2015年10月30日

Nike推出具自我調節透氣功能的新型輕質布料 | Nike announces high tech breathable apparel for runners

Nike推出具自我調節透氣功能的新型輕質布料


運動服飾巨擘Nike已推出新型輕質布料可做出即時反應,幫助人體進行體溫調節,讓跑者感覺更為舒適,並發揮最佳的運動水準。

AeroReact布料研發成果係根基於Nike研發團隊運動研究實驗室以及全球跑者的見解。該素材的雙成分紗線能夠感應到濕氣,透過開放它的結構將透氣性達到最大化,促進人體自身的體溫調節能力。

Nike 研發團隊成衣創新小組副總裁Brian Stewart稱,「成衣業一直以來總是運用層次的概念。但是我們怎樣才能創造一種能夠隨人體變化而自動做出調整的成衣呢?這樣在你跑步體溫上升時,或者當天氣突然改變時,你就不必自己做調整,衣服會為你代勞」。

Brian Stewart表示,「AeroReact能對人體變化與環境的變化做出調整,在穿著它的時候而始終感覺舒適」。Nike稱花費多年時間開發的AeroReact,透過大量研究、測試與實驗,使得這一布料趨於完善。隨後,布料的原型由來自全球的跑者進行該織物技術的測試。該系列包括女裝AeroReact套頭衫與男裝 AeroReact半開襟拉鍊上衣。

新聞來源:台灣紡拓會

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Nike announces high tech breathable apparel for runners

The world's leading athletic footwear and apparel maker Nike claims it has developed what it calls AeroReact technology that helps runners maintain optimal body temperature for better performance, the company said in a statement.

Nike AeroReact technology is a new responsive, lightweight fabric developed with insights from the Nike Explore Team (NXT) Sport Research Lab and runners the world over.

“The apparel industry has always been based on the concept of layering,” says Brian Stewart, Vice President of NXT's Apparel Innovation team. “But how can we create apparel that adapts, so that as you change – as you heat up during your run – or as the weather changes around you, you don't have to make those adjustments?”

AeroReact is uniquely engineered to adapt to changes in a runner's temperature. Supporting the body's existing thermoregulation capabilities, the textile's bi-component yarn senses moisture vapor and opens its structure to maximize breathability. Thermoregulation is a process by which the body releases sweat that evaporates to help the body maintain an optimal temperature.

“Everything we do is focused on how we can help athletes perform better, be more comfortable and stay focused. AeroReact has this ability to adapt as you change and as your environment changes — to help keep you comfortable the whole time you're wearing it,” Stewart explains.

To develop AeroReact, Nike spent several years honing the fabric through research, testing and trials. Then, prototypes were distributed to runners worldwide, who wear tested the technology.

Runner feedback helped validate the team's work, says Peter Harrison, Nike's Innovation Project Director for AeroReact. “Many runners were amazed, as they felt that they would either be too hot or too cold at some point during the run, but instead they got to the end and forgot that they were wearing AeroReact. That's brilliant news for us, because we want the athlete to be able to focus on what they love doing and what they do best – not to be distracted by their clothing.”

Original Article: fibre2fashion

2015年10月27日

Kryptek Arm Sleeves 蟒紋迷彩手袖(袖套)


Kryptek Arm Sleeves
Kryptek蟒紋迷彩手袖(袖套)

從阿富汗戰場,到叢林狩獵野戰,來自美國的蟒紋迷彩Kryptek,由一群美國正規軍方退役的沙場軍事專家規劃設計的科技蟒紋迷彩圖案,流露著一股濃濃的美國軍事血液。

此次Kryptek Outdoor Group將產品延伸至功能性的科技布料,與ACOTEX合作開發,導入ACODRY® Pro先進布料技術,開發出屬於軍事產品的DRY-TEK®系列功能產品。獨特的紡織纖維處理工藝,與一般布料相比,能更快將皮膚的排汗吸走,進而提升人體的舒適度,並額外加強抗UV保護層,讓人體在艷陽高照下也能有效阻擋UV傷害皮膚。此高階棉感吸濕快乾布料,讓您在運動時能保持乾爽清新的舒適體驗。


From the mountains of Afghanistan through the desert plains of Iraq and on to places known only by a distinguished few, the employment of Combat Forces has never spanned environments so vast, varied, or punishing. Created from battlefield necessity, innovative technologies, equipment and apparel have emerged. Kryptek Outdoor Group's concept designers draw their knowledge of what works through actual combat experience. The idea of incorporating proven tactical gear concepts and evolving this technology into the hunting and outdoor adventure markets is the driving force behind what Kryptek does.

