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Textile labelling

textile labelling / ABC of functions 

A

Short description Denotation
AB Manila (Abacá)
AL Esparto grass (halfah grass/needle grass)
ALG
Alginate
AR Aramid
AS Asbestos

 

A-Gel Absorbing Function
Extremely shock- and vibration-absorbing silicone gel in 4 chambers

Activent
is a fine, waterproof polyurethane coating on the inside of the fabric. Its former name was Envoy. PU

Aditex
is a waterproof, breathable and robust membrane. PU

Aerolastic
is an elastic functional fibre with a light shimmer. The integrated dorlasthane elasthane fibre is highly resistant against light, oxidation, chlorine and cosmetics. The material combination of polyamide and dorlasthane makes the textile breathable, supports moisture transport and is in addition easy-care and resistant to deformation.

Air Push
is a very densely woven fabric, which has been treated with a water-repellent finish. PES, CO

Aquaguard
is a waterproof, windproof and breathable coating. PU

Atrex
is used for single- and double-layer knit fabrics made of endless, air bubble texturised polypropylene yarn. PP

Azeccula
is a new, waterproof coating containing a special polymer, that controls the breathability.

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BiPolar Technology
is used on Polartec fabrics. The outside and inside of BiPolar fabrics have different properties. These are obtained with diverse yarns, weaving types, chemical treatments and surface finishes. PES

Breathe
is a coating that consists of several layers. Depending on the specific requirements, the composition of the coating varies. PU

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Short description Denotation
CA Acetan
CC
Coco
CF
Carbon
CLF
Polyvinylchloride
CLF Polyvinyldene chloride
CMD
Modal
CO
Cotton
CTA
Triacetate
CUP
Cupro
CV
Viscose

 

Celtech
is a coating with hydrophobic treatment, letting water vapour pass through. PU

Clarino Grip
Robust, anti-slip PE material, silicone coated.

Clarino
Robust, pleasant, leather like PE material.

Clima-Fit
is a wind- and water-repellent microfibre tissue with a high breathability.

Climaguard
is a polyester microfibre collection with silky, soft, wind- and water-resistant properties. PA

Climate Plus
is a double-layer knit fabric made of Tactel and cotton with a hydrophilic construction. Close-fitting, modified Tactel filaments transfer moisture away from the skin. The moisture is then distributed by the cotton outside and can evaporate quickly. CO, PA

Comforto
is a double-layer knit fabric, transporting moisture away from the skin.
PES, CO

Coolmax
is a hydrophobic fibre with tetra-channel shape. This shape leads to a larger surface area, and improved moisture transfer. PES

Cordura
is a versatile, robust yarn. Depending on the intended use, it is offered in different weights. Cordura 160 denier is the lightweight and is sewn as a protection on exposed areas. 500 denier is generally used for backpacks. Cordura Plus is lighter and softer than conventional Cordura. PA

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Dacron
is a polyester fibre, which is also used for producing insulation materials like Thermo-loft, Microloft and Thermo-lite. PES

Delfy 1000
is a light, waterproof coating.

Dermizax
is an ultra thin, poreless, soft membrane for high-performance fabrics.

Diolen
is offered in different qualities. The microfibre is called Micro, Bactekiller has integrated ions in its fibre as antibacterial treatment. PES

Dorlasthane
is an elasthane fibre and highly resistant against light, oxidation, chlorine and cosmetics. EL

Dri-F.I.T.
is a double-layer knit fabric made of an internal layer with hydrophobic properties, which transfers moisture to the outside.

Dryskin
is a light, water-repellent tissue made of two layers. The 4-channel fibre inside transports body moisture quickly to the outside. PA

Dunova
has a porous fibre core with a covering sleeve, which contains a meshwork of fine capillaries. PAN

Duotex
is a double-layer knit fabric, which can be worn ideally under natural fibre sweaters. The moisture is transported from the skin to the outer layer made of cotton. CO, PES

Durepel
is an invisible, water-repellent coating, which is applied to the outside of a fabric.

