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Schoeller Textiles 

Schoeller Technologies 

Eschler Knits 

ORSM12 Booth #38051

27.07.2012 Trademarks 

Schoeller Textil AG: keprotec ® schoeller®-PCM schoeller ® 

Schoeller Technologies AG: 3XDRY ® NanoSphere ® c_change 

bluesign technologies ag: bluesign ® 

DuPont: Kevlar ® 

Invista: Cordura ® Lycra ® 

PRESS INFORMATION 

Contact: Shannon Walton 

Phone: 970.260.9282 

shannon@schoellerusa.com 


Corks are popping for the naturally warmest soft-shell from Schoeller: 

corkshell TM wins OutDoor INDUSTRY AWARD 2012 

Sevelen, July 2012: The new corkshell TM technology from the Swiss fabric and 

technology specialists Schoeller Textil AG convinces the jury of international experts 

and wins one of the coveted OutDoor INDUSTRY AWARDS 2012 in the Material 

Innovation category at the OutDoor Fair Friedrichshafen. The technology, which makes it possible to create 

Schoeller’s warmest ever soft-shell, receives the award for particularly outstanding products. 

In the competition organised for the 7 th time by iF International Forum Design, 48 entrants out of a total of 

322 from 25 countries were distinguished with an OutDoor INDUSTRY AWARD 2012: Ten of them with a 

Gold Award. The award is a seal of quality and offers an added value to both the trade and consumers in 

terms of the function, innovation, durability and sustainability of products. 

50% higher thermal insulation 

With the award winning corkshell TM technology, the soft-shell 

pioneer Schoeller has, for the first time, succeeded in combining 

the outstanding natural features of cork with those of highperformance 

fabrics. corkshell TM displays significantly higher 

thermal insulation than comparable conventional soft-shell 

products and depending on the fabric structure, can be up to 

50%. corkshell TM thus offers a level of thermal insulation never seen before while also providing a high level 

of breathability. It incorporates the positive properties of natural cork without negatively affecting other 

functional features. In addition, corkshell TM is bluesign ® approved and therefore complies with the world’s 

strictest standard for textiles. 

The jury of international experts is made up as follows: Boris Gnielka (Outdoor Magazin, Stuttgart / Germany), 

Mark Held (European Outdoor Group, Zug / Switzerland), Monica Viganò (Outdoor Magazine, Meda / Italy), Nora 

Kühner (fashion design consulting, Munich / Germany and IDEAS Active Sports Design Network, Rorschach / 

Switzerland) as well as Alessandra Soresina (wildlife biologist, writer and photographer, Milan / Italy).

Skincare to wear 









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Cosmetotextiles – the really big trend for the future 

August 2012: Holistic health is a major trend. It is 

estimated that the market for cosmetotextiles – the 

integration of cosmetics into textiles, generally on the 

basis of microcapsules – will be worth 500 million euro in 

2013. Peclers, the Paris trend agency, has already 

presented this inspiring new form of “wellbeing”. The 

Swiss style expert, Jeroen van Rooijen, is prophesizing 

the dawn of a new era, away from tradition and retro and 

geared towards individual functionality, practical 

wellbeing and passionate authenticity. All these signs 

and predictions point towards major change and new 

beginnings. New beginnings that Schoeller has no 

intention of missing. 

iLoad ® – the reloadable drug delivery textile 

Textiles and their functions are constantly evolving. The 

integration of cosmetics or medication (under medical 

supervision) into textiles offers revolutionary possibilities, 

such as skincare via clothing. The increased wellbeing, in 

combination with additional functionality, makes 

cosmetotextiles “active” promoters of our everyday comfort. 

Schoeller’s first groundbreaking response to this trend bears 

the name iLoad ® and has already been distinguished with the 

coveted Swiss Technology Award 2011.









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iLoad ® is a textile carrier material that can be individually loaded 

and regenerated with beneficial or therapeutic substances. “The 

cornerstone has been laid for this project; now the task is to 

examine and further develop possible application technologies,” 

explains Hans-Jürgen Hübner, CEO of Schoeller Medical AG. To 

this end, Schoeller is taking a highly scientific approach of a kind 

unusual among textile companies and has purchased a 

laboratory with high quality research and analysis equipment, 

facilities for chemical synthesis and preliminary microbiological 

clarification. 