Kryptek Outdoor Group partnered with ACOTEX to develop a whole new advanced fabric technology for hunting camouflage products and named DRY-TEK®. Based on ACODRY® Pro technology, DRY-TEK® is designed to keep you comfortable and dry next-to-skin, the revolution technology that provides significantly faster moisture wicking action and quicker drying than cotton or other materials. The anti-odor function prevents the growth of odor causing microbes, plus its UV protection, giving you the whole new experience while doing activities in the forest.








保養方式:
  • 可置於洗衣機,不須乾洗 (使用溫水或冷水洗滌即可)
  • 避免使用漂白劑或衣物柔軟精等強效洗潔劑,以免破壞布料功能
  • 避免長時間浸泡水中
  • 自然風乾或放入烘乾機,選用中低溫烘乾
  • 風乾後20~30分鐘,即可恢復吸濕排汗效果


Care Instruction:
  • Machine washable
  • Avoid using chlorine bleach, fabric softeners or stain removers
  • Avoid soaking in water or stay wet for a long period of time
  • Line dry, or tumble with low heat if necessary
  • The durable water-repellent(DWR) will be reactivated after 20~30 minutes

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Manz亞智科技與adidas簽訂合作協議 | Manz And Adidas Sign Cooperation Deal

Manz亞智科技與adidas簽訂合作協議


Manz與adidas合作開發出一套獨步全球可用於生產未來運動用品的自動化生產設備及技術,Manz集團與adidas集團簽訂了一份合作協議,一同為adidas「Speedfactory」計劃而努力。雙方能簽訂這份協議,必須歸功於成功開發了最新運動用品的自動化生產設備及技術。藉由這項靈活的技術,將客製化的運動鞋元件、材質及配件設計轉化成生產資料,再透過未來的全自動化系統進行生產。合作內容包括先將這項技術實作於位在德國及美國的「Speedfactory」,最後再部署到全球,這些「Speedfactory」將在當地針對未來的目標市場生產運動鞋。這次與運動用品商的合作,新開發的技術已從先導生產轉移到量產的階段,突顯了Manz集團有能力為高度需求自動化的客戶開發出創新解決方案。

Manz集團執行長暨創辦人Dieter Manz表示:「我們『新興業務』創新實驗室的工程師為這項技術完成了前端的開發工作。而列為我們最優先的開發順序是協助我們的客戶能在地生產及生產彈性化。我很高興Manz能與adidas合作,提供他們生產製程中所需要的支援。這種自動化生產線,可以依據終端消費者的需求做到客製化的設計及生產,為我們的客戶開啟全面革新且創新的經營模式。從設計到最終產品的生產,持續的製程數位化便是說明Manz能將工業4.0實作到生產解決方案之中的最佳範例。此外,與 adidas的合作更是我們在附加生產技術領域所踏出的第一步。終端產品的客製化製程日益增多,這項未來導向的技術就顯得越來越重要。我認為Manz在這個領域有很好的發展潛力。」

未來透過「Speedfactory」在地生產運動鞋,adidas將能直接在消費者所在地區生產運動鞋,實現客製化,並將資源有效地運用以具備成本效益的方式生產運動鞋。adidas集團全球品牌董事Eric Liedtke表示:「速度對每項運動來說都是致勝關鍵,速度在我們這一行也等同於競爭優勢。因此,我們很期望與 Manz集團針對『Speedfactory』計劃緊密合作,讓我們的生產能更貼近消費者。」

直至 2020 年,Manz將依個別客戶對區域目標市場的要求,循序漸進將自動化生產發展到全球。這次的合作案將為Manz集團接下來的收益帶來相對應的助力,且其成效將隨專案的進展而提升。此外,合作案可幫助Manz持續多元發展本身的經營模式,包括在客戶、產業及地區等方面,使公司跨出重要的一步,同時也展現公司在各市場區隔與目標產業發展上的獨立性。

【新聞來源:CTIMES


Manz And Adidas Sign Cooperation Deal


Manz AG (MANZF.PK) said that it has signed a cooperation agreement with adidas AG in connection with the adidas "Speedfactory" initiative.