Dynamic
is an elastic and robust trousers fabric in different qualities and with different functional features. PA, PES, CO, EL

Dynamonus
is a protective product, which is reinforced with Kevlar. It can also be equipped with Entrant Gll. AR, PES

Dynatec
is a protective fabric made of highly rigid Dynafil. This polyamide fibre is highly abrasion- and tear-proof. PA

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Short description Denotation
ED Elastodiene
EL Elasthane

 

Eco Fleece
is a fleece collection, whose fabrics are made of 90 – 100% recycled polyester. PES

Elastolefin
a fibre composed of at least 95% of macromolecules partially cross linked, made up from ethylene and at least one other olefin. When stretched to one and a half times its original length, it recovers rapidly to its original length.

Elastomultiester
fibres formed by interaction of two or more chemically distinct linear macromolecules in two or more distinct phases (of which non exceeds 85% by mass) which contain ester groups as dominant functional unit (at least 85%) and which, after suitable treatment when stretched to one and a half times their original length and released, recover rapidly to their original length.

Emera
is a windproof, water-repellent and breathable membrane. PES

EnergyWear
is an elastic fabric made of Lycra and polyamide or Coolmax, which has to fulfill certain criteria. The surface weight has to be at least 180 g/m² and it has to contain at least 28 g/m² Lycra. The hand stretch of EnergyWear has to attain at least 120%. It slows down muscle fatigue and increases your performance by building up a micro climate on your skin. EL, PA

Enka Viscose
is a viscose, that is often added to other fibres or used as lining. VI

Entrant GII
is a three-layer composition containing two different microporous layers. The outer layer guarantees waterproofness, the one in the middle with larger micro pores improves sweat permeability and the inner one with small pores avoids condensation. PU

Exceltech Ceramic
is a microporous, hydrophobic coating made of spiral-shaped amino acids. The raw materials are natural starches, which are transformed into an ultra fine coating by chemical polymerisation.

Exotex
is a voluminous fine terry knit fabric. Its inside is made of polypropylene, its outside of mercerised cotton. The PP loops do not absorb moisture, but transfer it further. CO, PP

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Short description Denotation
FI Fique

 

Fieldsensor
is a hydrophobic yarn with capillary effect. This helps transporting moisture away from the skin fast. PES

Finn Fill
is a warmth insulation material, which is held together by a binding structure element in the middle of the fibres.

Flex Foam
Strongly shock- and vibration-absorbing PU soft foam.

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Short description Denotation
GF Glass

 

Gamex
and Gamex Plus are elastic, fine-filament knit fabrics in different weights. A mechanical compaction and a Scotchguard treatment makes Gamex water- and wind-repellent. PES

Gel Technology
Extremely shock- and vibration-absorbing – specially for downhill and mountain biking.

Gore Windstopper
is a windproof membrane, which can be tailored differently. It is possible to fabricate 2-layer liners and 2- or 3-layer upper materials. PTFE

Gore-Tex
is a waterproof, windproof and breathable membrane, which is sewn for example between the upper material and lining. Two-layer Gore-Tex is laminated directly onto the outer fabric and protected by the lining. If the membrane is punctured with a needle, water can enter. PTFE

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Short description Denotation
HA
Hemp
HE
Henequen
HR
Cow hair
HS
Horse hair
HZ
Goat hair

 

H2Off
is a windproof, water-repellent and highly breathable microfibre fabric. PES

Helly Tech
is a waterproof coating system with different functional levels, which is adjusted to the intended use. PU

Helsapor
is a waterproof, elastic membrane with micro pores. PU

Husky
is a fleece made of Trevira polyester microfibres. A variant with non-pilling surface is called Husky Terry. PES

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Isofilm
is an elastic, waterproof laminate, which is also very light. PU

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Short description Denotation
JR Urena
JS Rosella
JU Jute

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Short description Denotation
KE Kenaf
KP Kapok

 

Keprotec
is a robust protective fabric with integrated Kevlar fibres. This makes the fabric tear- and abrasion-proof. There is also a version offered with additional inox fibres, which has a very high cut protection. PA, AR

Kevlar
Extremely abrasion- and tear-proof PA fabric.

