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The first SCOTT Racing Team Sustainable Biking Uniform (c) SCOTT Sports
21.06.2021

The first SCOTT Racing Team Sustainable Biking Uniform

SCOTT Racing Team confirms for the year 2021 its historical partners for the uniform: Rosti, Sitip and ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei, thanks to which it was possible to create the first sustainable biking uniform.
A partnership born in 2019 and celebrated at Ispo 2020, which has brought together leading companies for responsible innovation: Rosti for the style and manufacturing, Sitip for technical fabrics made from GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified recycled yarns including ROICA™ EF, the certified recycled stretch premium ingredient produced by Asahi Kasei.

 

SCOTT Racing Team confirms for the year 2021 its historical partners for the uniform: Rosti, Sitip and ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei, thanks to which it was possible to create the first sustainable biking uniform.
A partnership born in 2019 and celebrated at Ispo 2020, which has brought together leading companies for responsible innovation: Rosti for the style and manufacturing, Sitip for technical fabrics made from GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified recycled yarns including ROICA™ EF, the certified recycled stretch premium ingredient produced by Asahi Kasei.

 

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SCOTT Sports / GB Network

CALL TO ACTION of C.L.A.S.S. ICON 2021 (c) C.L.A.S.S.
C.L.A.S.S. Manifesto
12.02.2021

CALL TO ACTION of C.L.A.S.S. ICON 2021

  • C.L.A.S.S. launches the Manifesto for Responsible Fashion and kicks off the CALL TO ACTION of C.L.A.S.S. ICON 2021
  • What does it mean to be a “game changer” in green fashion?
  • What are the false myths of eco-fashion and what are the guidelines for innovating while safeguarding the planet? And how do you tell the story behind a sustainable fashion collection?

An annual competition to reward a visionary creative who combines design, responsible innovation and communication, capable of raising contemporary consumer awareness of the new values of sustainable fashion. This is the Call to Action launched to find the C.L.A.S.S. ICON 2021 by Giusy Bettoni of C.L.A.S.S. in the Smart Voices panel "C.L.A.S.S. ICON: Award and Manifesto for Responsible Fashion", moderated by the green journalist Diana de Marsanich, and starring, on the 10th February, the fashion designer Gilberto Calzolari, recipient of the international award for creative visionaries in the world of fashion C.L.A.S.S. ICON Award 2020, and Federico Poletti, Marketing and Communication Director of WHITE SHOW.

  • C.L.A.S.S. launches the Manifesto for Responsible Fashion and kicks off the CALL TO ACTION of C.L.A.S.S. ICON 2021
  • What does it mean to be a “game changer” in green fashion?
  • What are the false myths of eco-fashion and what are the guidelines for innovating while safeguarding the planet? And how do you tell the story behind a sustainable fashion collection?

An annual competition to reward a visionary creative who combines design, responsible innovation and communication, capable of raising contemporary consumer awareness of the new values of sustainable fashion. This is the Call to Action launched to find the C.L.A.S.S. ICON 2021 by Giusy Bettoni of C.L.A.S.S. in the Smart Voices panel "C.L.A.S.S. ICON: Award and Manifesto for Responsible Fashion", moderated by the green journalist Diana de Marsanich, and starring, on the 10th February, the fashion designer Gilberto Calzolari, recipient of the international award for creative visionaries in the world of fashion C.L.A.S.S. ICON Award 2020, and Federico Poletti, Marketing and Communication Director of WHITE SHOW.

C.L.A.S.S. Manifesto  

During the Smart Voice, the C.L.A.S.S. Manifesto for Responsible Fashion, the 2021 edition of the C.L.A.S.S. ICON competition and the Sustainability Formula were presented.

C.L.A.S.S. ICON Award is an international award for visionary creatives in the fashion world who are able to convey the values of sustainability not only to fashion professionals, but also to the wider public: consumers. "We created C.L.A.S.S. ICON to reward visionary designers who create their collections by combining design, innovation and responsibility and who are able to communicate the values behind their garments authentically and effectively to consumers. It's time for storymaking and storytelling to align, otherwise it's just greenwashing" says Giusy Bettoni.

From 15th of February to 15th of April it will be possible to apply by sending an email to classicon@classecohub.org, with a description and objectives of the brand, the sustainability values adopted and the strategy, the designer's profile, a photo-video story of the latest collection, and any previous awards won (all info on http://www.classecohub.org).

During the panel, designer Gilberto Calzolari, the first winner of the first C.L.A.S.S. ICON Award, shared his vision for responsible fashion and his current projects. "My brand is a laboratory of experimentation. I create fashion to open conversations and change the way people behave and think. My creativity, from the choice of fabrics and processes to the image I decide to communicate, are the weapons at my disposal. Since the beginning, I have been really excited to team up with C.L.A.S.S. in order to share a common and challenging journey, with the perspective to be part of a constantly growing network activating mutual support. I have always thought at my collections as a call to action for a better future and now more than ever my mission as C.L.A.S.S. ICON is to make people understand that commitment and sustainability can and must go hand in hand with beauty and elegance. The adage 'kalòs kai agathòs' is one of the classical teachings that should never be forgotten: aesthetics, in my opinion, is inseparable from ethics. That's why I don't just target professionals, but also the end consumer, fashionistas and beyond" says Gilberto.

"For the first edition of C.L.A.S.S. ICON in 2020 Gilberto was decreed as our chosen one, and the path together was sanctioned at that moment: the sharing of values and visions is an indissoluble bond that keeps us united over time. Like Gilberto, each ICON will be part of a community where together with C.L.A.S.S. will try to make a real smart fashion and above all create an important voice," says Giusy Bettoni.

In support of the C.L.A.S.S. ICON award, C.L.A.S.S. presented its Manifesto for Responsible Fashion, which summarises the values that C.L.A.S.S. has been researching, communicating and developing since 2007: the role of the ethical company and its transparent production, the importance of traceable and healthy products, with total respect for people and the environment. A commitment to a circular economy with a positive impact that also means safeguarding the seas, the ocean, the use of water, energy and resources.

"A Manifesto for fashion with the lowest possible impact on the planet and on people and animals’ health thanks to responsible innovation, perfectly up to the challenges of contemporary lifestyle. This is why I created the Sustainability Formula, which only exists when there is design, responsible innovation and we are able to track and measure the impact of products and processes and communicate the new values in an appropriate way. In a word, when there is knowledge" concludes Giusy Bettoni.
 
F = D x I x S x C
F= Fashion
D=Design
S=Sustainability
C=Communication

14.01.2021

Hologenix and Kelheim Fibres launch Celliant Viscose

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.

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/

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Kelheim Fibres GmbH

RUDOLF GROUP: Bio-Based DWR Performance from Natural Sources (c)RUDOLF GROUP
It makes sense and it’s logic. It’s BIO-LOGIC
13.01.2021

RUDOLF GROUP: Bio-Based DWR Performance from Natural Sources

The RUDOLF GROUP is an uncontested agent of positive change especially when it comes to pioneering technologies that help transforming the textile and fashion industries. A shining example of conscious leadership played by the RUDOLF GROUP over the past decades is the invention and introduction of fluorine-free Durable Water Repellency (DWR) for textile and apparel. Since 2003, the RUCO-DRY product line has gradually convinced the industry that water-resistance can be achieved through the study and replica of natural models. “Biomimicry and the study of lotus leaves and bird’s feathers were instrumental in developing the very first fluorine-free DWR’s” says Dr. Gunther Duschek, Managing Director at RUDOLF GROUP.

Fifteen years later, RUDOLF GROUP does it again and takes a significant leapfrog. It pushes the boundaries of R&D well beyond fluorine-free, embraces nature and introduces water repellent performance entirely based on natural components. “We are launching two brand new, distinctive product propositions entirely manufactured from natural sources that do not compete with human and/or animal nutrition” continues Dr. Duschek.

The RUDOLF GROUP is an uncontested agent of positive change especially when it comes to pioneering technologies that help transforming the textile and fashion industries. A shining example of conscious leadership played by the RUDOLF GROUP over the past decades is the invention and introduction of fluorine-free Durable Water Repellency (DWR) for textile and apparel. Since 2003, the RUCO-DRY product line has gradually convinced the industry that water-resistance can be achieved through the study and replica of natural models. “Biomimicry and the study of lotus leaves and bird’s feathers were instrumental in developing the very first fluorine-free DWR’s” says Dr. Gunther Duschek, Managing Director at RUDOLF GROUP.

