10k)
85g
100% Polyester, recycl.
Very light 2.5 mechanical stretch with good performance.
Video Material Story - 2.5 & 3-Layers of the Season
2.5 & 3-Layers of the Season
The membrane is glued to the outer material and inner lining to form a single unit. This creates the ultimate durable solution, lighter than 2-layer jackets and more robust than their 2.5-layer counterparts. 3-layer jackets are especially recommended when travelling often with a heavy backpack, in rocky terrain and when exposed frequently to adverse weather conditions. The functional 3-layer fabrics can no longer refrain from the use of natural fibres and recycled variants. The natural fibres convince overall with great values, especially in terms of breathability and waterproofness, providing 100 per cent recycled cotton with a PFC-free water-repellent coating, along with a 40 per cent linen, organic cotton blend. In the area of special membranes, XPore is often used, as is the bio-based membrane Dupont Susterra, biodegradable polyamide or recycled polyester with graphite membrane. The group of lightweights made of recycled nylon, and partly of recycled road waste, are wafer-thin yet robust. Ripstop, lightweight 60-gram mini-ripstop, ultra technical Drytex, ultra lightweight hard shells, recycled polyamide and polyester lightweights complete this category. Among the mono components, a multi-coloured jacquard and two Oxford structures in polyester and Nylon are a pleasant surprise. Watch the full story now:
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Technow S.A.
ENJOY
154 g
88% recycled Polyester, 12% Graphene PU Membrane
Technical three layer made with recycled polyester post-consumer and graphene membrane. Ideal for thermal regulation with antibacterial back-side.
BenQ Materials Corp.
OD760
142g
100% recycled Polyester
Xpore membrane is BenQ in house making nanoporous technology and is an innovative membrane technology that is PFC-free in the materials used and solvent-free in its entire manufacturing process. 1.WATER COLUMN is up to 22000 by ISO 811 Method and BREATHABILITY is up to 8000 by JIS L1099 A1 method. 2.Lamination Xpore Membrane is solvent free and PFCs free and passed the Greenpeace 34 kinds of Perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) analysis. 3. Xpore membrane is eco-friendly and features a nano-porous structure that the pore size is smaller than bacterial size that can block the bacterial pass through. It pass the the third part laboratory testing by ISO 22610 method and the result of Penetration test of bacteria is pass. 4.Outer fabric is weaving in Jacquard pattern and using UV fiber that UV-resistant performance is up to UPF 50+.Lining fabric is using recycle polyester and weaving in jersey for better hand feel.
Flying Textile Co.,Ltd.
FY20224-3
188g
62% recycled Polyester, 38% Viscose
This yarn the is Viscose yarn cladding T8 stretch yarn. Different yarn material makes the fabric more special. Not only with natural handfeel touch but also with backbone outlook.The wrinkle effect is better than Viscose. Besides these features,38% of the fabric can be degradable within 3 months.
ECOSENSOR by AsahiKASEI
ESB0119RL3L7-C
60 g
100% recycled Polyamide
ECOSENSOR™ is the brand of Asahi Kasei -representing a range of fabrics standing for eco high-tech concept; keeping the planet fit and healthy by harnessing the expertise in cutting edge innovation for a most sustainable future.
Video Material Story - 2-Layers of the Season
2-Layers of the Season
In 2-layer constructions, the membrane is glued to the upper material and a loosely attached lining is applied on the inside for protective purposes. 2-layer jackets are usually somewhat heavier and not quite as robust.
Here you can find once again wonderful new structures, from classic extremely durable variants to new 3D structures that enable exciting design formats. The fabrics guarantee high breathability and water column, are light and impress with great stretch properties. Nylons are meanwhile available in numerous variants, mostly recycled, with some of the yarn derived from old fishing nets. BASF presents an organic variant that replaces harmful chemicals with vegetable oil from certified, environmentally friendly sources. Econyl is another option: Instead of using crude oil as in conventional nylon production, Econyl production uses waste materials such as production waste from the nylon manufacturing process, fabric remnants and carpets and fishing nets from the oceans. Cotton is blended with polyester or with Eco Rayon. Polyester fibres come with a recycled PET membrane, with stretch or innovative technologies such as special polymerisation spinning technologies. Watch the full story now:
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Achievetex Co., Ltd.
HD9032-RS
132g
46% Polyester, 54% recycled Polyester
Recycle polyester 2-way mechanical stretch fabric with waterproof and moisture permeability, especially suitable for outdoor activities. Recycle fibers mostly made using recycled PET bottles. Specialized polymerization spinning technologies were then employed to produce high quality recycled PET fibers. Recycling of PET bottles can help slow global warming and save our planet by reducing environmental pollution, cutting back on fossil fuel and energy consumption, and decreasing CO2 emissions.
Hwa Fune Industry Co., Ltd.
W-4514-L05-1
193g
35% Polyamide, 45% recycled Polyamide, 20% recycled Polyester
Recycle is not the only way of being environmentally friendly. W-4514-L05-1 uses recycled fabric as well as Bio-based membrane. This material can also withstand rain shower, since it is equipped with fluorocarbon-free DWR. The texture is a perfect example for outdoor coats.
Hwa Fune Industry Co., Ltd.
W-4983-L07G
152g
57% Bio-nylon (BASF), 43% Nylon 6.6 stretch
BASF is unlike normal recycled Nylon; it uses organic waste and plant oil from certified sustainable sources to replace chemicals within Nylon. We also notice that DWR may not be enough for outdoor activities, therefore we use LDWR, which allows the fabric not only water repellent during rain shower for a long time but also great with abrasion. Not only the face fabric is made from Bio Nylon, but also the backing is laminated with Bio-based membrane-Dupont Susterra to make it a perfect Eco-friendly combination. Come request quote and you will be amazed with the quality.
