Aus der Branche

• An introspective and emotional journey of transformation
• The global leading jersey manufacturer launches a brand-new collection deliberately “raw”, a back to matter, materials and origins as individuals that are able to change and evolve.
   

Another big step of TINTEX Naturally Advanced Evolution

TINTEX has over time established itself as a global leader in smart innovation with its high quality, natural based responsible jersey fabrics using the latest and best sustainable high-tech dyeing and finishing processes, implementing expertly controlled processing to drive material innovation and manufacture a full range of natural based smart materials, optimizing superior and responsible fashion solutions.

The new collection confirms the Naturally Advanced Evolution vision as the right approach:  to work together in a deeper way - textile producers and fashion brands - to develop solutions, innovations with a strong environment-driven approach and cutting-edge technology able to offer contemporary consumer a brand new smart and performing choice.  As result, Raw is a true Naturally Advanced Evolution of the modern human being, explaining a story with no more genders and races, just focused on contemporary values.

The concept behind the AW 21/22 Raw Collection is turning back to nature and to our origins, a journey through emotional, spiritual and physical changes. Thinking about what’s happening around us as planet and individuals in an era of unpredictable challenges, we need to be creative reinventing us every day in different ways, aware of a new society and way of consuming where environment and human needs count.  A unique collection with three different approaches to mix together through a colour palette that goes from raw, dirty beige to a warm pinkish red and a false black-bluish gray.

fluidity, human, natural reconnection. An introspective journey where it’s all about ourselves and who we are. Through light and translucent fabrics, touches of peach and waxes in warm reds and burgundy, we find delicate, natural and extra light fabrics that flow on the skin to symbolically represent the inner fight from who we are and who we want to be. Organic cotton and Tencel™ Modal Micro processed in a special way, are at the center of this stage.
 
raw beauty, reuse, less is more. With this line, the company gives new life to existing articles, showing all the beauty of the raw material and the transformation they went through. This re-transformation of materials reflects the inner transformation; reborn of human beings, of time, of challenges through a new perspective where we reinvent ourselves, home, habits and planet. Our capability, skills to give new life to things it is not something we forgot through time. Organic cotton, Tencel™ Modal Micro, European hemp, Q-Nova® recycled polyamide and ROICA™ EF premium sustainable recycled stretch fiber are the materials boosting th experience.
 
timeless, versatile utility, urban. In a history of deep blues, with clean and dense touches, we come to acceptance, to a future where we relearn to live with what we already had. Organic cotton, Tencel™ Modal Micro and Texloop™ guarantee timeless performed articles, where the high-performance pairs to sustainable process especially at yarn level.

Freedom for ourselves, comfort, flexibility, movement are the concepts the company explores looking not only to sportswear market, but to all the markets where the most comfortable yet performing and responsible materials - from recycled synthetics to organic cotton - are the “right value choice”.

THE S/S 2021 SMART COLLECTION AND STRATEGY: “TEAMING UP IS THE RESPONSIBLE WAY FORWARD”
At Première Vision in Paris, February 11th – 13th Jersey manufacturer TINTEX presents its S/S 2021 collection and a new strategic approach to make the world a better place, a garment at a time in  Hall 5 Booth R50/S43, and Hall 3 Smart Creation Booth S7. “That’s why we decided to update our statement-motto in Naturally Advanced Evolution: a promise and an invitation to work together to develop further collections combining an environment-driven approach with cutting-edge technology.” Says Ricardo Silva, Head of Operations of TINTEX.

“Textile producers and fashion brands should develop their partnership in a much more collaborative way.” Say Says Ricardo Silva, Head of Operations of TINTEX. In a move towards his partners, the company has re-organised its products collection into 4 distinct categories and further evolved its production process in order to guarantee the highest quality and performance of its fabrics and, at the same time, to become more competitive and to allow its clients to orientate better and easily find the most suitable and practical solution. COLLECTION focuses on seasonal proposals while EXPRESSIONS includes a range for all-year-round collections.

THE SS 2021 COLLECTION is imbued with sustainability, innovation and a collaborative attitude. The new range comprises 24 new references built focusing on responsible materials – including recycled or recyclable (100% same raw material), tactile finishes and active performances with smart and cutting-edge technical background. “The main area we developed for the S/S 2021 collection was carefully selected starting from the inputs we had from our partners during some of the most successful collaborations in the past 2 years,” adds Ana Eusebio, designer.

