Technical fabrics
Get to know the materials our garments are made of.
Discover the characteristics and applications of the fabrics used in our collection.
Fleece
Soft, highly breathable and quick-drying.
It retains less than 1% moisture. Comfortable, very soft to the touch and highly breathable.
It is easy to wash and quick-drying. It does not stretch or shrink with prolonged use. It is one of the best choices for moderately demanding physical activity.
- Less than 1% moisture
- Highly breathable
- Quick drying
Cooldry
It wicks moisture seven times better than polyester.
This fabric's moisture-wicking action is up to 7 times greater than that of polyester. It absorbs more sweat and dries in half the time.
It is recommended for demanding activities.
- 7 times more wicking
- Dries in half the time
- Demanding activity
Stretch
Stretch and recovery, to reduce fatigue.
Characterised by its stretch and its recovery to its original shape. It is recommended for its flexibility and comfort in use, as it minimises the effort needed to bend and considerably reduces the wearer's fatigue.
It offers great durability and ergonomics.
- Stretch and recovery
- Reduces fatigue
- Great durability
Dry
Antibacterial and highly breathable, for humid climates.
It offers high breathability. It is antibacterial and prevents the build-up of unpleasant odours.
It is easy to wash and hard-wearing. It performs best in climates with high humidity levels.
- Antibacterial
- No unpleasant odours
- For humid climates
80 / 20
It keeps its colour and needs no ironing.
Synthetic fibres hold dyes better through washing and sun exposure than most natural fibres.
It dries faster and needs no ironing. It keeps its original colour to the very last day. Shrinkage or stretching is below 2%.
- Stable colour
- No ironing needed
- Shrinks less than 2%
Wadding
Thermal insulation sandwiched between two fabrics.
Artificial down or low-density synthetic fibres. They are sandwiched between a bonded outer fabric and a lining. To preserve body temperature and keep the cold out.
Quick drying. Its thermal performance will depend on how well the seams are sealed and on the quality of the inner and outer fabrics.
- Thermal insulation
- Sandwiched between two fabrics
- Quick drying
Double face
Cotton inside, polyester outside.
A knitted fabric intended for making polo shirts, made of cotton and polyester.
TWO faces: the inner one, made of cotton fibre to give a greater feeling of comfort and warmth; and the outer one, made of polyester, which gives a brighter shade and is easy to clean.
- Cotton inside
- Polyester outside
- For polo shirts
Laminated
Calendered film, can be certified for rain protection.
Laminating consists of calendering a polyester or PVC film onto the chosen fabric with a solvent-free bond.
Rain protection certification can be obtained. Its thermal performance will depend on how well the seams are sealed and on the quality of the inner and outer fabrics.
- Polyester or PVC film
- Solvent-free bond
- Can be certified for rain protection
Three-layer
Three layers for high-quality softshells.
For making high-quality softshells.
It is made up of a water-repellent polyester outer layer, a windproof middle membrane and a microfleece inner layer. It is a light, hard-wearing garment.
- Water-repellent outer
- Windproof membrane
- For softshells
Brushed fleece
Smooth outside, brushed inside.
It has a smooth, easy-care outer layer and a brushed inside that helps maintain body temperature.
It is used where both heat retention and a proper corporate image are required. It stands out for its lightness and comfort.
- Brushed inside
- Heat retention
- Corporate image
Oxford
Highly abrasion-resistant, for reinforcements and parkas.
Exceptionally durable and hard-wearing. Depending on their density they can be used as reinforcements on garments, thanks to their excellent abrasion resistance, or even to make backpacks, tents etc.
Within the high visibility segment they are used to make parkas in their 150D or 300D versions.
- Abrasion-resistant
- For reinforcements
- 150D and 300D
Every garment in the catalogue lists its composition and its fabric weight on its own page. And in Washing and maintenance you will find how to care for it so that it retains its performance.
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