Invista praises mill partners for Cordura awards

21/01/2014
Invista’s Cordura Naturalle fabrics developed by Hua Mao Industrial Mill in China have been named a winner in the membranes and outer layer categories for upcoming trade show Ispo Munich.

The lightweight, breathable and waterproof fabric waas selected by the Textrends jury to be in the top 10 membranes category.

A Hua Mao stretch dobby Cordura Naturalle fabric was also recognised as a top 10 winner in the outer layer category.

“We want to recognise the significant role that our mills play in developing new dimensions in durable fabric technologies,” said Cindy McNaull, Cordura brand and marketing director. “This collaboration is critical to bringing trend-setting durable fabrics to the market to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers.”

For Textrends at Ispo Munich 2014, fabrics and accessories were submitted by textile mills and brands for a chance to be in included in the top 10 of their respective categories. An assembly of sportswear industry professionals including designers, trend experts and journalists evaluated each one performance, hand, creativity, innovation, eco/sustainability and multi-function.