From the Sector

The last frontier of innovation in racing suits made with yarns in Metamicro is the model Prime SP-16+, designed in collaboration with the Team McLaren Honda F.1

The spinning mill Filidea, joint venture between Marchi & Fildi spa and Abalıoğlu Holding A.Ş specialized in technical and high performance yarns with natural and synthtic fibers, is parter of Sparco, italian Company leader for the production of automotive components and technical apparels for the most important world Championships. The cooperation between the two Companies located in Piedmont, northern Italy, is focused on the supply of yarns with Metamicro in an exclusive composition, that are used for the production of the racing suits Sparco of the Premium range for Formula 1 and the World Rally Championship. The fire resistant yarn Metamicro based on aramidic fibers are a product of the latest generation, for their production it is necessary a special spinning line. The production is following the strict Sparco standards. Sparco controls all the production chain of racing suits, from Filidea, who has the competence to dye all the yarns with aramidic fibers in its own dyeing plant, to the woven fabric, produced and dyed in its own plant, to the woven fabric made by the italian Company TAT, till the production of garments. The process is always improved and tested.

Metamicro yarns are made by an high peformance spinning process. They are used for the production of fire resistant fabrics, that make a protection barrier for the body against flames and high temperature. The very fine micronage allows the production of very light fabrics with thick texture, the perfect base for light and comfortable suits. These features assure easier movements to the driver and the maximum protection from fire, keeping high breathability.

Filidea has invested on its production capacity of corespun yarns with XLANCE® technology, fiber used for the production of longlasting workwear apparel with an excellent fitting.

The spinning mill Filidea, joint venture between Marchi & Fildi spa and Abalıoğlu Holding A.Ş specialize in technical and high performance yarns with natural and synthtic fibers, is increasing its production of blends with XLANCE®.

XLANCE® is the innovative elastolefin fibe, elastic, chlorine and UV resistant. It finds application on workwear and outdoor clothing, with natural and comfort fitting. The comfort stretch feature follows the the body’s natural movement during the day-to-day work. Workwear clothing are so light, resistant and with a contemporary look. Resistance to abrasion and to frequent industrial laundry cycles with chemical products meet the needs of several professional sectors. XLANCE® is produced by ©Xlance srl, Company located in Varallo Pombia (province of Novara – Piedmont – Italy) that found in Filidea the perfect partner for the development of specific yarns, that are getting more and more requested. An innovation that is getting more important thanks to the cooperation of the two textile Companies located in Piedmont. Filidea has been producing XLANCE® yarns since 2009 and has now a great know-how. The Company to strengthens its leadership in technical yarns, for the main applications on protetictive garments, workwear, sportswear, racing and automotive. Filidea has developed and consolidated several partnerships for the creation of complete supply chains and the collaboration with ©Xlance is a perfect example.

• PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Aerogel sorgt für exzellenten Wärme- und Kälteschutz

PrimaLoft, Inc. wird seiner Rolle als Innovationsführer im Bereich Performance-Textilien einmal mehr gerecht: Den Produktentwicklern des Spezialisten für Komfortlösungen ist mit PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Aerogel eine weitere bahnbrechende Neuheit gelungen. Sie konnten das aus der Raumfahrt bekannte, ultraleichte, jedoch extrem poröse Aerogel mit bewährten PrimaLoft®-Technologien kombinieren und so für die Textilindustrie nutzbar machen. Das Ergebnis ist eine besonders wirksame Isolation, die selbst im komprimierten Zustand zuverlässig vor extremer Kälte oder Hitze schützt. Momentan kommt diese Innovation vor allem bei Fußsohlen-Applikationen und in Handschuhen zum Einsatz.

PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Aerogel schützt vor eisigen Temperaturen genauso wie vor brütender Hitze und bietet dadurch noch mehr Komfort bei extremer Witterung. Möglich machen das Millionen kleiner Luftkammern, die eine Barriere sowohl gegen Kälte, als auch Hitze bilden. In Schuhe und Handschuhe integriert, entfaltet PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Aerogel seine Wirkung auch unter Druck optimal. Während flauschige Isolierungen ihre Leistungsfähigkeit unter ständiger Druckbelastung verlieren können, brilliert PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Aerogel selbst wenn es durch die Bewegung der Hände und Füße komprimiert wird. Gerade bei Schuhen, wo jeder zusätzliche Millimeter über den optimalen Sitz und Tragekomfort entscheidet, ist diese Eigenschaft essenziell. Gleichzeitig bewahrt die Isolation im komprimierten Zustand 98 Prozent seiner ursprünglichen thermischen Leistung. Labortests ergaben, dass Einlegesohlen mit PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Aerogel den Fuß bei extremer Kälte (-78°C) um 14°C wärmer und bei starker Hitze (60°C) um 10°C kühler halten als die bisherigen PrimaLoft® Sohlen. In Kombination mit PrimaLoft® Isolationsprodukten entsteht eine optimale Symbiose aus Wetter- und Wärmeschutz mit idealem Tragekomfort für Outdoor-Aktivitäten, Arbeit oder Freizeit. Das langlebige PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Aerogel ist außerdem sehr flexibel, wasserabweisend und extrem leicht.

Aerogel besteht zu 95 Prozent aus Luft und ist damit der leichteste bisher bekannte Feststoff sowie eins der effektivsten Isolationsmaterialien. Eine hoch poröse Struktur mit geringer Dichte bildet eine Barriere, die unbehagliche Kälte oder Hitze aussperrt. PrimaLoft® bietet diese in Verbindung mit einem Trägermaterial als flexible, verkapselte Fußbetten, Einlegesohlen, Schuhkappen und Handschuheinlagen an. Diese können für jeden Markenpartner individuell angepasst werden.

In der Wintersaison 2018/19 kommt PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Aerogel unter anderem im extrem warmen Skihandschuh Reusch Volcano Pro GTX® Mitten, in insgesamt 42 Jacken von Helly Hansen, dort als Life pocket™ zum Schutz technischer Geräte vor Kälte, sowie im prämierten Wanderschuh Merrell Thermo Rogue zum Einsatz. Weiter Partner sind unter anderem Outdoor Research, Viking und Viking Footwear.

EUROBIKE, the world’s leading trade fair for the cycling industry, included ROICA™ smart innovations into the race. Cycle retailers, brands and manufacturers discovered ROICA™ premium stretch that provides comfort and movement as it energizes.

ROICA™ joined this year’s EUROBIKE Academy line-up and host an interactive panel focused on sustainability as an added value for the cycling market. Whether an expert or newcomer, the must attend panel titled; What is Smart Innovation in the Biking Market? was held on Monday, July 9th from 12:00-12:45 in Conference Center East, Room London. Moderated by Giusy Bettoni, CEO, C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity Lifestyle And Sustainable Synergy), a Milan based company generating global strategies and identifying new values essential for today’s knowledgeable conscious consumer. The panel led the way, as they shared their expertise and discuss what they are doing to push the boundaries of innovation. They will highlight responsible dimensions and processes currently available. The all-star lineup includes:

Uwe Schmidt, Asahi Kasei’s ROICA™, Managing Director introduces cycle enthusiasts, brands, retailers and manufacturers to the world’s first premium sustainable stretch yarn: ROICA™ Eco-Smart and the ROICA™ Feel Good family dedicated to well-being.
 
Laura Gambarini, marketing and communication manager at M.I.T.I. S.p.A.: M.I.T.I. Since 1931, M.I.T.I. develops and creates premium and innovative stretch warp knitted fabrics for all the high performance sports. Cycling brands recognize M.I.T.I. as the market leader for the outstanding features of their innovative fabrics. Green soul is their ultimate creation, the first fully sustainable stretch warp knitted range of fabrics in the world, created with ROICA™ Eco-Smart family for the new generation sustainable performance garments.
 