Video Material Story - Focus Topic: Circular Trends
Focus Topic: Circular Trends
A cradle to cradle textile that is recycled, consists of 100 per cent ecologically pure materials and substances that can be re-used. Its recyclability, alongside fashionable or functional aspects, is fully taken into account during the development process. More and more manufacturers are turning to the use of recycled fibres in the development of fabrics, which can be reprocessed into recycled fibres. In this category, bio-based and non-bio-based mono-component fabrics (no fibre blends) – which are mostly recycled – as well as natural fibres have been selected. It also entails the ECO PERFORMANCE AWARD by Optimer (a sister brand of drirelease), with a natural phase change material based on renewable ressources.
In order to check the recyclability of a fabric or the DIN standards (DIN EN ISO 14021), the PERFORMANCE DAYS Jury advises to clarify these specific points directly with the suppliers. Watch the full story now:
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drirelease / OPTIMER
470-21002
315g
100% organic Cotton
In the production of the 100% organic cotton fibre (weight: 315 grams), OPTIMER focuses on the wearing comfort of cotton combined with the function of synthetic fibres. The OPTIMER ADAPT technology ensures enhanced, more balanced climate management due to the natural phase change material. Its unique and bio-based microencapsulated material – verified by ECOCERT - reacts to changes in body temperature to maintain balanced comfort. In warmer temperatures, OPTIMER ADAPT guarantees a cooling of the body temperature, and in colder climate, the material returns heat to the body. The fabric dries faster, has a soft, natural feel, is pilling-resistant and colourfast. This makes the material suitable for a wide range of applications, such as sportswear, leisure wear, workwear or sportive fashion.
Utenos Trikotazas
36324
165g
100% rec. Polyamide (Econyl)
100% Recycled Polyamide made from reclaimed material. Textured fabric with an eye-catching pattern is fine to the touch and impresses with its good elasticity. It is a light, but extremely durable, resistant to abrasion, wrinkle-free and quick drying material. Transformed what used to be waste into a new yarn. Single Jersey variated.
Stotz & Co AG
VENTILE ECO 290
290g
30% Linen
70% Tencel
Lyocell / linen blend in combination with a PFC-free water repellent finish. Perfectly suitable for lifestyle items.
Video Material Story - Safety & Durability Trends of the Season
Safety & Durability Trends of the Season
Durability, abrasion protection, tear resistance, elasticity, breathability, wearing comfort – workwear materials need to perform high technical values. In addition, the appropriate colour management is of particular importance for the workwear sector – bright, dazzling, neon signal tones dominate. Many fibres are also recycled in the workwear sector, or are of natural origin. In general, cotton fibres that are available in recycled or organic variants are gaining in importance. Newcomers in this segment are 100 per cent recycled Cordura and recycled biodegradable PET. The selected highlights include the PERFORMANCE AWARD winner by Merryson: the company has developed an innovative, placed jacquard with integrated 3D boxes. The completely new 3D weaving technology is innovative, trend-setting and, due to the robust, resistant properties of the weaving technique, ideally suited for the workwear sector. Watch the full story now:
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Merryson Corp.
T11430
242g
6% Cotton
15% Polyester
79% rec. Polyester
Robust, sustainable and trend-setting: Merryson Corporation sets new standards in the workwear sector with a blend of 6% cotton, 15% polyester and 79% recycled polyester. The recycled PET fibre content is even biodegradable. By means of a completely new technique, the company has succeeded in developing an innovative, placed jacquard with integrated 3D boxes. The completely new 3D weaving technology is innovative, trend-setting and, due to the robust, resistant properties of the weaving technique, ideally suited for the workwear sector. As required, this construction can be used in various colour variations optimally for the entire outdoor sector.
IBQ Fabrics
COLARI
190g
100% rec. Polyamide
100% Recycled Cordura. All the benefits of using Cordura in addition to caring to about our environment. Colari is a resistant fabric than can be used as a reinforcement in garments, in bags and for other textile accessories that require extreme durability.
Taiwan Functional Textiles
CTT3344 DOPE DYED
185g
100% Polyester
Dope dyed high visibility yellow that meet EN20471 and ANSI 107.
Hi-tech lamination to achieve EN343 class 4:4, the highest waterproof/ breathable requirement.
Its water saving production apart from normal piece dyed high visibility color gives not only more eco concept but also better color fastness performance to xenon light, washing (60degree), rubbing and perpetration.
Suitable to make into high end outdoor rain jackets, and also into privileged workwear market.
Video Material Story - Lightweight, Downproof & Insulation Trends of the Season
Lightweight, Downproof & Insulation Trends of the Season
The selected insulations are all produced ecologically responsibly, at the same time they are lightweight, breathable and insulate well. The lightweight and downproof fabrics of winter 22/23 are ultra-light, breathable and heat-insulating. It is astonishing that lightweights can now be processed from Econyl and other recycled fibres without losing any of their lightness. Almost all fibres – from nylon, Econyl, polyamide to polyester – are over 90 per cent recycled, and often dyed with vegetable variants or dyed in a dope dyed process. Watch the full story now:
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Imbotex Lab Srl
NATIVA SILKPAD GRS 2020
45-160g
50% rec. PES
50% rec. Silk
The new “active warmth insulation” that allows air exchange for breathability and comfort in more dynamic situations. This new 100% recycled insulation has the amazing ability to keep us cool when it’s warm and warm when it’s cold. Silk has a smooth, soft texture that is not slippery, unlike many synthetic fibers. Silk’s part is composed by pre-consumer yarn’s wastes – these come from the end of cones which are discarded during the production of noble pure silk fabrics. GRS - Global Recycled Standard is an holistic certification for products with recycled contents.
