Trend Direction: SHARP PERFORMERS

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Antibacterial finish prevents odour in skinny stretch. Fibres and finish are used to enhance performance such as Invista's Dual FX and Lycra Beauty fibres.  Silvadur and Archroma technology are the industry benchmarks for such technology.

Moisture management = greater comfort and confidence in high stretch denims. Coolmax is the brand to choose for cool comfort.    Coatings are a must for fashion and performance imparting wipe clean and water resistant surfaces, these must be breathable. 

To achieve super soft internal touch combined with performance surfaces Lyocell and Modal fibres from Lenzing are perfect blends for soft touch inside.

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double lares and air trapping constructions keep warmth in and cold out.

Trend Direction: SHARP PERFORMERS

Stretch is an essential element for active jeanswear. Super high stretch with lowest growth is a must for performance retention as well as slender silhouettes. Not only do these jeans look like they perform but they must really do so. Dual FX yarns or Lycra Beauty from Invista or simple spun polyester blends are some of the blends which will ensure perfect recovery performance in super high stretch denims. Some other key performance attributes are:  water resistant, breathable coatings; moisture management fibres such as Coolmax; insulated denims with Thermolite; super strong denims with Dyneema or Cordura from Invista; Anti-bacterial treatments for odour control using Silvadur technology or microbial treatments from Archroma

Invista makes Coolmax, Thermolite, Cordura, Dual FX, Lycra Beauty and other high performance fibres for denim.  Dow chemicals makes Silvadur and Pulcra.  NDL makes Fextreme performance stretch blends.

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... And of course supreme high stretch in a MUST for the best performance both in and out of the gym for all your Athleisure needs.