ISPO Textrends 2019 awards Invista's Cordura brand fabrics

08 Jan '19

3 min read

Courtesy: Cordura

Invista’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’s largest integrated producers of chemical intermediates, polymers, and fibres.

Comprised of a wide portfolio of forward-looking technologies, this year’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’ 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 ‘Best Product’ in the Second Layer category. Made with 100 per cent synthetic yarns, this soft—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’ 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 ‘Top 10’ 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’ 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 – 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 ‘Top 10’ 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 ‘Top 10’ 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)

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