Cool warp knit stretches and thermo regulates

19 August 2010, Urgnano (BG) - Leading Italian manufacturer of thermal warp knits MITI SpA, has launched a double layer warp knitted fabric called Thermoroubaix Cool made from Advansa’s ThermoCool polyester. The fabric is said to have outstanding stretch and thermoregulating properties and the company says it is perfectly designed for active sports where not only the stretch but also thermoregulation control and moisture management are desirable.

MITI specializes in high quality knitted fabrics with functionality and has added Thermoroubaix Cool with moisture management and thermo buffering properties to its collection for cycling and running apparel. The company which was founded in 1931 near Bergamo, is celebrating 25 years of its well known Superroubaix and Thermoroubaix fabrics.

Thermoroubaix Cool

Commenting on the introduction of the new fabrics, Gianpiero Orsina, MITI’s General Manager said: “By releasing Thermoroubaix Cool, our new 3D warp knitted performance stretch fabric, we have accomplished the first step in upgrading and widening our 3D fabrics range, a forward-looking warp knit family composed by Thermoroubaix and Superroubaix variations, engineered by MITI 25 years ago.”

“Thanks to the unique features of technology in terms of moisture management and thermoregulation, we may now better than ever before satisfy all specific needs and expectations of both professional and amateur sport passionate customers,” added Orsina.

MITI has a philosophy of constantly challenging acknowledged limits and says Thermoroubaix Cool represents the state of the art in 3D warp knitted performance fabrics.

“According to Advansa, ThermoCool regulates body temperature in all climates and activities. “It is an ideal product for all kind of users who will be excited to have a professional technical garment with Thermoroubaix Cool made with ThermoCool,” commented Jordi Lopez, Branded Apparel Segment Manager of Advansa.

“Thanks to the unique fibre mix in garments, superior evaporative cooling and thermo buffering properties are provided to the wearer. Through this unique combination, the garment helps to thermo regulate the body temperature throughout all of the exercise period independent of being in high or low activity phases in order to remain in the comfort zone without the body overheating and without the undesirable post-exercise-chill effect. Hence, through all these activities, this high-quality product enables better body temperature regulation, giving every wearer the opportunity to perform better and stay comfortable,” added Lopez.