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Econyl yarn by Aquafil, A
Nullarbor Fibre™ Vector Textiles Pro-Tex Protection

new capsule collection
“A sustainable solution against mosquito-borne illnesses
Gap taking initiative
launched by Burberry

alternative for where mosquitos and mosquito-borne illnesses like the Zika virus exist. Originally developed by researchers at
for sustainable denim
Vector Textiles Pro-Tex is a textile-based personal protection solution for people who live or work in areas
A new capsule collection has been launched by
Burberry crafted with Econyl yarn by Aquafil. The
plant-based fibers” NC State, the prototype fabrics provide effective, comfortable mosquito-bite protection without using
capsule includes a reinvention of the luxury brand’s
waterless dyeing
chemicals or insecticides. The fabrics are effective for indoor/outdoor wear in hot, humid climates.
lightweight classic car coat, which was created using
Econyl regenerated nylon made from fishing nets,
fabric scraps and industrial nylon waste. Since the Zika virus protection was a major public concern, the team established Vector Textiles Inc., Raleigh, N.C.,
Nullarbor Fibre™, is a sustainable alternative for plant-based fibers, like viscose, that can have significant to design, develop and commercialize the fabrics and the Pro-Tex Maternity brand. Initially, the line consists of
Mr Giulio Bonazzi, President and CEO at Aquafil
environmental impacts. Developed by Australian-based Nanollose Ltd, an R&D company that specializes in innerwear serving as undergarments/base-layers, leggings, and fitted tops. Subsequent collections will include
commented, “We are delighted to collaborate with
creating plant-free cellulose technologies, the Nullarbor Fibre™ is a tree-free rayon fiber, sourced from organic maternity outerwear. The clothing will target pregnant women between the ages of 15 and 49 in Latin America and
the southern United States, which represents approximately 170 million potential consumers.
Burberry for this capsule collection. We believe
liquid waste. The company has created a sweater as proof that Nullarbor can be used within the current
innovative fibers like Econyl regenerated nylon are
industrial protocol, since the fiber was spun into yarn, made into fabric and manufactured into the garment
the future and are proud to support brands who
using existing industrial equipment.
use our yarns, transforming waste into incredible Textile and apparel are the largest water consuming
Recycrom™ is turning waste into colors
designs and raising the profile and possibilities of
The 18-day process to make Nullarbor requires less land, water, and energy compared to today's other fibre industries. In order to get sustainability and to save
a more circular fashion system.”
production processes. During the biomaterial technology process, the natural microbe-fermenting liquid food water, the renowned global apparel brand “Gap” has
waste is converted into cellulose, which is then transformed into Nullarbor, a cotton-like fiber material. Currently, taken the initiative of waterless indigo dyeing of denim
similar to their previously implemented water-saving
Burberry’s heritage is anchored in material innovation
the company is developing a supply chain within the Indonesian coconut industry with aims to significantly technologies like “Washwell”. The innovative process
and the Econyl yarn collection is one example of the
scale up the new fiber production.
50 disruptions Burberry is making throughout its “Dry indigo” is going to be launched in 2020 by the
supply chain to create a more sustainable future for combined efforts of Banana Republic and Spanish
fashion, according to the brand. denim mill, Tejidos Royory. Water usage could be
reduced by up to 99%, while also using 89% less
chemicals, reducing energy usage by 65% with no
PPSS develops next water wastage at all.
level high-performance
Due to increased interest of wearable electronics and scope of such “By application of this revolutionary, ecofriendly dry
dyeing, Gap Inc.’s manufacturing objective is to
KIST manufactured hydrogel device, researchers have been producing high-performance sensors conserve 10 billion litres of water by the end of 2020”
on surfaces of various shapes and types. Recently, high
said Christophe Roussel. The aesthetic, hand feel,
body armour
performance flexible sensor was developed and proclaimed by
and nano ink -based flexible researchers of The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) functionality, and washability of such foam dyed denim
would be comparable to traditional dyed denim along
team working with Dr Hyunjung Yi.
sensors for wearable with less space requirement compared with
conventional dyeing machine.
The transfer printing technique was used for aqueous solution based
PPSS Group has developed next generation of high-performance body armour which protects the wearer from
electronics
nano-inks to be printed on the porous and hydrophilic hydrogels
even the most vicious and brutal types of edged weapon and shanks imaginable. Utilising a combination of the Currently, dry process is exclusive to Tejidos Royo.
layer that afterwards solidified. The nano-ink passes through porous
strength of carbon fibre, the auxetic properties of Auxilam technology and some additional ‘top secret’ assets Banana Republic is one of the first brands to try this powder-like dyes that can be reused as pigment
surface leaving only hydrophobic nanomaterial at surface allowing
Building on its "Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle"
derived from the specially developed composite structure, this next generation of body armour offers a truly technology and going to launch its Indigo dyed dyes, and then reapplied to cotton, wool, linen, and
the construction of desired electrode pattern. The electrical
mission, Officina+39 developed Recycrom™, a
outstanding balance of weight, protection, performance and durability. collection for both men and women by spring 2020 other natural fibers and blends. Various dyeing
properties of such flexible electrodes are extraordinary due to purity
patented, sustainable range of synthetic colored
with 100% Global recycle Standard (GRS) certified
and uniformity of formed nanonetworks. The hydrophobic nature of dyestuff powders made from 100% recycled textile methods can be used to apply Recycrom to the
Moreover, the company claims a reduction of 19 per cent in thickness (utilising a 3.9 millimetres carbon fibre accessories/trims. various fabrics, including exhaustion dyeing, dipping,
the nanomaterial causes low interaction between it and the hydrogel,
cotton waste and textile scraps from used clothing
composite) and a 6.6 per cent lower aerial density and reduced weight for its latest development. The new spraying, and screen printing, and coating. When
allowing the easy transfer of electrodes onto various topographic
Gap claimed that by 2025, 100% of its used cotton will
body armour is made from Auxilam, a unique carbon fibre composite material. Robert Kaiser, CEO of PPSS and manufacturing waste. The dyes utilize eco-sus- dyed using Recycrom colors, the fabrics have a
surfaces.
be procured by sustainable sources, starting from
Group stated: “Law enforcement, border force, immigration, customs and prison officers are being attacked by tainable inputs without using chemical dyes and washed-out and natural look that complements
harming the environment.
criminals carrying and using knives, machetes, shanks, blunt objects and hypodermic needles every day.” It Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) that is organic, recycled today's current fashion trends. Brands can collabo-
Transfer printing was restricted to flat surfaces only and creation of
will be certified to KR2/SP2 according to the UK Home Office Body Armour Standard, as well as NIJ Level 2 American or Australian grown. Gap and Old Navy will rate with the inventors at Officina+39 to make
such devices onto substrate directly was limitation of transfer printing
launch their recycled cotton denim in Holiday 2019,
(Stab & Spike) and VPAM K2/D2 meaning it will offer a truly significant higher level of knife, spike and needle Through the innovative Recycrom™ dyeing process, Recycrom custom dyes using a manufacturers' own
that could be chemically or thermally sensitive. Therefore, KIST team
textile waste is pulverized and upcycled into
protection. It has been field tested thoroughly, will be made available from January 06, 2020. while Banana Republic will launch in Spring 2020. scraps/textile waste.
dealt with these barriers.
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