Safety . Heat . Environmental impact . Moisture transport . Abrasion . Absorption . Durability . Comfort . Fit . Life span . Sustainability . Protective capacity .
We account for all these factors when we select materials for our products and the properties we knit into each product . The time is long gone when you loaded the knitting machine with cotton yarn and pressed the start button . To meet the market ’ s ever-increasing demands for functionality and sustainability , we ’ re on the leading edge when it comes to finding new materials . The result ? Going forward , our products will continue to be in the forefront of knitting .
Here are just a few examples of ongoing development work in our factory . Hats are knitted with reflective yarn to boost wearer safety . Double layers in our underwear enable a dry , comfortable feeling . Windstopper ® keeps you warm on the windiest mountains . Recycled polyamide and bamboo protect the environment , and Friction Relief ® protects feet from blisters . Moisture-absorbing polypropylene terrycloth provides maximum comfort when wearing garments for long periods of time .