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Eco100: 100% recycled thread line

With this marvelous innovation it is now possible to control the
feeling temperature. The Smart Coat by Emel and Aris combines
Thread maker American & Efird (A&E) has
the features of apparel style, luxury fabric and revolutionary infrared unveils 10 in 1
released Eco100, a new line of 100 per cent
heat technology. This Smart Coat works from day to night, autumn
recycled, industrial sewing threads. Known in the
to spring, London to New York, Paris to Milan.
industry as the clear choice for sustainable,
ethically-made, sewing threads, A&E’s ECO100
It comes with the three heat settings which can be activated at the
product line, that includes Perma Core ECO100,
touch of a button. The Smart Coat collection is made entirely in the garment
Anefil Poly ECO100, and Wildcat ECO100, is the
UK using the finest quality Italian Loro Piana fabrics in cotton or
latest example of the company supporting its
cashmere and wool blend in a rainbow of colours. All the fabrics
customers through sustainable innovation.
are treated with Loro Piana’s Storm System®, a double barrier to
make them water and wind-repellent yet completely breathable. Intelligent Clothings has unveiled a line of ecological products and multifunctional 10 in 1 garment, aimed
Availability of the 100% recycled ECO100 thread
Although the fabrics are luxurious they are strong and durable for for travel, minimalism and simplifying existence. The project will soon be on Kickstarter. The garment is
line further bolsters an already robust selection
one apparel with multiple uses. It can be worn over the shoulder, transformed into a hooded sweatshirt,
winter weather. of sustainable sewing threads A&E offers in its Prof. Zijian Zheng, showing Textile Lithium battery developed by his team Textile Lithium batteries developed at Institute of Textile and
Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Eco-Driven Thread Collection, which includes its at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. and can be turned into a shirt.
Hidden under the lining of the Smart Coat is a lightweight
ITC-PolyU developed highly flexible
popular REPREVE and organic thread products.
patent-pending heating system. The heat spreads through a flexible What makes this garment a unique idea is that it presents one apparel that delivers multiple possibilities.
inert polymer that has a preset temperature so it can’t overheat. The The garment can be stored and worn over the shoulder. It can also be transformed into a hooded
"We support our customers' sustainability goals
only wiring is a short cable that connects the polymer to a small
and challenge the industry to expect more from
removable battery that sits in a discreet zipped pocket. It is sweatshirt, and the collar can be added to the sweater thereby turning it into a shirt.
their thread partners," said Chris Alt, A&E
impossible to tell these coats heat but once you try the Smart Coat, high-energy textile lithium battery to
president. "Our customers continue to look for
it is hard to leave home or take a flight without one. Intelligent Clothings garment is machine washable, highly functional, and blends with today’s hippy, fast,
ways to make their sewn products more
sustainable. A&E’s new Eco100 sewing threads and exciting lifestyle. It’s the perfect product for travellers and adventurers who require apparel with
The Smart Coat is often described as being like a warm hug. That is several functionalities.
will help them do just that.
because the heat emitted is far infrared (FIR) which doesn’t just cope with surging demand for
heat the surface like wired heating, it’s absorbed by the body and
wearable electronics
warms the muscles. The main heat patch is concentrated on the
lower back so the FIR can be absorbed by the kidneys to increase ERIOPON® E3-SAVE to significantly
circulation and give you a warm feeling all over. FIR is the healthiest
Iranian researchers develop Researchers at Institute of Textile and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University have successfully
heat on the spectrum and has long been associated with wellbeing.
cut costs of polyester dyeing
FIR is used to reduce pain, increase muscle flexibility, and stimulate
collagen and even to detoxify.
developed a highly flexible, high-energy Textile Lithium Battery that is capable of providing more stable,
durable and safe energy supply for wearable electronics with numerous applications which may include
smart uniform for soldiers
healthcare monitoring, intelligent textiles, smartphones, Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking and
Basf, mizuno improve training footwear Huntsman introduces ERIOPON® E3-SAVE dyeing to washing-off for exceptional performance and
Internet of Things (IoT).
