Macron brand, a leading Italian sporting apparel company, presents the new technical underwear line, which is developed with innovative microfibre Q-Skin by Fulgar, the Italian yarn manufacturer, and is said to introduce important new features to the technical underwear sector.

Macron chose the finest Italian traditions in selecting the yarn for an exclusive collection offering a single solution for a fashion garment with high technical performance.

Inspired by the research at Fulgar, the Q-Skin microfibre has anti-bacterial properties, cares for the skin and gives wearers exceptional breathability, freshness and comfort, the company reports.

High performance

“We’re always aiming at the best with our collections,” commented Francesco Intini, Marcon’s Global Sourcing & Accessories Manager. “And that’s why we have chosen Fulgar for cutting edge Q-Skin fibre, developed and produced in Italy – this means a constant search for the highest quality.”

The performance of the new fabrics convinced important international football and rugby clubs, like Aston Villa FC, Crystal Palace FC, Bolton Wanderers FC, Leeds Utd, Millwall FC and Wakefield Wildcats, whose players will be wearing the new Macron underwear line with Q-Skin by Fulgar for the season 2015-2016.

Q-Skin microfibre

Q-skin is a bacteriostatic polyamide 6.6 microfibre with silver ions directly inserted during the spinning process that is said to allow for natural bacterial balance of the skin with permanent effect. The microfibre can be found in hosiery, seamless, sportswear, active wear, and medical applications.

The product includes an anti-microbial agent to help cut unpleasant odours to a minimum. Thanks to the technology, the positively charged silver ions are entirely enclosed in the yarn, so the fabric can combat the growth of bacteria with a negative charge and maintain the natural bacterial balance.

Active sportswear

Macron is an Italian company based in Crespellano. It is a European leader in the production of active sportswear.

Macron operates in three main business areas: teamwear, apparel and accessories for professional and amateur teams; merchandising, official kits, free time apparel and accessories for the supporters of Macron’s Sponsored Clubs; and leisurewear, and sports inspired apparel for those who want to wear Macron off the field.

Leader in synthetic fibre

Fulgar is the international leader in the synthetic fibre market with the production and distribution of polyamide 6.6 and covered elastomers in the textile and technical sector.

Fulgar is present in all textile sectors, from hosiery to circular knits, corsetry, swimming and sport, with high-quality products Made in Italy. The versatility of the products is the result of Fulgar's design, development and manufacturing structure.

In 2009 Fulgar became an official partner of Invista, owner of the Lycra brand, for the exclusive distribution in Europe and Turkey of the Lycra Fibre, Lycra T400 and Elaspan Fibre brands. In 2012 Fulgar also became exclusive distributor and producer of Emana fibre, owned by the Rhodia-Solvay group, for Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

www.fulgar.com