Fifteen years later, RUDOLF GROUP does it again and takes a significant leapfrog. It pushes the boundaries of R&D well beyond fluorine-free, embraces nature and introduces water repellent performance entirely based on natural components. “We are launching two brand new, distinctive product propositions entirely manufactured from natural sources that do not compete with human and/or animal nutrition” continues Dr. Duschek.

RUCO®-DRY BIO CGR is an absolute breakthrough and the first Durable Water Repellent (DWR) agent based on plant-derived processing wastes. In fact, RUCO®-DRY BIO CGR is made of natural waste that accumulates as by-product during the processing of cereal grains in the food industry. The leftover material that would otherwise be disposed of is refined to create a powerful water and stain repellent textile finish.

“By turning natural waste into DWR we have optimized the biologic character of RUCO®-DRY BIO CGR where the active component is made of more than 90% bio carbon” states Dr. Dirk Sielemann, R&D Director at RUDOLF GROUP. He continues: “Although most of the product is composed by recycled biomass, RUCO®-DRY BIO CGR meets the performance and durability of conventional water repellent textile finishes”.

RUCO®-DRY BIO NPE is an equally outstanding product innovation where DWR is entirely based on a carefully selected mix of natural plant extracts. The well-balanced mix of plant-based ingredients combines excellent water and stain repellent effects with breathability and a natural handfeel. 

Unlike other 100% renewable raw materials, those used in the making of RUCO®-DRY BIO NPE are chemically and genetically non-modified and are not used as food, feed or fuel. Furthermore, all of the plant extracts that compose RUCO®-DRY BIO NPE are subject to a strict conservation and sustainability framework. “That’s why the supply of RUCO®-DRY BIO NPE is likely to remain limited to the creation and marketing of performance outdoor and sports apparel programs embedding state-of-the-art sustainable technology” concludes Dr. Duschek.

Both RUCO®-DRY BIO CGR and RUCO®-DRY BIO NPE are marketed through the BIO-LOGIC trademark, registered by RUDOLF GROUP.

Econnection (c) Penn Textile Solutions
29.10.2020

Penn Textile Solutions: Collaborative business model gives life to ECONNECTION

Penn Textile Solutions/Penn Italia - international company producing and developing innovative fabrics through warp and weft knitting technologies, Tessitura Colombo Antonio, famous for the processing of lace and ribbons dedicated to the world of corsetry, Elastici Besana specialized in the production of narrow elastic for corsetry and underwear, have been working together to expand the frontiers of sustainable manufacture practices and to offer an innovative collection, a new set of eco high tech innovations delivering a responsibility concept including also the end of life: ECONNECTION.

The responsible ECONNECTION collection, in which the words ECO and CONNECTION mixed to underline the importance of connect and come together for a sustainable project, features:

  • 7 advanced knitted stretch fabrics by Penn Textile Solutions/Penn Italia,
  • 3 precious laces by Tessitura Colombo Antonio
  • 3 functional bands by Elastici Besana

The project opened up the door to new generation of ingredients such as:

Penn Textile Solutions/Penn Italia - international company producing and developing innovative fabrics through warp and weft knitting technologies, Tessitura Colombo Antonio, famous for the processing of lace and ribbons dedicated to the world of corsetry, Elastici Besana specialized in the production of narrow elastic for corsetry and underwear, have been working together to expand the frontiers of sustainable manufacture practices and to offer an innovative collection, a new set of eco high tech innovations delivering a responsibility concept including also the end of life: ECONNECTION.

The responsible ECONNECTION collection, in which the words ECO and CONNECTION mixed to underline the importance of connect and come together for a sustainable project, features:

  • 7 advanced knitted stretch fabrics by Penn Textile Solutions/Penn Italia,
  • 3 precious laces by Tessitura Colombo Antonio
  • 3 functional bands by Elastici Besana

The project opened up the door to new generation of ingredients such as:

  • ROICA™ V550 made by leading fiber manufacturer Asahi Kasei, a premium sustainable stretch yarn that at the end of his life smartly breaks down without releasing harmful substances in the environment according to Hohenstein Environment Compatibility Certification and also boasting the Gold Level Material Health Certificate by Cradle-to-Cradle Product Innovation Institute** as it has been evaluated for impact on human and environmental health.
  • Amni Soul Eco®, the world’s first biodegradable in anaerobic conditions polyamide 6.6 yarn that degrades in around 5 years* after disposing in landfill, developed by SOLVAY and produced and distributed in Italy by FULGAR.

 

With the PFAFF 4520, engineers and technicians from PFAFF have designed a full-automatic production line (CE compliant) for processing multi-layer disposable masks, which meets the requirements of "German engineering" in a unique way. (c) PFAFF
PFAFF 4520: Full-automatic mask production unit
05.10.2020

PFAFF 4520: Full-automatic mask production unit

With the PFAFF 4520, engineers and technicians from PFAFF have designed a full-automatic production line (CE compliant) for processing multi-layer disposable masks, which meets the requirements of "German engineering" in a unique way. The product combines 150 years of expertise in joining textile materials and a concentrated know-how of the PFAFF INDUSTRIAL and KSL brands in the areas of process control, automation and robotics.

The PFAFF 4520 is an investment in a robust and sophisticated production line (MADE IN GERMANY) with an exceptionally reliable working process. In times of Covid-19 it is so important to rely on the right equipment for the mask production and avoid costly readjustments or an unnecessary second investment!

Key facts of the unit:

With the PFAFF 4520, engineers and technicians from PFAFF have designed a full-automatic production line (CE compliant) for processing multi-layer disposable masks, which meets the requirements of "German engineering" in a unique way. The product combines 150 years of expertise in joining textile materials and a concentrated know-how of the PFAFF INDUSTRIAL and KSL brands in the areas of process control, automation and robotics.

The PFAFF 4520 is an investment in a robust and sophisticated production line (MADE IN GERMANY) with an exceptionally reliable working process. In times of Covid-19 it is so important to rely on the right equipment for the mask production and avoid costly readjustments or an unnecessary second investment!

Key facts of the unit:

-    Size of the mask: 175 x 95 mm
-    Output:  3,500 – 4,000 masks per hour
-    1-, 2- or 3 ply processing  (Non-woven/filtration fabric)
-    SPS (PLC) control of the entire mask system
-    Exceedingly quiet working process of the whole unit
-    Ultrasonic welding components from German manufacturers
-    Protective housing for occupational safety of the operator
-    Packing station + printing station for personalized masks (on request)

The machine package also includes important features in the pre- and after sales:

PFAFF technicians ensure the adjustment of the desired customer material (non-woven or similar filter material) and the number of layers (1-, 2-, 3-ply) to the machine and make a "Ready to production" installation of the whole unit at the customer.  A fast service response time in after-sales (by involvement of the PFAFF sales- and service partner on site) ensures a maximum production output.

Coating expertise brings sustainable comfort and convenience to the face mask (c) A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG
The masks are based on 100% woven cotton and the active ingredients in the finish are a reaction mass of titanium dioxide and silver chloride
21.09.2020

Coating expertise brings sustainable comfort and convenience to the face mask

  • Gorilla Protect is a new company formed in May this year to promote the Catus face mask – a major leap forward in the effectiveness of personal protection products that are available to consumers in the fight against Covid-19.
  • Behind Catus and the new company is Nova Textil, the established fabric finishing company based in Grefrath, Germany, and now run by father and son team Rainer and Oliver Hurtz.

Single stenter

Rainer Hurtz founded Nova Textil with a single Monforts Montex stenter and just five employees in 1999 and has steered its constant development and growth over the past twenty years.

“Our initial focus was on the coating of mainly glass fibre fabrics, awnings and sun protection products for outdoor furnishings,” he said. “We had a great customer who was providing us with so many orders that by 2005 we took the decision to order a second Montex stenter, in a special configuration. This also allowed us to enter the market for blackout and digital printing fabrics. We’ve had a great ongoing relationship with Monforts from the beginning.”

  • Gorilla Protect is a new company formed in May this year to promote the Catus face mask – a major leap forward in the effectiveness of personal protection products that are available to consumers in the fight against Covid-19.
  • Behind Catus and the new company is Nova Textil, the established fabric finishing company based in Grefrath, Germany, and now run by father and son team Rainer and Oliver Hurtz.

