According to the company, this trend is going to affect  end consumers and at this year’s OutDoor 2014 show that is taking place from 10-13 July in Friedrichshafen brands like ORTOVOX, Peak Performance and P.A.C will present their products featuring ecorepel.

Featuring ecorepel technology

ORTOVOX is introducing another innovative mix of materials in the mountain pants segment. The new MI shorts and Vintage Cargo Pants are made of Cordura wool (55% merino wool and 45% Cordura). They both feature ecorepel for ecological protection from water and mud.

Peak Performance presents the new fashionable Black Light Lite Softshell pants and shorts. The pants are slim cut and are said to enable full freedom of movement and breathability, made of soft-shell fabric with ecorepel.

P.A.C. original  also features ecorepel technology from Schoeller in its H2O multifunctional head band. It is suitable for biking and outdoor sports, as it is designed protect the wearer from rain, snow and dirt and can be worn as scarf, cap or balaclava.

Function and sustainability

ecorepel textile technology is free from fluorocarbons (PFCs) and biodegradable according to OECD 302 B (80 to 100%). It is based on long paraffin chains that wrap themselves spiral-like around individual fibres, filaments or yarns in a very fine film. This reduces surface tension so that water droplets and even mud simply run off, Schoeller claims.

Since its launch in early 2012 ecorepel has in many areas become an ideal alternative to textiles finishes containing PFCs, the company believes.

As the technology is wash permanent and highly abrasion resistant, it represents the combination of function and sustainability. All components of ecorepel are bluesign approved.

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