#Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2015-07-17

Schoeller Textil brings a refreshing take on watersports apparel

Worldwide, specialty surf, paddle and yachting brands choose Schoeller for performance, durability and good looks June 2015: As summertime heats up and more people head to the water, the trends of high performance apparel follows. Many Schoeller fabrics are a superb choice for watersports.

Ocean athletes and river runners choose Schoellermade water-apparel for comfort thanks to 4-way stretch, water and dirt repelling functions, and durability; not to mention the clean designs that go from the water to town with ease.

The naturally quick-drying fabrics have a high level of comfort, and the addition of NanoSphere® means that water sheds easily and shorts and shirts don’t stick to the body; therefore, the wearer can concentrate on the activity without being distracted by clothing stuck to the body. Schoeller textiles have been tested extensively for durability in the mountains and streets and now are finding a new application in the tough worlds of surfing and yachting.

Spartan Shorts made of schoeller®-dynamic Bluesmiths, a Schoeller brand partner based in Maui really set the bar with their Spartan Shorts in 2011. Made of schoeller®-dynamic and finished with NanoSphere®, they are considered among the top of the class of board shorts and are worn by the best surfers, sailors and paddleboarders in the world including Jimmy Spithill, the winner of the 2013 America’s Cup.

From Everest Isles, the Mayol and Draupner board shorts also made of schoeller®-dynamic are a smart and sophisticated choice for the yachting set and deeply influenced by the sailing heritage of New Haven, Connecticut.

SUPSKIN in Austria offers an all-season dry suit made of a 3-Layer stretch Schoeller fabric with the bionic c_change™ climate membrane. The lightweight, waterproof breathable suit is easy to move in and has become an instant hit with professional and advanced paddleboarders globally, including Dan Gavere from the U.S.A. and Pete Holliday from the U.K. Outlier, based in Brooklyn, New York makes a water-ready, durable and stylish short called the Free Way using schoeller®-dryskin, a great fabric for this application due to its double-weave construction at moves with the body and has a tailored look.

Style, fit and function Designers and athletes that love life on the water agree. Schoeller Textiles are the top choice for style, fit and function for serious watersports. By offering durable, comfortable, innovative fabrics and technologies that ideal for surf, river and open water applications, the only limiting factor is imagination. Additionally, Schoeller’s bluesign® system fabrics are ideal for those who wish to keep the waters of the world as clean as possible.

Pic: Spartan Shorts made of schoeller®-dynamic Bluesmiths

YKK launches “YZiP® Light” aluminum alloy zipper for cotton pants

YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichi Matsushima; hereafter, YKK) has launched YZiP® Light, a lightweight aluminum alloy zipper for cotton pants, with sales beginning in late March. The introduction of YZiP® Light expands YKK’s zipper portfolio—led by the flagship YZiP® copper alloy zipper—providing customers with greater flexibility to meet diverse garment needs.

Coats to showcase innovative reinforcement and filler materials for leather goods and accessories at APLF 2026

Coats, a world-class Tier 2 manufacturer and trusted partner for the apparel and footwear industries, will be promoting four advanced materials from its ‘Lifestyle Solutions’ portfolio at APLF 2026 in Hong Kong in March. Each innovation has been specifically engineered to help luxury and premium brands elevate the craft, durability, sustainability and creative expression required in the manufacturing of handbags, purses, and other high-end designer accessories.

Design, innovation and sustainability propel VIATT 2026’s expanding role in ASEAN textile sourcing

At its third edition, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (VIATT) further reinforced its role as a key sourcing and business platform for ASEAN’s textile industry. The three-day fair welcomed over 17,000 visits from 54 countries and regions, and featured over 460 exhibitors from 21 countries and regions across 18,000 sqm. The 2026 edition was marked by the introduction of new international pavilions and zones, broadening the fair’s sourcing scope across new geographies and product categories. The fringe programme, headlined by the debut Trend Forum, further distinguished VIATT as the region’s most integrated textile trade platform – uniquely spanning the entire value chain.

VANDEWIELE Group at Techtextil 2026 – Textile innovations together

The VANDEWIELEGroup will showcase its latest technologies for technical textiles at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt from April 21–24 (Hall 12.0, Stand C21). As a global leader in textile machinery, the group brings together specialised brands to support the evolving demands of high-performance textile applications. Visitors will discover solutions in laboratory testing, yarn joining, yarn feeding and thread tension monitoring, designed to create measurable value across the textile value chain.