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FOCUS ON NICHE PRODUCTS - ESTABLISHMENT OF A TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION CENTRE IN SWITZERLAND
FOCUS ON NICHE PRODUCTS - ESTABLISHMENT OF A TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION CENTRE IN SWITZERLAND
BEAUTY AND PERFORMANCE SHAPED IN SWITZERLAND
Swiss brand ESCHLER is one of the major knitwear pioneers. For its innovative easyShape range, the family-owned company merges its expertise in the field of lingerie with the experience of producing highly functional performance sports-wear. The elastic fabrics thus not only create a beautiful silhouette, they also deliver top wearing comfort with fantastic moisture management, hygienic properties and a high durability. Eschler introduces easyShape at the Interfilière in Paris, 9.-11. July 2011.
Knitwear specialist Eschler holds a unique position: the brand unites its lingerie know-how with its sportswear expertise and introduces innovation based on experience. The new easyShape collection offers fantastic body forming qualities delivering compression without feeling restrictive. At the same time, the fabrics' high functionality effectively wicks moisture from the body and provides a comfortable temperature management. Further, Eschler ensures the high durability of the fabrics and its characteristics: the elasticity as well as the modulus and the hygienic function do not decrease even after many washes.
Eschler CEO, Peter Eschler is extremely proud of the new easyShape line: "As a brand that is both specialized in the lingerie business as well as sportswear, we can take shapewear to a new level. For sportswear, the fabric functionality - wicking properties, temperature management, elasticity and durability - is of highest importance and directly influences the performance of the athlete. We can bring all those benefits to lingerie and thus create products that provide unique wearing comfort."
Swiss brand ESCHLER is one of the major knitwear pioneers. For its innovative easyShape range, the family-owned company merges its expertise in the field of lingerie with the experience of producing highly functional performance sports-wear. The elastic fabrics thus not only create a beautiful silhouette, they also deliver top wearing comfort with fantastic moisture management, hygienic properties and a high durability. Eschler introduces easyShape at the Interfilière in Paris, 9.-11. July 2011.
Knitwear specialist Eschler holds a unique position: the brand unites its lingerie know-how with its sportswear expertise and introduces innovation based on experience. The new easyShape collection offers fantastic body forming qualities delivering compression without feeling restrictive. At the same time, the fabrics' high functionality effectively wicks moisture from the body and provides a comfortable temperature management. Further, Eschler ensures the high durability of the fabrics and its characteristics: the elasticity as well as the modulus and the hygienic function do not decrease even after many washes.
Eschler CEO, Peter Eschler is extremely proud of the new easyShape line: "As a brand that is both specialized in the lingerie business as well as sportswear, we can take shapewear to a new level. For sportswear, the fabric functionality - wicking properties, temperature management, elasticity and durability - is of highest importance and directly influences the performance of the athlete. We can bring all those benefits to lingerie and thus create products that provide unique wearing comfort."
In summer 2011, Swiss cult label Zimtstern launches its unique bikewear collection for riders that like it cool and technical. The brand not only focuses on its legendary individual design, but also on function to the detail. Thus, Zimtstern has teamed up with Co-Swiss company Eschler. The knitwear specialist provides the wind- and waterproof material for the Lepus Softshell Jacket, which protects from the elements, offers fantastic breathability and a soft hand.
Zimtstern is a young, yet already legendary label founded in 1995 as a boardsports- and streetwear brand. In 2011, Zimtstern finally gets on the saddle and introduces a bikewear range including 47 garments for Freeride/Park/Dirt, All Mountain and Enduro. It features jackets and jerseys as well as shorts and streetwear. The bike pieces shine in the unique Zimtstern design and offer fantastic functionality.
The Lepus Softshell Jacket is a co-production with Eschler, a family owned business known as a pioneer in technical fabrics. For the jacket, Eschler's wind- and waterproof 3-layer laminate unites weather protection with fantastic breathability and a great wearing comfort.
The two Swiss companies also share the same approach to promoting ecological responsibility. Zimtstern and Eschler both work with the independent bluesign® standard that meets strict requirements regarding sustainability, health and safety as well as resource efficiency. Thus, the 3-layer laminate (as all Eschler fabrics) is bluesign® certified.
