Performance Days presents two awards at Digital Fair

BenQ – OD677 is a 3-layer laminate that combines performance and sustainability in the best of both worlds. The outer and inner fabric are made from 100 per cent recycled polyester and laminated with the sustainable Xpore membrane. This membrane is manufactured completely solvent-free and without the use of water. The PFC-free Xpore membrane, together with the unmixed outer and inner fabric, can be recycled without any problems. With a water column of 18,000 mm and a breathability of over 10,000 g/m²/24h, the laminate is also suitable for strenuous sports thanks to the hydrophobic, nanoporous membrane.

The Ventile Eco 205 fabric is a blend made of 32 per cent hemp and 68 per cent organic cotton. Due to its densely woven construction it is windproof, while at the same time providing good breathability thanks to its natural fibres. The material can also withstand a rain shower, being equipped with a PFC-free DWR. The look and feel of the fabric is particularly beautiful and exciting – a perfect example of how well natural fibres can be integrated into everyday sporting life and yet provide that special, fashionable touch.

The Performance Forum, with its 240 innovative functional fabrics plus accessories for sport and sportswear, is always an absolute highlight for visitors and exhibitors. Faced with the fact that these innovative products cannot be presented live in Munich this April, the fair’s organisers went about swiftly and effectively setting up the Digital Fair to provide online information on all trends for summer 2022.

In this quite unusual season, the jury met up virtually and the fabrics were curated, two awards were then presented – resulting in not only a Performance Award winner for summer 2022, but also an Eco Performance award winner.

“We are proud that we’ve managed to maintain the high level of our fair even in these extraordinary times. Our jury evaluated more than 1,000 fabrics, the result being an outstanding Performance Forum. The fabrics of our exhibitors were so innovative that we were able to choose two awards which we now proudly present,” said Marco Weichert, general manager of the fair and member of the jury.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (PC)