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Invista’s Cordura brand announced the release of a recycled nylon 6,6 collection dubbed Cordura re/cor (RN66), currently available in 36 colors for Fall/Winter 2023. Cordura re/cor RN66 is made from 100 percent pre-consumer fiber material that is 100 percent Global Recycled Standard certified. In terms of quantifiable benefits versus virgin nylon 6,6, the production of Cordura re/cor RN66 decreases greenhouse gas emissions by 83 percent, consumes 82 percent less energy, and uses 57 percent less water, said executives at Invista. “Many of our customers are already familiar with our GRS certified post-consumer recycled polyester and pre-consumer RN6 fabric technologies, both of which are being folded into our Cordura re/cor line,” said Cindy McNaull, Cordura business development director. “Additionally, we are also incredibly proud of our solution-dyed nylon fabric, Cordura Truelock. Cordura TrueLock fabrics are created from Invista nylon 6,6 multi-filament fibers incorporating locked-in color at the molten polymer extrusion level, which offers significant stewardship benefits such as reduced water and energy consumption as well less CO2 emissions in the manufacturing process.” McNaull said Cordura is currently partnering with its authorized fabric mills, such as Dong Jin International, as well as leading brands to bring its re/cor technology to market and expects to make collaboration announcements in the weeks to come. HeiQ announced the launch of HeiQ Cool, a new dual action textile cooling technology that reportedly delivers both instant contact cooling and continuous evaporative cooling. Addressing the importance of body temperature control, whereby both overheating and feeling chilly are problematic, HeiQ Cool powered fabrics are designed to constantly regulate the skin temperature, said the company. In a first step, melting energy absorption delivers instant contact cooling before the first sign of sweat and delays the build-up of heat, followed by a vaporizing energy action that mimics the skin’s thermal regulating system by providing continuous evaporative cooling as long as the body is hot and sweaty. In other words, it cools before the first sign of sweat, delays the build-up of heat and continuously regulates the temperature. Instantly cool to the touch, the components synergistically recharge the surface layer ensuring a consistently cool, dry and comfortable body climate, said HeiG. The biobased vegetable oil-derived thermo-functional polymer absorbs heat energy, giving an instant cooling sensation. If the body continues to heat up, perspiration is generated and the patented hydro-functional polymer transports moisture away together with the heat, creating a continuous cooling effect that stops once cooling is complete. The combination of a hydro-functional polymer with biobased vegetable oil-derived thermofunctional polymer formulation of HeiQ Cool contains more than 50 percent USDA certified biobased content. It is also OEKO-TEX class 1 suited and meets most brand RSL (restricted substances list) requirements. Suitable for all fabrics, the initial launch focuses on home textiles, especially sleeping products such as mattress ticking, pillows and bed linen because of the clear benefit to help users get a good night’s sleep. Cordura Debuts Recycled Nylon 6,6 Collection HeiQ Launches Dual Action Textile Cooling Technology InsideOutdoor | WINTER 2022 23

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