From the Sector

HeiQ takes advantage of its presence at ISPO Munich 2022, 28th-30th of November, to launch HeiQ Mint, the new proprietary odor control technology. It is plant-based and designed to make textiles smell fresh even if we use them repeatedly, avoiding the need for frequent washes, thus enabling to save water and energy.

HeiQ Fresh MNT-01, under the HeiQ Mint product family, jointly developed with Patagonia, addresses body odors on textiles and regenerates at every wash, with superior efficiency and durability that meets most end-use performance requirements, while keeping all the fabric properties such as breathability, hand feel, or wicking. This textile technology is OEKO-TEX® suited, bluesign approved, and ZDHC compliant, with a USDA bio-preferred certification in progress.

The product development tests were highly demanding, with HeiQ Mint standing out in comparison to the other two tested solutions. According to Laura Hoch, Patagonia’s Materials Innovation Engineer, “out of all the anti-odor technologies we tested, HeiQ Mint provided the highest odor control performance, with the added benefit of being plant-based. This innovation enables Patagonia to deliver our customers high-performing products made with the best available chemistry.”

Another advantage of HeiQ Mint is the ability to be applied and marketed worldwide, without the need for biocidal declaration on product labels, since it is based on a blend of essential mint oils and naturally derived deodorizing ingredients. HeiQ Mint is just Fresh by Nature.

It is ideal for next-to-skin products like sports apparel, underwear, linings, casual and business wear but also home textiles such as bed linen, pillow fabrics, or mattress textiles, both on cellulosic and synthetic fibers.

Hologenix, creators of Celliant®, infrared responsive technology, and Kelheim Fibres, a world-leading manufacturer of viscose specialty fibers, have partnered to launch Celliant Viscose at ISPO Munich 2021. Celliant Viscose is a finalist in Best Products by ISPO and will be showcased in the Fibers & Insulations Category for ISPO Textrends, where realistic views and 3-D simulations will be available for each material.

The introduction of nature-based Celliant Viscose will be the first in-fiber infrared sustainable solution on the market and meets a consumer demand for more environmentally friendly textiles. An alternative to synthetic fibers and extremely versatile, Celliant Viscose blends beautifully with cotton, micromodal, lyocell, wool varieties including cashmere. It also has many applications across industries as it is ideal for performance wear, luxury loungewear, casual wear and bedding.

Celliant Viscose features natural, ethically sourced minerals embedded into plant-based fibers to create infrared products that capture and convert body heat into infrared, increasing local circulation and improved cellular oxygenation. This results in stronger performance, faster recovery and better sleep.

Celliant Viscose provides all the benefits of being a viscose fiber — lightweight, soft, highly breathable, excellent moisture management — as well as fiber enhancements from Celliant infrared technology. Celliant’s proprietary blend of natural minerals allows textiles to capture and convert body heat into full-spectrum infrared energy, resulting in stronger performance, faster recovery and better sleep. In addition, Celliant is durable and will not wash out, lasting the useful life of the product it powers.

An Affordable, Long-lasting Solution with Diverse Applications
As opposed to other IR viscose products which are coatings based, Celliant Viscose’s in-fiber solution increases wearability and longevity with a soft feel, durability from washing and longer life. The combination of Kelheim’s distinctive technology and the Celliant additives creates this unique fiber that provides full functionality without the need for any additional processing step — a new standard in the field of sustainable IR viscose fibers. This single processing also makes Celliant Viscose more cost-effective and time-efficient than coatings.

In addition, Kelheim’s flexible technology allows targeted interventions in the viscose fiber process. By modifying the fiber’s dimensions or cross sections or by incorporating additives into the fiber matrix, Kelheim can precisely define the fiber’s properties according to the specific needs of the end product.

Highly Sustainable
Celliant Viscose is a plant and mineral-based solution for brands seeking an alternative to synthetic fibers. It contains natural raw materials that are from the earth and can return safely to the earth.

Nature-based Celliant Viscose is certified by FSC® or PEFC™, which guarantees the origin in sustainably managed plantations, and is part of the CanopyStyle initiative to protect ancient and endangered forests. The production of Celliant Viscose takes place exclusively at the Kelheim facilities in Germany, complying with the country’s strict environmental laws and guaranteeing an overall eco-friendly product.

Backed by Science
Celliant is rigorously tested by a Science Advisory Board composed of experts in the fields of physics, biology, chemistry and medicine. The Science Advisory Board has overseen 10 clinical, technical and physical trials, and seven published studies that demonstrate Celliant’s effectiveness and the benefits of infrared energy.

