The benefits featured in the active and outdoor sectors continue to encroach on denim developments, as high performance denim qualities in multi blends feature. From sports performance through to urban protection, hybrid blends continue to deliver on the function front, enhanced by creora® spandex/elastane in delivering the comfort and fit. High tenacity yarns are becoming a popular option in delivering a robust finish to denim, while personal wellbeing is enhanced by moisture management and antibacterial synthetic yarns or through performance finishing.

A greater degree of flexlibility is achieved creora® Fit² – for 360° stretch, perfect when finished with a performance layer such as a DWR finish, especially for urban cycling. On a personal temperature level look to hybrid blends that can create cool touch denim for the summer and warmth in the winter combined with the comfort factor and fit that creora® spandex/elastane brings to the market.

Denim in this direction is deceptive. It looks true, dense and dark with classic twill surfaces, but in fact it is intelligent denim at a new level, with a host of ingredients from performance yarns and finishes accelerating the function for a variety of end applications. Comfort stretch is crucial in this sector as is a comforting touch as classic twill and sateen constructions take on a more malleable and compact construction.

PRODUCTS

• · creora® Fit² – for 360° stretch and flexibility - especially key for sports denim
• · creora® Power Fit – spandex/elastane with high performance stretch and recovery plus core stability
• · creora® highclo – super chlorine spandex/elastane withstanding aggressive finishes

COMPANION FIBERS

• · BCI cotton
• · Wool for winter delivery in hybrid blends
• · MIPAN® aqua-X – cool touch with moisture management
• · aerowarm® thermal regulating polyester and aerocool® cool touch polyester with moisture management
• · aerogear™ FIR polyester for added wellbeing
• · aeroheat® heat generating polyester
• · MIPAN® robic high tenacity nylon for tear resistant denim
• · Anti bacterial yarns and fiwishes
• · MIPAN® FIT for wellbeing and enhanced circulation
• · PFC-free DWR coatings
• · Moisture management performance finishes
• · Reflective threads and trims gives denim a ‘safety’ element for urban wear

CONSIDER

• · Classic 2/1 denim weaves in cotton/creora® spandex/elastane finished with a performance treatment
• · Authentic 3/1 compact denim with enhanced flexibility in terms of wear and fi
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  Hybrid blends of high performance nylon and polyester with cotton and creora® spandex/elastane contribute to high level activity

• · Intelligent denim blends - cooling, warming, wellbeing, moisture management, odor netutralizing
• · Hybrid blends bring quick ddry, lighter weight denims in comfort and super stretch
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  Tough denim - high tenacity yarns feature for ultra hard wearing denim - incorporate into club weaves for a truly robust look

• · Knitted denim that looks woven and vice versa - both with a great hand
• · Laser finished denim - adding that authentic wornin styling
• · Heat generating denim and cooling denim
• · Consider performance finishes for added function -waterproof, windproof, breathable
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  Reflectivity - crossing over from the outdoors market and incorporated as trim or through print effects on key areas including hem cuffs

TARGET MARKETS

• · Urban denim for men and women, still maintaining an authentic denim look with added strength
• · Workwear denim - using the high tenacity blends for tough applications
• · Performance denim - skateboarding and urban sports including BMX biking
• · Urban commuting - cycling
• · 24/7 denim in terms of freshness and fit
• · Outdoor sports denim for summer and winter applications