As a general practice, Schoeller does not just stick to proven 

textile structures, but breaks new ground and invests in the future 

of medicine, such as with an initial product line for the area of 

incontinence. With partnership-based developments, the 

company is seeking individual solutions and designs geared 

closely to customer requirements. This may take the form of new 

distribution channels such as online shops or customer care at 

point of sale, where, for example, effective substances for 

recharging iLoad ® textiles can be bought. In any event, Schoeller 

firmly intends to be among the frontrunners in the major health 

trend and offers interested potential business partners intelligent 

possibilities for exciting cooperations.

Overview Schoeller Fabric Collection Summer 2014 – Focus on Outdoors 

Nature meets engineering to define the new standard for wellbeing 









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June 2012: Nature-inspired Schoeller technologies such as energear TM , corkshell TM or ecorepel ® 

define a new type of “wellbeing“: Individual functionality, practical health and passionate 

authenticity. Featured in ocean shades or as vibrant points of color, new textiles set the tone in 

summer 2014. 

PURE ENERGY 

3XDRY ® feelgood technology. 

In summer 2014, that extra portion of energy is supplied by energear TM 

technology with a specially tailored mineral-matrix, now also available in light 

colored fabrics. Based on the long-aknowledged capacity of certain minerals 

to reflect long-wave rays, energear TM ensures that the energy (Far Infrared 

Rays) radiated by the body is reflected back to it. This additional energy has a 

positive effect on performance capacity and wellbeing. Among other options, 

energear TM is available on fine, smooth schoeller ® -dynamic fabrics in 

delicate mint green with additional coldblack ® heat and UV protection and 

CORK SHELL 

With the new corkshell TM technology from 

Schoeller, it is now possible to combine the 

outstanding properties of natural cork with 

those of high quality functional textiles. In the 

thin schoeller ® -WB-400 fabrics in lime green 

with a vibrant blue back, for example, or the 

reversible double-face in the exciting color 

combination slate/chili, corkshell TM offers 

significantly higher heat insulation than comparable conventional soft-shells while also providing high 

breathability and outstanding clothing comfort.









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ECO REPEL 

A further ecological innovation from Schoeller 

is ecorepel ® , the fluorocarbon-free finishing 

technology for natural water repellence. 

Schoeller presents this impregnation on a 

schoeller ® -WB-400 in full-bodied meadow 

green with white fleece backing and a sturdy, 

abrasion resistant schoeller ® -dynamic in 

golden brown or sky blue. The new USP 

(“Ultralight Soft Protection”) technology similarly reflects the zeitgeist in modern fabrics. They are ultra-light 

compared to materials with similar functions. The vibrant green, silver-grey or petrol crosswise-elastic 

schoeller ® -styltec with a smooth, technical look provides protection from the rain as a light spring/autumn 

jacket and is windproof and, by nature, breathable. 

ONE OF A KIND 

Color is still a top story for summer 2014 and has never been more individual 

than with the fascinating One of a kind dyeing process, with which Schoeller 

has succeeded in capturing the fascination of uniqueness in fabric. With this 

ecological dyeing process, random chance results in fabric designs that make 

every garment an unmistakably unique item. In a very fine, smooth 

implementation, the schoeller ® -dynamic fabric glows in shades of yellow, 

red and green and is reminiscent of the patina on copper.

SMART PROTECTION 









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The ceraspace TM technology from Schoeller 

opens a completely new dimension in terms of 

both abrasion and heat proofing. The fall-proof 

yet pleasantly soft elastic schoeller ® -WB- 400 

fabric in olive green or black with the 3D 

ceraspace TM coating looks super as a trim or 

even full garment as a scooter jacket. Very light 

and comfortable protection from wind and rain 

is provided by the new, bi-elastic 2 ½-layer membrane fabric in grass green, red or black. Thanks to a fine 

coating on the reverse of the schoeller ® -WB-formula fabric with c_change TM climate membrane, the inside 

of the functional lightweights no longer needs to be lined.









