High-performance fibers and fabrics tackle sustainability and durability

Joyce said, “Our partnership with Shanghai Challenge Textile Co.
is primarily aimed at achieving two goals
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Extending our technology platform to the fabric side of our business and partnering with recognized industry leaders in knitted products to be competitive provide customers and consumers with the most advanced material technology at a price
.
”

Shanghai Challenge Textile Co.
will bring its expertise to the PrimaLoft performance fabric business by managing the production and operational services of all PrimaLoft fabric products
.
PrimaLoft will continue to lead fabric innovation and material technology development, such as the PrimaLoft Bio fabric
.

As demand for sustainable materials continues to grow, Hyosung will showcase its expanded multifunctional Regen collection, made from GRS certified recycled spandex, nylon and polyester fibers, at InterfilièreConnect, the online edition of the European underwear exhibition Fibers are made from 100% recycled waste
.

Hyosung's Creora spandex division will also launch Creora Color+, which has the same performance stretch properties as its flagship fiber, Creora Power Fit, but offers improved performance when blended with cotton and cellulosic yarns used in underwear and sportswear.
Rich colors and ready-to-wear
.

Simon Whitmarsh-Knight, Marketing Director of Hyosung EMEA, said, "Because ordinary spandex does not color well, it is a challenge to achieve full, rich color when dyeing with natural fibers such as cotton, rayon and modal
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With With the new Creora Color+, brands can now offer consumers stylish, colorful garments made from natural fibers without the fear of dreaded punch-throughs
.
"

In terms of durability, Cordura NYCO fabrics selected for durability and high performance are used to produce the next generation of premium uniforms for the Royal Marines Commandos
.

The uniforms were designed and manufactured by Crye Precision and contracted by Level Peaks with NATO's Logistics Procurement Directorate
.

Britain's renowned Royal Marines Commandos are considered to be one of the most powerful and elite units in the world, operating from the polar regions to the tropics
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Cordura fabric is used in the new uniforms, which are now released as part of the Future Commando Force program
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The new uniform includes individual combat and field suits made from Crye Precision's comfort-woven MultiCam VTX Ripstop stretch Cordura NYCO fabric, which is blended with INVISTA's T420HT high-strength nylon 6,6 fibers
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Compared to typical nylon and cotton blend uniforms, this fabric not only improves the durability that commandos need in action, but it also provides the basis for a new uniform that is lighter in weight, stretch comfort, and tear strength.
Taller, faster drying and more breathable means it can serve the wearer in the most extreme and harsh environments
.

“The next generation of uniforms is always our focus, and the fabric is always the starting point,” said Gregg Thompson, co-founder of Crye Precision.
“We need to understand our customers who are willing to work with us to help us achieve our goals
.
For us , Cordura is that partner
.
They set the technical standard and we almost have some Cordura element in our entire line
.
It’s so reliable, it works in any situation
.
”

Allen Mortimer, INVISTA Cordura's EMEA military director, said that through close consultation with military experts, the company is continuously improving Cordura fabrics to respond to new situations in different conflict zones
.

"We're delighted to know that this fabric now offers NATO forces a tougher way to handle the toughest missions,
" Mortimer said.