39 Technical fabrics Thermal comfort and performance cially designed for apparel applications with stringent safety regulations without com- promising the softness, stylishness or prac- ticality of the product. We have all experienced these two ex- treme and contrasting sensations, hot and cold, during the same day or a particular activity and their negative aspects on com- fort and performance. Offering energy and wellness, DuoregulationTM provides overall comfort helping you to be warm when you feel cold and cool when you feel hot. The advanced fibre technology of Advansa guarantees a dual functionality by means of Advansa ThermooCool®, thus adapting to the wearer’s needs. AdvansaThermooCool® is also available in ‘eco’ version. With sophisticated recycling technology, polymer based on wasted PET is transformed through a cutting-edge in- dustrial process into the high quality pol- yester fibre of Advansa. The garments made up with Advansa ThermooCool® FR are inherently flame re- tardant and self-extinguish without melting or dripping.The flame retardancy characte- ristics are permanent because they are in- herent to Modacrylic.There is no risk that they will wash or wear out, and the need for complicated hazardous finishing treat- ments is also eliminated. with thermobuffering properties: it pro- tects the user from temperature changes. This also prevents post exercise chill and still allows excess of heat to dissipate into the air. Advansa Thermo°Cool® FR Made from smart fibre cross-sections, the fabric confers year-round thermoregulation and comfort due to its dazzling features: ·Evaporative Cooling AdvansaThermooCool® evaporates mois- ture faster than other materials thanks to its unique fibre mix.The fibres are designed to provide added evaporative surface, outs- tanding moisture transport and allow en- hanced air circulation focusing energy on the evaporation process. Advansa ThermooCool® FR is a high per- formance brand for garments, made with Modacrylic (not polyester), a fibre incorpo- rating inherent flame retardancy. It is spe- ·Thermobuffering The fibre’s cross section in the fabric crea- tes voids allowing for a lightweight material