In connection with the partnership, the technology will be implemented in so-called "Speedfactories," first in Germany and the USA, and ultimately worldwide. In these "Speedfactories", shoes will be produced locally in the target markets in the future. This collaboration with a leading company in the sporting goods industry and the transition of a newly developed technology from pilot production to series production underscores Manz AG's capability to develop innovative solutions for demanding customers from a wide variety of industries.

In the future local shoe production in "Speedfactories" will enable adidas to manufacture shoes at the consumer's location, in a customized, resource-friendly and cost-effective way.

The global development of automated production according to individual customer requests in the regional target markets is to be implemented in several steps by 2020. The collaboration will have the relevant effects on the revenue and earnings position of Manz AG starting in the coming fiscal year - effects that will increase as the project progresses.

Original Article: RTT News

2015年10月15日

台北紡織展,19日開幕

台北紡織展,19日開幕

台灣紡織界的年度盛事—台北紡織展(2015 TITAS)將於10月19日(一)~10月21日(三)於南港展覽館開幕,今年邁入第19屆的台北紡織展,計有370家廠商參展,展出達790個展位,再創下歷史新高!

今年開幕儀式,將有多位重量嘉賓現身站台,吳敦義副總統特別撥冗出席開幕典禮致詞,表達對台灣紡織業的大力支持,紡拓會董事長詹正田也代表主辦單位,歡迎從遠地而來的國際媒體與買主還有一起努力推動台灣紡織業的各家廠商與幕後推手共同參與此次的盛會,另外台塑集團總裁王文淵及遠東新世紀董事長徐旭東董事長也將蒞臨開幕典禮,一同替2015 TITAS揭開序幕。

據經濟部統計,台灣紡織業國內產值約4392億新台幣,而海外產值約6000億台幣,合計趨過1兆元,而受到全球區域貿易協定(TPP、RCEP)等影響,將加速東協、南亞及非洲等地的布局。

2015年10月6日

UltraTech開發新型防護布料符合軍服自動清潔需求 | New fabric protection with battlefield beginnings

UltraTech開發新型防護布料符合軍服自動清潔需求


一種可符合美軍制服自動清潔(self-cleaning)需求的防護加工布料已經開發完成,且現已進入投產階段。

據開發此布料的UltraTech international公司表示,這種新的EverShield織物能夠免於水、食物、油、酸和鹼、泥漿的污染,並防止冰雹等污物結聚在布面上,且應用容易、易於脫色,並不影響透氣性。

行銷經理Mario Cruz said稱,運用小型企業創新研發計畫(SBIR)的團隊花費6年時間所開發的該款布料,能符合軍隊的需求。

當SBIR 計畫完成,UltraTech取得該項產品的全球專利權。渠表示,「UltraTech將持續開發這項技術並準備商品化生產,2015年3月我們進行EverShield 織物的首次生產」。

該項技術係在布料表面加上Durable Omni Repellent (DOR)塗層,該聚合物塗層包住材料的每個纖維,使織物產生防護效果,並顯著提升織物的耐久性。該塗層具有長鏈氟碳化合物,並使用更多可接受的C6氟聚合物,且因其不含揮發性有機化合物,對環境造成的影響較小。

不像有些持久防水層(Durable Water Repellent, DWR),EverShield織物可在標準工作溫度下洗滌。

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【新聞來源:台灣紡拓會



New fabric protection with battlefield beginnings


A fabric protection treatment developed to meet a challenge set by the US Army for a “self-cleaning” uniform” has now gone into production.

The new EverShield fabric protection is said to deflect water, food, oil, acids and alkalines, mud, concrete and the formation of ice, is easy to apply, colourfast, and does not affect breathability, according to developer UltraTech International.

Marketing manager Mario Cruz said a team spent over six years developing the fabric treatment product that would meet the demands of the Army, using the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programme.

When the SBIR was complete UltraTech obtained the worldwide licensing rights to the product. "UltraTech continued developing the technology and preparing it for commercialisation, and in March 2015 we had our first production run of EverShield," he told just-style.

