Barbara Wong

Il nylon rigenerato Econyl® trasforma i rifiuti oceanici in abbigliamento sportivo ad alte prestazioni, blending sustainability with durability and sleek style.

Il sudore è una parte naturale di ogni allenamento, especially during in daily fitness routines. Tuttavia, bad odor in leggings, reggiseni sportivi, and gym tops is something no one enjoys. Even after washing, some activewear still smells, which can be frustrating for users and damaging for brands. That’s why modern anti odor activewear uses special fabric technology to reduce bacteria and control smell. Oggi, the two most common solutions in the market are silver ion antimicrobial fabric and natural mineral deodorizing fabric. In questo articolo, we explain how each technology works, how they affect the environment, costo, comfort, and performance—so you ...

Materiali tessili contenenti oltre 2-3% elastane or incompatible coatings like PU/PVC pose significant recycling barriers, leading to substantial landfill waste and hindering brand sustainability goals. For product designers and material developers, understanding these limitations is critical. This guide details why fabrics with >3 wt% EVOH or carbon black pigment challenge 2026 recycling standards. It outlines solutions, including HKRITA’s Green Machine technology and specific supplier clauses for compliance. Textile Materials Hard to Recycle Textile materials that are difficult to recycle typically feature complex constructions, including blended fibers, significant elastomer content like Spandex, and heavy chemical finishes. These attributes complicate both mechanical ...

Questa guida analizza le distinzioni produttive del poly(etilene tereftalato), compares fabric performance like 3.5–5.5 cN/dtex tenacity, and details GRS certifications to inform your 2026 material strategy. Polyester vs Recycled Polyester Virgin polyester and recycled polyester are both poly(etilene tereftalato) (PET) at a chemical level. Their main difference lies in feedstock origins and processing impacts. Recycled PET, typically from plastic bottles and textile waste, offers significant environmental savings in energy, carbon, e acqua. While generally similar, rPET can show slight performance variations in areas like elongation and abrasion resistance. Shared Chemistry and Feedstock Origin At their core, both virgin and recycled ...