1oTrimestre16 | PROTECCIÓN LABORAL 86 Technical fabrics Cordura® Fabric takes honors in 2016 ISPO TCextrends Awards ORDURA® brand fabrics have powermesh fabrics with durable again been named ISPO Textrends CORDURA® fiber technology were winners for innovative textile winners in this category. Powermesh developments for fall/winter 2017/2018. fabrics are high stretch, lightweight open With 32 award-winning fabrics from authorized suppliers in this year’s contest, the CORDURA® brand has winners in all the ISPO Textrends fabric categories showcasing the versatility of its latest durable technologies. CORDURA® fabric’s broad range of on- trend solutions for the growing athleisure, urban commuter, and cross- functional markets has been rewarded by winners across the ISPO Textrends categories: •Streets Sport With five award-winning fabrics in this newest category for ISPO Textrends, the CORDURA® brand showcased powerful, rugged street smart knits and wear resistant CORDURA® Denim and Canvas fabrics with integral stretch . •Base Layer Focusing on fabrics for next-to-skin applications Shinyoung’s latest constructions designed for use in active sports underwear and shapewear applications. •Second Layer Following the athleisure trend, winning CORDURA® fabrics selected in this category offer durable comfortable functionality for those that favor active on the go lifestyles. The high stretch knits powered by durable CORDURA® fiber technology from Dowon Textile Corporation offer multifunctional solutions for gym and swimwear inspired designs. •Outer Layer Fabrics featuring in this category are often used in the outermost clothing barrier to protect against the elements. Winners include Huamao’s CORDURA® UltraLite 40gsm ripstop fabric an ultra- thin, ultra-light barrier solution and stretch CORDURA® Combat WoolTM fabrics from Chia Her offering warmth, durability and comfort that’s on target for garments designed for the daily commute and everyday living. •Membranes and Coatings A high visibility, soft shell knit fabric developed by A. Sampaio, Portugal, utilizing CORDURA® brand qualifying high tenacity polyester fiber was selected as a trend-setting fabric in this category. HuaMao’s breathable CORDURA® UltraLite fabrics with excellent waterproofness also featured. Known for its lightweight, yet durable construction, CORDURA® UltraLite fabric technology is ideal for a variety of end-use applications where optimal strength-to-weight ratio is critical. •Soft Equipment With 9 winning fabrics, three in the Top 10, this category reflects both the heritage of CORDURA® fabric in bags, packs and footwear applications as well as the continued innovation focus for these end-uses.