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energear TM on schoeller ® -dryskin soft-shell with 3XDRY ® in vibrant 

fuchsia 

energear TM on schoeller ® -WB-400 with coldblack ® in light pastel 

yellow 

ecorepel ® on schoeller ® -shape with diagonal structure in coral, 

sea-blue or black 

One of a kind on thin, slightly-structured schoeller ® -dynamic cloqué 

fabric in the colors of the sea









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Light schoeller ® -WB-400 soft-shells in shocking neon pink or classic 

navy blue with soft wool-jersey reverse in a mélange look 

Bi-elastic three-layer schoeller ® -WB-formula fabric with c_change TM 

in full-bodied violet 

schoeller ® -dryskin soft-shell in a pastel shade of turquoise 

schoeller ® -WB-400 pin-striped soft-shell fabrics in coral, grass green 

or black with a light jersey backing









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schoeller ® -sense yoga wear fabric in delicate mint green with stone 

grey, leather-like reverse

KJUS 

KJUS Ladies & Men Mythos Pants 


Schoeller Textil AG: keprotec ® schoeller®-PCM schoeller ® c_change, 

Schoeller Technologies AG: 3XDRY ® NanoSphere ® coldblack® 






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Good, better, Mythos: The Mythos Pants are technical, fully- 

finished touring pants made of full-stretch schoeller ® -dryskin 

double fabric. This dries very quickly, is permanently elastic and 

weatherproof. The pants are reinforced for high-altitude use 

with a wear-resistant material on the seat, at the knees and the 

cuffs. 

Picture source: KJUS 

Mammut Sports Group 

Gipfelgrat Light Jacket Men / Women 

The extremely abrasion-proof and light schoeller ® -WB-400 softshell 

jacket with coldblack ® finish and very good stretch is 

ideally suited for high-altitude use. The frontreach sleeve form is 

ergonomically tailored to climbing movements, the 3-point hood 

regulation system and the hood designed to accommodate a 

climbing helmet are only a two of the further highlights which 

this high-tech jacket can offer. 

Picture source: Mammut Sports Group

Mammut Sports Group 

Bluesmiths 

Eisfeld Pants Light Men / Women 

Maliko Short by Bluesmiths 









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The highly breathable soft-shell pants made of sturdy, highly- 

elastic schoeller ® -dryskin fabric is deal for tours in high-altitude 

terrain. The additional coldblack ® finish means that dark colors 

behave almost like light ones and absorb up to 80% of sunlight. 

A further plus point is the hem reinforcement and the crampon 

protection made of schoeller ® keprotec ® . 

Picture source: Mammut Sports Group 

As the sport of paddleboarding grows, so does the demand for 

apparel that is sublime as the sport. The Malikos have stretch, 

high abrasion resistance and feature both NanoSohere ® and 

coldblack ® for quick drying and sun protection. The shorts have 

seams wont rub you the wrong way, have no Velcro or metal 

zippers, meaning they feel fantastic on the body and will stay 

good looking and functional for a lifetime. The Malikos are 

named for the most famous downwinder course in the world 

and are as appropriate there as they are at the Paia Fish 

Market for tacos après paddleboarding or surfing. 

Bild-Quelle: Bluesmiths

Search and State 

Luna C 

S1-J jacket 









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Whether you’re on a training ride, racing a gravel century or on 

a mountain pass, you need apparel that is versatile and tough. 

The S1-J is warm when its cold, breathes when it's hot, and is 

built to last. It's lightweight and packs neatly into an S1-A jersey 

pocket. Forget about the weather; be comfortable, and focus on 

the ride. The S1-J is a 3 season jacket that features 

c_change, a bionic climate membrane that independently 

reacts to changing temperatures, closing when exposed to cold 

and opening in response to warmth. The S1-J will be the most 

versatile piece of technical apparel you own. 