And just to keep the conversation about sharing innovation at best, TINTEX is officially shading the light on its Coating Unit that, thanks to continuous investments, will be able to deliver Naturally Advance Solutions in terms of finishings, not just for TINTEX but also for woven producers that are aligned with the corporate commitment. Come to discover TINTEX portfolio of smartly developed coatings at its booth at Smart Creation, hall 3.

A naturally advanced collection, a cutting-edge coloration technology, and a brand-new collaborative business model. TINTEX stands out at PERFORMANCE DAYS, the functional fabric fair for the sourcing in sports, work and corporate wear. The leading jersey manufacturer brings a new holistic and sustainable approach spun from the company’s DNA and woven in the mission to create Naturally Advanced fabrics.

The WEME collection - A/W 20/21
The new statement collection goes beyond intellectual and spiritual individual needs to embrace a communal vision blurring ‘we’ and ‘me’, ‘conscious’ and unconscious’, responsible innovation and creativity. Developed around the concept sub-collections ID, Supergeo and EGO, the range comes in electric and active tones and combines smart ingredients and processes to drive innovation by harnessing the company’s unique dyeing and finishing expertise.

The new fabrics are made from a mix of new generation fibers that enhance free movement such as REFIBRA™ by Lenzing, Q-NOVA® by Fulgar and the unique GRS certified premium stretch ROICA™ EF. The smartcel™ powered ID sub-collection is defined by striped structures that simulate flaws on initially smooth and perfected surfaces and provides soothing, anti-inflammatory effects thanks to the inclusion of zinc oxide, provides soothing, anti-inflammatory effects. The “EGO” selection comes in rich purples, calm lilacs and feminine yellows and features natural fibers such as organic wool. The “Superego” is available in unique styles and colours, achieved thanks to Colorzen® and the Naturally Clean® finishing. Together these enhance the natural beauty of cotton and cellulosics eliminating harsh treatments and optimizing clean surfaces with vivid colors, and an exquisitely smooth hand feel. Transformed materials take such as ECOTEC® by Marchi&Fildi take the lead saving up to 77.9% in water compared with regular cottons.

TINTEX Textiles presents new exemplary concepts based on a continuous textile research for responsible, ethical-minded fashions. It is born out of heritage and passion to use only good materials and the finest finishing techniques for better textiles in the best spirit of its unique Portuguese culture.

The new S/S 2020 collection starts from the concept of “UNO”: a full Naturally Advanced offer that is gathered together under one emblematic cultural standard, one that refers to unity as a result of the revolutionary generation in a society that embraces uniqueness and differentiation. UNO stands for unification, cross-fertilization, inclusion, just like an orchestra playing in concert with the same purpose. It is the perfect chance to discover a range of unique developments that truly embody the company’s identity, balancing responsible innovation and creativity. Smart ingredients take the lead being enhanced by the TINTEX unique dyeing and finishing expertise.

Starting from the “UNO is…embrace yourself” concept, a unique range of natural fibres are blended with technical qualities for new levels of wellbeing performance. Shirt structures, timeless jerseys and interlocks are born from the transformed polyamide Q-NOVA® by Fulgar with excellent moisture control, and from SeaCell™, that embodies the unique properties of seaweed combined with the unique ROICA™ CF (Clean Fit), a unique odor neutralizing premium stretch yarn by Asahi Kasei.

Do not miss the perfect opportunity to experience the new Naturally Advanced solutions by TINTEX Textiles. A great chance to touch and feel, that is also the best way to get to know something more on the wide range of fabrics that embody responsible innovation and creativity. Smart ingredients take the lead being enhanced by the unique TINTEX’s dyeing and finishing expertise. The seasonal collection that fuses science and innovation, leading the way towards a more conscious evolution is to be presented at Munich Fabric Start.

TINTEX, driven by its strong DNA toward responsible innovation, take the chance to be at Munich Fabric Start to introduce a brand new project who has born in Germany and is now flying at international level thanks to a group of pioneers key players who are implementing it. A unique initiative called THE BLUE LAB, created by the NGO Drip by Drip aimed at developing alternative textile solutions with the lowest possible water footprint, in collaboration with a network of participants. Among the key partners, Lenzing that provides the fibers, Tearfil supplying the yarn, TINTEX realizing the fabrics, Blue Ben creating the garments, Montebelo that works closely with brands, organizations and manufacturers to create responsible fashion products and with Agroho the non-profit organization that is working for marginalized communities in Bangladesh.

