3 February 2010, Hamn - Leading Spanish cycling brand Spiuk,
is using Advansa’s Biophyl and Thermo°Cool
technical yarns in its latest Elite Men 2010 summer collection to keep riders
cool while they look after the environment. The company’s Elite Men cycling jerseys
which are made from a circular knitted jersey jacquard fabric incorporating eco friendly Biophyl
also use ThermoCool fabric inserts in strategic areas to control body
temperature.
Biophyl is an ‘eco-polyester’ material comprising 37% of a
component manufactured from corn as a regenerative raw material and aims to combine
the advantages of sustainability with the performance of polyester products. Thermo°Cool is a hybrid fibre mix
comprising multi-channel and hollow fibres which gives dual functional features
which aims to keep the wearer close to optimum comfort temperature. Fabrics
made of Thermo°Cool are used
in key areas of Spiuk’s Elite Men jerseys such as on the back and under the
armpits.
According to Advansa, Thermo°Cool
not only allows moisture to evaporate quickly, reducing the temperature of the
clothing to keep the cyclist cool and dry, but when necessary, it also provides
a type of thermal buffering function ensuring protection against changing
temperatures.
The Biophyl and Thermo°Cool
fabrics used in Spiuk’s jerseys are produced by Portuguese knitter A. Sampaio
& Filhos Texteis, S.A., an innovative producer of jersey, rib and fleece
fabrics. The company operates a plant of Mayer & Cie., Monarch and Pilotelli circular knitting machines and Stoll flat knitting machines for accessories at its modern 25,000 square
metre facility in Santo Tirso, a well known textile manufacturing town near
Porto. Sampaio is known for its innovation and develops its own collections
twice yearly.
Luciano Colasanto, Advansa’s Market Manager for Biophyl
says: “Biophyl fabrics represent more than simply improving the ecological
analysis. The outstanding softness of the materials prevents skin rashes, for
example, during excessive sporting activity. Biophyl has been awarded the
highest Class 1 Eco-Tex Standard 100 certificate which also covers the category
for baby clothing, making it particularly suitable for textiles worn directly
on skin. It also has the positive feature of very swift drying. Combined with
excellent stretch and reshaping features and the easy-care nature of the
fabrics, these characteristics make them ideal for use in sports clothing,
especially in the area of cycling.”
Spiuk manufactures bikewear, helmets, glasses and cycling shoes
and has become a reference brand in its field since it was established thirteen
years ago.