For more information, visit www.celliant.com/celliant-viscose/

PMsExciting news out of ISPO Munich, this year ROICA™ premium stretch innovations will be showcased within ISPO Brandnew, the biggest platform for sporty startups worldwide. The ROICA™ booth will have a new centralized position at ISPO Munich, with an even more centralal position, to lead the way toward responsible innovation. Make certain to visit the fantastic new collections created by ROICA™ partners that combine; function and contemporary values for the modern customer. Asahi Kasei, the leader in sustainable stretch guaranteed to wow ISPO attendees with the ROICA Eco-Smart™ family, an innovative range of the world's first responsibly made premium stretch fibers.
ROICA™ smart yarns are focused perfectly on responsible performance for the active sportswear, swimwear and athleisure categories. ROICA™ proudly presents sustainable solutions boasting impressive certifications:

• Global Recycled Standard (GRS) owned by Textile Exchange
• Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Gold Level for Material Health and Hohenstein Environment Compatibility Certificate - ROICA™ breaks down without releasing harmful substances.

ROICA™ will present The Modern Wardrobe concept in well-defined categories at ISPO:

• ROICA™ WARDROBE, fashion collections for Summer 2019 with beautiful premium stretch solutions.
• ROICA™ INNOVATION GALLERY, the latest textile performance innovations from partner mills that inspire creativityA rich fabric range that includes revolutionary ROICA Eco-Smart™ family of stretch fibers that are sustainably designed and the unique ROICA Feel Good™ family that promises a new level of well-being
• ROICA™ CLOSET: new garment designs from our experimental lab that highlight functional ROICA™ families.
• ROICA™ NOVELTIES DISPLAY, discover the latest ROICA™ innovations.

Von 28. bis 31. Januar trifft sich auf der ISPO Munich die internationale Sportbranche. Neben den rund 85.000 Besuchern und mehr als 2.700 Aussteller aus aller Welt, die ihre Neuheiten präsentieren aus den Bereichen Outdoor, Wintersport und Fitness, werden zahlreiche prominente Gäste erwartet. Dazu zählen die Profi-Triathleten Anja Beranek und Nils Frommhold, Ex-Boxweltmeister Henry Maske sowie der vierfach Weltmeister im Windsurfen Philip Köster. Termine weiterer Sportgrößen und Athleten auf der ISPO Munich sind online zu finden. Darüber hinaus werden Sportgrößen wie Skirennläufer Felix Neureuther, Schwimmlegende Franziska van Almsick oder der vierfach Weltmeister im Windsurfen Philip Köster erwartet.

Erstmals findet die ISPO Munich Sports Week mit einem Trailrun durch den Olympiapark statt.

Mit der ISPO Munich Sports Week wird die Sporteuphorie von 27. Januar bis 3. Februar auch über die Messehallen hinaus erlebbar sein. Gemeinsam mit Münchner Händlern finden erstmals eine Woche lang zahlreiche Events in der bayerischen Landeshauptstadt statt.

Auftakt bildet der ISPO Munich Night Run am 27. Januar durch den Olympiapark. Mit dabei ist unter anderem Langstreckenläufer Sebastian Hallmann. Die Teilnehmer können zwischen einer fünf und zehn Kilometer langen Strecke wählen. Höhepunkt ist der Olympiaberg, den es zu bezwingen gilt. Hier werden die Teilnehmer mit einem Blick auf das abendliche München belohnt. Für die abwechslungsreiche Strecke durch den Park haben die Läufer die Möglichkeit, die neuesten Schuhe von ICEBUG testen. Die Anmeldung für den Lauf ist bis Samstag, 27. Januar möglich.

In den darauf folgenden Tagen verwandeln Einzelhändler, Markenstores und Fitness-Partner München zum Erlebnisparkour. Sportbegeisterte können Stars live erleben und an exklusiven, kostenlosen Aktionen teilnehmen. Während Sport Scheck zum sanften Sunrise Yoga einlädt, berichten bei der Globetrotter Adventure Night die Abenteurer Cahty O´Dowd und Staffan Björklund von ihren ereignisreichen Outdoor-Projekten. Das Sporthaus Schuster lädt zu einem besonderen Programmpunkt ein, dem Schuster Biathlon Camp. Das gesamte, aktuelle Programm ist unter www.ispo.com/sportsweek abrufbar.

Während der ISPO Munich finden eine Reihe von Pressekonferenzen sowie geführte Presserundgänge statt. Am Sonntag findet darüber hinaus die Diskussionsrunde „E-commerce Erfahrungen mit Tmall in China“ statt, zu der Pressevertreter eingeladen sind. Eine Übersicht der Termine ist online zu finden.