Image source: Search and State 

The High Performance Jacket 

The 'High Performance Jacket' incorporates c_change, the 

biomimicing wind and weatherproof membrane; NanoSphere ® , 

the naturally self-cleaning finishing technology; and the use of 

carbon fiber, which is a first in a fashion line of this type. This 

exclusive jacket is also machine washable and available for a 

limited time. 

Image source: Luna C Clothing

Lizard Footwear 

Athleta 

Kross Scramble 

The Frontier Jean 









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The Kross is designed to adapt to a variety of outdoor activities 

and settings. Featuring LIZARD’s proprietary Kyodo Vibram ® 

sole made with flexible, low-profile and lightweight Vibram ® 

rubber, the Kross shoes promote natural barefoot posturing and 

provide a self-cleaning, multi-directional tread pattern for 

optimal grip on rock, mud and wet surfaces. This new style also 

boasts the soft and flexible QuickFit fastening system and a 

3Dair mesh upper and lining for maximum ventilation. The 

upper is constructed of leather and schoeller ® -keprotec ® to be 

extremely abrasion proof. 

Image source: Aicad 

Your favorite-fitting jean just turned super technical in an urban 

style that offers full mobility out on the trails. Semi-fitted and 

mid-rise. Straight leg, zip/snap fly, and internal drawstring. 

Plenty of pockets to stash your stuff (even hidden pockets 

within pockets).Ergonomic built-out gusset & inseam are 

shaped for stride and mobility Schoeller 3XDRY ® Technology 

wicks from inside (evaporating sweat) to keep you cool and dry; 

durable outer fabric resists nicks, tears and dirt (read: a rugged 

jean truly made for the trails).

Outlier 

Image source: Athleta 

The FreeShell 









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Deceptively simple, the FreeShell is an incredibly versatile 

jacket with a streamlined silhouette. Truly a go-anywhere piece, 

it travels seamlessly through cool nights and light rain, but won't 

overheat when the sun peeks through. The 4Season fabric from 

Schoeller Textiles allows for freedom of movement and 

breathability, so you stay comfortable in a range of 

temperatures. Discreet front pockets and a hidden mega stash 

pocket make sure you can carry what you need while an 

extended back keeps you covered in any situation. 

Image source: Outlier

Press Information 

Season Summer 2014 

ESCHLER – a schoeller® brand: Bike Collection Summer 2014 

INDIVIDUAL, FAST & FOCUSED 

Eschler – a schoeller® brand presents a highly ambitious and 

focused summer bike collection 2014! The warp knits for rec- 

reationsal bikewear is strongly influenced by the high-tech 

textiles developed for the elite segment. The collection high- 

lights include the complex two-layer knit “Flash”, which 

unites outstanding aerodynamics with a fantastic moisture 

management. Eschler offers the fabrics with integrated car- 

bon fibres as well as coldblack ® – the special finishing tech- 

nology for textiles by Schoeller Switzerland that reduces heat 

build-up and provides reliable protection from UV rays. Yet, 

Eschler and the Schoeller Textil AG do not only cooperate, 

the two Swiss companies – the pioneer of stretch wovens 

Schoeller and the warp knit specialist Eschler – have merged 

in June 2012 under the leadership of Schoeller Textil AG. 

Market Segments: Elite Sports & Recreational Sports 

The market segment ‘Elite Sports’ concentrates on sponsors and 

racesuit manufacturers for alpine skiing and ski jumping – Eschler is 

market leader in both disciplines, equipping more or less all national 

teams with sports specific, high performance fabrics. Yet, Eschler 

also supplies elite summer sports athletes with warp knits for racewear, 

in particular cyclists and triathletes. The market segment ‘Recreational 

Sports’, of course, strongly profits from the expertise 

gained from the professional sports fabrics.

Structured for Speed 

Determined to develop innovations and to enhance the performance 

of athletes, Eschler has put a lot of time and research in optimising 

the aerodynamics of its high performance textiles. When 

speed counts, Eschler presents fast knitwear fine-tuned to the detail. 

Wind channel studies showed that special structured surfaces 

reduce wind resistance up to 10% compared to smooth surfaces. 