Kevlar
is a light, high-tensile, abrasion- and tear-proof Para-Aramid fibre deriving from space research. AR

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Short description Denotation
LA Latex
LI Flax, linen

 

Lifa
is a warmth-insulating knit fabric made of Prolite polypropylene, which is offered in different weight classes. PP

Light & Grip
Very grippy and fine PU material, supple, breathable and robust.

Lycra
is an elastic fibre, which is always used in combination with chemical or natural fibres. Lycra is used as a core, which is surrounded by the other fibre. EL

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Short description Denotation
MAC Modacrylic
MTF Metal

 

MPC
is a waterproof, windproof and breathable coating. PU

Membranes/laminates
are wafer-thin films. In order to use them for a piece of clothing, a membrane has to be laminated onto a carrier material. There are different compounds available, microporous and poreless membranes. Microporous membranes are the more common ones. PTFE, PES

Meryl
is a polyamide fibre that is available in conventional titres and in a microfibre quality. PA

Microft
is a microfibre, which is available in different qualities like Super and Light. PES

Microfibres
are chemical fibres, which are finer than 1 dtx. Thanks to their fineness, they obtain special features, depending on the processing and the intended use. PA, PES

Microporous coatings
are applied as a wafer-thin film on the inside of carrier textiles. Thanks to their chemical composition and special production processes, the coatings obtain a spongy porosity. The micro pores are arranged irregularly and – thanks to their size – they let water vapour, but no water drops pass through. PU

Modal
is a viscose fibre, which is used mostly in compound materials. VI

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Short description Denotation
NF Phormium (New Zealand flax)

 

Nylon
is a different name for polyamide. It is thus a versatile and modifiable chemical fibre. PA

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Odlo Protec
is a highly elastic, warmth-insulating knitted fabric. PES

Odlo Termic
is a knit fabric, which transfers sweat to the next layer. PES

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Short description Denotation
PA
Polyamide
PAN
Polyacrylic
PBT
Polybutylene terephtalate
PE Polyethylene
PES
Polyester
PP
Polypropylene
PTFE
Fluoro
PVAL
Polyvinyl alcohol

 

Polartec
is a fleece, which is offered in different qualities.
Series 100: thinnest fleece, used as underwear
Series 200, 300: fleece in different thicknesses as warming layer
Windblock Series: double fleece with a Windblock membrane
Thermal Stretch: water-repellent, elastic nylon and PU surface, fleece inside
PES

Pontella
is a polyester fibre, which is also offered as a microfibre. PES

Pro Sweat +
High-grade, bi-elastic upper hand material, moisture-transporting.

Propile
is a fleece with a special production type. The loops are wrapped twice around the carrier material. Propile is offered in three weight qualities: Heavy, Medium and Light. PES

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Short decription Denotation
RA Ramie

 

Rhovyl
is a polyvinyl chloride fibre with multiple micro channels, through which moisture can be transferred away from the skin. CLF

Roeck-Tex
Extremely robust, breathable, climatising fibre fleece.

Roeckl athletiq Top Function Materials
Pull Off System
Silicone pockets on the palm of gloves for easy slipping off.

Roeckl
New, patented velcros, avoid stringing.

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Short description Denotation
SE Silk (mulberry)
SI Sisal
SN Sunn
ST Tussah silk

 

Scotchguard
is an impregnation, which is applied on the upper material and protects it from stains. PTFE

Setila
is a polyester fibre, which is offered in different titres, for example in microfibre fineness. PES

Skifans
is a stretch fabric, which is bi-elastic and water-repellent. Thanks to its double-layer composition, the fabric inside provides good warmth insulation and moisture absorption. PES

Sofitex 2000
is a two-piece, waterproof coating made of one layer polyurethane and one layer fluorocarbon. The version 3000 consists of three layers and is thus more waterproof, but less breathable. PU

Stretchlight
is a light stretch fabric in different qualities, with a high cotton percentage and with Lycra. CO, PA, EL

Sun Select
is a swimsuit fabric, which lets the tanning UVA rays penetrate to the skin, but blocks the harmful UVB rays.