Single stenter

Rainer Hurtz founded Nova Textil with a single Monforts Montex stenter and just five employees in 1999 and has steered its constant development and growth over the past twenty years.

“Our initial focus was on the coating of mainly glass fibre fabrics, awnings and sun protection products for outdoor furnishings,” he said. “We had a great customer who was providing us with so many orders that by 2005 we took the decision to order a second Montex stenter, in a special configuration. This also allowed us to enter the market for blackout and digital printing fabrics. We’ve had a great ongoing relationship with Monforts from the beginning.”

A third Montex stenter line was installed at the company’s Grefrath plant in 2015, by which time the company had grown to 40 people and a major new market had opened up in the supply of fabrics for promotional materials at exhibitions and trade shows.

“We had a fantastic two years in 2018 and 2019 and everything was going great for the first three months of this year, but in April it all came crashing down,” said Oliver Hurtz. “Coronavirus put an end to trade shows in 2020, which had a very serious impact on our business.”

At the same time, however, the company was exploring the potential of a new biocidal product from one of its chemicals suppliers which has both antiviral and antimicrobial properties.

Filtration

“We had already been producing coated fabrics for hot gas filtration and realised that in combination with this new microporous coating we had the basis for a very effective single-layer face mask,” Rainer said. “Achieving this with a single layer product rather than the usual three has resulted in a significant advance in comfort for the wearer and because the mask is able to disinfect itself and helps regulate humidity, it can be worn a number of times without needing to be washed, for greater convenience. It only needs to be washed when it gets dirty and can also be washed up to twenty times without losing its properties, which has to be preferable to single-use disposables.”

Catus face masks are based on 100% woven cotton and the active ingredients in the finish are a reaction mass of titanium dioxide and silver chloride certified to ISO 20743 for their antibacterial effect, and to ISO 18184 for their antiviral effect.

They are proven to  eliminate over  99.99% of the human coronavirus 229 E, with the multiplication of microorganisms such as germs and bacteria prevented by the biostatic action of silver salts and viruses destroyed by oxygen-releasing substances and a mechanism that attacks their fatty envelope. The virus membrane loses its cholesterol content and the virus is inactivated.

Colours

Gorilla Protect next plans to make the masks available in four colours – black, Bordeaux, olive and grey – and is also working on colour branding and printing labels.

“It’s not possible to print on the surface of the mask after it has been coated, but its is possible for volume orders to be printed before the treatment,” Oliver Hurtz said.

“Face masks are going to become an established part of life in the West like they are in Asia and need to be as comfortable and convenient as possible for the wearer,” his father concluded. “With these things in mind, we believe Catus is a significant step forward.”

zwissTEX adds zwissCLEAN MASK BASIC to the zwissCLEAN® antiviral and antibacterial range (c) zwissTEX GmbH
zwissCLEAN MASK BASIC
10.09.2020

zwissCLEAN® range is being expanded

  • zwissTEX adds zwissCLEAN MASK BASIC to the zwissCLEAN® antiviral and antibacterial range

zwissTEX is adding a BASIC mask to the zwissCLEAN® range which is particularly suitable when a mask is to be worn over a longer period of time - whether for school, concerts, trade fair visits or air travel. "The special feature of our zwissCLEAN MASK BASIC is that it can be worn for up to 12 hours without any problems due to the breathable material", says Maximilian Schönfließ - Business Development Manager of zwissTEX. "With it even sleeping is possible. And unlike disposable masks it can be washed up to 10 times at 30 degrees. Disposal by type is also possible".

  • zwissTEX adds zwissCLEAN MASK BASIC to the zwissCLEAN® antiviral and antibacterial range

zwissTEX is adding a BASIC mask to the zwissCLEAN® range which is particularly suitable when a mask is to be worn over a longer period of time - whether for school, concerts, trade fair visits or air travel. "The special feature of our zwissCLEAN MASK BASIC is that it can be worn for up to 12 hours without any problems due to the breathable material", says Maximilian Schönfließ - Business Development Manager of zwissTEX. "With it even sleeping is possible. And unlike disposable masks it can be washed up to 10 times at 30 degrees. Disposal by type is also possible".

With zwissCLEAN® masks, zwissTEX is a pioneer among manufacturers of antiviral and antibacterial oronasal masks. Unlike conventional models they actively and highly effectively eliminate viruses and bacteria thanks to the latest textile technologies. This is made possible by an environmentally friendly finishing that foregoes the use of silver and zinc. "The formula physically interrupts the cell membrane of the viruses and bacteria - so no development of resistance is possible. In this way 99.9 percent of viruses and bacteria are eliminated within a very short time," says Schönfließ.

The zwissCLEAN MASK COMFORT is recommended for daily protection at shopping, on public transport, at business appointments or similar events. It consists of a three-layer structure and combines efficient antiviral protection with long-term wearing comfort. The outer material and the integrated fleece promote protection against viruses and bacteria. The lower material made of organic cotton guarantees a lasting pleasant feeling on the skin. The mask can be washed up to 30 times, thus replacing up to 210 disposable masks and saving resources sustainably.

The zwissCLEAN® range is being continuously expanded. "In addition to mask production we plan to manufacture antiviral and antibacterial gloves," says Schönfließ. "The test phase is already underway and we will start production of the gloves in the coming weeks.

More information:
zwissTex GmbH Mund-Nase-Maske
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zwissTEX GmbH

Color Atlas 1 (c) Shima Seiki
10.09.2020

Shima Seiki selects Archroma’s ‘Color Atlas’ library system for their new design software

Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced that the 4,320 color references of its Color Atlas library have been selected by Shima Seiki and integrated into their ‘SDS-ONE APEX’ series of software for the design, planning and virtual sampling of textile and apparel.

Shima Seiki is a leading provider of digitally optimized solutions for the fashion industry, who combines its on-demand ‘WHOLEGARMENT’ knitting machine with realistic virtual sampling. Based on actual yarn data, fabric simulations generated on the SDS-ONE APEX-series are unparalleled in quality and realism. Design and simulation are available for knits and various other textile applications, and smooth transition to machine programming is possible for quick and accurate design-to-manufacture interface.

That is where the Color Atlas by Archroma® will considerably benefit to the users of Shima Seiki’s solutions.

The Color Atlas was launched in 2016 to provide fashion designers and stylists with off-the-shelf color inspiration that can be implemented in production with just a few clicks.

Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced that the 4,320 color references of its Color Atlas library have been selected by Shima Seiki and integrated into their ‘SDS-ONE APEX’ series of software for the design, planning and virtual sampling of textile and apparel.

Shima Seiki is a leading provider of digitally optimized solutions for the fashion industry, who combines its on-demand ‘WHOLEGARMENT’ knitting machine with realistic virtual sampling. Based on actual yarn data, fabric simulations generated on the SDS-ONE APEX-series are unparalleled in quality and realism. Design and simulation are available for knits and various other textile applications, and smooth transition to machine programming is possible for quick and accurate design-to-manufacture interface.

That is where the Color Atlas by Archroma® will considerably benefit to the users of Shima Seiki’s solutions.

The Color Atlas was launched in 2016 to provide fashion designers and stylists with off-the-shelf color inspiration that can be implemented in production with just a few clicks.

The Color Atlas continues to evolve in line with Archroma’s commitment to sustainability through innovation. The company describes it as “The Archroma Way to a sustainable world: safe, efficient, enhanced, it’s our nature”. All color references available in the Color Atlas have been formulated with products that comply with leading international eco-standards, and can be selected based on the desired sustainability profile.

Today, the Color Atlas contains 4,320 colors applicable on cotton poplin, almost the double compared to similar tools available to textile and fashion specialists. Technical support is available to designer, manufacturers, as well as brands and retailers, through Archroma’s global offices - for every single color from its selection to its implementation in production. Engineered color standards empowered by NFC technology are also available for all colors and reproducible in production.

With this new collaboration, the users of the SDS-ONE APEX design software of Shima Seiki will have at their disposal 4320 colors that they can visualize, evaluate and implement, in a considerably accelerated process from the first creative idea to the production to the final outlet, whether online or in brick-and-mortar shops.

