Invista&rsquo★★◇☆☆;s Cordura brand has been recognised by ISPO Textrends 2019 for outstanding innovation▷★☆△△. Cordura fabrics have been awarded by a jury of international industry experts based on the opportunities they present for designers and product managers◆○=☆…. Invista is one of the world&rsquo▼…=◆;s largest integrated producers of chemical intermediates▷•□★=, polymers●-☆▲△, and fibres▲☆.
Comprised of a wide portfolio of forward-looking technologies○○▲, this year&rsquo■◇■;s winners aligned with three of the key textile trends identified by the ISPO Textrends team as shaping the global market for Fall/Winter 2020-2021◆□☆△, according to Invista◆▽●•.
ISPO Textrend Gravitas&rsquo◁▷●◆; spotlights durable lightweight fabrics that deliver the high-tenacity appeal-▷☆•▽, enhancement and protection of their heavier predecessors○▽☆-▲, but with new dynamics•=○●○. Cordura 4EVER knit fabric from Yoonia was awarded &lsquo◁-;Best Product&rsquo…○■◁△; in the Second Layer category••▷■△. Made with 100 per cent synthetic yarns•■, this soft&mdash▼●▲▽;yet-strong◆▼, technical mid-layer fabric delivers long-lasting durable performance and power for technical hoodies for running●◆▼, climbing▪▲…, hiking and other active outdoor applications…◇.
ISPO Textrend Altruistic&rsquo□●-; honours traditional processes and ingredients that have been reimagined in new ways to create cleaner▽◁=-, more efficient products and more sustainable concepts▼=•★. Cordura 4EVER NYCO knit fabric from Yoonia was selected as a &lsquo◇▪▪;Top 10&rsquo•◁▷; product in the Second Layer category○◇◇. This fabric provides a traditional◇☆◆▪-, natural look with enhanced abrasion resistance☆•, and is made from an intimate blend of Invista T420 nylon 6…★▽,6 with cotton□=◆. In meeting the award criteria☆★-☆◁, Cordura 4EVER NYCO knit fabric demonstrates how natural and synthetic fibres continue their hybridised journey•◇★, bringing together the best of both worlds to create harmonious results…□◇.
ISPO Textrend Disruption&rsquo■◆; nods to fundamental forms of the past-●○★, enhanced with a rebellious streak and avant-garde twist▷▽. Cordura TrueLock fabric in the new Wolf Gray shade won in the Soft Equipment category &ndash◁=▼▷○; a durable▼-, sustainable solution for bags◁▽=, packs△•☆, and accessories●•○. The process of colour encapsulation used in Cordura TrueLock fibre offers several environmental benefits such as reduced water and energy consumption▼◁…▽-, and reduced dye and chemical usage in textile processing●▼◇○•. With colour-fastness locked in at the fibre level▪□, excellent shade consistency□▲, long-lasting vibrancy and UV strength stability are also made possible…●▽•○.
Cordura Naturalle fabrics from HuaMao and U-Long were &lsquo•◆▽◁;Top 10&rsquo…-◁…; winners in the Street Sports and Second Layer categories■…◇. Cordura Naturalle fabrics are outer layer fabrics designed for active endurance sports apparel worn in the urban jungle or on the mountain slopes▷☆=◁. Weighing in at less than 200 grams★-◇, these lightweight▽…, durable fabrics offer a high strength-to-weight ratio and enhanced resistance to tensile▪•, tear=☆★●, and abrasion■◆=●△.
Cordura AFT fabrics from Tiong Liong Corporation were Soft Equipment category &lsquo▪-◇=;Top 10&rsquo☆•; winners☆◁■=◇. Designed for the footwear of the future△▲, these fabric technologies offer lightweight▽=☆■▷, breathable knit/3D mesh fabric constructions that combine tactile and optical appeal with enhanced durability and long-lasting performance▲□=★◇. (GK)