Awardees ISPO Textrends 2019 Fall/Winter
Categories
Next to skin fabrics for technical underwear, with pre-shaping, support, thermal or moisture management performance. Softness, comfort, anti-bacterial or eco-friendly properties are added values.
Fleece fabrics, lightweight protective fabrics, performance linings, stretch or non-stretch; usable for maximum thermal characteristics. Natural fibers from wool and cotton to eco- friendly and sustainable fibers, including cellulosics.
Lightweight but ultra-resistant woven fabrics, coated or not, and technical membranes. Stretch, waterproof, windproof, multi-layer for ultimate protection against the elements.
Technical membranes, stretch, waterproof, windproof with two- or three-layer for ultimate protection against the elements. Reflective, UV-resistant, windproof and water- proof.
Fabrics range from ubiquitous denim with new performance levels to lighter functional fabrics and finishes with a fashion-able edge that meets the demand of today’s urban offering for second and outer layers.
Recycled synthetics and innovative performance yarns that require reduced heat for settability, conserving energy, feature alongside recycled insulations and reduced water dye processes.
Performance products for tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, shoes etc. Lightweight, durable, abrasion resistant, UV- protecting, waterproof etc. are required benefits.
Traditional feather down, hollow and cross-section man- made or natural fibers with enhanced benefits for active wear.
Films and tapes for sewn and heat-welded applications. Technical ribbons and cords. Stretch, reflective, waterproof are a plus.
Innovative zippers, buckles, buttons, labels etc. New eco- friendly developments, watertight, windproof performance. Low weight and durability are added values.
