Author: Nancy Fendler

Pertex, a performance fabric brand, and Cycora, a material made from regenerated end-of-life textiles, will collaborate to develop performance wovens from landfill-destined textile waste. which sees “over 70 percent of clothing either landfilled or incinerated at end-of-life.” Cycora is the first solution developed by Ambercycle, Inc., a Los Angeles-based materials science company that aims to […]

Orvis partnered with HD Wool Apparel Insulation to develop its Anchorage Pieced Field Jacket.  Orvis used fabric from three British companies to create the jacket that protects wearers from the cold and damp.  The outer shell is weather-resistant waxed cotton milled by Scotland’s Halley Stevensons, a specialist in densely woven fabrics.  The bottom panel is […]

Hyosung, the manufacturer of spandex and developer to commercialize bio-based spandex, received eco-product certification from Standard Global Services (SGS), guaranteeing that its creora bio-based spandex is made with plant-based materials and manufactured in a harmless and eco-friendly environment.  Hyosung’s creora bio-based spandex replaces 30 percent of petroleum-based resources with bio-based raw materials from industrial field corn, also […]

As part of its commitment to carbon neutrality, Dimension-Polyant, the manufacturer of X-Pac waterproof laminates developed for packs and bags, has created a CleenTec seal to identify and guarantee that X-Pac fabrics are made with recycled, bio-based, and/or responsibly sourced materials, by responsible manufacturing processes and production facilities that are 100 percent climate neutral. Working […]

NexTex Innovations, an Atlanta, GA-based textile technology company, is set to release its TurboDry Core Fabric collection consisting of eight materials selected from its TurboDry performance fabric range featuring its patented TurboDry technology that rapidly moves moisture in one direction away from the skin without relying on chemicals. “We’ve had brands large and small asking […]

With the objective of developing the highest performing moisture management fabrics that relieve the apparel industry’s dependence on chemical wicking finishes, NexTex Innovations and Optimer Brands partnered to launch its TurboDry drirelease Wool fabric collection. TurboDry drirelease fabrics incorporate a patented technology at the fiber and fabric level that focuses to wick moisture from the […]

British brand, Finisterre, announced it released its first fully-circular jacket. Built as an insulated outerwear piece, the Biosmock can be layered under a waterproof jacket or worn as an outer shell. Constructed with a PrimaLoft Bio compostable shell, renewable and traceable HD Wool Apparel Insulation and biodegradable fasteners, the jacket will compost at the end […]

NexTex Innovations, an Atlanta-based textile technology developer, will introduce its TurboDry Warm Collection at OR this January 26-28 in Denver, CO. When worn, the company’s patented TurboDry technology maintains core body temperature by capturing the body’s energy to retain dryness and warmth. “Our TurboDry Warm Collection has gone through rigorous testing to ensure endless comfort […]

Dimension-Polyant, the manufacturer of sailcloth and X-Pac waterproof laminates for packs and bags, will introduce its range of X-Pac fabrics for the shooting sports, hunting and tactical markets at this year’s Supplier Showcase on January 17-18 during SHOT Show in Las Vegas. The company will show Tactical and Berry Amendment compliant fabrics from the X-Pac […]

Tropicfeel, a manufacturer of sustainably-made travel gear, announced the launch of its first eco-friendly, weatherproof Geyser shoe made with Hyosung’s 100 percent recycled fibers. Available in low and high cut styles, the shoe features a sock construction with sprint laces, is made with Hdry technology (feel dry) stretchy recycled waterproof membrane, a low impact 20 […]

Ready to tackle the outdoor elements, X-Pac® RX 3-layer laminates are made with 100 percent post-consumer polyester face fabric and X-PLY® reinforcement. The recycled polyester fiber is made from discarded PET bottles sourced in the USA.  As with all X-Pac® materials, the RX laminates are made in Dimension-Polyant’s Putnam, CT facility, which is 100 percent […]

Purdey, 7L and Hajk are featuring HD Wool Apparel Insulation in their A/W 2021 outerwear collections. Developed for outdoor and lifestyle apparel, the insulation is   100 percent natural, renewable and durable. Furthering its excellent temperature regulating and moisture management properties. HD Wool Apparel Insulation supports farmers to start the ReGenerative Agricultural process by having […]

Dimension-Polyant, a producer of sailcloth and manufacturer of X-Pac 100 percent waterproof laminates developed for packs and bags, has created a multi-tiered sustainability initiative. With the goal of minimizing its negative impact on the environment, Dimension-Polyant’s sustainability program is built around climate-neutrality, sustainably sourced materials, the longevity of its products, and recycling methods for its […]

Pertex introduces its Pertex Shield Revolve, a “more sustainable and technical waterproof/breathable material.” Pertex Shield Revolve fabrics are mono-material laminates where each layer of fabric comes from a single polymer. In this case, 100 percent recycled polyester. The mono-material composition makes Pertex Shield Revolve fabrics “easier to be recycled at the end of a garment’s […]

NexTex Innovations will introduce its expanded collection of TurboDry technology performance materials at OR Summer Market, Booth 50035-UL, August 10-12 in Denver, CO TurboDry technology is a “patent-pending fabric construction that wicks moisture away from the skin keeping users dry, comfortable and more equipped to efficiently maintain their core body temperature,” said the brand. The […]