Imbotex Spa Srl
LUXEPAD
40-130g
45% rec. PES
4% rec. Wool
51% rec. Cashmere
Recovered scraps of cashmere fabrics during the subsequent production of coats are upcycled to create warm and light insulations, using a patented process in three steps: firstly, recovered materials are gathered and sorted in Northern Italy; secondly, they are transformed through a mechanical process into very fine fibers; lastly, the fibers are blended with recycled Polyester, creating a high performing insulating mix, ready to be processed to create pads.L UXEPAD comes with an eco-friendly chlorine-free finish and can be washed.
Imbotex Lab Srl
CAMELUXE
40-130g
48% rec. PES
52% rec. Camelhair
Ecologically responsible family of lightweight, breathable thermal insulations, giving new purpose to otherwise discarded precious materials. Recovered scraps of camelhair fabrics during the subsequent production of coats are upcycled to create warm and light insulations. The recovered materials are gathered and sorted in Northern Italy. The process allows the development of highly resilient insulation pads with extraordinary tensile strength qualities and consistent insulating capacity, without using new feedstocks. CAMELUXE comes with an eco-friendly chlorine-free finish and can be washed.
Toray Int. Europe GmbH
BN7185EB
32g
100% Nylon
N610 60% bio based nylon with PU coating. Solvent free.
Achievetex Co., Ltd.
CB8731-R5
43g
100% rec. PA
100% recycle dope dyed nylon without dyeing present two tone fabric with shine face, PFC-free durable water repellent finish and backside cire to down proof for lightweight down jacket. The process of environmental friendly truly reduces the energy consumption and dope dyed nylon yarn has superior attributes, such as colorfastness to light, washable, rubbing and perspiration resistant.
Video Material Story - Midlayers of the Season
Midlayers of the Season
Midlayers are primarily intended to provide warmth when layering garments. The focus is on newer constructions to generate heat, yet at the same time, manufacturers are attempting to reduce or completely avoid the use of micro-plastics in the development process. Watch the full story now:
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ECOSENSOR by AsahiKasei
ESD0139S2
257g
91% Polyester, recycl.
9% PU, recycl.
Produced by 100% recycled yarn even spandex called ROICA. Moreover, dyded by natural ingredients extracted from scrap onion skings which are mixed with unrequired plant material components in the dyeing process.
Pontetorto Spa
9119/M/RC/RES
206g
26% Cotton, 6% Elastan, 31% Hemp, 37% Polyester recycl.
high-performance Biopile fabric made with hemp. The inner side of this new Biopile is made with hemp while the outside fabric is obtained from a continuous filament of 100% polyester recycled from PET.
ECOSENSOR by AsahiKasei
ESD0196S2
264g
96% Polyester, recycl.
4% PU, recycl.
Produced by 100% recycled yarn even spandex called ROICA EF. Moreover, the different gauge of the face and back side is achieved special knitting machine which is called " QUARTER KNIT". In this fabric, the face side is high gauge, the back side is low gauge.
Utenos Trikotazas
01168-GOTS
300g
11% Hemp, 89% org. Cotton
An Eco-Friendly blend. The combination of organic cotton and hemp complement each other, thus giving the fabric excellent properties such as moisture absorption and evaporation, allowing the skin to breathe. The particularly soft, fluffy material is extremely comfortable to wear. Fabric is fully biodegradable. Fleece brushed.
Video Material Story - Softshells & Outer Midlayers of the Season
Softshells & Outer Midlayers of the Season
Warming, windproof and water-repellent jackets worn outdoors as an outer layer during sports or leisure activities typify the Softshell/Outer Midlayer category. Polyamide and polyester fibres remain dominant in winter 22/23. But anyone on the lookout for natural fibres will find various blends of organic cotton, Tencel or wool. Watch the full story now:
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Pontetorto
LOTTOLIGSTRTPIM90754
400g
44% Polyester, recycl.
11% Polyamide, recycl.
1% Elastan
44% Wool, recycl.
Wool laminate which combines the functions of polyester on the inner side with the classic look of woven wool on the outside.
BenQ
OD809
147,6g
100% Polyester recycl.
Xpore membrane is BenQ in house making nanoporous technology and is an innovative membrane technology that is PFC-free in the materials used and solvent-free in its entire manufacturing process.
ECOSENSOR by AsahiKasei
ESD0173S1
163g
75% PA, recycl.
13% PU, recycl.
11% Cupro
Produced by 100% sustainable yarn such as recycle nylon, spandex and Cupura. Suitable e.g. for hiking pants. Cupura on back side makes you comfortable without any stress.
Chichampe
SEKN40200PS001
200g
19% Cotton
9% Elastan
50% Tencel
12% Lyocell
10% Viscose
The French Terry is made from the thermo-regulating 97.6 PCM, zinc oxide embedded lyocell, and anion dyed Rayon blends. It offers heat retention to keep the body warm. The anion dyed rayon provides the possibility of pieced dyed of mélange effect. It is good for athleisure wear and base layer as thermal layer.
Windtex Vagotex
Dharma WTS
245g
48% Polyester, recycl.
39% Merino Wool
Water repellent soft shell fabric with wool inside for natural, soft and natural thermo regulation.
Windproof and with Fluorocarbon-Free Repellant treatment.