“Accurate color evaluation and communication are very important issues for design work”, explains Hideya Ohtani, General Manager, Graphic System Development Division, at Shima Seiki. “We have high expectations for Archroma's Color Atlas to help our APEX series users develop their products in an even more smooth and accurate manner.“

“We are proud to bring our Color Atlas library to the users of Shima Seiki’s extremely advanced design software,” says Chris Hipps, Head of Co lor Management Services, at the Archroma Brand Studio. “Designers and users of the software will have at their disposal not only color options they never had before but also colors that they can trust will be implementable right away. That’s what we strive to do at Archroma: create a new way of working: safe, efficient and enhanced. It’s our nature!”

More information:
Shima Seiki Archroma Design Software
Source:

Archroma / EMG

Sateri Joins Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, Pledges Ambitious Climate Change Goals and Steps Up Industry Engagements (c) Sateri
01.07.2020

Sateri Joins Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, Pledges Ambitious Climate Change Goals and Steps Up Industry Engagements

Shanghai - Sateri has signed the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, becoming the first viscose producer in China to support this global fashion agenda. An initiative convened by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), this charter calls on the fashion industry to support the goals of the Paris Agreement in limiting global temperature rise to well below two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, by achieving 30 per cent aggregate reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, including the supply chain.

Niclas Svenningsen, Manager of Global Climate Action, UNFCCC, said, “UNFCCC is excited to have Sateri joining the Fashion Industry Charter on Climate Action and committing towards global climate action as the first Chinese viscose producer to do so. We hope that it will inspire more textile companies from China to join and take action.”

Shanghai - Sateri has signed the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, becoming the first viscose producer in China to support this global fashion agenda. An initiative convened by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), this charter calls on the fashion industry to support the goals of the Paris Agreement in limiting global temperature rise to well below two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, by achieving 30 per cent aggregate reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, including the supply chain.

Niclas Svenningsen, Manager of Global Climate Action, UNFCCC, said, “UNFCCC is excited to have Sateri joining the Fashion Industry Charter on Climate Action and committing towards global climate action as the first Chinese viscose producer to do so. We hope that it will inspire more textile companies from China to join and take action.”

As a signatory of the Charter, Sateri looks forward to participating in relevant Working Groups which bring together stakeholders and experts in the fashion and textile sectors. In recent months, Sateri has joined several other leading industry multi-stakeholder associations. These include the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), China Association of Circular Economy (CACE), and the European Disposables and Nonwovens Association (EDANA).

Allen Zhang, President of Sateri, said, “Sateri is committed to growing our business as sustainably as we can. Our adoption of the Fashion Charter goals is a bold leap but we believe that pushing the boundaries is necessary. We are also stepping up on our engagement with industry partners to be part of the collective action to accelerate efforts against climate change.  As we formulate Sateri Vision 2030 for a sustainable business, carbon reduction will be one of our key focus areas”.

In addition to stepping up greenhouse gas emission reductions in its own operations, the company will continue to support decarbonisation efforts of the downstream textile value chain. Late last year, in collaboration with the China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC), a Climate Leadership Whitepaper was published. The paper analysed how innovation in Sateri’s EcoCosy® fibre products help reduce carbon emission during yarn and fabric manufacturing stages, and also proposed next steps in achieving industry-wide emission reduction goals.   

Sateri attained an ‘A-‘ score in CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) for Climate Change in 2019;  a score which is higher than the ‘C’ average globally, in Asia, as well as in the Textiles and Fabric Goods sector. 

(c) Scott Racing Team Italia
06.05.2020

First sustainable biking uniform

  • Launched by SCOTT Sports Racing Team with Sitip, Rosti and ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei

The collection was designed starting from the needs of the athletes with the aim to offer them the best solution in terms of style and ergonomics, high performance, easy maintenance and perfect fit being also sustainable.

Ispo 2020 saw the celebration of the partnership started last year between Scott Racing Team, Rosti, Sitip and ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei for the supply of the team riders’ uniforms. Rosti worked on style and packaging, Sitip on technical fabrics ‘BE-HOT - Heat Generating fabrics’, while ROICA™ provided its premium stretch ingredient. The collaboration carries an interesting news: uniforms are not just highly performing but also, and above all, sustainable.

Sitip created the Native fabric entirely made with recycled yarns and featuring the premium high performing  ROICA™ EF elastomer. The yarn is certified GRS - Global Recycled Standard certification (and also provides special dyeability) with Rosti’s design and high care garment manufacturing.

  • Launched by SCOTT Sports Racing Team with Sitip, Rosti and ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei

The collection was designed starting from the needs of the athletes with the aim to offer them the best solution in terms of style and ergonomics, high performance, easy maintenance and perfect fit being also sustainable.

Ispo 2020 saw the celebration of the partnership started last year between Scott Racing Team, Rosti, Sitip and ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei for the supply of the team riders’ uniforms. Rosti worked on style and packaging, Sitip on technical fabrics ‘BE-HOT - Heat Generating fabrics’, while ROICA™ provided its premium stretch ingredient. The collaboration carries an interesting news: uniforms are not just highly performing but also, and above all, sustainable.

Sitip created the Native fabric entirely made with recycled yarns and featuring the premium high performing  ROICA™ EF elastomer. The yarn is certified GRS - Global Recycled Standard certification (and also provides special dyeability) with Rosti’s design and high care garment manufacturing.

The main rider of Scott Racing Team Italy, the young and award-winning champion Juri Ragnoli, the “end user” of the uniforms, explaines the requirements that garments should possess in order to meet the sporting challenges that await athletes: breathability, comfort on the skin, performance, durability of the shape and maintenance of the characteristics throughout the course of use of the garment. When asked about the arrival of a new sustainable uniform, the champion said that “it’s right and important to take this direction, which perfectly meets the team’s values, as love for nature and respect for the environment. It will be nice to wear something that follows exactly what you believe in”.

More information:
ROICA™ Asahi Kasei SITIP Rosti
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Ecosensor Logo (c) GB Network
Ecosensor Logo
11.02.2020

Asahi Kasei Advance champions sustainability at ISPO 2020 with ECOSENSOR ™

A true New Eco High-Tech Force of Nature

At ISPO, AKA – Asahi Kasei Advance keept the planet fit and healthy at the same time. The cutting edge department of global material innovator Asahi Kasei, unveils ECOSENSOR™, the cutting-edge fabric collection boosting responsible innovation with a “New Eco High-tech Force of Nature” new generation of performance.

Harnessing AKA expertise in yarning a smarter future, the new range focuses on sportwear, urban and athleisure fabrics. “At ISPO we launch the energetic protein fitting perfectly in textiles for clothes with an active imprint, comfort touch and smooth style. From-yarn-to-dyeing and along the whole supply chain, the collection is 100% traceable.” Says Nishizawa Akira, President & Representative Director Asahi Kasei Advance corporation.

With ECOSENSOR™, Asahi Kasei Advance truly innovates at ISPO as the very first producers choosing the high-performance path with sustainable values.

A true New Eco High-Tech Force of Nature

At ISPO, AKA – Asahi Kasei Advance keept the planet fit and healthy at the same time. The cutting edge department of global material innovator Asahi Kasei, unveils ECOSENSOR™, the cutting-edge fabric collection boosting responsible innovation with a “New Eco High-tech Force of Nature” new generation of performance.

Harnessing AKA expertise in yarning a smarter future, the new range focuses on sportwear, urban and athleisure fabrics. “At ISPO we launch the energetic protein fitting perfectly in textiles for clothes with an active imprint, comfort touch and smooth style. From-yarn-to-dyeing and along the whole supply chain, the collection is 100% traceable.” Says Nishizawa Akira, President & Representative Director Asahi Kasei Advance corporation.

With ECOSENSOR™, Asahi Kasei Advance truly innovates at ISPO as the very first producers choosing the high-performance path with sustainable values.

Indeed, the flexible and multitasking range is the high-tech solution for sportwear, outerwear and beyond. The collection embraces the casual and sporty mood of active urban surfers as well as that easy-to-wear attitude for a relaxing free-time at home.

 

More information:
ISPO Munich ECOSENSOR
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Ballet Rosa –Inter Jersey Milano – ROICA Resistance™ (c) GB Network
Ballet Rosa – Inter Jersey Milano – ROICA Resistance™
11.02.2020

ISPO 2020: ROICA™ invited to a ‘reversed’ journey into sustainable sportwear and introduces the next level of smart innovation

From smart collections born from the collaboration with style-setting brands to the company’s ultimate yarns, the cutting-edge ingredients empowering sportwear with a responsible attitude.

