Snickers Workwear Catalogue 1
CORDURA® An extremely tough and hardwearing mater
ial, used to reinforce exposed parts such as pockets, knees and sleeves. It is also water and dirt repellent, easy to care for and retains its shape. It is a high technology fabric made with air-textured polyamide fibres able to meet the toughest standards of strength and durability. CORDURA® is a trademark of INVISTA Inc. D3O® D3O® smart materials specialise in impact protection and shock absorption. Its unique patented polymer composites contains a chemically engineered dilatant as an energy absorber. The material’s molecules flow freely in standard conditions, but on impact, they lock together to absorb and disperse energy, before instantly returning to their flexible state. This unique characteristic provides enhanced impact protection, while providing versatile and flexible materials that can be manufactured for a host of impact protective applications. Note: D3O® does not ”go hard”. Snickers Workwear uses different D3O® material grades specially tuned for a wide range of temperatures that offer enhanced cushioning, long-term comfort and superior impact protection on key contact areas. GRS The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is an international, voluntary, full product standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions. The standard helps consumers gain more confidence in recycled content product claims. Learn more at GlobalRecycled.org LYCRA® T400® LYCRA® T400® fibre provides excellent performance and aesthetics in applications that require low to moderate stretch. It’s a multi-component yarn in which different polymers are joined together within each filament. When exposed to heat, each polymer shrinks to a different degree, producing a smooth helical crimp. Because the crimp is not mechanically induced, the stretch and recovery of LYCRA® T400® fibre is greater and more durable than those of textured yarns. 18% of the polymer is made using renewable plantbased material for a more sustainable lifestyle. OEKO-TEX® The OEKO-TEX® label indicates the additional benefits of tested safety for skin-friendly clothing and other textiles. The International OEKO-TEX® Association is an independent test institute, testing textiles for harmful substances according to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 for textile products of all types which pose no risk whatsoever to health. REPREVE® As part of our continuous sustainability work, we have upgraded some of our styles with REPREVE®, the world’s number-one brand of recycled performance fibre. In order to make sustainable claims reliable, the REPREVE® fabric is verifiable through the U-Trust® Verification program. This means the fibre contains the unique FiberPrint® tracer technology and the fabric is analysed to validate REPREVE® content claims and composition. Sorona® The Sorona® fibre offers environmental benefits and great performance. Sorona® has a unique PTT molecular structure designed for maximising performance and provides stretch without spandex. 37% of the polymer is made using renewable plant-based material for a more sustainable lifestyle. The fibre is an eco-efficient performance fibre that also offers exceptional softness and a rich feel for day-in, day-out comfort. Garments featuring the Sorona® fibre retain their shape and resist bagging for maximum comfort on the move. MATERIAL AND CO-BRANDS 47