Theme 3 Well-performance
When it comes to function, favourability outweighs performance. It is not enough to simply provide high performance by using the newest technology. The more one feels comfort on the skin, the higher the fabric is regarded in terms of function. Playful colours, beautiful basic colours, creative surface textures: all these must also satisfy one’s taste.
Breathable and waterproof
– LIVINAX by Itochu Corporation:
A three-layered fabric that is both fashionable and functional, providing breathability and water resistance. The fabric uses fine-count high-quality cotton for the pinstripes on the surface and colourful jersey for the lining (face: cotton 100%; reverse: nylon 100%)
Windproof
– V&A Japan Corporation:
The combination of chambray and ripstop makes for a dense yet light fabric suitable for windbreakers and downproof wear (nylon 45%, polyester 55%)
Windproof
– V&A Japan Corporation:
Lace fabric with rare wind-proof properties (nylon 100%)
High-breathability
– Toray Synthetic Textile Cluster (SAKAI OVEX CO., LTD):
The lining is visible through the perforated surface, which provide high breathability (lace:polyester 100%, rever-se:polyester 100%)
Quick-drying
– Furuhashi Weaving Co Ltd:
Methodically-placed yarns of different counts are used for the warp and densely woven with 100s single yarn for weft, resulting in a quick-drying corrugated fabric that won’t stick to the skin (cotton 100%)
Easy-care
– Kokka Co Ltd:
Print fabric with a miracle-wave finish for iron-free easy care. Possesses just the right volume for both fashion and casual looks (cotton 100%)
High-stretch
– Toyama & Co Ltd:
The nylon filament twisted yarn used for the warp makes for high stretchability and flexibility (wool 70%, nylon 28%, polyurethane 2%)
A soft and snug fit
– Kurkku Alternative Inc:
Kurkku uses low-gauge knitting machines, rare in Japan, to create an airy fabric with volume that is soft to the touch and wraps gently around the body (cotton 100%)