The company developed this concept in collaboration with the Netherlands based company DutchSpirit, a company dedicated to producing sustainable clothing.

The Inspire project, a collaboration between the two like-minded companies, showcases new, high-quality textiles for workwear that are manufactured on the most modern production equipment with textile fibres made from used garments. At the end of their service life, these fabrics can be fully recycled again, the company reports.

Soft cotton touch

The highest level of clothing comfort played a central role in the development of Inspire, according to the company. The Inspire textiles consist entirely of special polyester fibres with a look and feel that is highly reminiscent of cotton.

Thanks to the homogenous composition, these fabrics can be recycled completely, in contrast to conventional fabrics, which are made primarily of polyester and cotton. As a result of the exclusive use of polyester fibres, Inspire textiles are said to be considerably more durable, contributing to the preservation of resources.

Furthermore, these fabrics can be manufactured with significantly lower levels of water, land and energy consumption, the company reports.

Additional functions

The workwear qualities can feature additional functions from Schoeller technologies, such as 3XDRY. With the feel-good 3XDRY finish, the exterior of the fabric is water repelling while the interior absorbs moisture and transports it rapidly to the outside, resulting in an optimum body climate.

Additionally, it displays a pleasantly cooling effect in response to perspiration. Another available Schoeller technology is the new, fluorocarbon-free ecorepel, a reliable ecological water and dirt repelling finish.

Certified high-visibility colours

The Inspire textiles are available in various weights and either as plain weave or in a twill version. A supple soft-shell double fabric is also on offer and is breathable, hard-wearing and both water and dirt repelling.

In addition to classic yellow, blue and grey shades, Inspire is also available in EN ISO 20471 certified high-visibility colours. In the MVO Nederland project, a network organisation for sustainable companies, Inspire emerged with the grade Best-in-Class.

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