Zimtstern is a young, yet already legendary label founded in 1995 as a boardsports- and streetwear brand. In 2011, Zimtstern finally gets on the saddle and introduces a bikewear range including 47 garments for Freeride/Park/Dirt, All Mountain and Enduro. It features jackets and jerseys as well as shorts and streetwear. The bike pieces shine in the unique Zimtstern design and offer fantastic functionality.
The Lepus Softshell Jacket is a co-production with Eschler, a family owned business known as a pioneer in technical fabrics. For the jacket, Eschler's wind- and waterproof 3-layer laminate unites weather protection with fantastic breathability and a great wearing comfort.
The two Swiss companies also share the same approach to promoting ecological responsibility. Zimtstern and Eschler both work with the independent bluesign® standard that meets strict requirements regarding sustainability, health and safety as well as resource efficiency. Thus, the 3-layer laminate (as all Eschler fabrics) is bluesign® certified.
Our very own ESCHLER medal table showed the winners who reached the podium wearing racing suits made of ESCHLER material. In the end, we deliver the fabric for many, many national racing suits - for ski jumping as well as cross-country skiing. After the final events in the Holmenkollen arena, we do not only look back on fantastic races, but are also very proud of the 'ESCHLER results'.
We followed the Championships with our very own medal table.
ATHLETIC DIVERSITY MADE IN SWITZERLAND
In winter 2012/13, ESCHLER demonstrates the diversity of athletic knitwear: the highlights include highly functional and fashionable foam laminates for skiwear and different qualities with stylish retro designs. The Swiss brand further presents various soft, elastic fabrics for accessories that offer great isolation properties and are wind- and waterproof. Eschler yet again underlines its heritage as experts for smart, technical and comfortable knitwear.
Skiwear: uniting function & fashion
Eschler achieves a unique synthesis of state-of-the-art technology and style in its winter 2012/13 collection. Engineered particularly with close fitting skiwear in mind, Eschler presents a range of highly functional 3-layer laminates.
On the outside, Eschler utilizes fabrics with appealing surface structures. On the inside, the different qualities range from smooth jersey material to cosy micro-fleece. These foam laminates are a special Eschler construction: they have great stretch quality, are hydrophobic on the outside and offer fantastic air permeability.
Technical shirts: into the future with retro design
The 100% micro-fibre polyester knitwear is printed with a variety of check patterns and comes in 3 different fabric qualities:
> a classic micro-fleece that is brushed and cropped on one side: very pilling and abrasion resistant.
> a jersey made from 100% micro-fibre polyester: soft and smooth on both sides.
> for the winter collection, Eschler has created a cord material with mélange effect. The inside is brushed, the outer deliberately comes as terry quality to achieve the special retro look.
Accessories: add more function
To answer the rapidly growing demand for highly functional knitwear for accessories, Eschler has developed a range of exceptional, specialised qualities. Technical knitwear is the ideal solution for brands with high demands: the range offers soft, elastic, wind- and waterproof fabrics.
In winter 2012/13, ESCHLER demonstrates the diversity of athletic knitwear: the highlights include highly functional and fashionable foam laminates for skiwear and different qualities with stylish retro designs. The Swiss brand further presents various soft, elastic fabrics for accessories that offer great isolation properties and are wind- and waterproof. Eschler yet again underlines its heritage as experts for smart, technical and comfortable knitwear.
Skiwear: uniting function & fashion
Eschler achieves a unique synthesis of state-of-the-art technology and style in its winter 2012/13 collection. Engineered particularly with close fitting skiwear in mind, Eschler presents a range of highly functional 3-layer laminates.
On the outside, Eschler utilizes fabrics with appealing surface structures. On the inside, the different qualities range from smooth jersey material to cosy micro-fleece. These foam laminates are a special Eschler construction: they have great stretch quality, are hydrophobic on the outside and offer fantastic air permeability.
Technical shirts: into the future with retro design
The 100% micro-fibre polyester knitwear is printed with a variety of check patterns and comes in 3 different fabric qualities:
> a classic micro-fleece that is brushed and cropped on one side: very pilling and abrasion resistant.
> a jersey made from 100% micro-fibre polyester: soft and smooth on both sides.
> for the winter collection, Eschler has created a cord material with mélange effect. The inside is brushed, the outer deliberately comes as terry quality to achieve the special retro look.
Accessories: add more function
To answer the rapidly growing demand for highly functional knitwear for accessories, Eschler has developed a range of exceptional, specialised qualities. Technical knitwear is the ideal solution for brands with high demands: the range offers soft, elastic, wind- and waterproof fabrics.