• Performance Days - November 28 and 29, 2018 – Hall C1 Booth B18
• Two of TINTEX’s fabrics have made it into the PERFORMANCE FORUM Jury’s Pick Category that represents fabrics which are a valuable contribution to this season Performance Days Focus Topic “WATER – OUR RESPONSIBILITY”

See, touch and experience the latest collection from TINTEX as they reveal a wonderful range of innovative fabrics that redefine fashion, inspire creativity, spark emotion and optimize responsible solutions. TINTEX, being an ingenious leader in textile and research innovation for over twenty years, transforms a new generation of cotton and other natural based materials. Established in the Porto region as authorities in superior dyeing and finishing techniques making TINTEX Textiles the perfect choice for fashion.

All the recent awards bestowed, demonstrate TINTEX continue research and commitment. They have been awarded for the Best product of the Base Layer Category by ISPO jury, moreover they have just received the prestigious German Design Awards 2019 and last but not least, they are selected as finalists for the Future Textile Awards in the category Best Innovation for Sustainable Textiles.
TINTEX continues to lead the way, as they proudly take part in the Make Fashion Circular initiative, by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and activate change industry wide. This initiative aims to collaborate and innovate towards a new textile economy based on the principles of a Circular Economy.

In addition, since this November, TINTEX is a bluesign® system partner, thus means that they are responsibly acting parties of the textile value chain committed to applying the bluesign® system, continuously improving their environmental performance and always been focused on a sustainable future.

A milestone for TINTEX and fashion, as they launch Naturally Clean - an exceptional smart finishing process that is uniquely responsible. Naturally Clean enhances the natural beauty of cotton, takes a cost effective modern approach to eliminate aggressive treatments and optimizes clean surfaces, vivid colors, providing an exquisitely smooth handfeel. Naturally Clean achieves this by using Novozymes technology, a company that is indeed the world leader in biological solutions. Second, using textile chemicals with the lowest possible environmental impact, without compromising performance, from Beyond Surface Technologies AG. Naturally Clean maintains the original characteristics for an extended period of time. All materials are Oeko-Tex and soon bluesign® certified, thus eliminating harmful substances.
TINTEX’ Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 collection includes vibrant tones, refreshing turquoise and electric green, light and warm copper with chocolate browns that connect the natural and spiritual in an extra-sensorial universe. Infused with a stunning palette of nostalgic and multicultural colors - warm yellow with darkened reds, dynamic purple with urban greys - that express globalization and human connection.
Key smart ingredients of the season are:

• A New Generation of Cotton: GOTS certified organic cotton, Supima® cotton, and ECOTEC® by Marchi & Fildi the smart cotton that saves up to 77.9% water consumption and introduces the concept of a circular economy.
• SeaCell™ and Smartcel™: produced using the Lyocell process in a closed loop with no chemicals released as waste. The patented process of SeaCell™ allows that the positive properties of the seaweed are permanently preserved within the fiber, even after multiple washing cycles. Smartcel™ includes the essential trace element zinc providing anti-inflammatory capabilities.
• REFIBRA™ by Lenzing technology involves upcycling a substantial proportion of cotton scraps e.g. from garment production, in addition to wood pulp, where the raw material is transformed to produce new TENCEL™ Lyocell fiber to make fabrics and garments.
• Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei: A new generation GRS Certified material, made from cotton linters, with a biodegradability certification by Innovhub. A matchless, high tech natural material, with a special handfeel and aesthetics.
• ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei
  - ROICA™ EF has a percentage of pre-consumer recycled content that is more than 50%, and thanks to this it has been GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified.
  - ROICA™ V550 a premium stretch innovative yarn boasting the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Gold Level for Material Health product and ingredients as it was evaluated throughout the supply chain for lower impacts on human and environmental health. Striving toward eliminating all toxic and unidentified chemicals for a safe continuous cycle. Hohenstein Environment Compatibility Certificate - ROICA™ proudly breaks down without releasing harmful substances.

Of special interest this season, the two TINTEX’s fabrics that made it into the PERFORMANCE FORUM Jury’s Pick Category for their contribution to this season Topic “WATER – OUR RESPONSIBILITY”.

