performance fabrics
Expand Your Comfort Range, Regardless of the Activity, with 37.5 Technology Thermoregulating Textiles
In this Fireside Chat, Scott Whipps and Beth Amason of Cocona Labs discuss properties and advantages of its…
Nuyarn Performance Merino Wool Lands in Active T-Shirt Collection
New Zealand-based Nuyarn uses a twist-free technique in spinning wool to better harness its natural…
Lenzing and Dupont Roll Out High-Performing Materials
Lenzing launched the Tree Climate Fabric Collection by Tencel, curated by outdoor fabric innovators David…
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Abercrombie’s Gunning for Activewear
CEO Fran Horowitz told SJ that Abercrombie's fledgling YPB activewear line has so far "resonated well in both…
Ventile Moves to PFC-Free Fabrics
Ventile has worked with scientists, textile experts and dye houses to produce a durable water repellent…
Polartec Rids Performance Fabrics of Potentially Harmful PFAs
This non-PFAS treatment, which Polartec said offers no loss of durability or water repelency, is part of its…
How Covid Fueled Demand for Performance Home Fabrics
Consumers sheltering in place during the pandemic drove demand for antimicrobial home textiles they could…
Marimekko, Adidas Collab on Color-Soaked Performance Collection
Marimekko's vibrant patterns are interwoven with signature Adidas performance fabrics in the collection.
New Digital Platform Pertex Fabric Lab Hits the Scene
The Fabric Lab includes a searchable fabric library, high-definition photography, fabric data and material…
Burton and Polartec Ride Into One World Snowboard Collection
The launch celebrates the film, "One World," and features a product line consisting of recycled materials.
Look to Performance Fabric to Move Children’s Wear for Back to School
Regardless of what the school year brings, parents will reach for comfortable, easy-care children's clothing.
Diesel Launches Antimicrobial Unisex Capsule Collection
Diesel releases a new unisex collection of tees and jeans with antimicrobial, antibacterial properties and a…
New Insulation Innovations Give Outdoor Gear Sustainability Cred
Performance material manufacturers are leading the charge to create fabrics with superior functionality and…
Huntsman and PPJ Strengthen Denim Manufacturing Investments
PPJ will leverage technical support from Huntsman Textile Effects to enhance its manufacturing at its denim…
Polartec’s Steve Layton on Leading the Performance Textile Innovator
Polartec's Steve Layton shares his vision for the firm's fabric technologies for outdoor apparel, including…