For the 2020 edition of ISPO Munich, the influential fashion and textile fair dedicated to sportwear and athleisure-wear, ROICA™ has created an interactive booth inviting visitors to explore a backward path from the final sportwear to the yarn. The sustainable premium stretch fiber by leading materials manufacturer Asahi Kasei, has conceived the exhibition as a sort of ‘reversed’ journey in three acts.

THE NEXT LEVEL – For ROICA™, being a world’s leader in smart stretch is not enough. The company shows that responsible innovation is not only about how the premium yarn is made but its functionalities as well. “It’s time to go to the next level of innovation: empowering sustainability with additional performances”. At ISPO, ROICA™ presents the new Global Recycled Standard -GRS- certified ROICA™ EF which innovates with excellent dyability and the Cradle to Cradle Material Health Gold level-certified ROICA™ V550 yarn which allows excellent and durable printability.

From smart collections born from the collaboration with style-setting brands to the company’s ultimate yarns, the cutting-edge ingredients empowering sportwear with a responsible attitude.

For the 2020 edition of ISPO Munich, the influential fashion and textile fair dedicated to sportwear and athleisure-wear, ROICA™ has created an interactive booth inviting visitors to explore a backward path from the final sportwear to the yarn. The sustainable premium stretch fiber by leading materials manufacturer Asahi Kasei, has conceived the exhibition as a sort of ‘reversed’ journey in three acts.

THE NEXT LEVEL – For ROICA™, being a world’s leader in smart stretch is not enough. The company shows that responsible innovation is not only about how the premium yarn is made but its functionalities as well. “It’s time to go to the next level of innovation: empowering sustainability with additional performances”. At ISPO, ROICA™ presents the new Global Recycled Standard -GRS- certified ROICA™ EF which innovates with excellent dyability and the Cradle to Cradle Material Health Gold level-certified ROICA™ V550 yarn which allows excellent and durable printability.

THE ‘REVERSED’ JOURNEY: the first section of the backwards path showcases ROICA™’s ultimate collaborations for the contemporary wardrobe with leading brands. Guests are then guided to explore the cutting-edge innovation interwoven into high- performing textiles and finally led to discover the company’s sustainable yarns and ultimate products.

More information:
ROCIA ISPO Munich
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28.01.2020

ISKO wows ISPO with market leading sportswear innovation.

The must-have fabrics platform for activewear and sportswear apparel, developed by ISKO, will be featuring in the Munich arena showcasing its Responsible Innovation™ approach resulting once more in groundbreaking performance properties.

ISKO returns once again to ISPO, Hall C1 – Booth 401, to present its pioneering innovation in the world of sportswear and activewear. The leading denim ingredient brand will be presenting the latest edition of ARQUAS™, the much-loved fabrics platform set to bring about an even more responsible era.

Featuring 35 fabrics, most of which are made with certified recycled materials, ARQUAS™ 6.0 combines high-performance properties with the mill’s Responsible Innovation™ approach – a holistic vision based on creativity, competence and citizenship that constantly defines new standards.

The must-have fabrics platform for activewear and sportswear apparel, developed by ISKO, will be featuring in the Munich arena showcasing its Responsible Innovation™ approach resulting once more in groundbreaking performance properties.

ISKO returns once again to ISPO, Hall C1 – Booth 401, to present its pioneering innovation in the world of sportswear and activewear. The leading denim ingredient brand will be presenting the latest edition of ARQUAS™, the much-loved fabrics platform set to bring about an even more responsible era.

Featuring 35 fabrics, most of which are made with certified recycled materials, ARQUAS™ 6.0 combines high-performance properties with the mill’s Responsible Innovation™ approach – a holistic vision based on creativity, competence and citizenship that constantly defines new standards.

Although many of the textile concepts included in the collection may have the look and hand feel of knitted fabrics, they are all woven, thus ensuring superior durability and greater recovery. Among the many qualities that come with ARQUAS™ 6.0, moisture management, UV and wind protection, heat retention, water and stain repellency stand out. Nylon, which is used for the first time in this edition, allows for super light woven and cozy outdoor fabrics, reversible and packable styles, as well as patented fabrics, such as 4 waystretch ISKO Blue Skin™ for a 360° elasticity. Finally, the collection offers super compact fabrics that are made suitable also for fully bonded garments with body shaping and high recovery properties.

To provide trailblazing inspiration to its customers, ISKO’s world-class design team have created both a men’s and women’s garment collection based on three lifestyles – active, outdoor and club sports.

ACTIVE: Ideal for a wide range of sports from yoga to fitness to running. Whether participating in highor low-impact activities, these fabrics perfectly fulfill the technical requirements of athleisure and performance-wear apparel.

OUTDOOR:
Fabrics that stand for superior comfort, durability, water repellency and breathability, protecting the wearer from the elements of nature in any kind of setting.

CLUB SPORTS:
From the perfect golf swing to a wild horse ride, essential features such as maximum flexibility, fit and performance make these the ultimate textile concepts for the sportswear market.

More information:
Isko ISPO Munich
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menabo

So kaufen Sportler ein - Umfrage zum Kaufverhalten von Freizeitsportlern (c) Messe München GmbH
11.04.2019

So kaufen Sportler ein - Umfrage zum Kaufverhalten von Freizeitsportlern

  • ISPO befragte 2.783 Sportler zu ihrem Kaufverhalten
  • Mehrheit der Käufer informiert sich online
  • Auszeichnungen und technische Labels als Entscheidungskriterium
  • Nachhaltigkeit als Kaufkriterium

Die Sportartikelindustrie boomt: Laut dem Research-Unternehmen Trefis klettert der globale Umsatz von Sportausrüstung 2018 auf über 174 Milliarden Dollar. Doch durch welche Impulse treffen Konsumenten ihre finale Kaufentscheidung? In einer europaweiten Umfrage hat ISPO 2.783 Sportbegeisterte dazu befragt. Deutlich erkennbar ist die Relevanz der digitalen Medien. Auszeichnungen, technische Labels bekannter Produkttechnologien und Nachhaltigkeitsaspekte sind für Konsumenten die wichtigsten Kriterien beim Kauf neuer Sport- und Outdoor-Produkte.

  • ISPO befragte 2.783 Sportler zu ihrem Kaufverhalten
  • Mehrheit der Käufer informiert sich online
  • Auszeichnungen und technische Labels als Entscheidungskriterium
  • Nachhaltigkeit als Kaufkriterium

Die Sportartikelindustrie boomt: Laut dem Research-Unternehmen Trefis klettert der globale Umsatz von Sportausrüstung 2018 auf über 174 Milliarden Dollar. Doch durch welche Impulse treffen Konsumenten ihre finale Kaufentscheidung? In einer europaweiten Umfrage hat ISPO 2.783 Sportbegeisterte dazu befragt. Deutlich erkennbar ist die Relevanz der digitalen Medien. Auszeichnungen, technische Labels bekannter Produkttechnologien und Nachhaltigkeitsaspekte sind für Konsumenten die wichtigsten Kriterien beim Kauf neuer Sport- und Outdoor-Produkte.

Die Mehrheit der europäischen Freizeitsportler informiert sich am liebsten online über neue Produkte und Sporttrends und kauft auch gerne dort. Auszeichnungen wie der ISPO Award und technische Labels bekannter Produkttechnologien, beispielsweise Gore-Tex oder Vibram, sind dabei ein wichtiges Entscheidungskriterium. Ebenfalls ausschlaggebend für den Kauf sind die Langlebigkeit und Reparaturmöglichkeiten der Produkte.

Produktauszeichnungen geben Sportlern Orientierung auf dem Sportmarkt und zeichnen besonders innovative und hochwertige Produkte aus. Preise und Awards sowie Labels zu Produkttechnologien und nachhaltigen Aspekten wie bluesign dienen Herstellern und Verkäufern als Verkaufsargumente. Dennoch ist wenig bekannt darüber, wie diese Qualitätsmerkmale wirken, welchen Einfluss sie auf das Kaufverhalten von Sportlern haben.

Um Antworten auf diese Fragen zu finden, befragte ISPO 2.783 aktive Sportler zu ihrem Entscheidungsprozess beim Kauf neuer Sportartikel. Das Gros der Teilnehmer ist sportlich sehr aktiv und entsprechend mit der Materie vertraut: 79 Prozent betreiben mindestens zweimal pro Woche Sport, knapp die Hälfte davon sogar mehr als dreimal. Die Befragten kommen hauptsächlich aus Deutschland (29 Prozent), Italien (17 Prozent), UK (17 Prozent) und Frankreich (16 Prozent).