The tests of highly elastic knitwear specifically focused on the speed 

range of over 100 km/h for alpine skiwear and 35–75 km/h for 

bikewear. They proved that on structured surfaces the airflow is 

more streamlined, leading to less air turbulence and thus improving 

the aerodynamics. The test results are of high relevance for disciplines 

such as mountainbiking, road cycling as well as triathlon 

Eschler – a schoeller® brand transfers its expertise to the fabrics for 

non-professional sports apparel and expands its range of elastic, 

structured knitwear. One of the highlights in this product category 

is the double layer “Flash” material merging a Polyamide/Elastane 

outer and a Polyester material on the inside: a unique combination 

of outstanding moisture management, abrasion resistance and 

aerodynamics. For added comfort, Eschler, on client request, integrates 

carbon fibres that further optimise temperature management. 

A further option: the Swiss brand offers Flash fabrics with 

coldblack ® by Schoeller Switzerland which reduces heat build-up 

and provides reliable protection from UV rays. The technology reflects 

infrared heat rays, the textiles heat up less and thus significantly 

optimise heat management. 

Eschler also tests and classifies the compression properties of the 

two-way stretch knitwear (the range includes weight classes from 

150–180 g/m² to 200–250 g/m²). 

CERAMIC PRINTING: fine, yet diamond hard 

It certainly is a hard task to fulfil: the demand of fine, soft sportswear 

fabrics, which simultaneously offer tough durability – even 

with extreme rubbing friction. Eschler is known as a specialist for 

ceramic printed fabrics that offer the perfect synergy of high wearing 

comfort and resistance to mechanical wear. The Polyurethanebased 

coating embedded with diamond-hard ceramic particles is 

printed in a fine pentagon shape with small dots. Thus, Eschler can 

keep the fabrics’ soft feel and high elasticity. This particularly environmentally 

friendly innovation is completely free of solvents. Furthermore, 

the ceramic particles remain permanently embedded in 

the polyurethane.

A Far-Sighted Business Move 

In June 2012, the Eschler Group merged with Schoeller Textil AG – 

a far-sighted business move and a logical consequence in terms of 

market positioning. The combination of Eschler’s highly functional 

knitted fabrics and the innovative range of Schoeller textiles and 

technologies is absolutely unique on the market and will meet the 

future requirements of joint customers even more precisely, more 

individually and more creatively. Thus, the two traditional Swiss 

companies make it possible to place the product range on an even 

broader footing on the global market. 

Peter Eschler, CEO of the brand which was founded in 1927, states: 

“The synergy of woven and knitted fabrics is the only one of its 

kind in the textile sector. But it is also a coming together of two 

companies that have fostered the same values and cultures! We are 

both Swiss, family-owned brands with a a strong and dedicated 

ambition to always deliver top performance.” 

Siegfried Winkelbeiner, CEO Schoeller Textil AG, adds: We are convinced 

that there is a global demand for Swiss quality, Now, the 

power of this concentrated expertise opens up entirely new dimensions 

for further exciting developments!“ 

For further information please visit: 

www.eschler.com 


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ESCHLER – a schoeller ® brand: Founded in 1927, the family-owned brand quickly 

advanced to become one of the world’s leading manufacturers of functional knit 

fabrics. Today, Eschler specialises in sportswear, workwear, technical textiles and 

lingerie. Eschler produces its sportswear textiles in Balingen/Germany. In 2012, the 

brand merged with the Schoeller Textil AG – as Eschler a Swiss, family-owned 

brand. Each of the two enterprises is among the market leaders in their respective 

segment. 

PR Contact 

KGK –Kern Gottbrath Kommunikation 

Sissi Pärsch 

+49 – 89 – 30 76 66-3 

eschler@K-G-K.com

Press Information Outdoor 2012 

contact: Shannon Walton �phone: 970-260-9282 �pr@schoeller-tech.com �www.ecorepel.ch 

ecorepel ® – an ideal combination of function and sustainability 

by Schoeller Technologies. 