Material Stories Spring Fair 2020
Mono-Component Nylon for Circular Options
Mono-Component Nylon for Circular Options*
Fashion has long struggled with excess inventory, and Covid-19 has only exacerbated this challenge. Less than 1% of the material used to produce our clothing is recycled into new clothes. The technology to recycle textiles is still developing. Part of the challenge is that most clothing contains a blend of materials, such as cotton and nylon and polyester, which are difficult to separate. To 'close the loop,' clothing needs to be designed in such a way that makes them easier to be recovered and recycled. (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sustainable-fashion-forum/)
The circular economy works best with mono-component materials per one garment (100% made from one material), which can be recycled completely. Products that are not compostable need to return their raw materials. How does it work? The consumer wears the clothes and give them back when outworn. Now they are dismantled or shredded to be returned to the 100% raw material extraction. In this choice you will find from 1Layer via 2Layer to 3Layer fabrics that are engineered entirely out of Nylon or recycled Nylon. The first ingredient to create a mono-component garment.
GREEN THREADS
DPQ1099DW0
Lightweight & downproof
25g
100% Polyamide, recycl.
Recycled, full dull Nylon.
10d super lightweight ripstop
PFC-free DWR.
SILKYTEX
PAPI_A498B)-RE
Lightweight
52g
100% Polyamide, recycl.
Glossy high-density lightweight
with liquid cire.
DRY-TEX
DT-2099-R
3Layer woven
128g
100% Polyamide, recycl.
10k/10k mono-component 3Layer.
Recycled Nylon shell,
Pebax Nylon membrane,
recycled Nylon backing.
Awarded: 100% Jury Like!
TAIWAN FUNCTIONAL TEXTILES
MA 196-R
2Layer woven
240g
100% Polyamide, recycl.
10k/10k 2Layer.
Recycled Nylon shell. Waterproof and breathable Nylon membrane.
PFC-free water-repellent.
HO YU TEXTILE
CN 70862-9+A008
2Layer woven
141g
100% Econyl®
regenerated Polyamide
10k/10k Nylon with super soft handfeel. Made with pre- and post-consumer material.
TPU-film is bio-based.
SOLIS
SOSD001-3L01-I
3Layer woven
184g
100% Polyamide, recycl.
10k/10k 3Layer.
Recycled Nylon shell, recycled Nylon tricot-mesh and Nylon lamination.
Anti-Viral Materials
Anti-Viral Materials
The challenges of a virus were never as present as in the year 2020 when Covid-19 became a global pandemic. Keeping social distance is now a daily routine in almost every country. Masks are the new "must-haves" and gloves represent a fashionable accessory to protect one-self against the invisible danger. Anti-microbe and anti-viral treatments applied to textiles are a further way of taking hygienic precaution not only in the health sector, but especially in daily life. Therefore the following technologies are presented now:
Utenos
16853+VIR
Anti-viral single jersey.
220g
79% Polyester (Drirelease), 14% Cotton, 7% Elastan/Spandex
The driRelease engineered fiber blend optimizes moisture wicking, fast drying, soft feel, permanent performance and comfort. Additionally HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 treatment ensures highest safety against viruses. The fabric can be used for protective textile masks as well as for t-shirts etc.
New Wide
CD231459
Anti-viral rib.
257g
96% Cotton (BCI-certified), 4% Elastan/Spandex
The anti-viral additive can effectively inhibit the growth of virus including H1N1 and H3N2 viruses. The defense effect does not decrease due to washing times, and it has good safety and is harmless to the human body. The cotton blend feels natural, dry, soft and comfortable, and is most suitable for stay home style.
IBQ
PT4322
Woven twill fabric with ViralOff® treatment by Polygiene.
170g
76% Polyester, 21% Viscose, 3% Lycra®
Developed specially for clinical and spa personnel. The Lycra® content guarantees comfort and ease of movement while viscose provides a smooth and natural hand feel. A very subtle twill structure makes this fabric perfect to achieve a professional look in the final garment.
Utax
Antimicrobial Fabric Treatments
Fabric finishing with anti-viral substances.
Cuts 99% of virus compared to non-treated fabrics (tested under JIS standard). The anti-virus quality standard in Japan, suitable e.g. for face masks or gloves.
Hwa Fune
W-4843-A32
Anti-viral 4-way stretch fabric.
192g
88% Polyamide, recycle., 12% Elastan/Spandex
LDWR is an innovative chemical developed by Hwa Fune that not only extends the water repellency function, but also prevents the transmission of virus and bacteria in daily life whether you are running, biking, commute between office and home or for outdoor activities.
Monotex
SMR-177AV
Outer Layer with ViralOff® by Polygiene.
225g
43% recycl. Polyester, 57% Organic Cotton
Recycled polyester and organic cotton Dobby, finished with Anti-viral treatment by Polygiene and a PFC-free water-repellent.
CHT
BeSo® Guarded
Anti-microbial treatment for protective equipment.
CHT’s best solution for an anti-viral and anti-bacterial effect. Effective against microbials (99.99%). Anti-microbial activity on finished textiles approved (ISO 18184), wash-durable (ISO 6330) and suitable for non-wovens and various textile fibers, e.g., face masks, gowns, bedsheets, towels, etc.
Rudolf
RUCO-BAC AGP
Anti-viral treatment for textiles.
A fast-acting all-in-one non-migrating, non-leaching, highly durable solution with anti-bacteria and anti-viral activities. The powerful anti-microbial effectiveness is rooted in the extraordinary properties of silver. It protects any textile against (harmful and odor causing) bacteria and it is particularly suitable for next-to-skin applications.
Grand Textile
Aegis X Filter
Nano filter for textile applications.
25gsm or 50gsm base upon demand.
Special filter that can be washed for 30 cycles without losing its performance.
Filter 99% bacterial, 99% particle filtration rate, customizable.
ALIC
AL-JDR8082-K
Lightweight fabric with anti-viral and anti-bacterial finish.
39g
100% Polyamide
Downproof and lightweight outer layer fabric for down jackets, jackets, etc.
