Textile Insight

Fall 2023

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A Membrane That Allows The Earth To Breathe DC Performance - series delivers practicality, while respecting the planet. With , you are not just choosing comfort, you are also choosing to protect the planet. Apex PFAS-FREE MEMBRANE Functional Fabric Fair Portland NOV.01-02,2023 Booth#731 HUNG`S FORTUNE INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. 12F, No.420, Fuxing North Road, Taipei 104462, Taiwan Tel: +886.2.2501.2598 Fax: +886.2.2501.2139 service@hungs.com.tw www.hungsfortune.com.tw Apex textileinsight.com Fall 2023 ~ Textile Insight • 59 F U N C T I O N A L FA B R I C FA I R FA L L / P O R T L A N D 2 0 2 3 P erformance is a challenge for the technical fabric industry as it transitions away from PTFE-based fabrics toward more planet- positive solutions. eVent ® fabrics, long-known for creating fabrics that Let the Sweat Out™, introduces alpineST. A unique polypropylene-based membrane, alpineST is sustainably manufactured and uber durable, creating arguably the highest- performing waterproof laminate technology available. Manufactured in a low-energy, PFAS- free production process, alpineST improves upon the durable life of the jacket with a sustainable 20mm water column even after 20,000 wash cycles. The technology, combined with recycled face fabrics and liners, provides exceptional breathability and moisture movement ideal for long expeditions and tough conditions. Combined with recycled face fabrics and liners, alpineST delivers premium performance equivalent to longstanding, high-end PTFE alternatives, in a composition the planet can live with. Visit us at Stand 524 eventfabrics.com Top of the Mountain Performance in a Sustainably Conscious Design eVENT-10-23-02.indd 1 eVENT-10-23-02.indd 1 10/18/23 9:42 AM 10/18/23 9:42 AM

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