Seattle, July 2012: Following its launch in January 2012, ecorepel ® , the 

water repelling high-tech finish from Schoeller Technologies, is firmly on 

course for major success. Companies such as Mammut and Adidas Porsche 

Design have shown great interest in textiles that are ecologically water 

repelling. What makes ecorepel ® the right choice is not only its 

environmentally friendly aspect, but also the wide range of possible uses on 

different fibers and materials. 

In the development of ecorepel ® , Schoeller found inspiration in nature. All waterfowl, 

for example ducks, produce an oily secretion to make their feathers water repelling. 

ecorepel ® imitates exactly this sort of impregnation as it is based on long, 

biodegradable paraffin chains that wrap themselves as a spiral around the individual 

fibers, filaments or yarns in a very fine film. This reduces surface tension so that 

water droplets and even mud with significantly higher surface tension run off simply. 

The breathability is not affected and the feel remains pleasantly soft. 

Among those enthusiastic about the benefits of ecorepel ® is Daniela Schuermann, 

Teamleader Fabric Apparel, from Mammut, “We consider ecorepel ® a really exciting 

technology and are currently testing it. It is fascinating to see how an 

environmentally friendly finish can also achieve terrific results. “Materials Manager 

Claudia Gockel from Adidas Porsche Design, “ecorepel ® is an ideal alternative to 

existing solutions. We can very well envision using ecorepel ® for selected items in 

our new collection.” 

The possible uses for ecorepel ® are wide-ranging. Applications on various fiber types 

such as wool, cotton and synthetic fibers have already tested successfully. Its 

effectiveness on fabrics like denim, soft-shell and fleece has also been proven. 

ecorepel ® is a wash resistant high-tech finish that does not negatively affect our 

environment, either in its production or in its use. As no fluorocarbons are used, it is 

biodegradable (in accordance with OECD 302 B (80 – 100 %)), passes the Oeko- 

Tex ® - Standard 100 test and complies with bluesign ® . 

Discover more at Outdoor Retailer, Booth #39051


contact: Shannon Walton �phone: 970.260.9282 �pr@schoeller-tech.com �www.energear.ch 

energear – Efficiently using your own energy 

energear textile technology from Schoeller ensures that the radiated 

energy is reflected back to the body. Following preliminary in-house 

testing, including the growth of bean seeds, the efficacy of energear 

has been confirmed in an innovative test process of the Hohenstein 

Institute. 

All living creatures constantly radiate energy in the form of Far Infrared Rays. A 

titanium-mineral matrix especially developed for energear, allows the body’s 

own Far Infrared Rays to be reflected back to it. This reflection can increase 

circulation and oxygen levels in the blood. The additional energy can result in 

performance enhancement and the reduction of premature fatigue, improved 

regeneration, shorter warm-ups, and an increase in balance and concentration 

as well as wellbeing. 

A simple experiment with beans plausibly demonstrates the positive effects of 

energear. Nestling in fabric covers – one with and one without energear - 

the growth of these plants which react sensitively to environmental influences 

was tested. After just eight days, a distinct difference could be observed. The 

beans grew significantly faster and in greater numbers that those without 

energear. 

Hohenstein also examines the influence of clothing on mental performance 

capacity in order to corroborate the positive experience. Testers wearing an 

energear shirt or an identical “placebo” shirt were subjected to a new test 

process. The test recorded the age-related mean reaction time to visual and 

audio stimuli as well as the rate of errors per test model. The results show that 

testers wearing an energear shirt displayed a shorter reaction time to both 

visual and audio stimuli corresponding to increased information processing. 

These measurements taken by a neutral institute corroborate the positive effect 

of energear. 

energear is a trademark of Schoeller Technologies AG/Switzerland.

The energear textile technology was developed in 2010 for Schoeller textiles 

and integrated into membranes and coatings. Since 2011, it has been available 

at the licensing level for further markets as it can be applied to textiles via a 

printing paste. Depending on the blend, the printing paste with energear 

results in a grey to silver-metallic look. Regardless of the substrate, it can be 

used on the first, second or third clothing layer. 

Radiated energy reflects back to the body. 

The experiment with beans demonstrates the positive 

effects of energear. 

