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Known as India’s fashion hub, fbb turned to The LYCRA Company to help it develop an in-store promotion for its new line of men’s shirts by Buffalo brand, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Featuring COOLMAX® technology and suitable for any occasion, “Checks Shirts” are perfect for hot, humid summers in India. Available in 10 colorways, the stylish new range is engineered to keep the wearer cool, dry and comfortable.

C.P. Aluart, is renowned for innovating and manufacturing high-quality knitted technical fabrics for personal protective equipment and workwear, as well as uniforms for police, firefighters and military forces. Founded in Spain in 1992, C.P. Aluart understands that apparel offering lasting comfort and high-tech performance are paramount when working outside or in extreme temperatures. That’s why the firm manufactures fabrics that qualify for COOLMAX® EXTREME and COOLMAX® ALL SEASON technology branding.

Carrington Textiles, the largest producer of workwear fabrics in the UK, is launching MOLVENO, an exciting new fabric for the workwear segment that features LYCRA® T400® technology . This hard-wearing fabric for workwear will debut at Techtextil 2019 and offers 4-way comfort stretch that flexes to follow a worker’s every move and moisture management. As a result, MOLVENO qualifies for both LYCRA® fiber and COOLMAX® technology branding and is eligible for free swing tags to drive sales.

When it comes to motorcycle apparel, denim never goes out of style, but Tech90 shows how it can be improved upon. Tech90 is a Turkish company that designs and produces innovative clothing for the global biker community. Since biker comfort, safety and protection are vital, Tech90 takes great care to select quality fabrics for its jeans. That’s why the company has chosen a fabric containing COOLMAX® technology for the lining of select performance jeans.

If you’re looking for special blend fabrics for workwear, protectivewear and corporatewear in Europe, look to Klopman International. Founded in 1967, the Italian-based mill is the leading manufacturer in Europe with 400 people producing approximately 40 million meters of fabric in its 70,000 sqm facility each year. Klopman produces two technical fabrics for its careerwear line you’ll want to adopt for your next collection. Both are certified and eligible for COOLMAX® technology and LYCRA® TOUGHMAX™ technology branding to help drive downstream sales.

The Denim Window in Amsterdam, which is the creation of denim expert Silvia Rancani, is hosting a Grand Opening celebration on 1 February 2019, which will feature denim inspirations for Spring/Summer 2020. The cozy, welcoming showroom will be the place to see what’s next in denim, with industry insiders connecting year-round through its special events, curated showcases, or by appointment. Silvia’s goal for The Denim Window is to inspire denim lovers and promote collaboration across the global supply chain.

Pepe Jeans have come a long way. Denim collections of this 1973 London street market start-up have become wardrobe musts for casual-smart dressers around the world. High profile advertising campaigns featuring Bridget Hall, Kate Moss and other supermodels have built a huge following for the brand and its stylish products.