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INDUSTRY NEWS
Bikewear is a winner for style and performance
Summer’s here and Nicholson has a good range to solution. It is wind-proof and three compartments at the back
the race is on to kit choose from, including cushioned bike moisture-adjusting. The breathable and the additional zipped
out the cycling short tights (JN 322) which help take material and the mesh inset at pocket are very practical.
fraternity the strain over rough terrain. the back provide good Contrasting insets and
with stylish Made of elastic Lycra fabric they are ventilation. the trendy colour
bikewear. breathable and fast-drying. The The zipped pocket and the combination
Daiber’s ergonomically designed cushion is reflective piping at the guarantee the
own antimicrobially-treated with Coolmax back offer enough space fashionable look.
brand Silver. The leg, with non-slip rubber, for all important items. Bike-T comes in
James helps to keep the perfect fit of the Bike vest is available in red/black,
& bike tights which are available in colours red/black, royal/black,
black. black/black, yellow/black and
Bike short tights with straps (JN 323) yellow/black and white/black.
are also available with mesh insets royal/black. The Daiber product
for optimum moisture transport in the Thanks to excellent range can be seen in the
back part. moisture adjustment latest James & Nicholson
If it is too warm for a jacket and too and an extended back, Bike-T for Workbook 2009 and Myrtle Beach’s
cold for a T shirt, bike vest for women women (JN 328) and men (JN 326) is catalogue Caps 2009.
(JN 331) or men (JN 330) is the best pleasant to wear. The pocket with Visit www.fusiblesystems.co.uk
Fabric innovation improves Testing conditions for new
temperature management technical material
Functional knits pioneer Eschler has The key benefits of the integrated Twenty-five out of a possible 30 of wind resistance, yet at the same
launched an innovative fabric carbon fibres are the prevention of medals went to athletes wearing time they must fulfill strict air
development for bike wear. odour, its antistatic properties and, race suits made of Eschler material permeability safety standards.
The Swiss brand knits a carbon core according to a study conducted at at the FIS Alpine World Ski Eschler CEO Peter Eschler said: “The
yarn into its technical stretch material the independent research institute Championships in Val d’Isere. World Championships in Val d’Isere
e1 Carbon. This allows the fabric to EMPA in St. Gallen/Switzerland, the The Swiss knitwear specialist was a crucial test for us –
achieve improved temperature improvement of thermal regulation. equips most nations with technical, especially for the long-term
management, prevents formation of Family owned brand Eschler has aerodynamic fabrics for their race objective Vancouver 2010. We have
odour and features anti-static been developing functional fabrics garments. Most of the national further optimized the suits’
properties. since 1927. It is one of the first knit teams race in suits made of Eschler aerodynamics taking inspiration
This summer, Italian bikewear pioneer fabric manufacturers to integrate fabrics. The technical materials used from nature. We don’t want to
Santini Maglificio Sportivo will use carbon fibres into technical for the racing garments only differ reveal too many details, but, of
Eschler’s new fabric e1 Carbon in its sportswear fabrics for cyclists, slightly for each team, yet the course, we’re excited about the
high-performance bike bib SP1071 runners, cross country skiers and product development process great success by the Swiss skiers.”
Car5. The lightweight stretch material triathletes. involves extensive research: the For more information see
is made of 76% polyamide, 21% For more information see fabrics have to provide a minimum www.eschler.com
elastane and 3% carbon. www.eschler.com
Company sources new
suppliers services manager
Liz Young has joined Farnborough- excited to now be working with
based Sourcing City as supplier suppliers, as there is so much we can
services sales manager. do to help their business grow using
Liz was previously marketing Sourcing City.
manager at Pen Warehouse, a leading “I also hope to keep in touch with
trade exclusive pen supplier. the many distributors I have come to
She said: “In my previous role I was know and respect, ensuring we
Photorights:
fortunate to get to know many continue to provide all of the services
KEYSTONE/SWISSKI/
Alessandro della Valle
people throughout the trade. I am they require.”
Increased offering prompts name change for embroiderer
ETC Embroidery Supplies has a new Many embroidery companies now offer has enabled ETC to expand its product Myrtle Beach and Fashion Tunes.
name – ETC Supplies – to reflect sublimation and heat press vinyl onto offering to include embroidery, New products include emblems,
developments and changes that have garments and vice versa. We now offer sublimation, heat press, garments, including those used on security
taken place this year, including a new our products as ‘garment decoration’, packaging, embroidered badges and jackets, printed ready to heat press
website. MD, Jas Purba said: “The which covers all aspects of the digitising. The company also distributes motifs and a range of diamante stock
industry is no longer segmented into industry.” the Daiber range, which includes designs.
different suppliers for each product. This change in the trading environment brands such as James & Nicholson, Website: www.etc-embroidery.co.uk
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