A smart rib developed to reduce the water usage as most as possible, from cultivation of raw materials until fabric finishing. A blend of TENCEL™ Modal, cellulosic & biodegradable material treated with no hazardous chemicals, pesticides nor fertilizers, and European hemp, a fast-growing plant that requires very little water and no herbicides, pesticides, synthetic fertilizers or GMO seeds. Both fibres are biodegradable.

The second selected article is a 100% Merino Wool jersey made unique thanks to Colorau® by TINTEX, a patented natural dyeing process technique that uses vegetable herbs and extracts. A great amount of water was saved by avoiding subsequent washing steps. Also, lower water pollution is achieved by avoiding synthetic dyestuffs.

Die Tenowo GmbH hat mit Wirkung zum 1.10.2018 sämtliche Geschäftsanteile an der Resintex Industriale S.r.l. mit Sitz in Mailand erworben. Als Spezialist für die Herstellung und den Vertrieb von Vliesstoffen für Bekleidungs- und Medical-Anwendungen erzielt das italienische Unternehmen einen jährlichen Umsatz von rund 3,5 Mio. Euro. Über den Kaufpreis haben die Parteien Stillschweigen vereinbart.

Die Integration des bisher familiengeführten Unternehmens Resintex mit aktuell 30 Mitarbeitern in die Tenowo Gruppe schafft die Voraussetzung, das technische und Entwicklungs-Knowhow beider Unternehmen optimal zu verbinden und damit das bestehende Produktportfolio von Resintex weiterzuentwickeln und zu vermarkten.

Durch die Übernahme der Resintex Industriale S.r.l. setzt Tenowo seine strategische Unternehmensentwicklung als technologisch kompetenter Anbieter technischer Vliesstoffe fort und baut seine Marktposition im Bereich Vliesstoffe für Spezialanwendungen national und international weiter aus.

• Branchenverband vti zog in Aue Bilanz
• Hohe Innovationskraft betont
• Thomas Lindner neuer vti-Vorstandsvorsitzender

Der Umsatz der 16.000 Beschäftigte und 350 Unternehmen zählenden ostdeutschen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie ist in den ersten Monaten dieses Jahres moderat gewachsen. „Nach vorläufigen Berechnungen gehen wir per Ende Mai von einem Plus von knapp 1,5 Prozent aus“, berichtete Dr.-Ing. Jenz Otto, Hauptgeschäftsführer des in Chemnitz ansässigen Verbandes der Nord-Ostdeutschen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie e. V. (vti), anlässlich der vti-Jahresmitgliederversammlung am 12. Juni 2018 in Aue: „Gegenwärtig scheint sich die Konjunktur – ähnlich wie in anderen Branchen – abzuschwächen. So konnten wir im Jahr 2017 mit einem Umsatz-Plus von über drei Prozent im dritten Jahr in Folge einen deutlichen Anstieg verbuchen. Treibende Kraft waren wiederum die Technischen Textilien mit über der Hälfte des Gesamtumsatzes, gefolgt von den Heimtextilien mit rund 30 Prozent und dem Bekleidungssektor mit deutlich weniger als 20 Prozent. Allerdings ist es noch immer nicht gelungen, die starken Umsatzrückgänge der Jahre 2012 bis 2014 vollständig auszugleichen. 2017 haben wir insgesamt 1,87 Milliarden Euro erwirtschaftet und damit um rund 50 Millionen Euro gegenüber 2016 zugelegt. Zwei Drittel davon resultierten aus dem Export. Leider führten die Embargo-Maßnahmen der EU gegenüber Russland in den vergangenen Jahren zu einem Rückgang der Ausfuhren dorthin um über 50 Prozent; unsere Gesamtbilanz hätte also weit besser ausfallen können. Die nun von den USA veranlassten Handelsbarrieren wirken sich noch nicht direkt auf unsere Branche aus; doch wir betrachten diese gefährliche Entwicklung mit Sorge.“  
 