PONTETORTO
5588/Viroblock
Anti-viral midlayer
145g
48% Polyester, 37% Wool, Recycled, 15% Polyamide
Fabrics designed to reduce contamination by viruses such as Covid-19. The HeiQ Viroblock treatment is guaranteed and tested in accordance with ISO 20743 and ISO 18184.
JML
EL66098/24
Anti-microbial elastic.
41% Polyamide, 12% Elastan/Spandex, 47% anti-microbial Polyamide
This elastic underband & waistband with anti-microbial yarn can stand 300 times washing cycles.
LONG ADVANCE
LND-17018-11B
Woven dobby fabric
104g
100% Polyamide
The DWR is with ViralOff® treatment by Polygiene which is proven to reduce the tested viruses by over 99% on the material in 2 hours according to ISO18184:2019 (SARS-CoV-2, H3N2, H1N1).
LONG ADVANCE
LNO-18001-11B
Woven Ottoman fabric
160g
100% Polyamide
The DWR is with ViralOff® treatment by Polygiene which is proven to reduce the tested viruses by over 99% on the material in 2 hours according to ISO18184:2019 (SARS-CoV-2, H3N2, H1N1).
LONG ADVANCE
LNR-19016-11C
Woven Rip-stop fabric
99g
100% Polyamide
The WR is with Viroblock treatment by HeiQ. With the anti-viral and anti-microbial protection, you can feel safe in your clothes.
From Ocean Waste To Textiles
FROM OCEAN WASTE TO TEXTILES*
Three-quarters of the waste in the sea consists of plastic. In concrete terms, 4.8-12.7 million tons of plastic end up in the sea every year. Today, hundreds of thousands of pieces of plastic waste float in every square kilometer of the oceans. The garbage in our oceans consists of plastic bags, PET bottles, lighters, cigarette butts, disposable razors and the like. Seabirds die painfully from cell phone parts in their stomachs, turtles mistake plastic bags for jellyfish and fish confuse tiny plastic particles with plankton. Masterless fishing nets, so-called ghost nets, can fish endlessly. (www.wwf.de)
Many fabric suppliers are working on solutions how to process ocean waste in textiles. In this story, some beautiful fabrics from the PERFORMANCE FORUM are presented that integrate ocean waste in the materials.
LI PENG
SDK0142
Midlayer
148g
100% Polyester, recycl
Micro-climate management fabric with ecological content. The polyester fiber consists of recycled PET-bottles and buoyant waste particles.
UTENOS
3637
Baselayer 3D-knit
150g
100% Seaqual™
Seaqual™ is high quality polyester yarn made from recycled materials including post-consumer plastic bottles and plastic capture from the sea.
LABTEX
SK6276
Baselayer jersey
210g
4% Elastan/Spandex, 58% Modal, 38% REPREVE®
Super soft handfeel. The composition provides good performance and comfort. Plus Repreve® is recycled ocean waste polyester.
IBQ
Hermosillo Brushed
Woven 4-way stretch
155g
12% Lycra®, 79% Polyamide, recycl., 9% Wool Merino
Econyl® recycled polyamide in the outside and wool on the inside.
SOFILETA
RSQ WW 3877 FF035
Woven 2way-stretch
130g
2% Elastan/Spandex, 98% Polyester, recycl.
Great board short fabric with Seaqual™. Eco-friendly fluo-free quick-dry treatment.
LONG ADVANCE
LNT-19240-F79
2Layer woven 4-way stretch
165g
15% Elastan/Spandex, 85% Polyamide, recycl
10k-10k fabric recycled from wasted fishing nets with applied recycled membrane.
LEMAR
Mary Ripstop Seaqual WR
Lifestyle Outer Layer
115g
100% Seaqual™
Light high density ripstop from Seaqual™, the completely new eco-friendly fiber derived from recycled ocean waste. DWR for additional protection.
LEMAR
Daphne Seaqual WR+PU LEM513
Outer Layer
245g
100% Polyester, recycl.
Fabric suitable for backpacks from Seaqual™ with full traceability. Water-repellent finish and PU-coating provide additional protection.
ALTO MILANESE
Portland Dis.1
3D-Jersey Jaquard
300g
40% Polyester, recycl, 60% Seaqual™
Jaquard terry from recycled polyester and Seaqual™. Fully customizable pattern (writings, symbols, designs).
The New Shirt
The New Shirt*
The new generation of outdoor shirts is faced with responsible design and embedded sustainability through: Reducing, reusing, recycling, use of plant-based or food waste materials.
We strive for comfort, natural protection from UV-rays and insects, as well as anti-odor and wicking properties. You will find high gauge knits, as well as woven checks in a variety of sizes with colors ranging from sun yellow to naturals with red, blue or green shades.
Tell your shirt story using the latest fabric developments from the PERFORMANCE FORUM choice, among them recycled Polyester, Seawool®, Abaca, Woodpulp, Refibra™ or recycled Elastane. All fabrics are bluesign® certified.
SHINKONG
AA-Y0032-1
Woven
122g
65% Polyester recycl., 35% Refibra™
REFIBRA™ technology ensures a more sustainable fiber production. The lyocell fiber TENCEL™ is produced with the help of recycled cotton waste.
ECONSENSOR BY ASAHIKASEI
ESD0083S2
High Gauge Knit (46G)
121g
100% Polyester recycl.
This smooth and moderate stretch knit is dyed by a bluesign®-certified dye-house
EVEREST
GR0592-R001
Woven
124g
80% Polyester recycl., 20% Refibra™
The application of the REFIBRA™ technology is a decisive step towards ‘circularity’ and sustainability in textiles.