Sven Koehler, Head of production Maloja Clothing GmbH: Maloja, an outdoor specialty brand with its roots in nature and wellbeing have developed new amazing biking sets constructed of M.I.T.I. SpA fabrics using certified yarns belonging to ROICA™ Eco-Smart family.
 
Sergio Alibrandi, Executive Marketing Director Sitip S.p.A.: SITIP creates high-tech innovative sports fabrics that are made in Italy and optimize the latest technology. Committed to smart innovation, learn how they developed their ground-breaking multi-panel thermal bib tights able to generate heat for riders that want to conquer cold winter training. Made from BeHOT fabric constructed with ROICA™ StretchEnergy™, the next level of well-being providing a new dimension to active performance.  The audience will learn how leading international cycling brand Santini is using BeHOT with ROICA™ on select products to generate additional heat – up to 2 degrees C as the cyclist moves their body, thanks to ground-breaking heat generating technology as certified by CeRism, Outdoor Sport Research Centre at Verona University.
 
 Witness ROICA™ partners as leaders in high-tech performance fabrics for the world of sports for riders that want to stand out. The unbeatable collection of well-constructed fabrics that revolutionize the premium stretch market at the following EUROBIKE Exhibitors:

• M.I.T.I. SpA (IT)
• Maglificio Ripa (IT)
• Piave Maitex (IT)
• SITIP SpA (IT)
• SOFILETA (FR)
• Sportwear Argentona S.A. (ES)

• Gemeinsame Influencer-Kampagne und Content-Produktion

München / Stabio (Schweiz) – Im Rahmen der „Move Mountains“-Kampagne von The North Face haben sich die Marke und der Sportfachhändler SportScheck erstmals zu einer gemeinsamen Influencer-Kampagne und Content Produktion zusammengeschlossen. #SheMovesMountains teilt die Geschichten abenteuerlustiger und mutiger Frauen und will dadurch eine neue Generation von leidenschaftlichen, selbstbewussten Abenteuerinnen fördern.

"Move Mountains" ist die erste weltweite Initiative von The North Face, die sich speziell an Frauen richtet. Die Kampagne startete Anfang April mit dem Grundgedanken, Erlebnissen und Abenteuern von Frauen eine größere Plattform zu bieten, um so die nächste Generation von Entdeckerinnen zu aktivieren. Als Grundgerüst von "Move Mountains" dienen Geschichten von Frauen, die in ihrem täglichen Leben Grenzen verschieben. Diesen Ansatz der gemeinsamen Erlebnisse in der Natur haben die Outdoor- und Lifestylemarke und SportScheck in einer gemeinsamen Kampagne fortgeführt und den Fokus auf die Kernsportarten Wandern, Trailrunning und Klettern gelegt. Zum Auftakt der Aktion luden SportScheck und The North Face-Athletin Tamara Lunger (@tamaralunger) drei Kundinnen auf eine stimmungsvolle Wanderung in den Wilden Kaiser in Tirol ein. Zusätzlich wurden drei Influencerinnen ausgewählt, die den #MoveMountains-Gedanken in ihrer jeweiligen Community aufgriffen und je zwei Followerinnen auf einen gemeinsamen Tag am Berg einluden. Die Südtirolerin Magdalena Mittersteiner (@magdalenamst) zeigte bei dieser Gelegenheit die Gipfel ihrer Kindheit hoch über dem Südtiroler Etschtal. Trailrunnerin und Ultraläuferin Sandra Mastropietro (@running.sandra) sowie die Kletterin Michaela Koller (@michaklr) zog es auf ihre Hausberge in den bayerischen Alpen. Im Vordergrund: Das gemeinsame, authentische Erleben, die Inspiration und Motivation.