Discover more at Outdoor Retailer Schoeller Booth #39051 

energear is a trademark of Schoeller Technologies AG/Switzerland.


contact: Shannon Walton �phone: 970-260-9282 �pr@coldblack.ch �www.coldblack.ch 

coldblack ® : Sun Reflector – UV Protector 

Dark colors heat up more when exposed to direct sunlight than light ones. 

coldblack ® is a special finishing technology for textiles developed by Schoeller 

Technologies AG that alters the heat management of textiles and offers reliable 

protection from UV rays. 

Light colored textiles reflect both visible and invisible rays of sunlight, meaning both heat 

and light. Dark colored textiles absorb both types of rays and therefore absorb heat. 

coldblack ® technology reduces this absorption of heat rays, particularly for darker colors. 

The result is tangibly better heat management, because textiles with coldblack ® remain 

significantly cooler than the same material without coldblack ® . Furthermore, the 

coldblack ® technology guarantees a UPF of at least 30, without affecting the look or feel 

of the product. This means that textiles with coldblack ® effectively protect from UV rays. 

As the heat absorption of the fabric when exposed to direct sunlight can be significantly 

reduced thanks to coldblack ® , the wearer feels fresher in clothing with coldblack ® and is 

therefore capable of greater performance. When the body makes less effort to cool down, 

the energy can be then be applied to the actual physical performance. 

New products 2012 with coldblack ® 

Under Armour coldblack ® collection 

http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/cold-black 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF9vl2kjIAo 

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coldblack ® is a registered trademark of Schoeller Technologies AG/Switzerland.

Louis Garneau Triathlon Elite Lazer Tek Suit 2 new with coldblack ® 

http://www.louisgarneau.com 

Discover more at ORSM12, booth #39051 

coldblack ® is a registered trademark of Schoeller Technologies AG/Switzerland.


contact: Shannon Walton �phone: 970.260.9282 �pr@schoeller-tech.com �www.nanosphere.ch 

NanoSphere ® - top results in stain, water and oil repellence 

NanoSphere ® is a textile finish based on nanotechnology and achieves top 

results in terms of the self-cleaning effect, abrasion resistance and washing 

permanence. 

The nanoparticles in the NanoSphere ® finish form a fine structure on the surface of the 

fabric. In contrast to classic, smooth textile surfaces, which offer water and dirt particles 

a larger contact surface and therefore allow greater adhesion, water and dirt on a 

NanoSphere ® surface lie only on the peaks. For this reason, even such substances as oil 

or ketchup run off the NanoSphere ® surface. Any residue can be simply washed off with 

a little water. NanoSphere ® meets the most demanding washing and dry cleaning 

requirements. The finish is highly abrasion resistant and the protective function remains 

lastingly active, even when exposed to considerable load and after frequent washings. 

The functional finish does not alter the feel, appearance, breathability or the elasticity of 

a material. NanoSphere ® corresponds with the criteria of the bluesign ® standard, the 

world's most stringent production for Environment, Health and Safety specifications 

(EHS). NanoSphere ® guarantees the highest possible freedom from harmful substances 

and the most economical use of resources in the manufacturing process. 

NanoSphere ® is ideal for such areas as outdoor wear, sportswear, men’s fashion, 

women’s wear, career apparel and work wear; as well as shoes, home furnishings, and 

commercial textiles. 

Levi’s® Commuter with NanoSphere ® /Urban Cycling 

http://www.levi.com 

Discover More at Outdoor Retailer Schoeller Booth# 38051 

NanoSphere® is a registered trademark of Schoeller Technologies AG/Switzerland (patent protected technology).


contact: Shannon Walton �phone: 970.260.9282�pr@3XDRY.com �www. 3XDRY.com 

3XDRY ® - 1 fabric, 2 finishes, 3 functions 

Sevelen, July 2012: The 3XDRY ® function finish combines two technologies in one 

fabric: On the outside, the finish is water repelling and on the inside water 

absorbing. Thanks to this combination, the 3XDRY feelgood technology improves 

the dirt and water repelling properties, reduces visible perspiration marks and 

generates a pleasant cooling effect. Clothing with 3XDRY ® transports the 

perspiration speedily to the outside and dries quickly. 