Dr.- Ing. Jenz Otto ging auf weitere wirtschaftspolitische Aspekte ein: „Umsatzwachstum ist etwas sehr Erfreuliches. Doch die Finanzierungsgrundlage für Innovationen und Investitionen ist bekanntlich der nach Abzug aller Kosten verbleibende Ertrag. Dieser wird in den Firmen geschmälert durch exorbitante Belastungen, die insbesondere aus der staatlichen Umlage für Erneuerbare Energien und aus erhöhten Netzentgelten in Ostdeutschland resultieren. Hinzu kommen ausufernde Bürokratie und ständig steigender Regulierungsaufwand für alle möglichen Dinge. Weitere gravierende Probleme sind der demografische Wandel und die Rente mit 63 sowie die dadurch negativ beeinflusste Fachkräftesituation. Darum ist es unbedingt erforderlich, alle politischen und wirtschaftlichen Anstrengungen auf weiteres und schnelles Wachstum der Unternehmen zu richten, und alle diesem Prozess entgegenwirkenden Einflussfaktoren möglichst zu vermeiden.
 
vti-Geschäftsführer Dr. Peter Werkstätter verwies auf die hohe Innovationsfähigkeit der ostdeutschen Textilindustrie, die auf der jüngsten Internationalen Messe für Technische Textilien mtex+ am 29./30. Mai 2018 in Chemnitz eindrucksvoll demonstriert worden sei: „Dank der engen Kooperation mit den im Textilforschungsverbund vereinten Instituten in Chemnitz, Dresden, Freiberg, Greiz und Rudolstadt bestimmen unsere mittelständischen Produzenten das Tempo bei der Entwicklung von Hightech-Textilien international mit. Ein signifikantes Beispiel sind neuartige Gesundheitstextilien. Im Rahmen des gegenwärtig vom vti betriebenen Cluster-Projekts ,health.textil 4.0‘ unterstützen wir deren Hersteller, Anwender und Geschäftspartner in Klinik, Pflege, Reha und Wellness zu finden.“
 
Kompetenzzentrum für textilen Berufsnachwuchs in Plauen geplant
 
In der ostdeutschen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie haben im Vorjahr 245 junge Menschen eine gewerbliche Berufsausbildung begonnen. „Damit verzeichnen wir ein leichtes Plus gegenüber 2016. Dies ist ein erfreuliches Ergebnis, wenngleich nicht alle Lehrstellen besetzt werden konnten“, konstatierte vti-Geschäftsführer Dr. Peter Werkstätter. Insgesamt befinden sich im Verbandsgebiet derzeit mehr als 1.000 Jugendliche in einer textilen Berufsausbildung, der überwiegende Teil in Sachsen. „In Zukunft werden Digitalisierung, Automatisierung und Vernetzung auch in unserer Branche neue Dimensionen annehmen“, betonte der vti-Geschäftsführer:  „Dafür müssen wir den Berufsnachwuchs fit machen und zugleich beste Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten für unsere Fachkräfte schaffen. Das geht jedoch nur mit modernster technischer Ausstattung und einem modernen Lernumfeld, wozu auch zeitgemäß ausgestattete Wohnunterkünfte gehören. Es gilt also, alle verfügbaren Kräfte und Mittel zu bündeln.“  
 
Dr. Peter Werkstätter verwies auf die den zuständigen Ministerien und Behörden bekannte Empfehlung des vti, die textile Aus- und Weiterbildung der neuen Bundesländer in Plauen zu konzentrieren. Ähnliche Wege gehe man in den Textilregionen Bayern-Franken und Nordrhein-Westfalen, wo in diesem Sinne bereits Investitionen in zweistelliger Millionenhöhe auf den Weg gebracht worden seien:  „Mit dem Beruflichen Schulzentrum e. o. plauen, der Fördergesellschaft für Berufliche Bildung, der Staatlichen Berufsakademie und dem in Westsachsen stark vertretenen Bildungswerk der Sächsischen Wirtschaft verfügen wir in der Vogtlandmetropole über optimale Voraussetzungen. Begünstigend wirkt zudem die Nähe zum Institut für Textil- und Ledertechnik der Westsächsischen Hochschule in Zwickau.“  
 
Thomas Lindner neuer Vorstandsvorsitzender des vti
 
Die Mitglieder des Verbandes der Nord-Ostdeutschen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie e. V. (vti) wählten auf ihrer Jahresversammlung am 12. Juni 2018 in Aue für die kommenden drei Jahre einen 13 Mitglieder zählenden neuen Vorstand. Im Anschluss kürte das Gremium Thomas Lindner (47), Geschäftsführer der Strumpfwerk Lindner GmbH, Hohenstein-Ernstthal, zum neuen Vorstandsvorsitzenden. Er löst Friedmar Götz (67) ab, der auf eigenen Wunsch aus dieser Funktion ausschied. Die Mitgliederversammlung dankte ihm für die in der vergangenen dreijährigen Wahlperiode geleistete ehrenamtliche Tätigkeit an der Verbandsspitze, die er künftig als einer der beiden Vize-Vorsitzenden fortsetzen wird. Die Verbandsmitglieder wählten zudem den Tarif- und Sozialausschuss des vti sowie die Rechnungsprüfer neu.
 