Aktive Sportler sind besonders präsent in den sozialen Medien

Zunächst wollte ISPO wissen, wo und wie sich Sportler über neue Produkte und Trends informieren. 60 Prozent der Befragten nutzen dafür Social Media-Plattformen. Das sind mehr als doppelt so viele wie der Durchschnitt der deutschen Bevölkerung (Quelle: Faktenkontor, 2017).

Weitere Online-Quellen sind ebenfalls hoch im Kurs, vor allem Web-Portale (42 Prozent), Google (41 Prozent) und Online-Magazine (36 Prozent). Abseits der digitalen Welt tauschen sich 48 Prozent mit Ihren Freunden über die Geschehnisse in der Szene aus. Auch beim gewählten Kanal für den Kauf teilt sich die Gruppe: 41 Prozent gaben an, ihr neuestes Sportprodukt im stationären Handel gekauft zu haben, 51 Prozent online (36 Prozent über Desktop/Laptop und 15 Prozent über Mobile Devices).

Neues Sport-Equipment motiviert – 80 Prozent planen Neuanschaffung

Insgesamt 68 Prozent der Befragten lassen sich durch neu erworbene Sportprodukte zum aktiven Sporttreiben motivieren. 33 Prozent bleiben durch neues Equipment sogar langfristig sportlich aktiv, 35 Prozent erfahren zumindest einen kurzfristigen Motivationsschub.

Relevanz von Auszeichnungen und technischen Labels beim Produktkauf

72 Prozent der Befragten gaben an, beim Kauf neuer Sportprodukte besonders auf Auszeichnungen und technische Labels zu achten. Zweitwichtigstes Kriterium ist die, von 54 Prozent genannte, Empfehlung von Freunden. 33 Prozent der Befragten lassen sich durch Tests und Magazine inspirieren. Dabei steigt der Einfluss von Labels und Auszeichnungen weiter an: Für fast die Hälfte der Befragten (46 Prozent) haben sie in den letzten Jahren an Relevanz gewonnen. Die Befragten ordnen Artikel mit entsprechenden Auszeichnungen, wie auch der ISPO Award, als hochwertiger ein und schreiben ihnen eine höhere Funktionalität zu als anderen Produkten.

Sportler kaufen gerne nachhaltig

Auch die Lebensdauer eines Sportartikels wird als Qualitätsmerkmal wahrgenommen und ist für drei Viertel der Befragten ein wichtiges Kaufkriterium. 37 Prozent achten zudem darauf, ob es entsprechende Ersatzteile bzw. Reparaturmöglichkeiten gibt, um kleinere Verschleißerscheinungen zu beheben. Diese Zahlen sind nicht zuletzt wohl auch ein Ergebnis der starken Präsenz von Nachhaltigkeitsthemen in der Branche.

More information:
Sportswear Sportbekleidung ISPO
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Messe München GmbH

ROICA™ Premium Stretch Innovations  for the Modern Wardrobe (c) ROICA
AEANCE outfit made with MITI Spa fabric containing ROICA™ EF
27.02.2019

ROICA™ Premium Stretch Innovations for the Modern Wardrobe

ROICA™ discloses five key and influencing brands with unique outfits already available in the market, that demonstrate how ROICA™ is able to deliver and transform basic performant stretch in eco hi-tech valuable innovations interpreted in five, completely different, contemporary lifestyles!

Inspired by the need for style-conscious, sustainable garments that are versatile for every life situation, AEANCE was created as a brand that merges ready-to-wear with technical apparel. The brand`s values are timeless minimalism, substance and understated luxury. Less, but better. AEANCE is committed to creating garments with the least possible impact on the environment and has set up a supply chain focusing on eco-sustainability and ethical responsibility. The Women`s Light Padded Jacket of the look selected for ISPO is the result of a collaboration with the acclaimed industrial designer Konstantin Grcic.

ROICA™ discloses five key and influencing brands with unique outfits already available in the market, that demonstrate how ROICA™ is able to deliver and transform basic performant stretch in eco hi-tech valuable innovations interpreted in five, completely different, contemporary lifestyles!

Inspired by the need for style-conscious, sustainable garments that are versatile for every life situation, AEANCE was created as a brand that merges ready-to-wear with technical apparel. The brand`s values are timeless minimalism, substance and understated luxury. Less, but better. AEANCE is committed to creating garments with the least possible impact on the environment and has set up a supply chain focusing on eco-sustainability and ethical responsibility. The Women`s Light Padded Jacket of the look selected for ISPO is the result of a collaboration with the acclaimed industrial designer Konstantin Grcic.

Knowing the transformative power of fitness, DAQUÏNI® was founded in 2012 to help women bridge the gap between how they feel and how they think they look when they are working out. Each DAQUÏNI® item is made in the E.U. from highest quality Oeko-Tex® certified materials. The brand’s first choice in fabrics is SOFILETA (founded in 1911) with its luxurious technical fabrics with ROICA™ V550 premium stretch awarded with Cradle-to-Cradle Innovation Institute’s GOLD LEVEL material health certificate.

The New York based brand Erin Snow creates chemically safe, circularly designed, socially fair luxury performance apparel. The Teri pant is Erin Snow's most innovative and highly anticipated pant to date. Teri is made from the finest bluesign® approved Schoeller 4-way stretch fabric containing ROICA™ V550 premium stretch sustainable fiber. The pant is insulated with PrimaLoft® Gold Luxe and repels water and dirt without PFCs, thanks to Schoeller's ecorepel® Bio finishing while giving maximum freedom of movement.

The SCOTT Racing Team, the Italian Mtb Pro Rider Team born in 1988, selected the high performance for active clothing identifying Rosti, SITIP and ROICA™ as strategic partners to ensure unique and performant biking outfit composed by tights and jacket. Made with the special BEHOT fabric by SITIP, constructed with active performance materials belonging to the ROICA Feel Good™ family, it not only insulates, but generates up to 2 degrees of heat as you workout as certified by CeRism, Outdoor Sport Research Centre at Verona University. Long life stretch, superior shape retention and best breathability thanks to the Blizzard by SITIP fabric that ensures thermal comfort and easy care to the users. A valuable choice that perfectly matches the performances of an experienced team of specialists.

SITA hits the European panorama for the first time at ISPO with ROICA™ few days after the official launch in US and Saudi Arabia on January 31st. Its high-tech debut collection for Spring 2019 provides women with an all-new luxury concept of timeless foundational apparel made in New York balancing concealed performance features and style to meet womens’everyday dynamic lifestyle. The newly-created made in Italy SITATECH™ fabric includes permanent agents that neutralize odor, withstand machine wash, and exhibit superior quality. The intricately designed fabric takes on instant appeal with nanotechnology fibers and ROICA™ CF, a yarn with an active smart odor neutralizer property, then knitted in Italy by Maglificio Ripa.

Revolutionäre Technik und Verarbeitung mit der SOTA HS Hooded Jacket von Mammut (c) Messe München GmbH
Revolutionäre Technik und Verarbeitung mit der SOTA HS Hooded Jacket von Mammut
16.01.2019

ISPO Award Jury kürt die innovativsten Sportprodukte für 2019/20

Der ISPO Award gilt als etabliertes Gütesiegel für herausragende Produkte in der Sportbranche. Jetzt stehen die Gewinner für 2019 fest. Aus mehreren Hundert Einreichungen wählte eine unabhängige internationale Experten-Jury die Sieger in den fünf Segmenten Health & Fitness, Outdoor, Snowsports, Team & Social Sports sowie Urban. Trends zeichnen sich ab in der digitalen Vernetzung von Sportprodukten, im Bereich moderner Hightech-Materialien sowie in der Nachhaltigkeit bei Funktionskleidung und -schuhen. Eine Auswahl der prämierten Produkte wird vom 3. bis 6. Februar 2019 auf der ISPO Munich in Halle B1 ausgestellt.