CERAMIC COATING FOR ALPINE PURSUITS
Sportful is known for producing uncompromising high-tech sportswear for ambitious athletes. For winter 2010, the brand presents a mountaineering and ski outfit that is functional to the detail. For the Dolomiti WS jacket and pants, the Italian label has teamed up with Swiss company Eschler. The knitwear specialist provides an extremely abrasion resistant coating embedded with diamond-hard ceramic particles. Thought through and state-of-the-art, Sportful's outfit fully prepares for even the toughest outdoor pursuits.
With its Dolomiti Windstopper® jacket and pants, Sportful introduces the perfect outfit for backcountry lovers. Specifically adapted to the needs of randonnee skiers, mountaineers and outdoor athletes, the pieces come with an exceptional, preshaped fit that provides maximum freedom of movement despite the athletic, fairly tight fit that avoids bulkiness.
The tightly woven Windstopper® fabric combines maximum breathability with wind protection. For the exposed areas that are subject to heavy wear, Sportful further uses a knitted material by Swiss brand Eschler. The family owned company is known as a pioneer in technical fabrics. The ceramic coating is a special innovation: the polyurethane-based coating is embedded with diamond-hard ceramic particles. It is particularly environmentally friendly since it is completely free of solvents. The coating withstands even extreme friction from backpacks or hipbelts etc. and thus enables the synthesis of high wearing comfort with fantastic wearing resistance.
Sportful is known for producing uncompromising high-tech sportswear for ambitious athletes. For winter 2010, the brand presents a mountaineering and ski outfit that is functional to the detail. For the Dolomiti WS jacket and pants, the Italian label has teamed up with Swiss company Eschler. The knitwear specialist provides an extremely abrasion resistant coating embedded with diamond-hard ceramic particles. Thought through and state-of-the-art, Sportful's outfit fully prepares for even the toughest outdoor pursuits.
With its Dolomiti Windstopper® jacket and pants, Sportful introduces the perfect outfit for backcountry lovers. Specifically adapted to the needs of randonnee skiers, mountaineers and outdoor athletes, the pieces come with an exceptional, preshaped fit that provides maximum freedom of movement despite the athletic, fairly tight fit that avoids bulkiness.
The tightly woven Windstopper® fabric combines maximum breathability with wind protection. For the exposed areas that are subject to heavy wear, Sportful further uses a knitted material by Swiss brand Eschler. The family owned company is known as a pioneer in technical fabrics. The ceramic coating is a special innovation: the polyurethane-based coating is embedded with diamond-hard ceramic particles. It is particularly environmentally friendly since it is completely free of solvents. The coating withstands even extreme friction from backpacks or hipbelts etc. and thus enables the synthesis of high wearing comfort with fantastic wearing resistance.
Eschler's summer 2012 collection was engineered with the Games in mind. The new fabrics will dress for Olympic success! The Summer Games 2012 in London are the key focus of the new high-tech qualities by the Swiss knitwear specialist. For this ambitious project, Eschler closely cooperated with top sports apparel brands, leading technology partners, and international sports associations.
The aerodynamic properties of Eschler's new fabrics were further improved by material mixtures with varying surfaces. These fabrics have a significant effect on energy saving, already for a speed from 40-50 km/h. This fact has been measured in tests with professional athletes who can reach top speeds - depending on the discipline - of up to 80 km/h.
Eschler's extremely successful 'Flash' qualities ensure fantastic thermoregulation and ideal moisture management. Flash is a complex double layer knit with Polyester inside and Polyamide on the outside. The thermo regulating function can be further optimized by Schoeller's coldblack® technology. It allows dark textiles to no longer absorb, but reflect heat. Thus, coldblack® reduces heat build-up and provides reliable protection from UV-rays.
For the new functional fabrics for bike- and triathlonwear, Eschler focused on the main criteria: compression, aerodynamics, thermoregulation, low weight, and UV protection.
The key body zones for compression are arms, as well as shanks and thighs. Tests conducted at a research institute in Calgary showed that optimum compression can improve blood flow in the extremities by up to 2.2% and reduces muscle vibration by 3%. Even more important is the fact that the reduction of muscle vibration lowers the production of lactate. The body can absorb and convert lactic acid quicker, thus enhancing the athlete's regeneration.
Eschler offers various compression fabrics made of Polyester/Elasthane and Polyamide/Elasthane with the same surface construction, yet different levels of elasticity.