HYPERBOLA
SW1520(OYB-B003)
Knit
162g
8% Elastan/Spandex, 3% Polyester recycl., 89% Recycle Oyster
Functional, anti-bacterial fabric Thanks to oyster shell.
Soft and dry handfeel.
CHIA HER
RU1640-011
Woven
158g
56% Merino Wool, 44% Abaca Paper
This wool-paper yarn blend provides several functions: Moisture management, thermal regulation, anti-bacterial properties, washable and biodegradable.
CHIA HER
RU2730-011
Woven
123g
68% Cotton, 27% Polyamide recycl., 5% Elastan/Spandex recycl.
Lightweight stretchable cotton/ nylon blend with ECONYL®. Soft handfeel with wicking properties and weft-side stretch.
DURAFLEX
Botanic Eco Sewable Snap
Super Light Snap Button
0,3g
40% Polyamide, 60% Plant-based Nylon
Both male and female parts can be stitched by sewing machine for 4-hole buttons. Applicable on many different materials.
BODO JAGDBERG
Button Eco Vl
Buttons
70% Cotton recycl.
Natural buttons in different sizes and shades.
CHIA HER
RU2560-011
Woven
119g
71% Cotton, 29% Abaca Paper
Paper yarn comes organically from grown Abaca plants from the Philippines. Durable with good moisture management property it is also 40% lighter than cotton.
AVOIDING MICROPLASTLICS IN MIDLAYER FABRICS
AVOIDING MICROPLASTLICS IN MIDLAYER FABRICS*
Slowly but surely, we all realize that when washing our garments, especially polyester or nylon midlayer fleeces with brushed backings, we contribute to a strongly underestimated issue: Microplastics.
„Every time you wash clothes, you are releasing microplastics into the sea, but we know little about the amount and distribution of such material from different types of textile. Globally, microplastics from laundry represent one of the largest primary sources of pollution, together with particles from car tires.“ (phys.org/ news online 01/2020)
„A new study finds that the amount of plastic pollution in our seas is likely to have been severely undercounted. The true number may be higher than the amount of zooplankton, which underpins our marine ecosystem and helps to regulate the climate. Using nets with a fine mesh size to filter microplastics, the researchers estimate that the total global surface microplastics stands at around 12 to 125 trillion particles. The particles predominantly came from fibres from textiles such as ropes, nets and clothing.“ (green queen online 06/2020)
In this selection you find midlayer fabrics that use natural fibers or 3D-constructions on the backside to replace microplastics-emitting brushed polyester backing. This way, microplastics in the ocean can be avoided easily.
PONTETORTO
9081/M/RC
193g
4% Elastan/Spandex, 40% Polyester recycl., 56% Tencel®
Biodegradable knit fleece using Repreve® Yarn on the up/face side and Tencel® for the brushed backing.
PONTETORTO
9080/M/RC/RES
226g
26% CO, 31% HA, 37% PES rec., 6% EA
Very soft stretch fleece with hemp backing.
PONTETORTO
2325
227g
64% Organic Cotton, 2% Elastan/Spandex, 34% Polyester recycl.
Special functional double knit construction with a non-brushed polyester knit as backing.
37.5 COCONA
NEW WIDE (D217573)
265g
18% Cotton, 6% Elastan/Spandex, 33% Polyester recycl., 43% 37.5® Polyester recycl.
Designed for active midlayer - 37.5® technology removes excess humidity and absorbs odors.
PRIMALOFT
Performance Fabrics – Energy Series 32027
242g
6% Elastan/Spandex, 94% Polyamid recycl.
For enhanced warmth and moisture transport, this mid weight jersey uses an unique 3D-construction with air pockets on the backing.
AGT
00KS5437
242g
100% Polyester recycl.
Special knit construction developed to retain warmth, reduce microfiber shedding and create various appearance.
KEY ITEM: WINDBREAKER
KEY ITEM: WINDBREAKER*
Light windbreakers will be key components for outdoor activities in many of next years’ collections. Sheer and lightweight sustainable high-density fabrics boast new levels of tensile strength and airy volumes.
The focus lies on recycled performance polyesters and nylons, with water-repellent or waterproof qualities combined with breathability and tear-resistance. Such fabrics become actively resilient and protective when deployed as an outer layer for diverse active purposes such as cycling, running, hiking, and more.
For this story, we selected some outstanding items from exhibitor’s submissions for the PERFORMANCE FORUM:
BRISTEX
DNS-10SL-01(GTT)
High-density Mini-ripstop
27g
100% Polyamide
10d fabric, water-free DWR (C0) and downproof. Water column 2k, breathability 1.5k and
bluesign certified.
PREMIERE FASHION
ECW085-A
High-density Mini-ripstop
27g
100% Polyamide, recycl.
C0 DWR 80/10 thanks to Ciré Wax finish on both sides, pass rain test, downproof 90/10 (IDFL), windproof (0-5CFM) and bluesign certified.
GREEN THREADS
DPB1175DW0
High-density mini-ripstop
36g
100% Polyamide, recycl.
Waterless solution dyed recycled nylon 20 denier, downproof, PFC free DWR, Jury like.
TIBA TRICOT
Luminescent
Luminescent Knit 2.5Layer
90g
20% Polyamide, 80% Polyurethane
Printed fabric with glow in the dark effect.
TEIJIN FRONTIER
FG2045-U-PU-3L
Super packable knitted 3Layer
56g
100% Polyester, recycl.
Face: recycled flat yarn, 15 denier, 60 gauges single jersey, stretch.
PU membrane.
Back: 7 denier polyamide tricot, PFC free DWR.
GREEN THREADS
DPB5077DW0
High-density mini-ripstop
43g
100% Polyester, recycl.