Der ISPO Award gilt als etabliertes Gütesiegel für herausragende Produkte in der Sportbranche. Jetzt stehen die Gewinner für 2019 fest. Aus mehreren Hundert Einreichungen wählte eine unabhängige internationale Experten-Jury die Sieger in den fünf Segmenten Health & Fitness, Outdoor, Snowsports, Team & Social Sports sowie Urban. Trends zeichnen sich ab in der digitalen Vernetzung von Sportprodukten, im Bereich moderner Hightech-Materialien sowie in der Nachhaltigkeit bei Funktionskleidung und -schuhen. Eine Auswahl der prämierten Produkte wird vom 3. bis 6. Februar 2019 auf der ISPO Munich in Halle B1 ausgestellt.

Unter den eingereichten Produkten finden sich immer mehr intelligente Sportgeräte, die Trainingsdaten sammeln, analysieren und aufbereiten. Wie bereits in den letzten Jahren richten zudem viele Marken ihren Fokus auf Nachhaltigkeit. Eine Entwicklung, die im Rahmen des ISPO Awards mit einer eigenen Eco-Jury unterstützt wird. „Das Streben der Branche in den letzten Jahren, Bewusstsein für Nachhaltigkeitsthemen zu schaffen, macht sich bemerkbar: Insgesamt sind es deutlich mehr Brands, die sich beispielsweise um eine nachhaltige Produktionskette, wiederverwertbare Materialien oder den Kampf gegen Plastikmüll kümmern“, so Anna Rodewald, Nachhaltigkeitsexpertin und Leiterin der ISPO Award Eco Responsibility Jury. Ebenfalls neu in diesem Jahr: Snowboards, Ski und Wintersportequipment wurden für den ISPO Award 2019 erstmals dem Praxis-Check auf der Piste unterzogen. Vor dem offiziellen Jury-Meeting ging es für ein Kernteam nach Österreich und Frankreich.

(c) KJUS
16.01.2019

Men’s 7SPHERE HYDRO_BOT Jacket gewinnt ISPO Gold Award 2019

Die weltweit erste Skijacke mit HYDRO_BOT-Technologie beseitigt Schweiß auf Knopfdruck und gewinnt damit den ISPO Gold Award 2019

Die 7SPHERE HYDRO_BOT Skijacke der Schweizer Premium-Sportbekleidungsmarke KJUS hat den ISPO Gold Award 2019 in der Kategorie Snow Sports ‘3L Hybrid Outer Layer’ gewonnen. KJUS erhält die Auszeichnung, die von 43 Jurymitgliedern aus 12 Ländern verliehen wird, nur einen Monat nach der offiziellen weltweiten Einführung der Skijacke.

Die 7SPHERE HYDRO_BOT ist das erste Kleidungsstück mit einer elektro-osmotischen Membran, die sich vom Nutzer steuern lässt. Die bahnbrechende Textiltechnologie HYDRO_BOT transportiert Feuchtigkeit aktiv aus dem Inneren der Jacke. Dadurch beseitigt sie das Problem des Auskühlens nach dem Skifahren, das sich sonst durch die in der Innenbekleidung eingeschlossene Feuchtigkeit ergibt. So wird sichergestellt, dass Skifahrer minimale Energie für die Thermoregulation aufwenden müssen und ihnen die maximale Energie für den Sport bleibt. Die HYDRO_BOT Technologie garantiert mehr Spaß und höhere Leistung beim Skifahren.

Die weltweit erste Skijacke mit HYDRO_BOT-Technologie beseitigt Schweiß auf Knopfdruck und gewinnt damit den ISPO Gold Award 2019

Die 7SPHERE HYDRO_BOT Skijacke der Schweizer Premium-Sportbekleidungsmarke KJUS hat den ISPO Gold Award 2019 in der Kategorie Snow Sports ‘3L Hybrid Outer Layer’ gewonnen. KJUS erhält die Auszeichnung, die von 43 Jurymitgliedern aus 12 Ländern verliehen wird, nur einen Monat nach der offiziellen weltweiten Einführung der Skijacke.

Die 7SPHERE HYDRO_BOT ist das erste Kleidungsstück mit einer elektro-osmotischen Membran, die sich vom Nutzer steuern lässt. Die bahnbrechende Textiltechnologie HYDRO_BOT transportiert Feuchtigkeit aktiv aus dem Inneren der Jacke. Dadurch beseitigt sie das Problem des Auskühlens nach dem Skifahren, das sich sonst durch die in der Innenbekleidung eingeschlossene Feuchtigkeit ergibt. So wird sichergestellt, dass Skifahrer minimale Energie für die Thermoregulation aufwenden müssen und ihnen die maximale Energie für den Sport bleibt. Die HYDRO_BOT Technologie garantiert mehr Spaß und höhere Leistung beim Skifahren.

Zwei Paneele mit HYDRO_BOT Technologie sind strategisch günstig in der schweißintensiven Zone des Rückens positioniert. Die Technologie besteht aus mehreren Funktionsschichten: Einer Membran aus Milliarden von Poren pro Quadratmeter, die von einem leitfähigen Gewebe umgeben ist. Mittels eines kleinen elektrischen Impulses verwandeln sich die Poren in Mikropumpen, die aktiv Feuchtigkeit vom Körper weg, schnell und effizient aus der Jacke leiten. Die Jacke kann besonders einfach mit dem integrierten Steuergerät oder über die iPhone- & Android-App ein- und ausgeschaltet werden. Über Biosensoren, die den Feuchtigkeitspegel messen und diesen an die App senden, werden zusätzlich praktische Empfehlungen zur Regulierung der Körpertemperatur gegeben.

HYDRO_BOT löst eine der größten Herausforderungen im Ski- und Sportbekleidungssektor: Atmungsaktivität und die Probleme, die unweigerlich auftreten, wenn Skifahrer bei Minusgraden schwitzen und gleichzeitig warme, wasserdichte Kleidung tragen. Skijacken mit normalen Membranen können die Feuchtigkeit nicht schnell genug vom Körper wegtransportieren, besonders bei kälteren Außentemperaturen, weil dann die Atmungsaktivität normaler Membranen schnell nachlässt.

Die revolutionäre HYDRO_BOT Jacket ist bis zu 10-mal effizienter als Jacken mit normaler Membran. Dabei wird ihre Leistung nicht durch Minustemperaturen beeinträchtigt. Sie ist damit das erste Bekleidungsstück, das in puncto Atmungsaktivität mit der Schweißproduktion des Menschen mithalten kann. Und HYDRO_BOT funktioniert de facto besser, je mehr der Skifahrer schwitzt.

More information:
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ISPO Digitize Area Halle C6 (c) ISPO
10.01.2019

ISPO Digitize: Die Zukunft des Sport Business ist digital

Die digitale Transformation in der Sportindustrie zählt zu den Trendthemen der ISPO Munich 2019 (3. bis 6. Februar) und bekommt mit der ISPO Digitize Area zum zweiten Mal einen eigenen Bereich auf der Weltleitmesse des Sport Business. Seit der Premiere 2018 gilt die ISPO Digitize als Trend- und Innovationsplattform, auf der Digital-Experten Sportfachhändler und Hersteller über digitale Produkte, Services und Marktchancen informieren. Unter dem Dach der ISPO Digitize wird zudem erstmals das Thema eSports erlebbar. Zusätzlich greift die ISPO Academy die Digitalisierung in ihrem Vortragsprogramm auf.
In der ISPO Digitize Area in Halle C6 erhalten Besucher aktuelle Informationen über digitale Technologien für den Handel und die Sportartikelindustrie aus erster Hand.

Die digitale Transformation in der Sportindustrie zählt zu den Trendthemen der ISPO Munich 2019 (3. bis 6. Februar) und bekommt mit der ISPO Digitize Area zum zweiten Mal einen eigenen Bereich auf der Weltleitmesse des Sport Business. Seit der Premiere 2018 gilt die ISPO Digitize als Trend- und Innovationsplattform, auf der Digital-Experten Sportfachhändler und Hersteller über digitale Produkte, Services und Marktchancen informieren. Unter dem Dach der ISPO Digitize wird zudem erstmals das Thema eSports erlebbar. Zusätzlich greift die ISPO Academy die Digitalisierung in ihrem Vortragsprogramm auf.
In der ISPO Digitize Area in Halle C6 erhalten Besucher aktuelle Informationen über digitale Technologien für den Handel und die Sportartikelindustrie aus erster Hand.