New with 3XDRY ® technology 

¨ 

Levi’s ® Commuter Shirt/Urban Cycling 

http://www.levi.com 

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bluesign® roots, responsible manufacturing and long term thinking 

Schoeller Textil became the first bluesign® partner 

in 2001 and won the first bluesign® award in 2008. 

The independent bluesign® standard was created in 

response to growing environmental concerns in 

terms of health and safety throughout the textile 

production chain without compromising functionality, 

quality or design. bluesign® certified fabrics and 

products ensure confidence at each stage, from raw 

material to final product and from chemical supplier to 

consumer. In the last 10+ years, more than 700 

bluesign® approved fabrics have been developed at 

Schoeller Textiles. 

For humans and the environment: "pure ideas + pure materials = benefit". 

bluesign® approved textiles are found throughout the Schoeller range including stretch fabrics, soft-shells, 

lifestyle, protective and workwear fabrics; each constructed of different yarn combinations and coating processes. 

"bluesign® reviewed each thread, each dye and each chemical or nanoparticle in regard to health systems," said 

Detlef Fischer, VP of bluesign®. "For a company with a low complexity, it is relatively easy to work according to 

our specifications. However, as complex as Schoeller is, this partnership proves that a model of sustainability is 

(almost) universally possible when each new idea begins with sustainability and/or ecology”. 

With hundreds of different articles, Schoeller has an incredible depth and breadth in this field. "Our designers and 

developers always first consider bluesign® when developing new fabrics and technologies," says Schoeller CEO 

Hans-Jürgen Hübner. "Yet, there are always new items such as some crazy fabric creations or very complex, 

highly technical protection fabrics that do not meet the standard in one way or another. Here is where our 

customers have the chance to decide if a look or performance is maybe more important than the textiles being 

bluesign® certified”. Currently 80% of the Schoeller Textile range is bluesign®. Thus, sports enthusiasts, furniture 

manufacturers, fashion designers and workwear specialists may find many beautiful and highly functional 

Schoeller fabrics that can be worked with or worn in good conscience. 

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Two aspects that Schoeller always considers are the influence of production on the environment and a product’s 

ecological footprint. Our textiles are of a high quality and "live longer" than cheaply produced goods. They can 

therefore remain in use for a long time. Due to water and dirt repelling finishes, they stay clean longer and 

therefore need less frequent washing and can be washed at lower temperatures. This reduces water, detergents 

and energy use. 

Schoeller takes a long-term and networked view 

We are not one of those companies hopping aboard the bandwagon of the "eco trend". Schoeller thinks in terms 

of both the beginning and end of the product lifecycle. This requires, among other things, the appropriate 

infrastructure, major organizational input and precise eco audits. For years, Schoeller has been proactively 

making its own contribution including continual environmental updates to the mill and reworking formulas to take 

advantage of ecological advancements in chemistry and we will carry on doing so in the future. We continue to 

put responsibility into practice. 

The focus of all schoeller developments and actions is people and the planet. We aim to support our customers 

at work, in leisure and during sporting activities with sophisticated, intelligent and ecologically safe textiles. At 

every product development step, the questions we ask ourselves relate not only to functional enhancement but 

also, and of equal importance, to ecology. As a Swiss company, we have been living these two aspects for 

many years, and doing so every day, powering our every innovation. 

bluesign® in practice 

In 1994, we launched our first 100% recyclable stretch fabric and no PFOS-containing products are used in our 

manufacturing. With the installation of state of the art dyeing machines and a solvent washing machine 

permitted a further 65% water reduction from 2001. In addition, we have considerably reduced the CO2 – 

emissions since 2002 and achieved further energy savings by converting to natural gas and recovering energy 

from exhaust air and wastewater. Moreover, we have succeeded in increasing production capacity and saving 

energy with an expansion project and the installation of modern tentering frames, an exhaust air purification 

plant and air weaving looms. All of these are just some examples of how the five tenants of bluesign®: 

resource productivity, occupational health and safety, consumer safety, air emissions and water emissions are 

put into practice at Schoeller.

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