NOT TO MISS

ROICA UNVEILS ROICA STRETCH ENERGY
At the last edition of ISPO, the leading trade show for the sports industry, Roica introduced Roica Stretch Energy. This product is part of the Roica Feel Good family, a range offering smart solutions for sports and free time that was studied to guarantee performance and physical well being. This new addition has joined Roica Clean Fit, a product known for its anti-odour properties. Roica Stretch Energy is a new-patented textile structure where a stretch and recovery action produces real warmth (up to 2°C), maintaining support during exercise. Italian producer, Sitip was the first to use it. BeHot, their new line of Roica Stretch Energy fabrics that launched at ISPO, minimizes heat loss, optimizing comfort and performance.

Maglificio Ripa Launches Crystal
Welcome a new collection of jersey fabrics with different weights for the lingerie, swimwear and ready-to-wear segments. It gives items a refined shiny, almost metallic appearance thanks to the use of Nilit’s Sensil Diamond nylon 6.6 yarn. A solution dyed yarn, as soon as the Sensil Diamond is exposed to light, it gives fabrics a surprising sparkling effect which brings out the best in colors! All of this is achieved without the use of metallic fibers while maintaining a soft hand feel and a comfortable fit. We finish with a sneak preview! A launch planned for July 2018, the Earth line will reveal an iconic selection of Maglificio Ripa fabrics that all have one thing in common: respect for the environment.

CHANTY’S NEW BIO COTTON LACE
Nature has always been central to Chanty’s research; in fact, nine years ago it was one of the first to offer a lace collection made from soya and bamboo-fiber yarns. For SS19, bio cotton is the spark that ignites the new collection. Boasting up to 40 percent cotton content, the new laces are pleasant to the touch and offer a natural comfort. What’s more, they are wonderfully fine and have a sophisticated aesthetic that adds a new “chic” to viscose/cotton blends.

Brugnoli Launches MyNy Technology
MyNy is the latest introduction to the Italian circular knitting producer’s portfolio of textile technologies that includes Explosive, Br4 and Extrajacquard. This newest innovation is a brand new fabric construction that guarantees lightness, comfort, movement, breathability and a perfect look. In fact, fabrics based on MyNy technology are anti-crease, even in challenging conditions. MyNy’s other distinctive feature is the use of high quality no twist polyamide to create technical fabrics that are resistant but still feel nice against the skin. The MyNy range plays with different designs, colors and fibers including polyamide, cotton, viscose and wool (Virgin Merino Wool 16.2 micron with more than 60 percent wool in contact with the skin). Adapted for shirts and, sportswear, in particular as a base layer, or for adding a touch of style to performance items, MyNy offers a practical and modern alternative to lace, embroidery and other delicate fabrics.

Soulis-Kuehnis Dives into Beachwear and Athleisure
Summer 2019 marks the arrival of the Greek embroidery and guipure specialist in two new markets. For the first time we find a complete collection specially imagined for swim and athleisure application that places emphasis on the rapport between price, quality and creativity. Expect to find bi-elastic net decorated with creative, punchy patterns.

SATAB’S NEW GROSGRAIN
For SS19, Satab is innovating with a new grosgrain item composed of three bands with an openwork effect, in polyamide polyester. Developed in light and powdered shades with lingerie in mind, we also find vibrant and fluorescent colors for the athleisure segment. This grosgrain ribbon is ideal for bra bands, sports bras and waistbands for panties.

SERAM CONTINUES TO DEVELOP ITS METAL OFFER
2019 marks an important development for Seram in regards to their metal branding and branding accessories. From now, this is a category of products that will be particularly developed in their coming collections. The key themes for this collection are imaginative designs and clever associations of materials and colors. Notably for SS19, we find decorative accessories that combine metal and textiles and also items that make use of both the group’s laser cutting and engraving technique with refined lacing.

HYOSUNG LAUNCHES RECYCLED COOLING NYLON
The Korean giant, Hyosung Corporation put the focus on ecology at their ISPO Munich debut in January 2018. Welcome MIPAN regen aqua-X, a new recycled cooling nylon. Used in combination with creora Color+ it’s particularly relevant for running, cycling and aerobics and when used with creora highclo, for swim and triathalon wear. The group are specialists in recycling nylon and polyester and has a product development team focused on reducing energy and water usage, as well as waste in fabric manufacturing in their new range of durable products.

ESF LAUNCHES AN OUTDOOR HIGH PERFORMANCE FABRIC
New innovation for the Payen group, its brand ESF, a specialist in performance two-way stretch warp and weft fabrics, presents a new double-sided fabric for winter sports. Created in Merino wool/ Lycra on the inner face and polyamide/Lycra on the outer face, these fabrics allow the creation of warm clothes that fit like a second skin, light to wear and that follow the body’s movements. Its advantages are conservation of body heat, keeping cold out, double stretch for more comfort and resistance to wear, antibacterial properties, and in case of a particularly intense sport, the ability to dry quickly. Two versions are available: the “Thor” (160g/m2) and the “Nordic” (250g/m2). The first is light and feels like a second skin, while the second is soft, comfortable and offers muscular support. There are many applications from fine tights to winter tops for skiing, running or cycling.

MÜHLMEIER FOCUSES ON COMFORT AND PERFORMANCE
For SS19, Mühlmeier’s collections will expand to include the new items M-TEC White & P.U.R.E.: light, soft, breathable cups free of PU, guaranteeing a stable shade of white and body temperature regulation. They are particularly adapted for use in the high-end lingerie and sports segments. Mühlmeier has also developed a new personalization concept. Customers can upgrade their bra cup shapes with a choice of “added values” by mixing and matching different cup core composites and different fabrics to create an altogether new bra cup model. Many options are now available such as the choice of a brushed PES microfiber cover for added comfort; composite technology to allow the cup to perfectly adapt to the shape of the breast by the substitution of regular foam with ultrasoft or memory foam covered by ultra-fine or cotton-touch lining; or even anti-aging, water repellent or stay fresh treatments.