Begleitet wurden die Gruppen dabei von einem Fotografen- und Kamerateam. Produziert wurden fünf kurze Filme (1:45 Minuten) sowie entsprechende Kurzversionen für die Social Media Nutzung, allen voran Instagram. Gespielt wird der Content über die eigenen Kanäle von The North Face (@thenorthfacede) und SportScheck (@sportscheckwomen) sowie über Paid Social Media. Kathy Hines (Vice President Marketing, The North Face EMEA) erzählt: „Die Content-Produktion in Zusammenarbeit mit Influencern war eine Premiere zwischen The North Face und SportScheck.“ Sabine Schneider (Campaign Manager Outdoor, SportScheck) ergänzt: „Die Einbindung von Online-Communities und Kundinnen war ein voller Erfolg, was auch die Qualität der Bilder widerspiegelt.“

Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, will be presenting its innovative and sustainable denim solutions for manufacturers and brands at DenimsandJeans Vietnam 2018, on June 27 and 28.
From fiber to finish, Archroma offers a scope of possibilities for effects and colors, from the authentic roots of indigo to the most innovative and eco-advanced solutions. Archroma is a recognized leader in integrated solutions, offering best-in-class auxiliaries for bespoke process packages.
Visitors will be able to discover solutions designed to make denim in a more sustainable and responsible way, in particular:
DENISOL®, BRINGING INDIGO BACK TO ITS ROOTS - NOW ANILINE-FREE*
Archroma’s Denisol® range is a newly developed pre-reduced liquid indigo solution that is manufactured in Archroma’s award winning ‘zero liquid discharge’ manufacturing plant in Pakistan.

• Denisol® Indigo 30 liq is compliant with major official eco-standards and requirements from retailers, brands and fashion leading companies and helps to produce fabrics suitable for current eco-labeling such as bluesign® and GOTS.
• Responding to demands for a non-toxic alternative to the dyes that are used for the iconic and traditional indigo blue that consumers associate with denim and jeans, Archroma just announced the upcoming new Denisol® Pure Indigo 30.

ADVANCED DENIM, TOWARDS WATERLESS DENIM DYEING
Consider this: The water needed to produce one pair of jeans is said to be ~ 11'000 liters(1). With approximately 167 million pairs of jeans produced monthly(2), that is 1,837,000,000,000 liters of water consumed every month in the process! Based on the Denim-Ox and Pad/Sizing-Ox dyeing processes, Archroma’s multi-awarded ADVANCED DENIM, dyeing technology allows savings of up to 92% in water, 87% in cotton waste and 30% in energy, compared to a conventional denim dyeing process.
The technology has been adopted by brands like Patagonia and received the prestigious 2012 ICIS Innovation Award and Innovation with Best Environmental Benefit Award.

• Optisul® C, “soft colors” made easy
  Colors other than blue have been tricky to achieve in the past. With Optisul® C dyes, denim manufacturers can expand their color horizons with this range of six dyes especially designed to produce soft denim colors in continuous dyeing processes, as well as on coating and printing. Optisul® C affinity-free, sulfide-free dyes can easily be combined with each other to create garments suitable for wash-down treatments in a wide array of easily achievable and reproducible soft colors. They are suitable for GOTS and bluesign® approval.
• Diresul® RDT Ocean Blues, ocean-themed bright sulfur blue dyes
  Archroma’s Diresul® RDT Ocean Blues are a collection of vibrant, ocean-themed bright sulfur blue dyes. These best-in-class dyes and their auxiliaries bring out the best of indigo, improve workability, dyeing consistency and process safety.
  They can be combined with Denisol® Indigo 30 liq in bottoming/topping manufacturing routes for avant-garde blue styles. At the booth, Archroma will display an “illustration collection” of exciting indigo casts.
• Diresul® blacks & greys, a universe of greys and deep black and navies.
  Archroma’s dye portfolio of conventional and black Diresul® specialties allow to create a universe of greys and deep black and navies. From superficial to solid blacks for both extreme wash-down and stay black effects.