environmental and economic sustainability. With
auxiliary for the new “single-bath
ITC's novel lightweight Textile Lithium Battery demonstrates high energy density of more than 450 Wh/L,
scour-dye-reduction clear concept” providing the
cutting-edge polymer technology at its heart,
and excellent flexibility — with a bending radius of less than 1mm, and foldability of over 1,000 cycles with
shortest processing cycle for polyester thus saving ERIOPON® E3-SAVE auxiliary can be used to
marginal capacity degradation. In comparison, the existing bendable lithium batterycan only reach a
Basf has disclosed a new material named Elastopan the midsole’s new geometries has been pivotal in time, water, energy and cost. successfully dye in jet applications without the
Iranian researchers have designed a fully smart
gloves will prevent climbers from getting lost.
need for anti-foaming products. ERIOPON®
polyurethane for Mizuno’s new training footwear. The helping us to successfully produce the new training bending radius of about 25 mm, and with much lower performance of less than 200 Wh/L. The Textile
uniform for soldiers and climbers. They made a
Lithium Battery, of less than 0.5 mm thick, also possesses fast charging/discharging capability, and long
shoes are capable of providing improved balance to footwear.” The demand for polyester and man-made fibers is E3-SAVE auxiliary is an addition to the
The boots are equipped to advance microscanners
prototype that included three sections: garment,
cycle life comparable with conventional lithium batteries. Laboratory tests conducted by the ITC team
the wearer which will ultimately boost athletic perfor- that can find mines 40 centimeters. They also sense booming as sports and athleisure apparel markets dyEvolutionTM range.
gloves and boots, each of them with special abilities
have proven the extremely high mechanical stability, durability and safety of the Textile Lithium Battery
mance. The high-performance material solution The new optimised polyurethane grade introduced in expand rapidly around the world. The advanced
radioactive material and notify the soldier by
to use an array of sensors to monitor vital signs and
under deformation. When the battery is repeatedly folded in half, twisted at different angles or freely
enables Mizuno’s Centre of Balance (COB) technolo- Mizuno’s new training footwear possess high all-in-one ERIOPON® E3-SAVE dyeing auxiliary is Polyester, microfibers and blends treated with
displaying their data on a screen. The uniform is
detect radioactive and landmines. The gear could
crumpled, its voltage window remained unchanged. Bending test showed that the battery can be bent
gy that transmits information to the soles of the feet hydrolysis resistance and good bonding strength. engineered to help the mills achieve considerable ERIOPON® E3-SAVE auxiliary comply with the
designed in a way that it can display the vital signs,
also prove useful for professional mountain climbers.
over 1,000 times with marginal capacity degradation. Safety tests conducted by continuous hammering,
through activation bumps moulded into the surface Unlike conventional materials, Basf’s polyurethane savings in the water, energy and time for the requirements of bluesign®, Level 3 of the Zero
as well as geographical location on an LCD.
trimming with scissors and penetrating with nail proved the battery can stably provide power output for
of the midsole. Natsuki Sato, of Global Footwear materials has extraordinary confirmability that can intensive process of dyeing polyester and its blends Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Gateway
In the first phase, the researchers introduced gloves
the electronic components with no risk of catching fire or burst.
Product Division, Mizuno Corporation said that conform easily and seamlessly to the uneven shape by combining pre-scouring, dyeing and reduction (ZDHC) and the Restricted Substances Lists of
for climbers that could provide heat to the user at a
This outfit’s 12 sensors can measure pulse, blood
of the activation bumps moulded into the surface of
“Mizuno has always emphasised the importance of pressure, humidity, temperature, coordinates, clearing in a single bath. international brands, in addition to being suitable for
temperature of minus 40 degrees; also in areas
the midsole. This innovative technology will definitely
product innovation as a key growth driver for our distance as well as light. It is also equipped with processing of textiles in compliance with STANDARD
without signal they could provide vital signs and
maximise comfort and functionality in sports
company. Using Basf’s advanced material solution in lasers for various functions. ERIOPON® E3-SAVE dyeing auxiliary delivers in all 100 by OEKO-TEX® and the Global Organic Textile
geographical indications to the climber. These
footwear applications.”
Standard (GOTS).
critical stages of polyester dyeing from pre- scouring
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