The aerodynamic properties of Eschler's new fabrics were further improved by material mixtures with varying surfaces. These fabrics have a significant effect on energy saving, already for a speed from 40-50 km/h. This fact has been measured in tests with professional athletes who can reach top speeds - depending on the discipline - of up to 80 km/h.
Eschler's extremely successful 'Flash' qualities ensure fantastic thermoregulation and ideal moisture management. Flash is a complex double layer knit with Polyester inside and Polyamide on the outside. The thermo regulating function can be further optimized by Schoeller's coldblack® technology. It allows dark textiles to no longer absorb, but reflect heat. Thus, coldblack® reduces heat build-up and provides reliable protection from UV-rays.
For the new functional fabrics for bike- and triathlonwear, Eschler focused on the main criteria: compression, aerodynamics, thermoregulation, low weight, and UV protection.
The key body zones for compression are arms, as well as shanks and thighs. Tests conducted at a research institute in Calgary showed that optimum compression can improve blood flow in the extremities by up to 2.2% and reduces muscle vibration by 3%. Even more important is the fact that the reduction of muscle vibration lowers the production of lactate. The body can absorb and convert lactic acid quicker, thus enhancing the athlete's regeneration.
Eschler offers various compression fabrics made of Polyester/Elasthane and Polyamide/Elasthane with the same surface construction, yet different levels of elasticity.
Knitwear pioneer Eschler and Austrian company Grabher Group (a specialist for textile finishing) have teamed up to engineer a new generation of functional fabrics for sports- and workwear: The 'Plasma Technology by Eschler' employs one of the most progressive ways of textile finishing offering outstanding advantages. A technology that once more underlines Eschler's innovative power!
Eschler is a brand very much dedicated to reducing the ecological footprint: The family-owned business was one of the first knitwear companies to become a certified bluesign system partner in 2001. The independent standard meets strict requirements regarding sustainability, health and safety as well as resource efficiency. For summer 2012, Eschler has developed a new generation of functional textiles in cooperation with Austrian company Grabher Group: the innovative fabrics for sports- and outdoorwear are treated with Plasma Technology ensuring durable function that is environmentally friendly.
Plasma is also known as 'the fourth stage of aggregation'. It is created by applying electrical fields to pure gas or gas mixtures in a vacuum chamber (similar to the process in neon tubes). The right combination of gas mixture composition, frequencies and gas flow results in systematic surface modifications of fabrics (hydrophilic, hydrophobic, dirt repellent). Those effects are extremely durable!
Textile finishing are commonly wet chemical processes that often interfere with key textile properties (flexibility, strength, touch) and have limited permanency.Plasma Technology avoids all those disadvantages. Eschler works exclusively with a so-called dry process, which is extremely eco-friendly: it uses a minimum of water and chemicals, saves energy and is free of fluorocarbon compounds (PFOA or PFOS).
The new high-tech fabrics are ideal for a broad range of sports depending on the plasma treatment: cycling, triathlon, running, functional underwear, cross-country and alpine skiing etc.
Eschler is a brand very much dedicated to reducing the ecological footprint: The family-owned business was one of the first knitwear companies to become a certified bluesign system partner in 2001. The independent standard meets strict requirements regarding sustainability, health and safety as well as resource efficiency. For summer 2012, Eschler has developed a new generation of functional textiles in cooperation with Austrian company Grabher Group: the innovative fabrics for sports- and outdoorwear are treated with Plasma Technology ensuring durable function that is environmentally friendly.
Plasma is also known as 'the fourth stage of aggregation'. It is created by applying electrical fields to pure gas or gas mixtures in a vacuum chamber (similar to the process in neon tubes). The right combination of gas mixture composition, frequencies and gas flow results in systematic surface modifications of fabrics (hydrophilic, hydrophobic, dirt repellent). Those effects are extremely durable!
Textile finishing are commonly wet chemical processes that often interfere with key textile properties (flexibility, strength, touch) and have limited permanency.Plasma Technology avoids all those disadvantages. Eschler works exclusively with a so-called dry process, which is extremely eco-friendly: it uses a minimum of water and chemicals, saves energy and is free of fluorocarbon compounds (PFOA or PFOS).
The new high-tech fabrics are ideal for a broad range of sports depending on the plasma treatment: cycling, triathlon, running, functional underwear, cross-country and alpine skiing etc.
