Performance Days will take place from October 4–6, 2023, in Munich, Germany. The Italian manufacturer of warp knits, Cifra, will display prototypes of sportswear constructed from novel yarn combinations. The basis on which the design of the new generation of sporting clothes by Cifra is formed is sustainability in terms of materials and production process, but also most importantly durability. These are produced using recycled and/or bio-based fibers, also known as MonoMaterial, particularly polyamide 6 and 6.6, which are both pre-and post-consumer recycled materials.
Even in the absence of elastomers, it is feasible to construct clothing with great mechanical elasticity by using the unique WKS technology. This manner, according to a press release from Cifra, they are 100% recyclable in addition to assuring the best fit and comfort.
The system ensures the functionality, comfort, and technicality of Cifra’s sports apparel, elevating their sustainability value while anticipating upcoming international regulations on textile recycling that will impose a virtuous system to safeguard the environment and the value chain in the coming years.
Sensil ByNature, a nylon 6.6 that leverages Biomass Balance (BMB) technology by substituting fossil raw materials with renewable ones, is one of the most cutting-edge fibers currently being employed in the field of bio-based materials. This yarn, which is a first for the fashion and sportswear industries, is derived from biogas created from organic waste. This novel method uses renewable resources as raw materials far earlier in the production process than regular nylon, which results in a reduction of 1,400 kg of CO2 equivalent per ton of conventional Nylon 66. The entire system is ISCCplus certified, and every step of the procedure is monitored.
Cifra is doing extensive independent experiments that appear to support the idea that Warp technology is more useful for making durable clothing than Weft technology. The longevity of a garment is likely the most significant and tangible aspect of commitment in terms of sustainability for the upcoming years, according to Cifra.
