Toray’s Karuishi Represents The Evolution Of Fleece

Karuishi is a knit textile from Toray that represents a “significant improvement to date in the fleece fabric category,” said Toray. To create Karuishi, the textile manufacturer developed a knitting construction that creates a high-volume, two-layer structure resulting in a higher loft without increasing weight. The knitting method allows Toray to use variations of yarns […]

Don’t Call It a Liner … The New Base Glove From Point6

Point6 has introduced its Base Glove, a seamless, fast-drying glove designed for active outdoor use.  Products made with merino wool keep you drier than most synthetic fibers but using merino in a glove, which needs more structural nylon than a hat or a sock, is a challenge for product designers.  The solution, Point6 uses dynamic […]

Toray To Showcase 40 Years Of Entrant Development At OR Show

When Toray launched Entrant in 1980, waterproof/breathable fabric treatments were narrowly-focused on specific performance attributes demanded by professional outdoor athletes. As they often do, Toray spotted an opportunity to broaden the market. Working with top outdoor and snowsports brands like Burton and Patagonia, Toray introduced Entrant and led the evolution of waterproof/breathable fabrics that achieve […]