Waterless solution dyed, recycled polyester, 20 denier, downproof and PFC free DWR.
BEMIS ASSOCIATES
Side Slit
Bio-based Sewfree® adhesive
31g
100% Polyurethane
This solution avoids bulky elastics or sewn seams in garments. It allows sleeker lines, softer corners and stronger seam with high recovery. Soft handfeel and high bond strength.
BODO JAGDBERG
Cord stopper recycled nylon
Cord Stopper
100% PA rec.
Cord stopper out of recycled Polyamide.
SHIMADA SHOJI
S17OK01ABA
Heat Transfer Stopper
100% Thermoplastic Polyurethane recycl.
Closed stopper made by recycled TPU and with heat transfer.
SUSTAINABLE DYEING TECHNOLOGIES
SUSTAINABLE DYEING TECHNOLOGIES*
When it comes to dyeing technologies, the world appreciates that more and more sustainable solutions are being developed while considering the impact on the planet, especially in reducing waste, abstaining from the use of chemicals and conserving water.
Natural dyes, for example dyestuff from food-waste, tea, plants, flowers, herbs and spices are starting to scale up, along with waterless synthetic dyeing processes, even evident in fluorescent colors. There is a move away from bleaching, allowing for the presence of optical whites.
The popularity of natural dyes and undyed fabrics are bringing about new key color palettes with beautiful neutral shades.
The PERFORMANCE DAYS exhibitors offer us a great selection, from which we would like to present some carefully chosen items. Sustainable dyeing technologies will certainly play a significant role in future responsible product strategies.
SCHOELLER GMBH & CO
Supreme “Terra” EXP GOTS RWS
3D knit
275g
100% Wool Merino, 100% degradable dye stuff
3D Rhombus knit treated, spun, dyed and knitted in Europe. C2C capable, innovative organic dye, chlorine-free treated merino, tumbling possible and household compostable.
SYMPATEX
Kutaisi
2Layer woven
133g
100% Polyester
Water-free dyeing process.
100% recyclable laminate and PFC-free DWR.
E.DYE
DIK050-SRF3BG
Light 2Layer knit
65g
72% Polyester recycl., 28% Polyurethane
Recycled 20d polyester, e.dye® solution dyed and high-vis with 4-way stretch. PFC-free DWR and EN 20471 test standard approved.
ACHIEVETEX
CE8591-R
Lightweight & high-density
51g
100% dope-dyed Polyamide recycl.
Two tone woven fabric with shine face and PFC-free DWR.
E.DYE
DZIP01
Zipper
95% Polyester recycl.
95% recycled Polyester zipper, e.dye® solution dyed, high-vis and EN 20471 test standard approved. All components such as webbing tape, core thread and teeth are entirely from the same masterbatch.
SÜDWOLLE GROUP
MOCCA NM48/2
Jersey
100% Wool Merino
Undyed yarn quality with natural brownish shade.
LAUREMA
Stay Cool
Transfer
12% mint, 88% water-based inks
A natural and recyclable functional heat transfer that boosts the cooling effect by 12% mint.
PIONEER ELASTIC
Plant-based dyes cotton
Tape
95% Cotton, 5% Elastan/Spandex
Botanic dyed elastic heather tape series. Dyestuff is extracted from plants such as chestnut shell, mulberry or indigo-wood leaf.
BITZER + SINGLE
Organic Cotton BORN w/ natural dye
Label
100% Cotton
Natural organic cotton (OCS) undyed, dyed with black tea and with curry
Post-Corona Sustainable Outdoor Apparel
INNOVATIVE FOOD-WASTE MATERIALS
INNOVATIVE FOOD-WASTE MATERIALS*
We all try as best we can to reduce our carbon footprint and preserve our planet as clean as possible for future generations. Most of us are not aware that „Climate experts have identified food waste as one of the top sustainability problems worldwide and the United Nations environment program has an ambitious goal of eliminating half of all food waste by 2030.“ (CNN online, March 18/2020)
Outstanding for the PERFORMANCE FORUM this season were submitted fabrics containing „Oyster Shell“. Oyster shell is sourced from the food industry, grounded into fine powder and mixed with recycled polyester or recycled nylon. These yarns often branded as SeaWool® provide thermal regulation, anti-static, anti odor, moisture management, natural handfeel and wrinkle-resistance properties.
In this selection you will find fabrics with Oyster Shell as well as fabrics with fibers from Castor Oil Plant, Coffee Shell and Pineapple Leaf:
LI PENG
SQK0023
Midlayer
295g
5% Elastan/Spandex, 95% Polyester
Oceaya Technology combines Clam and Oyster Shell Powder with Polyester Yarn.
FLYING TEX
RC-POP322N92
Pants
200g
12% Elastan/Spandex, 44% Polyester, 44% Polyester recycl.
Upcycled Oyster Shells & Recycled PET yarn, providing organic odor resistance and insulation benefits to the resulting fabric.
LONG ADVANCE
LA-19145-104
Midlayer
203g
57% Cotton, 38% SeaWool®
This fabric benefits from SeaWool® properties as well as the comfort of cotton while wearing.
UNITIKA
MU2060
Water-Repellent Single Outer Layer
235g
94% Polyamide, 6% Polyurethane
The woven and printable Castolon material is produced from ricinoleic acid of castor beans.
MAGLIFICIO ALTO MILANESE
AOSTA
Light Midlayer
145g
15% Lycra®, 85% Polyamide recycl.
Bi-elastic jersey with bio-based BioEvo® Nylon derived from castor seeds. Super stretch, highly breathable, quick dry, anti odor properties.
J&B
JBHA-10014-2
2Layer (10K/10K)
207g
45% Polyamide recycl., 55% Biomass Polyamide
Durable ultramid BioMass Balance Nylon 6 and Recycled Nylon with natural handfeel.