EARTHCOLORS, TRACEABLE FROM NATURE TO FASHION
As consumers increasingly aspire to functional, beautiful and meaningful clothing, brands and manufacturers are increasingly interested in the environmental impact of the denim industry. Archroma has placed sustainability at the heart of its innovation process to create products and processes that improve the industry’s sustainability.
The EarthColors patented range of “biosynthetic” dyes for cotton and cellulose-based fabrics, which are made from waste left over by the agricultural and herbal industry after extraction, such as almond shells, saw palmetto, or rosemary leaves. The latest NFC technology used on the end-product hangtags enables transparency and traceability through the supply chain to consumers.
The EarthColors allow to produce the earth tones that are coming strong: red, brown and green colors. They have been adopted by brands such as Patagonia, Kathmandu and G-Star, and won an OutDoor Industry Award 2017.

SOLUTION PACKAGES FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Brand owners and retailers around the world are taking action to evaluate the environmental impact of textile treatment, dyeing and finishing processes in response to consumer concerns.

Archroma recently introduced the ONE WAY Process Simulator, the last update of a calculation tool that supports its ONE WAY Sustainability Service introduced back in 2012. The new, online software can be used to mimic and compare products and processes, and thus calculate the ecological and economical profile of the final end-product.
Archroma’s portfolio of ZDHC MRSL-compliant chemicals and dyes is integrated into the ONE WAY calculation tool since 2013.
“Innovation and sustainability go hand in hand,” says Paul O’Prey, Head of Sales, Brand & Performance Textile Specialties, Archroma, Vietnam. “While developing new products and services, we always consider the environmental impact so they are as sustainable as possible. This can be seen in our innovative and eco-advance products, such as the water-saving ADVANCED DENIM and the aniline-free* Denisol® Pure Indigo.”

OutDoor2018: Schoeller’s coldblack® technology has been specifically optimized for use on knitted and woven fabrics so brands can now expand their product application uses. Under the blazing sun, textiles with coldblack® heat up less and stay cool to the touch. Südwolle Group, a leading manufacturer of high quality yarns, has also recognized the ideal combination of merino and coldblack®. With this, the wear comfort of wool apparel can be tangibly improved.

Wool is well known for its various property benefits, including insulation, natural antibacterial protection, odor control, light weight and nearly wrinkle free composition. Not only in the winter time, but also in summer particularly merino wool, a special high-quality type of wool, regulates moisture balance and thus the body temperature. The fibers can absorb a great deal of moisture or sweat and transport it away from the body. Warm ambient air quickly dries the material and causes a cooling evaporation, which makes it very comfortable to wear merino apparel in the summer time.

coldblack® technology from Schoeller supports the natural properties of wool because it reliably reduces heat build-up when exposed to the sun. Together with the help of Südwolle Group, the finish has been optimized specifically for the use in merino apparel. The yarn manufacturer chooses coldblack® for a variety of uses, especially for knitting and weaving yarns for sports and outdoor apparel and develops such products individually according to its customers’ requirements.

Stéphane Thouvay, Managing Director Product Management & Innovation at Südwolle Group, summarizes the use of the technology as follows: “coldblack® is part of our product range for the summer time, which we will be presenting at OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen. The technology reduces not only heat build-up, but also enhances the natural UV protection of wool without affecting the look and feel of the fabric. Therefore coldblack® perfectly fits into our yarn selection for sports and outdoor apparel, for example in our collection ʻYarn in Motion’. For end consumers garments made of coldblack® yarns can optionally be labeled with hangtags.”

When used in high-quality woolen fabrics, coldblack® has already proven its performance and is being used by renowned brands in various collections of men’s suits. Since 2008, the technology has been licensed by more than 200 brands, in sports particularly in the field of cycling, triathlon and golf. All components of the finish are bluesign® approved.

• PrimaLoft entwickelt erste Isolationen, die komplett aus recycelten PET Flaschen hergestellt werden, ohne Abstriche in der Leistung zu machen

Die Outdoor-Industrie ist umtriebig, es wird nach immer nachhaltigeren Lösungen gesucht. Im PrimaLoft Entwicklungsteam wurde viel darüber diskutiert, wie man es schafft, eine Isolation ausschließlich aus wiederverwerteten Materialien (PCR / post-consumer recycled) herzustellen, die trotzdem alle gewohnten PrimaLoft Eigenschaften zu 100% erfüllt. Nach vielen Experimenten mit diversen Produktionsverfahren und etlichen Tests ist den Materialexperten nun der Durchbruch gelungen. Auf der diesjährigen OutDoor in Friedrichshafen (Halle A1/500) präsentiert der Spezialist für Isolationsmaterialien und Funktionstextilien nun die Ergebnisse der intensiven Forschung: mit PrimaLoft® Silver Insulation - 100% PCR, PrimaLoft® Black Insulation - 100% PCR sowie PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Luxe™ werden drei Isolationen vorgestellt, die rein aus recycelten Materialien entwickelt wurden.

