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Dainese x Polartec has launched a new collection perfect Tillys, Recover™ and RSQ to introduce a
for cold-weather riding gear. The new HGC Collection is
designed to keep mountain bikers out there long after the sustainable capsule collection
weather turns nasty and the fair-weather riders pack it in for
the winter. This waterproof, windproof, and thermal collec-
tion is made specifically for mountain bikers’ needs:
constantly-changing weather, frequent starts and stops,
wildly varying speeds, and variable effort levels. The
company claims that they have developed active insulation
precisely for start-stop conditions where the wearer does
not want to get off the bike to pull a jacket on every ten
minutes.

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Dainese x Polartec Polartec Alpha was originally designed for the US special
forces—made for the variable start-stop combat conditions.
Moreover, Polartec Alpha Direct is an evolution of the
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original Alpha that’s even more breathable and lightweight.
Perfecting Cold-Weather In short, the perfect insulation for mountain biking. Because
Riding Gear Alpha Direct does not require a face fabric, its fibers can be
worn directly against the skin.
Tillys is one of fashion's leading speciality casualwear retailers. Tillys, in collaboration with Recover™, their
premium denim brand RSQ, is set to become a leader in sustainable fashion. The three brands – Tillys,
Recover™, and RSQ – have come together to create a sustainable capsule collection with pieces that are sure
to become wardrobe staples.

The new collection includes classic-inspired denim, a tee, and an on-trend chore jacket, all of which contain a
minimum of 20% of Recover's low-impact recycled cotton fiber. To shop the exclusive Recover™ pieces in the
RSQ collection, go to tillys.com or visit one of Tillys' stores across 33 states. Using recycled fiber significantly
ProQuIV, the solution developed by Germany’s reduces the carbon and water footprint compared to apparel made with virgin fiber. This collaboration model is
Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics how post-industrial textile waste can be integrated into the system creating a more sustainable production
ITWM in Kaiserslautern, enables nonwoven masks model. This partnership underscores Tillys’ commitment to collaborating on sustainability solutions and
to filter out at least 94% of the aerosols in the case bringing consumers a carefully selected range of products with a reduced impact.
of the FFP-2 mask and 99% in the case of the
FFP-3 version. The solution also enables masks to
let enough air through to ensure that the wearer
can still breathe properly. Xaar Aquinox A Revolutionary aqueous

The abbreviation ProQuIV stands for ‘Production printhead that’s truly built to last
and Quality Optimisation of Nonwoven Infection
Control Clothing.’ The basic idea is that
manufacturing process parameters are Xaar, the leading inkjet printing technology Group, drop ejection. This, together with Xaar’s TF
characterized by their impact on the uniformity of has launched its revolutionary printhead – the Xaar Technology ink recirculation, ensures the Aquinox
ProQuIV the nonwoven. This impact is then linked to and sustainability for printing aqueous fluids. The compared to typical aqueous printheads.
Aquinox – delivering exceptional reliability, creativity,
delivers significantly increased nozzle open time
properties of the end product; for example, a
Aquinox is the latest development from Xaar’s
protective mask, according to a press release by
A new way for Fraunhofer Institute. ImagineX platform, and its revolutionary aQ Power Ultra High Viscosity Technology allows a jet of high
pigment-loaded fluids of up to 100cP, enabling an
Technology provides a radically new approach to
extended color gamut and increased opacity, making
how water-based fluids are jetted reliably, delivering a
The model chain links all relevant parameters to
optimizing nonwoven image analysis and creates a digital twin of the truly transformational industrial printhead. Xaar’s aQ colors more vibrant and whites and blacks stronger.
TF Technology ink recirculation, the very high flow
Power combines ground-breaking technologies
production process. The digital twin enables
rate keeps the ink in constant motion, directly
designed to optimize the Aquinox’s lifespan and
real-time monitoring and automatic control of
passing the back of the nozzle, keeping the
production nonwoven manufacturing, thus making it possible robustness when handling aqueous fluids. printhead continuously primed and preventing any
sedimentation or blocked nozzles. Reduce energy
to harness the potential for optimization. ProQuIV
These include a redesigned internal architecture, new
and water consumption, simplify production
makes production much more efficient, reduces
material waste, and reduces energy consumption. water-compatible materials capable of coping with an processes for lower production costs, and use more
extended working range of pH levels, and a eco-friendly water-based fluids to reduce chemicals
revolutionary new drive system enabling optimum in wastewater.
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