Das große Interesse der Branche an ISPO Digitize im Rahmen der ISPO Munich und ISPO Shanghai sowie als eigener Summit im letzten Jahr hat gezeigt: Sport Business Professionals suchen den Wissenstransfer durch Technologievorreiter. In der ISPO Digitize Area in Halle C6 erhalten digitale Neulinge und Fortgeschrittene aktuelle Informationen über digitale Technologien für den Handel und die Sportartikelindustrie aus erster Hand. Darunter Lösungen für Bereiche wie B2B-Retail, Sales und Marketing sowie digitaler Einkauf und Produktion. Gezeigt werden außerdem Big-Data-Konzepte für digitalen Content und eCRM.

Vor Ort präsentiert Mobimedia mit der Plattform www.quintet24.com ein Vor- und Nachorderportal für die Sportindustrie, das nach Aussage des Unternehmens eine neue Ära für die Sportbranche einläutet. Das Portal ermögliche eine völlig veränderte digitale Orderlandschaft, da Vororderprogramme ohne Verluste an Kommunikationsqualität online abgewickelt werden können. CASIO Europe präsentiert unter anderem eine für B2B-Anwendungen optimierte Smartwatch. Das robuste und vielseitige Gerät hilft, Mitarbeiter am Point-of-Sale (POS) sowie in der Produktion und Logistik besser zu koordinieren und Prozesse effizienter zu gestalten. ASB Glassfloor fasziniert mit seiner Bodentechnologie für Sportevents, die mit individuellen Markierungslinien für verschiedene Sportarten ein ganzes Spektrum visueller Erfahrungen ermöglicht. Darüber hinaus sind unter anderem Color Digital, Mediawave, SES-imagotag, Shopware sowie Volumental mit ihren Services vor Ort.

Digitalisierung überall auf der ISPO Munich
Erstmals können Besucher in der neuen eSports-Arena Spiele live erleben und einen ersten Eindruck vom boomenden eSports-Format bekommen, das als Sport-Business-Element besonders die Kundenzielgruppe zwischen 16 und 25 Jahren anspricht. Ebenfalls in Halle C6 findet am Dienstag und Mittwoch (5. und 6. Februar) die Wearable Technologies Conference Europe statt. Im Mittelpunkt stehen digitale, tragbare Technologien und IoT-Geräte (Internet of Things) sowie deren Marktpotenziale. Besucher dürfen sich auf Vorträge von Bayer Vital, der BMW Group, Elan, Microsoft und vielen mehr freuen. Tickets für die Konferenz sind online erhältlich. Um Wearables, Smart Watches, Fitness Tracker und digitale Textilien geht es zudem in Halle A5, in der Fokus Area „Mobile Health & Fitness“.

Digitale Themen im ISPO Academy Vortragsprogramm
Die ISPO Academy (Halle C6) greift ebenfalls digitale Themen auf. Der erste Messetag (3. Februar) steht ganz im Zeichen der „Zukunft des Handels & Strategien“. Am 4. Februar liegt der Fokus auf Start-ups. In einer Diskussionsrunde zum Thema „Digital Culture – Evolution opportunities through Digitalization“ sprechen unter anderem Stefan Herzog, Generalsekretär des Verbands des Deutschen Sportfachhandels (VDS), und Heiko Johannisson, Head of Sports bei ebay. Am Nachmittag werben die Finalisten des ISPO Brandnew Digital Award um die Gunst der Jury. Zu den Bewerbern zählt FiTS: Das Motivationsprogramm umfasst individuelle Trainingspläne, Rezeptvideos und Echtzeitsprachführung. Ebenfalls am Start: bFAN Sports, eine digitale Marketingtool-Plattform für Clubs und Events. Ebenfalls am 4. Februar zeigen Vertreter der OE-A (Organic and Printed Electronics Association), dem Fachverband für organische und gedruckte Elektronik, am Beispiel aktueller Projekte, wie diese Technologie bei der Herstellung von Sportprodukten eingesetzt werden kann. Am Nachmittag des. 5. Februar steht dann der Sportmarkt in China auf dem Programm. Benny Wu, Mitautor des „China Ski Industry White Book“, berichtet von den Trends der chinesischen Ski-Industrie. Karl Wehner von der Alibaba Group präsentiert spannende Fakten zum e-Commerce-Markt in China. Der Schlusstag gehört den „neuen Talenten“, denn darin sieht die Sportindustrie eine der größten Herausforderungen in der digitalen Transformation. Thematisiert wird dabei auch die Veränderung der Recruting-Prozesse durch den digitalen Wandel. Außerhalb der Messezeiten informiert ganzjährig der ISPO Job Market über Karrieremöglichkeiten im Sport Business.


ISPO Digitize: Die Zukunft des internationalen Sport Business gestalten
Mit ISPO Digitize verlängert ISPO die Digitalstrategie in die Offline-Welt und unterstützt den Sportfachhandel sowie die Sportindustrie auf ihrem Weg in eine digitale, wettbewerbsfähige Zukunft. Schon heute verändert die Digitalisierung deren Struktur entlang der Wertschöpfungskette. Komplexere Systeme und neue Konzepte erfordern besonderes Know-how sowie digitale Kompetenzen. Das Event-Format ISPO Digitize bringt Unternehmen mit digitalen Pionieren zusammen, um ihnen den Schritt in die digitale Zukunft zu erleichtern. Dazu gehört neben der ISPO Digitize Area auch das ISPO Digitize Summit. Das zweite ISPO Digitize Summit findet am 3. und 4. Juli 2019 im ICM – Internationales Congress Center München statt und bringt dabei die fünf Formate „Understand“, „Learn“, „Engage“, „Enable“ und „Explore“ zusammen. Für die Teilnehmer heißt das: Trends, Case Studies, Workshops, Kontakte und Inspiration.

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03.01.2019

15 Jahre ISPO Beijing: Erfolgsgeschichte im Wachstumsmarkt China

2019 feiert die ISPO Beijing ihr 15. Jubiläum. Seit 2005 ist sie eine bedeutende Veranstaltung für den asiatischen Sportmarkt. Von Beginn an hat die Messe den anhaltenden Wandel des Marktes begleitet, Trends aufgezeigt und sich als führende Plattform für die Branche etabliert.

Mit der „ispo china“, der ersten internationalen Messe für Sport-, Mode- und Lifestylemarken begann in Shanghai 2005 die Erfolgsgeschichte von ISPO in Asien. Im Zuge der Internationalisierung der Messe München wurde das bestehende ISPO-Konzept in den Wachstumsmarkt China überführt und entwickelte sich zum Exportschlager. Nach zwei erfolgreichen Jahren folgte 2007 in Peking die erste „ispo china winter“ – die heutige ISPO Beijing – mit damals 300 nationalen und internationalen Marken. Zum Vergleich: 2018 stellten 746 Brands aus.

Heute gilt die ISPO Beijing als die wichtigste Messe für die Sportartikelbranche im asiatisch-pazifischen Raum. Sie ist die Business-Plattform für große internationale Marken wie Burton, Fjällräven, Oakley oder Rossignol und nationale Größen wie MobiGarden oder Kailas sowie junge aufstrebende Unternehmen wie PYUA und Rico Lee China.

2019 feiert die ISPO Beijing ihr 15. Jubiläum. Seit 2005 ist sie eine bedeutende Veranstaltung für den asiatischen Sportmarkt. Von Beginn an hat die Messe den anhaltenden Wandel des Marktes begleitet, Trends aufgezeigt und sich als führende Plattform für die Branche etabliert.

Mit der „ispo china“, der ersten internationalen Messe für Sport-, Mode- und Lifestylemarken begann in Shanghai 2005 die Erfolgsgeschichte von ISPO in Asien. Im Zuge der Internationalisierung der Messe München wurde das bestehende ISPO-Konzept in den Wachstumsmarkt China überführt und entwickelte sich zum Exportschlager. Nach zwei erfolgreichen Jahren folgte 2007 in Peking die erste „ispo china winter“ – die heutige ISPO Beijing – mit damals 300 nationalen und internationalen Marken. Zum Vergleich: 2018 stellten 746 Brands aus.

Heute gilt die ISPO Beijing als die wichtigste Messe für die Sportartikelbranche im asiatisch-pazifischen Raum. Sie ist die Business-Plattform für große internationale Marken wie Burton, Fjällräven, Oakley oder Rossignol und nationale Größen wie MobiGarden oder Kailas sowie junge aufstrebende Unternehmen wie PYUA und Rico Lee China.

More information:
ISPO Beijing China Asien
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