PrimaLoft ist bekannt dafür, sich selbst immer wieder vor neue Herausforderungen zu stellen und mit seinen Innovationen bisherige Grenzen zu erweitern. Bis dato war es nicht möglich, eine Hochleistungsisolation in Mikrofasergröße komplett aus recyceltem Material herzustellen. Denn die Schmelzpunkte gesammelter PET-Flaschen sind unterschiedlich, was die Produktion einer stabilen Isolationsfaser erschwert.

Dank spezieller Recycling- und Produktionsverfahren ist es PrimaLoft jedoch gelungen, extrem leistungsfähige Fasern herzustellen, die feiner und weicher als Kaschmir sind und über eine hohe Bauschkraft sowie unübertroffener Wärmeleistung verfügen. Selbstverständlich besitzen die Isolationen die gewohnten PrimaLoft-Eigenschaften wie geringes Gewicht, gute Komprimierbarkeit sowie eine wasserabweisende Charakteristik. So entsteht beispielsweise aus rund neun handelsüblichen PET Flaschen am Ende die Isolationsschicht für eine Jacke (Stärke 40g/m2).

Jochen Lagemann, Managing Director PrimaLoft Europe and Asia, betont: „Mit den 100%- PCR Isolationen bieten wir unseren Kunden das perfekte Produkt, das Leistung, Komfort und Umweltschutz vereint. Und die Resonanz von Seiten der Markenpartner ist bisher überwältigend. Diese Innovation ist außerdem ein weiterer wichtiger Schritt, um unsere eigenen Nachhaltigkeitsziele zu erreichen.“ Bis 2020 will PrimaLoft 90% seiner Isolationsprodukte mit einem Anteil von mindestens 50% recycelten Fasern ausstatten. Zuletzt hatte die Ingredient Brand schon die Pinnacle-Produkte PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation sowie PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Active+ mit 55% recyceltem Material versehen.

Vaude einer der ersten Markenpartner
Es ist nicht verwunderlich, dass der Outdoor-Spezialist Vaude eines der ersten Unternehmen ist, das die nachhaltigste synthetische Isolation auf dem Markt für seine Produkte nutzt. Beginnend zu Wintersaison 2018/19 wird Vaude bis zur Sommer-Saison 2019 alle Produkte, die bisher mit PrimaLoft® Silver und Black Insulation ausgestattet waren, auf die 100% PCR-Versionen umstellen. Aaron Bittner, Head of Apparel bei Vaude sagt: „Eines unserer wichtigsten Ziele ist es, den Einsatz von fossilen Rohstoffen in unseren Produkten zu verringern und geschlossene Kreisläufe zu schaffen. PrimaLoft begleitet uns mit innovativen Lösungen auf diesem Weg, weg vom Öl‘. Wir freuen uns sehr, dass wir dank unserem langjährigen Ingredient Partner nun erstmals leistungsfähige Isolationen aus 100% Recycling-Material einsetzen können.“

• Visit Archroma at China Interdye 2018, Booth A100, April 11-13, 2018, at the ShanghaiWorld Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, Shanghai, China

Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, will present at China Interdye 2018 its latest technologies, under the motto: “Enhanced solutions for color and performance, it's our nature”.
With a heritage of more than 130 years, Archroma provides solutions that combine performance, safety and low impact on resources. The company can draw on its extensive formulation and technical know-how to offer a constant flow of eco-advanced and innovative new in dyestuff and pigments, as well as process and functional chemicals.
Solution packages for innovation

