Cifra presents antibacterial and antiviral athleisure collection

• January 13, 2021

13th January 2021

Innovation in Textiles
Milan, Italy

Personal protection from external factors is by now essential to everyday life and the demand for functional clothing is becoming more and more pressing, reports leading Italian seamless wear manufacturer Cifra SpA. To meet the need, the Milan based company has designed and produced a new generation of garments with antiviral properties made with the exclusive Q-SKIN yarn powered by AMNI VIRUS-BAC OFF, which guarantees permanent anti-viral activity and therefore protection from the risks of contamination, the company explains.

The innovative yarn was developed in the research laboratories of the Rhodia-Solvay Group and is distributed by Fulgar, a Made in Italy leader in the sector of high-tech and eco-sustainable yarns, which has been working alongside Cifra in the creation of avant-garde solutions for clothing for several seasons now.

“This extraordinary polyamide yarn is effective against the proliferation of bacteria and the spreading of viruses, thanks to the antiviral and antibacterial agent permanently incorporated into its polymer matrix,” Cifra says.

“According to several qualified studies, viruses can survive up to at least two days on textile surfaces. The electron affinity, together with proteins present in the external structure of viruses, causes this agent to prevent tissues from becoming a host surface for viruses and bacteria, thus helping to reduce the risk of contamination. The yarn’s antiviral properties have been tested by an independent laboratory following international textile protocols found in the ISO 18184 standard (standard for determining the antiviral activity of textile products),” adds Cifra.

“The technical characteristic of this new yarn ensures that antiviral and antibacterial agents do not migrate onto the skin or into the environment. Unlike garments treated with dyeing finishes that have limited functionality and lose theirs with washing, the antiviral and antibacterial properties of Q-SKIN polyamide powered by AMNI VIRUS-BAC OFF are permanent, which is an added benefit for garments in that they remain unchanged over time, confirming the sustainability of the production process,” the Warp Knit Seamless (WKS) specialist explains.

The special, soft, and easy to wash polyamide fibre is also said to guarantee freshness and comfort, contributing to the thermal well-being of the wearer. Cifra’s WKS technology guarantees the practicality of seamless and warp-knit garments, truly unique in the sector, which is designed to offer differentiated functionality thanks to body-mapping, the company adds.

“Garments such as base layers, leggings, tops, sweaters, gloves, and helmet liners represent an absolute novelty on the international scene in terms of style, and for product and production processes.”

As always, thanks to the support of its in-house fashion design department, Cifra offers customers the possibility to customize designs according to their needs. In terms of sustainability, each garment is designed and produced in Italy with Step and Oekotex certification.

AATCC Foundation Joins the Centennial Celebration

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., USA, January 11, 2021— January 2021 begins a year-long celebration commemorating AATCC’s 100^th Anniversary! This year’s significance makes it a rare opportunity to make a special contribution in honor or in memory of someone who influenced your education and career in textiles or helped you financially achieve your textile education.

The first 100 individuals who contribute $100 or more to the Foundation in 2021 receive a commemorative pin!

AATCC Foundation Inc. was created as the charitable arm of the Association. A large part of AATCC Foundation’s mission is to

• promote and support the science and knowledge of textile design, coloration, materials, processing, and testing,
• promote continued education and provide educational assistance
• communicate research findings to the general public.

The Foundation accomplishes this mission through its textile undergraduate and graduate scholarships and its student research support grants program. Many of you, who are currently involved in your textile careers, were at one time a recipient of an AATCC Foundation scholarship or grant.

Please contribute and help AATCC Foundation build the future of textiles!

Donate today at www.aatcc.org/foundation/

About AATCC: AATCC is the world’s leading not-for-profit association serving textile professionals since 1921. AATCC, headquartered in Research Triangle Park, N.C., USA, provides test method development, quality control materials, and professional networking for members internationally.

About AATCC Foundation: Established in 1997, AATCC Foundation, Inc. operates to further the charitable mission of the Association, promoting the science and knowledge of textile design, coloration, materials, processing, and testing through research and education. AATCC Foundation, Inc. seeks ways to develop and promote quality standards throughout the world.

The AATCC Foundation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes and is classified by the US Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c) (3) organization. Your contribution to the AATCC Foundation Inc. may be tax deductible. (Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the NC State Solicitation Licensing Section at +1 888 830 4989. The License is not an endorsement by the State of NC.)

A photo of the AATCC commemorative pin is available at: http://www.aatcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC_0315-scaled.jpg

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