Upcycled products with Econyl yarn, mulesing-free wool and PFC-free bio technologies based on renewable raw materials, or bio foam, are just some of the ecological highlights of the Schoeller 2019 Summer Collection, developed and produced in the mountains of Switzerland. Polychrome effects lend exciting multi colours with richly-contrasting reverses and a new light membrane ensure an optimum body climate both for sports and in the city, the company reports.

Regenerated Econyl yarn

“Textiles with Econyl yarn made by Schoeller are genuinely upcycled products produced from regenerated waste material. The Econyl regeneration system reduces global waste by reclaiming reusable material from tips and oceans and returning it to the production cycle,” Schoeller says. “The resulting yarn is indistinguishable from conventional yarn in terms of quality and appearance.”

The Schoeller Econyl fabric family encompasses a complete package with diverse qualities such as ultra-light, bi-elastic schoeller-dynamic (e.g. for windbreaker), very soft, fine schoeller-dryskin (e.g. for high-tech sports) and a variety of light schoeller-WB-400 weights.

Depending on the requirements, these soft-shells are available with various natural fibre backings. Or as a double face with smooth, color-contrasting reverse in Econyl yarn. “The special feature of this soft-shell is its complete sustainability; even the bio foam in the centre is based on renewable raw materials. Water repellence is ensured by the new fluorocarbon-free ecorepel Bio technology, also based on renewable raw materials. Outstanding wind and weather protection is provided by the two-layer schoeller-WB formula with climate- regulating c_change membrane,” Schoeller explains.

Multi Color

Alongside sustainable fabrics and technologies, summer 2019 is dominated by multi colours. The highly-elastic, polychrome schoeller-dryskin qualities produce completely new colour effects and a cheerful mood, the company enthuses. “From lush shades of green to blue nuances and burnt henna and violet variations, a kaleidoscope of exciting effects and color combinations emerges. Always appearing with a contrast color on the reverse, it presents itself as a genuine eye-catcher which also impresses with its function.”

“The light pants and jacket weights offer excellent abrasion resistance and moisture management due to the microfiber on the inside. They are also equipped with the new PFC-free ecorepel Bio technology which provides reliable water repellence.”

Ultra Light

Outstanding wind and weather protection is offered by the super light, elastic 2.5 layer laminates from the e3+-product line. They are ideal for cycling and outdoor jackets which fold up compactly and are water vapor permeable and suitable for taping. The polyester knitted fabrics are available in neon yellow or white (for printing) with a light membrane, or in black with a dark membrane.

Permanent ceramic dots keep the fabric comfortably away from the skin and protect the membrane which, consequently no longer needs to be lined. A high level of comfort is also offered by various soft schoeller-shape polyamide jacket weights in matte shades such as pine green, olive, stone grey, night blue, lush yellow, burnt henna or rosé.

“Always with contrasting reverse, either smooth or structured, they can create a technical 3D impression or a clean sporty look, depending on the backing. For example, designed as an all-season jacket or oversized parka, a completely new, light membrane ensures an extremely high level of breathability with reliable waterproofing,” Schoeller concludes.

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