Die Stellvertretenden vti-Vorstandsvorsitzenden sind Michael Bauer, Curt Bauer GmbH, Aue; Friedmar Götz, Vowalon Beschichtung GmbH, Treuen, und Ralf Lechner, Getzner Textil Weberei GmbH, Gera. Weiter wirken im Vorstand mit: Jörg Brändl, Brändl Textil GmbH, Geyer; Eckhard Bräuninger, Spengler & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG, Crimmitschau; Franziska Hennersdorf, F.J. Rammer GmbH, Ohorn; André Lang, Norafin Industries (Germany) GmbH, Mildenau;  Andreas Ludwig, Thorey Gera Textilveredelung GmbH, Gera;
Jürgen Preusche, Ontex Hygieneartikel Deutschland GmbH, Großpostwitz; Tino Vordank, Peppermint Holding GmbH, Berlin; Axel Wicht, Wicht GmbH, Lutherstadt Eisleben, und Peter-Alfred Wippermann, Pulsnitzer Hygiene Berufsbekleidung GmbH, Ohorn/Berlin.  
 
Der vti-Vorstandsvorsitzende im Kurzporträt: Thomas Lindner (47) stammt aus einer Textilunternehmerfamilie. Sein Urgroßvater hatte 1890 in Hohenstein-Ernstthal/Sachsen eine Strumpffabrik gegründet. Er gehörte seinerzeit zu den Pionieren einer weithin berühmten Tradition: In den 1920er Jahren kamen nahezu drei Viertel der Weltstrumpfproduktion aus der westsächsischen Textilregion. Heute ist die Strumpfwerk Lindner GmbH, Hohenstein-Ernstthal, die älteste noch in Familienbesitz befindliche Strumpffabrik Deutschlands.
Anfang der 1990er Jahre studierte Thomas Lindner an der Universität Augsburg BWL; anschließend an der De Montfort University Leicester (England) Textiltechnik. 1996 trat er in das Unternehmen seiner Eltern Andreas und Regina Lindner ein und fungierte bis 1999 als Vertriebsleiter. Seit dem Jahr 2000 lenkt er die Geschicke der Firma als Geschäftsführer und seit 2008 als geschäftsführender Alleingesellschafter in vierter Generation. Zudem ist er Geschäftsführer der gleichfalls in Hohenstein-Ernstthal ansässigen Firmen LINDNER® Intertrade GmbH und der auf Medizintextilien spezialisierten VENOCARE® GmbH.  
Schon seit vielen Jahren engagiert er sich ehrenamtlich als Präsidiumsmitglied des Gesamtverbandes textil+mode e. V. (t+m), Berlin, sowie als Vorstandsmitglied des vti. Thomas Lindner lebt mit seiner Partnerin und seiner vierjährigen Tochter in Hohenstein-Ernstthal. Als „Steckenpferde“ in der Freizeit nennt er: Familie, Garten, Reisen, Lesen, Architektur und (Motor-)Sport.

At the Munich Fabric Start in Munich, TINTEX proudly announced its complete switch from the use of conventional cotton and the concomitant launch of a new fabric range that is the highest expression of the new generation of cotton: Naturally Advanced Cotton by TINTEX.

This new range is able to offer an advanced smart choice of 4 different premium and responsible advanced cotton solutions such as BCI Cotton, ECOTEC® by Marchi & Fildi, GOTS certified organic cotton and Supima. These new fabrics maintain and upgrade the transparent, hi-tech and sustainable organics that are at the heart of the TINTEX DNA. They represent better, smarter ecomaterials with new levels of performance and hi-tech smarts, thanks to a first class expertise in specialist dyeing and finishing techniques, coatings and applications that use the latest research, equipment and processes to deliver it. 

This new launch is confirming once more the commitment of TINTEX to its ‘Naturally Advanced’ position meaning “advancing beautiful, organic and natural materials to the next level combined with unique, hybrid ‘nature-tech’ smarts, with added value and creativity, thanks to dedicated investments that serve and secure our customer’s demands both now and in the seasons to come” says CEO Mario Jorge Silva.