Visitors at Archroma’s Booth A100. will be able to ‘experience’ Archroma's innovative solutions, in particular:

• EarthColors, traceable from nature to fashion
  The EarthColors patented range of “biosynthetic” dyes for cotton and cellulose-based fabrics, which are made from waste left over by the agricultural and herbal industry after extraction, such as almond shells, saw palmetto, or rosemary leaves. The latest NFC technology used on the end-product hangtags enables transparency and traceability through the supply chain to consumers.
  The EarthColors have been adopted by brands such as Patagonia, Kathmandu and G-Star, and won an OutDoor Industry Award 2017.
   
• Color Atlas, a game-changing system for fashion design
  The Color Atlas by Archroma® is a groundbreaking platform specially devised to address the needs of designers, brands, retailers, and manufacturers, enhancing creative possibilities for the industry as well as manageability and time to market through key complementary tools: The six-volume ‘Color Atlas Library’ with 4,320 color swatches and cotton poplin samples, the ‘Color Atlas Compact’ in two volumes for increased portability, and the ‘Color Atlas Online’ allowing to capture an inspiring image using a smartphone and immediately identify the closest Color Atlas shade palette, with the possibility to purchase a color sample instantly.
   
• ‘Zero add-on’ formaldehyde finishing and coloring solutions
  Since January 1, 2016, formaldehyde is classified by ECHA5 as “may cause cancer” (Carc. 1B). Archroma offers a unique proposition combining: Fixapret® Resin WFF, a “zero add-on” formaldehyde anti-wrinkle finishing system and Helizarin® EcoSafe a “zero add-on”4 formaldehyde printing system. With Fixapret® Resin WFF, and Helizarin® EcoSafe, consumers can enjoy end-products that look good, whilst saving on precious resources and being gentler on the skin.
   
• Sanitized® Odoractiv 10, active odor control function for polyester textiles
  Visitors at the booth will be able to experience a new unique dimension of odor control function for functional polyester textiles. The newly developed wash-resistant Sanitized® Odoractiv 10 has a dual-action effect: on the one hand it prevents the bacteria from docking on the textile, and on the other, it adsorbs odors whilst the garment is being worn.

Spotlight on automotive solutions
Having acquired a 75% stake in the M. Dohmen group, a specialist in textile dyes and chemicals for automotive, carpet and apparel, Archroma is now in the position to extend its offer in expert products and services. M. Dohmen will be present at the show at Booth A118.

Solution packages for sustainability
Brand owners and retailers around the world are taking action to evaluate the environmental impact of textile treatment, dyeing and finishing processes in response to consumer concerns.
Archroma recently introduced the ONE WAY Process Simulator, the last update of a calculation tool that supports its ONE WAY Sustainability Service introduced back in 2012. The new, online software can be used to mimic and compare products and processes, and thus calculate the ecological and economical profile of the final end-product.

Asahi Kasei ROICA™ premium stretch fibre has received the prestigious Senken Shimbun Synthetic Fiber Prize with the sustainable GRS certified yarn.
ROICA™ specialties captured the attention of Senken Shimbun, a daily Japanese fashion newspaper, based in Tokyo, Japan.  Founded in 1956, today provides news, research data and new business ideas, and has a great influence over the fashion business in Japan. It helps fashion products throughout Japan to be distributed in Japan's domestic market, and serves as a platform targeting overseas markets.
The award is limited to Japanese companies. This year ROICA™ GRS certified yarn was selected in the Sustainable category thanks to its unique sustainable characteristics.

On March 14th, 2018 Senken Shimbun organized an event to conferee the awards and in this occasion ROICA™ displayed unique fabrics and garments created with this awarded ROICA™ yarn by premium producers as Iluna Group S.p.A (IT), M.I.T.I. (IT), Tessitura Colombo Antonio(IT), Tintex Textiles(PT)  and international top level brands as Cosabella (US), Maloja (DE) and Triumph (CH.
 