A Durable Omni Repellent (DOR), the fabric protection establishes a polymer coating that encases each fibre of the material, significantly increasing durability through a complex, protective matrix. The coating maintains performance levels of long chain fluorocarbons while utilising more acceptable C6 fluoropolymers, and because it is created with no volatile organic compounds (VOCs), it has a smaller environmental impact over time.

Unlike some Durable Water Repellents (DWR), EverShield treated fabrics can be washed at standard temperatures.

Original Article: Just-Style

2015年10月5日

Under Armour預計,到2018年營收將翻一倍 | Under Armour aims to double revenue to $7.5 billion by 2018

Under Armour預計,到2018年營收將翻一倍


機能性服飾的專業品牌Under Armour公司表示,他們預估2018年的營業收入為75億美元,幾乎是他們對當前會計年度預測的兩倍。

本(2015)年9月16日兩年一次的投資人會議上,該公司表示,他們2018年的營收標將達到75億美元,只比公司當前年度38.4億美元的兩倍少一點,以2014年31億美元的營收計算,如此的成長,將呈現25%的複合年均增長率。

「公司目前所做的投資將持續進行,投資讓我們的長期業務淨收入增長率從22%增加至25%,已經證明我們所看到的未來,不斷在成長,並給予我們高度的信心。」,董事長兼執行長Kevin Plank說。

「這個品牌,正經歷了一個令人驚艷的消費需求,基於此,我們堅信,我們開始追求的,最終不僅是要成為成功的運動品牌,而是一個真正偉大的全球性品牌。」

Under Armour也強調,在其主要的營運地區維持強而有力的策略,包括擴展北美地區成衣部分的核心業務,及環球批發業務,以及強化其重點在不斷發展以消費者為中心的運動品項結構。

該團隊認為,這些策略和其他重要的作法,在較新的領域如國際的、鞋類產品,全球直接銷售,以及結合健身產品與服務,推動更強而有力的成長。

Under Armour公司還表示,在2015年初,公司收購健身事業之後,預計長期的營收將達到8億美元,相當於從2014年3.54億美元呈現23%的複合年均增長率的速度。

當正在推動的有利潤商品商機的把握,和由直接銷售與健身結合的產品和服務的組合所產生的利潤,由較高比例的全球和鞋類的商品組合的利潤所抵銷了,前述的策略和作法,使毛利保持在約49%。

此外,由於大力支持推動成長部門和持續的投資,預期到2018年,銷售、總務及行政管理費用(SG&A)支出,將在公司營收成長之前“溫和”成長。

「該公司結合鞋類產品的策略,以該類別新的高端產品,提升整個品牌,如Gemini 和Bandit,讓我們留下了深刻印象。」,知名的Cowen 和 Cowen分析師John Kernan指出。

雖然FBR&Co分析師Susan Anderson說:「我們相信,在北美地區,最有機會成長的是鞋類,尤其是運動鞋類。自2016年開始,最好的機會是來自通路的區隔化,因為有著通路/區域市場的特定成長機會(更好的價格結構,通路/品類的優秀人才的到位)。

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【新聞來源:台灣紡拓會


Under Armour aims to double revenue to $7.5 billion by 2018


Under Armour Inc., providing a long-range outlook to shareholders at its investor day meeting, expects to reach $7.5 billion in revenue by 2018, lifted by an expansion into new markets.

While that figure is in line with analysts' estimates, the company said on Wednesday that it's outpacing its internal forecasts. Under Armour now expects to reach $4 billion in revenue a year earlier than previously targeted.

Shares of the Baltimore-based company rose 4.7 percent to a record close of $103.36 after the presentation. The stock is up 52 percent this year.

Under Armour, which got its start producing polyester workout shirts aimed at football players in the 1990s, has fueled growth by continually pushing into new categories. It also has signed endorsement deals with overachieving athletes, including basketball star Stephen Curry and golfer Jordan Spieth. Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a National Basketball Association championship this year, further raising Under Armour's profile.

Sales in the most recent quarter rose 29 percent to $783.6 million, topping the average analyst estimate of $761.8 million. The company exceeded $3 billion in sales last year.

Operating income for 2015 will be at the high end of the $405 million to $408 million range the company provided in July, Chief Financial Officer Brad Dickerson said on Wednesday.

Original Article: The Oregonian