The “Naturally Advanced Cotton” on Collection by TINTEX:

BCI cotton: The Better Cotton Initiative has specific aims:

• Reduce the environmental impact of cotton production
• Improve livelihoods and economic development in cotton producing areas
• Improve commitment to and flow of Better Cotton throughout supply chain.

ECOTEC® by Marchi & Fildi: a range of full-colour yarns, a smarter cotton made from pre-consumer clippings that save up to 77,9% water during manufacture. This season TINTEX is also introducing a new, finer ECOTEC® yarn called Phoenix, also GRS certified, being made from 50% ECOTEC® cotton and 50% recycled polyester. Here wellbeing credentials are guaranteed with Tessile e Salute* certification. 

GOTS Organic Cotton: The Global Organic Textile Standard GOTS is the most important standard for sustainable production of garments and natural fiber textile products from organic farming such as organic cotton or organic wool. GOTS criteria measures environmental, technical quality, toxicity and social impacts. GOTS is backed by independent certification for the entire supply chain.

Supima Cotton: Luxury, quality and craftsmanship are the benchmarks of American-grown, extra-long staple cotton. TINTEX offers 100% Supima precious fabrics and blends with tencel.

These special 4 cotton actors are made even more “advanced” by unique smart finishing as Plummy and Naturally Clean, for clean surfaces, bright colours, outstanding touch always with a very careful eye at the responsible values.  

TINTEX is pleased to present its latest fabric innovations at the above salons with a new range of more than 80 qualities and styles designed for the Sportswear, Athleisure, Fashion and Underwear market sectors. The collection focusses on three jersey fabric concepts: TIMELESS, FASHIONABLE & INNOVATIVE.

TINTEX is a modern industrial company based in the Porto region since 1998, producing market savvy fabrics for global designers and brands. TINTEX makes a truly sustainable range of precision, modern hybrid jersey fabrics that offer a better, Naturally Advanced choices to all its customers.

The new ‘Naturally Advanced’ position means “advancing beautiful, organic and natural materials to the next level combined with unique, hybrid ‘nature-tech’ smarts, with advanced, added value and creativity, thanks to dedicated investments that serve and secure our customer demands both now and in the seasons to come” says CEO Mario Jorge. New innovations, which include the ISPO Best Product Award i (SOFT EQUIPMENT category) in TexTrends for fall winter 19/20, maintain and upgrade the honest but hi-tech sustainable organics that is at the heart of the TINTEX DNA to create better, smarter eco-materials, always with new levels of performance and hi-tech smarts, thanks to its expertise in specialist dyeing and finishing techniques, coatings and applications. These are all researched, designed and made using the latest equipment and processes. This season the new TINTEX collection plays with new colour balance techniques that deploy the benefits of chromotherapy for welbeing alongside skin safe materials and finishings.

The collection uses up to 90% of new smart and sustainable materials and include: Tencel, Modal & Micromodal, Organic Cottons, Supima cottons, Seacell fibres, Natural organic linens and the new, full colour ECOTEC® yarns by Marchi & Fildi, a smarter cotton made from pre-consumer clippings that in manufacture save up to 79% water. This season TINTEX is also introducing the new ECOTEC® yarn Phoenix (50% ECOTEC®, 50% recycled polyester, NM1/50 GRS-certified) for open, light and dry textures. Wellbeing credentials are guaranteed with Tessile e Salute certifications, TINTEX also presents new developments using the ROICA™ Eco Smart family of ecosustainable stretch yarns with certificated credentials. This family of yarns claim the world-first GRS certified ROICA™ premium stretch yarn that comes at least 50% from recycled pre-consumer waste.

The newest introduction for second skin qualities and for products to the athleisure market within TINTEX collection is ROICA™ Feel Good family that promises a new level of performance with ‘feelgood comfort’ and freshness.

For colouration effects, we can use the ROICA™ Colour Perfect family of yarns to create a flawless and responsible finish to dyed performance stretch assortments. Colours to Tranquilize, to Activate the Senses, to Recharge, to Energize.

Key highlights include: changeant effects (yarn and dyeing solutions), thermosensitive (reds/ blues) coatings, UV sensitive coatings and colourful coated patterns, extra fine and semi-transparent jerseys, but also, compact and fluid qualities.