Legacy H2O by Becri, Ecoperformer by Confetil, and Sensing Smarts by Pedrosa & Rodrigues. © C.L.A.S.S.

C.L.A.S.S., a specialised platform which began in 2007, and whose mission is to help the textiles and fashion industry to become smarter, more sustainable and responsible, is offering a new fashion business concept to support collaboration and responsible production.

“C.L.A.S.S. specialises in communicating why a more responsible approach is vital to the industry change needed, and, moreover, C.L.A.S.S. facilitates tangible solutions for fabrics, processes and fashions as the Co. Lab coordinator bringing all arms of the project together,” the association explains.

“For this, C.L.A.S.S. has helped devise how a new, ideal but real wardrobe of the future can evolve. For this a pool of top-notch players in premium apparel manufacturing is the collective force behind the project. It is a new concept of a horizontal way to work together, where we combine a complete integration of skills and competences with a common base and purpose, delivering a new, smart and stylish wardrobe concept that will create a more dynamic and focussed opportunity in the market looking for better choices every day.”

CO.LAB key players

Tintex

Founded in the Porto region in 1998, Tintex has become a leading contemporary fabrics innovation maker of Naturally Advanced, smart and responsibly crafted jersey fabrics designed to activate the contemporary fashion, sports and lingerie markets.

Tintex amplifies and grows an eco-sustainable strategy for all its production, investments and fabric innovations, thanks to a first-class expertise in people combined with specialist dyeing and finishing techniques, coatings and applications that use the latest research, equipment and processes to deliver it. www.tintextextiles.com

Becri Group

Crafting garments since 1983, the competence of Becri’s human resources and constant investments in the most advanced technologies consolidate the company’s position in the garment manufacturing market since the inception. The strong commitment to responsibility both at corporate and product level as demonstrated by several certifications including the STeP by Oeko-Tex.

Confetil

Founded in 1972, Confetil is specialised in ready-made garments, developing textiles for luxury, sports and fashion markets, using solid process anchored in experience, innovation and a flexible production system. Always focused on sustained growth and fulfilling the needs of the market has implemented company and product certifications, namely STeP by Oeko-Tex, OCS and RCS.

Pedrosa & Rodrigues

Since 1982 Pedrosa & Rodrigues is a garment manufacturer, supplying top brands worldwide offering premium research and development support. Strongly committed to social and environmental responsibility, the company can boast several certifications including the STeP by Oeko-Tex and ISO9001.

Co.Lab

This new supply chain in coordination and with the support of C.L.A.S.S. will deliver a “new generation of wardrobe” following transparent and 100% trackable production standards, and offering products characterised by high quality and great style, together with the new generation of responsible values that focusses its appeal towards the new wave of contemporary and questioning consumers.

The first Smart Wardrobe Co.Lab offer is made of three different part of the wardrobes, each one inspired by a different and complementary lifestyle and representing new generation of values dedicated to contemporary consumer and made with fabrics supplied by Tintex:

• Legacy H2O by Becri. This new-born classic garment has track and traceable innovation values guaranteeing less water is used in all aspects of sourcing, design and make.
• Ecoperformer by Confetil. This modern soft sports garment with fully transparent innovation values is made from the best eco high-tech performing materials for comfort, ease and style.
• Sensing Smarts by Pedrosa & Rodrigues. This modern, skin-soft and sensual garment is made from naturally advanced innovation materials for beauty, well-being and comfort thanks to a minimal use of chemicals in its manufacture.

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