BITZER + SINGLE
Pineapple Based Faux Leather BORN
Label
80% Pineapple Leaf Fiber, 20% renewable Corn Starch Polylactic acid fiber
Non-woven and 100% biodegradable label. No fertilizers or pesticides are used. Production discard contains no chemicals and requires less water.
SCHOELLER TEXTIL
67343
Outer Midlayer
305g
6% Elastan/Spandex, 94% Polyamide
Nilit® Heat yarn with integrated coffee charcoal (from coffee bean shells). This Softshell fabric provides effective insulation and 4-way stretch.
NILORN
SAM 213
Label
100% Piñatex®
Label in pineapple leather with metallic finish and certified OekoTex 100 print.
Create the Perfect Leggings
CREATE THE PERFECT LEGGINGS*
Yes, they are definitely back: “Leggings”. They appear in many active design capsules, as a core item and for many activities. They stand for diversity and inclusivity.
The varieties seem infinite: The “Performance Leggings”, the “Armour Leggings”, the “Flex Leggings”, the “Compression Knit Leggings”, the “Adjustable Leggings”, the “Pop-Seam Leggings”, the “Cut & Sew Leggings”, the “Crafted Leggings”, the “Seamless Leggings”, and so on…
It takes a couple of ingredients for a designer and developer to create the “Perfect Leggings”. One of them is the right sustainable fabric choice. Among the many exhibitor portfolios, we selected our favorite developments which could facilitate this process for you. Be inspired:
CARVICO
390 VITA
Comfort & Compression
190g
22% Lycra®, 78% Polyamid, recycl. ECONYL®
Versatile, hyper-resistant, thin, elegant, soft and breathable. Twice as resistant to chlorine and suntan cremes or oils than most other fabrics.
ISKO
PY6507 ARQUAS 6.0 BLUESKIN BLACK
Woven super Stretch
263g
21% Elastan/Spandex, 79% Polyamid, recycl.
ISKO Blueskin super stretch technology with extreme freedom of movement with 100% Jury Like.
JERSEY LOMELLINA
RENEW PRIME
High Compression & great for Seamless
190g
35% Lycra®, 65% Polyamid, recycl. ECONYL®
Ensures a perfect fit and boasts both an efficient shape retention power and the correct muscular compression. Dynamic, lively, strong.
IBQ
CARROT
Double weave ripstop, perfect for Outdoor
250g
10% Lycra®, 65% Polyester, recycl. Coolmax®
4-way stretch with ripstop construction. Made with recycled Polyester in the external face and Coolmax® in the internal side.
BRUGNOLI
BR4/03
Performance Leggings
175g
23% Lycra®, 77% Polyamid
Polyamide sourced from castor oil, patented eco sustainable production process, quick dry, anti odor.
High compression level with outstanding comfort.
MAGLIFICIO RIPA
ECO 225AG PA+EA recycled
Supersoft for Yoga & Pilates
230g
26% Elastan/Spandex, 74% Polyamid, recycl.
Double jersey, brushed knit fabric with recycled Nylon and Elastan/Spandex.
BEMIS ASSOCIATES
Gathers
Bio-based Sewfree® adhesive
31g
100% Polyurethane
Bio-based Sewfree® adhesive
is engineered to replace bulky elastics and bulky sewn seams in garments. It allows sleeker lines, softer corners and stronger seams. It features a low modulus and high recovery. Soft hand, high bond, strength and ability to mold.
RITEX 2002
81245
Microfiber with Q-NOVA®
245g
30% Lycra®, 70% Polyamid, recycl.
Pre-consumer recycled Polyamide yarn with LYCRA® Xtra Life. High durability to chlorinated water and sunscreen. Light, breathable, bright colours and fluorine-free finishing by Bionic-Finish by Rudolf®.
M.I.T.I.
STELLAR Q
High Compression
with Novarel® Q10
200g
60% Polyamid, 40% Elastan/Spandex
High knit technology combining the super effect of the Q10 molecule into yarn. Extreme stretch and paper touch handfeel. Increases elasticity, firmness, smoothness and compactness of skin.
HEMP AND PAPER YARN
HEMP AND PAPER YARN*
Hemp is claimed to be one of the strongest and oldest fibers in textiles. Due to its fantastic eco properties, such as requiring four times less water in the growing stage than cotton and returning up to 70% of the nutrients back to the soil, as well as being naturally antibacterial and UV cut it’s making a strong comeback.
Abacá, a species of banana plant native to the Philippines, is grown as a commercial crop in the Philippines, Ecuador and Costa Rica. The plant, also known as Manila Hemp, has great economic importance, being harvested for its fiber. Paper yarn is strong, breathable, hypo-allergenic, hydrophobic and hydrophilic, quick dry and lightweight.
In this story, outstanding fibers are highlighted that will create new opportunities in innovative and sustainable collection creations:
OMNITEKSAS
1101/26
300g
13% Hemp, 30% Polyester, recycl. 57% Organic Cotton
A carefully blended 3-thread fleece that provides good breathability and moisture management with a soft touch.
PONTETORTO
9080/M/RC/RES
226g
26% Cotton, 6% Elastan/Spandex, 31% Hemp, 37% Polyester, recycl.
Very soft stretch fleece with hemp backing.
HEMP FORTEX
KF21E810
350g
80% Organic Cotton, 20% Hemp
A fleece fabric that is suitable for hoodies, sportswear, etc.
Organic Cotton is certified by OCS and GOTS.
NILORN
RSE 105
100% Hemp
Hemp tape with Oeko-Tex certified print. A sustainable alternative to cotton for both labels and tapes.