MORE DETAILS ABOUT THIS AWARD WINNING PRODUCT
The Senken Award winning ROICA™ yarn is part of the ROICA™ Eco-Smart family, a world-first range of unique innovative and responsible made premium stretch fibers, that today can offer 2 real sustainable solutions. For time, one of the two types was awarded! The ROICA™ yarn certified GRS (Global Recycled Standard by TEXTILE EXCHANGE) version 3 certified yarn with more than 50% pre-consumer recycled content.

Two of the companies above: M.I.T.I. and TINTEX already garnered a huge recognition at ISPO last February also thanks to the uniqueness of this smart ROICA™ yarn:
M.I.T.I. Spa presented at ISPO Green Soul, a new fabric line made with fully recycled fibers. Ten different fabrics belong to this products line whose composition is both polyamide/ROICA™ Eco-Smart family and Polyester/ROICA™ Eco-Smart family offering a 100% recycled fiber warp knitted stretch fabrics. The winning Bluesign certified fabric is called Thermal Green and is a high-end brush back warpknit fabric, made with recycled Polyamide and ROICA™ Eco-Smart family.Tintex Textiles Garnered Its Second ‘ISPO Best Product Award’ In TexTrends in the SOFT EQUIPMENT category with a circular economy centric material, branded B.Cork™, a unique technology that sources certified pre-consumer cork waste.  Following a patent pending hi-tech lamination of a water based, formaldehyde and solvent free coating, a breathable, natural and waterproof supersoft touch is achieved. And last but not least is using ROICA™ Eco-Smart family premium stretch qualities  to fulfil fit and comfort needs.
 
 AWARD WINNING ROICA YARN IN BRANDS COLLECTIONS

• Maloja, an outdoor speciality brand with its roots in nature and  wellbeing, Maloja is presenting  many lines using ROICA™, and  here we present a new mid layer  technical x-country ski set with  fabrics from MITI, using the GRS  certified yarn part of the ROICA™ Eco- Smart family of responsible Stretch.
   
• COSABELLA produced by Collezioni SRL: The brand sells in over 100 countries, with a premium collection of 2000 styles for every sector of lingerie and leisurewear. Latest styles use the Eco-Lace by Tessitura Colombo Antonio fabrics made with ROICA™ Eco Smart family for their more luxurious upscaled lines.
   
• TRIUMPH LINGERIE: whose latest designs use the new stretch lace from ILUNA Group and the GRS certified yarn part of the ROICA™ Eco Smart family, slips and lingerie sets for the Essence by Triumph collection.

• Der neue Freeride-Handschuh Ergo Grip Incline von Hestra

München – Der Wintergott Ullr und Frau Holle scheinen in diesem Frühwinter gemeinsame Sache zu machen und versorgen Freunde des gepflegten Tiefschneepflügens mit massenhaft Powder. Kälte, Schnee und Stürme verlangen allerdings auch nach Top-Equipment. Hier kommt der neue Freeride-Handschuh Ergo Grip Incline von Hestra ins Spiel. Der Handschuh aus Bergziegen und Rindsleder kommt mit dem patentierten Ergo Grip-Design, das mit leicht vorgeformten Fingern eine optimale Passform verspricht.

Der neue Freeride Handschuh Ergo Grip Incline von Hestra vereint edle Materialien mit optimaler Passform und Robustheit. Die Handinnenfläche wird aus einem speziellen Bergziegenleder geformt. Das wird auf Grund seiner enormen Haltbarkeit auch für die Handschuhe des schwedischen Militärs benutzt und daher Army Leather genannt. Der Handrücken besteht aus imprägniertem und ebenfalls sehr robustem Rindsleder. Seine exzellente Passform verdankt der Handschuh dem patentierten Ergo Grip-Design. Bei dieser Konstruktion werden verschiedene Ebenen überlappend vernäht und verleihen dem Handschuh so eine der natürlichen Handhaltung angepasste, vorgeformte Passform. Am Handgelenk schließt der Handschuh mit einer Kombination aus Neoprenbündchen und Klettverschluss ab.