Game-changers: PERFORMANCE DAYS Award Winners

This season’s PERFORMANCE DAYS Awards once again spotlight the future of material innovation. From true textile-to-textile recycling to ultra-lightweight performance and next-generation natural blends, the four winners define where the industry is heading.

Check all the Awards here.

PERFORMANCE AWARD goes to Toray

One of the lightest chemically recycled nylon ripstops on the market. This 15D fabric delivers full performance, strength, durability, and light weather protection, while significantly advancing circularity. Proof that sustainability and high performance can go hand in hand.

ECO AWARD goes to REO ECO with BioCulus®

A breakthrough in circularity. This material is made entirely from post-consumer polyester textile waste using enzymatic recycling. By breaking polyester down into its core building blocks under mild conditions without harsh chemicals it enables the creation of regenerated polyester with virgin-level performance. A scalable solution for true closed-loop recycling.

INNOVATION AWARD goes to Wu Luen Knitting

With NeoWarp™, wool is redefined. The advanced warp-knit construction enhances stability, fit, and durability while maintaining the natural comfort and breathability of wool. A new dimension for versatile wool applications.

WOOL AWARD goes to Südwolle Group with Algawool

A forward-thinking blend of wool and seaweed-based alginate fibers. Renewable, resource-efficient, and packed with performance benefits, high moisture absorption, natural flame resistance, antibacterial properties, and enhanced comfort, this material opens new possibilities for activewear, workwear, and beyond.