This summer sees Páramo, the British manufacturer, premièring at Friedrichshafen. Widely-respected in the United Kingdom as an unconventional maverick, the brand is showing its Analogy fabric system for the first time at the outdoor. Its innovative construction means that no membranes, laminates or taped seams are required. In addition, it is water repellent and transports moisture away from the wearer.

Klättermusen is also well known for thinking outside the box. The small Swedish brand, which counts as one of Europe’s pioneers when it comes to eco-responsibility and sustainability, is exhibiting, among other things a new pair of pants that, as they say themselves, is under no allusions of being a lightweight product. However, the Durin Pants outperform virtually all others when it comes to robustness and durability. Adidas Outdoor is also pursuing similar objectives. Their Terrex AllAlpine jacket is made of the same fabric used to make the sails for Grand Prix yachts. The fabric is an extremely robust combination of Dyneema and a type of Kevlar yarn.

Apropos yarns, the Japanese textile manufacturer Toray will be at Friedrichshafen exhibiting the first ever polyester yarn derived completely from plants. Based on molasses, a by-product from the sugar industry, Ecodear polyester is fully recyclable and is a cradle-to-cradle product that produces no waste. The North Face has also been experimenting with new types of yarns. Its Fuseform Originator Jacket is made of a woven fabric that combines different yarn thicknesses. This results in greater tear strength without requiring additional seams that often reduce the strength of a fabric. Mammut has taken a different approach with its Hera women’s jacket. Its new 3-in-1 design teams a waterproof jacket with a detachable skirt section that transforms it into a parka. The individual elements can also be worn solo.