DIRECTIONS BY
HIGH TENACITY
PROTECTION
ROBUST
TOUGH
HARD CORE
SOFT TOUCH
core shield
Strength and tenacity come alive in this theme where
a focus from anti-tear and anti-stress materials to
body mapped aspects of reinforced engineered
zones, only the toughest, resilient and most durable
fibres will come to pass. The continual growth
in high-tenacity yarns has a direct effect on the
market. Fabrics that were previously tough and rigid,
are being introduced with a super soft hand and
enhanced flexibility.
Endurance paired with
an anti-tear function
will play a key role
in addressing the
growing ‘lifestyle’
sector, from urban
activities to leisure
and camping involving
extreme sports such
as cycling and rock
climbing, enhancing
the performance of the
wearer. The focus on
protection is continued
with engineered fabrics
that lock on impact for
cycling through high
compression fabrics
that embrace the
wearer anatomically in
crucial areas.
Not just confined
to wovens, knits are
also taking up this
trend with protective
elements applied in
single and double-layer
sponge-like fabrics.
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fibres, yarns & finishes
• Aramid yarns
• High tenacity yarns
• Natural, manmade and synthetics fibres all feature as
blending partners
• Classics including gabardine and twill are updated in
lighter weights with high tenacity yarns for enduring
products
• Tough membranes and coatings – for shell-like protection
• Glassy aspects through cooling technology
• Stretch laminates
• High power spandex/elastane for high compression
• A renewed look at lightweight plastic trims and
accessories with super strength through new
ingredients in
• Lighter weight performance fabrics
• Anti-rip and cut resistant single jersey
• Nylon/polyamide warp knits with integrated compression
zones, selvedge finishes, clean cut function
• 360° stretch wovens
target markets
• High impact sports
• Road cycling/mountain biking
• Rock climbing
• Lifestyle – athleisure/street sports
• Skateboarding
• Travel
• Outdoor equipment – tents, back packs, sleeping bags