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Schoeller Switzerland:
High-tech fabrics and smart technologies for man and the environment
The Swiss based Schoeller Textil AG, established in 1868, is an internationally high-tech company specializing in the development and manufacturing of sophisticated, functional fabrics and of innovative textile technologies and known as a worldwide leader in the textile business. The range of markets includes active sports, lifestyle, work, footwear, interior design, and industrial and medical application. Headquartered in Sevelen, Switzerland, this geographic location allows the company to work closely with European universities and research institutions. Schoeller has gained its reputation as a trendsetter for its visionary spirit and cutting edge approach, which has led to revolutionary innovations over the last century. The product portfolio includes ultra-modern soft-shell, stretch, technical and protective fabrics as well as pioneering finishing technologies, such as self-cleaning NanoSphere® equipment, breakthrough 3XDRY® moisture management system, c_change™ membrane and temperature equalizing schoeller®-PCM™ products. This multiple award winning Swiss fabric developer will showcase its latest development ColdBlack- a new fabric finish designed to keep dark colored fabrics cooler. Schoeller uses tested, first class and environmentally sound basic materials and technologies for its safe and sustainable textile production under the bluesign®-standard.
Fabric product groups
Product: schoeller®-dynamic
Material: Mono and bi-stretch stretch woven construction incorporating abrasion resistant nylon yarns.
Characteristics: Two and 4-way stretch woven fabrics designed for multi-seasonal comfort. Lightweight, breathable, full range of motion, water- and wind-resistant, abrasion resistant, durable and easy to care for.
Product: schoeller®-dryskin
Material: Double weave stretch woven construction, functional synthetic face, and comfortable inner side fiber.
Characteristics: Light summer weights and heavier winter weights that are durable, moisture regulating, air-permeable, water and wind-resistant, with excellent shape retention.
Product: schoeller®-WB-400
Material: One and two way stretch woven constructed fabric bonded to a diverse variety of backings.
Characteristics: Developed as a water, wind and snow barrier soft-shell. This lightweight fabric offers a high degree of weather protection, breathability, wind and water resistance and freedom of movement.
Product: c_change™
Material: A bionic climate membrane.
Characteristics: A polymer structure membrane with shape-memory materials that react to changing temperatures and various physical activities, thus providing the wearer a more comfortable climate. Non-elastic to highly elastic, durable membrane solutions offers the highest levels of moisture vapor permeability, wind and water proofness.
Global textile group
The premium Swiss high-tech textile brand “Schoeller Switzerland” is produced in the company’s most modern production facilities in Switzerland. Sales and marketing are supported by the European headquarters, subsidiaries in North America, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Turkey and by agents in all other major distribution countries. Additional companies belonging to the Schoeller Textile Group include the Schoeller Technologies AG in Switzerland (licensing and branding for all technologies); the joint venture company Schoeller FTC HK Ltd. in Hong Kong and Taipei (development of casual fabrics and supplier of NanoSphere® and 3XDRY® technology); the Schoeller Tec India PVT Ltd. in Mumbai (supplier of NanoSphere® and 3XDRY® technology) and several supplying partners for 3XDRY® applications in China and Turkey. In addition Schoeller holds shares in Rotecno AG of Switzerland, specializing in medical textiles. |
