Material World: Fashion Heats Up in Time for Fall
Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.
Hologenix
Hologenix is bringing its infrared technology, Celliant, to a new partner.
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Adaptive footwear brand Cadense has teamed with the California material sciences company to debut the Cadense Energy Boost Performance sock. Made using Celliant’s proprietary minerals, the sock turns body heat into infrared energy for increased circulation and cellular oxygenation.
Cadense works by reducing friction between the shoe and the ground—thus preventing the foot from “catching” on the floor during the “swing phase” of walking. The Boost sock, Hologenix said, represents the first time a brand has “harnessed the power” of infrared tech to address the needs of the community.
“At Cadense, we want to support people on their mobility journey, no matter where they are at, and working with a partner like Hologenix opens up so many possibilities,” Johannes Sauer, CEO of Cadense, said. “I’ve worked with the Celliant ingredient before and know the benefits of it firsthand; it was a no-brainer to bring them on as a partner when we were considering expanding our offerings. I’m confident that our customers will love these socks with the Celliant infrared tech as much as I do.”
Celliant is embedded into the sock, where it captures and converts body heat into infrared energy. That energy is reflected back into the foot and lower leg. The benefits of this kind of light therapy are good for anyone and everyone, but of particular use for those who are on their feet often or simply want more support.
“Since starting Hologenix, our goal has always been to help people live their best, healthiest lives and this is a major consideration each and every time we decide to work with a new partner,” said Seth Casden, founder and CEO of Hologenix. “Cadense is the embodiment of a brand that truly cares for their customers. That’s why we are proud to partner with them to serve a critical need that is often overlooked in this underserved community.”
Thermore
Thermore has launched a new insulation for “invisible warmth.”
The thermal insulation developer and producer’s “Invisiloft” has been designed to offer “extraordinary insulating capacity while minimizing bulk,” the company said, and marks a step forward in the design of technical garments. The GRS-certified insulation is made from 100 percent recycled fibers from post-consumer PET bottles.
The less-bulky padding is ideal for sportswear as well as everyday wear, thanks to its “packable nature,” the Milan-based producer said. Available in four weights—from 100 to 200 per square meter—Invisiloft can adapt to any design, independent of “climate or comfort” needs.
Popilush
Direct-to-consumer shapewear brand Popilush dropped the Redtag Collection: a capsule blending warmth and sustainability with modern design. Featuring various body-shaping garments designed with recycled coffee ground fibers, the collection combines advanced technology with eco-friendly materials for staying warm without sacrificing style.
The crux of the collection is the brand’s Warm-Tech technology, an eco-innovation that uses coffee charcoal-infused fibers to absorb far-infrared rays to generate warmth within the body. The lightweight fabric is not only thermally productive but has antimicrobial properties as well to reduce odor and prevent bacteria growth. Comprising 48 percent elastane yarn, the collection stays true to Popilush’s shapewear roots.
Adore Me
Women’s intimates darling Adore Me’s partnership with Ever Dye has come to life.
The B Corp utilized the Parisian dyemaker on a new collection showcasing Ever Dye’s bio-based pigment technology that drops the environmental impact of textile dyeing. The resulting collection, just in time for Halloween, comes exactly one year since the partnership began—and represents Ever Dye’s first product launch since joining Adore Me’s sustainability accelerator (AMSA).
“By incorporating Ever Dye’s dyeing technology into our Halloween collection, we’re taking strides in both reducing our carbon footprint and pioneering more sustainable practices within the fashion industry,” said Christina Chang, vice president of sustainability at Adore Me. “This collaboration addresses an area that has historically accounted for over 50 percent of emissions in the manufacturing process and is an extension to Adore Me’s holistic approach to sustainability.”
According to Ever Dye, that partnership has been “instrumental” in bringing its bio-organic dyes (which are heated at ambient temperatures) to market.
“This Halloween collection is a testament to what can be achieved when innovative companies join forces to tackle environmental challenges in the fashion industry,” said Amira Erokh, co-founder and CTO of Ever Dye. “For the very first time, customers can buy garments that have benefited from our dyeing technology, which sharply reduces their carbon footprint.”
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