Supertrans Integral
is a double-layer underwear with an inside made of polypropylene and an outside made of cotton, modal and polyamide. PP, CO, VI, PA

Supertrans
is a single-layer knitted fabric made of polypropylene in waffle structure. PP

Supplex
is a nylon yarn, which consists of more fibres than conventional nylon. Moreover, the fibres are finer and provide the material with considerably more softness. PA

Sympatex
is a membrane and has a closed surface without pores. The membrane is made of hydrophilic polyester, which transfers water vapour to the outside. The decisive factor for the conductivity is the temperature difference between body and outside air. PES

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Tactel Aquator
is a double-layer cloth quality. A Tactel layer on the inside keeps the skin dry and transfers moisture to the outside layer made of cotton. The moisture is then distributed on a large area and can evaporate fast. CO, PA

Tactel
is a polyamide fibre, which is offered in different modifications: diabolo, texturals, multisoft, aquator, micro. PA

Teflon
is an odourless and uncoloured fabric protection. It can be applied to almost all textile layers and yarns. The single yarns are coated by Teflon in a curing process (coating bath). This serves as a stain protection and makes the fabric water-repellent. PTFE

Tencel
is a new viscose fibre, which feels like a natural fibre. The cellulose used for it stems from trees that have been specially planted in forests for this purpose. VI

Thermastat
is a fine filament, which is strongly warming.

Thermo Plus
is a double-layer knit fabric with an inside made of Dunova and an outside made of wool/polyamide. This transfers moisture away from the skin and keeps your body warm at the same time. WO, PA, PAN

Thermo wadding
is an insulation wadding, which is inserted between upper material and lining.

Thermore
is an insulation which comes in different thicknesses and builds an air layer. This prevents your body from cooling off. A special procedure is used to make the insulation less thick.

Thermotex
functional underwear, which is worn directly on the skin. The spun polyester does not absorb moisture, but transfers it further to the next layer. PES

Thermotex Climate Terry
functional underwear, which consists of pure polyester fibre in a special loop structure. These loops create a bigger air cushion. PES

Thermovelours
is a fleece family which is available in different qualities. PES

Thinsulate
is a warmth insulation in numerous material variants and different thicknesses.
Thermal: soft, light;
Lite-Loft: voluminous, fluffy microfibre fleece
Light: light, windproof, grippy
Plus: combination of insulation and membrane
Compress: pressure-resistant
Ceramic: ceramic particles transform light into warmth
PP, PES

Thintech
is a membrane made of a porous carrier material with a smooth, closed polyurethane outside. PU

Transtex
double-layer sports underwear, which consists of polypropylene inside and cotton or wool outside. CO, PP

Trevira Polarguard
is an insulation, which is offered in different qualities. HV Premium Fil consists of Bico-Polygon endless filaments, Comfort Fil of Bico-High Loft endless filaments. PES

Trevira
is a polyester fibre, which is available in multiple versions:
Terry Sensity: fleece with new surface
Micro Sensity: micro fleece made of staple fibres
Aquatherm: microfibre fabric with water-repellent Scotchguard treatment
PES

Triplepoint
is a microporous, hydrophobic coating, which is not only applied to the surface, but also penetrates the whole fabric. PU

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Ultrex
is a three-layer system, which is composed of the water-repellent surface coating Durepel, a Supplex fabric and the microporous inside coating Ultrex. PU

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Short description Denotation
WA Angora
WG Vicuna
WK Camel
WL Lama
WM Mohair
WN Kanin
WO Wool (sheep wool)
WP Alpaca
WS Cashmere
WU Guanaco
WV New wool
WY Yak

 

WB-400
is a three-layer stretch fabric, which is wind-, snow- and water-repellent. The outside consists of robust polyamide and Lycra. An acrylate coating in the middle provides breathability, water-repellency and warmth insulation. The inner layer consists of fleece. However, the designation WB-400 is also used for the elastic PU membrane alone. PA, EL, PU

WB-formula
is a double-layer, elastic fabric with the PU membrane WB-400. It is waterproof, windproof and breathable. PA, EL, PU

Windtex
is a highly functional, elastic membrane. Windtex offers protection from wind and light rain. It lets your body breathe without letting it cool out. Moreover, Windtex avoids heat accumulation and sweating.

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X-Light
light, single-layer functional underwear. PP

 
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