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Reebok and Nanofics refers to nanoscaled functionalisation into
the core of complex shaped materials and products.
It is Europlasma’s patented and patent pending
Huntsman nanocoating technology platform, first applied on
industrial scale in 1996. Since then, more than 45
companies in textiles and filtration industries
worldwide have adopted the technology, the
manufacturer reports. Three innovative nanocoating
The Huntsman prototype suit will extenuate the versatile potential of Reebok Flexweave, testing the types have been designed for use on both gas and nanocoatings deposited by low pressure plasma technology.
material’s innovative figure-8 weave structure that can interlock different individual fibres. Led by liquid filtration media and products. The coatings can
Huntsman Head Cutter and Creative Director Campbell Carey, Huntsman will take the first generation be applied by Europlasma equipment in a roll-to-roll Nanofics 110 coatings are highly water repellent
of Flexweave material designed for footwear and curate the textile into a premium suit. fashion or on the finished product. (water contact angle of 110 degrees according to
ASTM D5946) and highly oil repellent (oil repellency
“This a unique, creative and exciting proposition from Reebok. After closely examining Flexweave, we Nanofics 120 coatings are highly water repellent level 6 according to ISO 14419) fluoropolymer type of
were both surprised and inspired by the challenge of using this non-traditional material to create a (water contact angle of 120 degrees according to nanocoatings. The unique aspect of these coatings is
bespoke garment. The perfect suit is a fusion between fit, comfort and style – working with Flexweave ASTM D5946) and highly oil repellent (oil repellency that they are completely free from PFOA and PFOS,
to hit each of these essentials is an experiment we’ll relish,” said Campbell Carey, Head Cutter and level 8 according to ISO 14419) fluoropolymer type of the company explains.
Creative Director, Huntsman.”

Lenzing and Unifi, are collaborating on the Cone denim launches
Leaders in textile sustainability, Cone Denim,

launch of Future Black+ denim featuring
Lenzing Modal branded fibres and Repreve Future Black+ denim
Black recycled fibres.

Future Black+, the industry's first certified
fade-resistant black denim, will join Cone
Denim's family of TruTone fabrics. According
to the manufacturers, jeans made from Future
Black+ denim contain as many as 17 recycled
Cordura introduces new colour retention and stretch, while minimising
plastic bottles and feature superior softness,
the impact on the environment.
protective fabric technologies Future BLACK+ denim achieves its durable

color by utilizing dope dyeing, an
energy-saving and environmentally friendly
New Cordura brand high visibility, lightweight, to offer enhanced abrasion and tear resistance and dyeing technique that introduces the pigment
waterproof, durable 2- and 3-layer laminated fabrics designed to meet EN1162 for flame retardant clothing. during the production process. Adding the
for outerwear are targeted for garments used in colorant during manufacturing allows the
road/rail construction, as well as security and An enhanced range of high tenacity polyester and entire body of the fiber to be colored instead
emergency services. nylon 6,6 Cordura fabrics with Lycra T400 stretch of only the surface and eliminates the need for
technology for workwear garment reinforcement a dye bath later in the process. Wash tests[1]
A range of flame retardant coated fabrics engineered include options tested to meet high temperature have shown that denim made from Future
with Cordura fibre technology for enhanced abrasion industrial wash requirements. The latest hardwearing, BLACK+ showed no sign of color loss even
resistance feature fabrics from Arvind, India and SR hard-working denims include cutting-edge fabrics after more than 20 washes, producing a
Webatex, Germany. Carrington FlameTougher 280AS with high tear strength and stretch recovery function- denim that's built to last.
made with Cordura Nyco fabric technology are said ality for service trousers.

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