ECO PERFORMANCE FABRICS
Numerosi tessuti tecnologicamente avanzati per tutte le necessità
COLOUR FASTNESS
BACTERIOSTASIS
SKIN FEELING
MOISTURE MANAGEMENT
We never underestimate the importance how the fabrics are dyed: it is crucial that the colour on the pads is never transferred to the skin, especially in such delicate areas like the ones in contact with the pad.
That is why we use fabrics that have only been piece dyed and can guarantee colour fastness in high-moisture situations as well as when subjected to constant localised friction.
Bacteriostasis has always been one of the holy grails when developing Elastic Interface® fabrics.
Bacteriostasis is the result of any process that inhibits the growth of bacteria while simultaneously maintaining the skin’s normal bacterial balance.
Using a bacteriostatic fabric is one of the secrets to preventing the skin irritations and rashes caused by sweat.
Feeling great against the skin is an absolute must for any pad. But a fabric also has to be breathable and quick drying.
This is achieved with a technique known as brushing, and if the fabrics are made with carbon filaments they undergo one more step called emerising, which ensures an even softer feel.
The Elastic Interface® research and development lab (EIT LAB) successfully creates fabrics that feel soft and comfortable yet also deliver top-flight performance.
Since the concept of stretch has been introduced to the textile industry, fabrics are much better at adapting to and moving with the body.
Being able to work with a cyclist’s body and follow every pedal stroke without any stiffness or unwanted chafing or friction is the key feature of any Elastic Interface® cycling pad.
We empowered the existing platform by developing the same fabrics with pre-consumer recycled polyamide, and with post-consumer recycled polyester. Such fabrics respond to the standards of quality set for our traditional platform, because top-quality raw materials and the finishing are essential for Elastic Interface® to provide high-performing fabrics. Each fabric is treated with the finishing process called brushing and the hydrophilic treatment that helps for a faster draining of moisture.
All fabrics are piece dyed, so they ensure color fastness in high-moisture situations and constant localized friction; as further finishing process, the Sanitized treatment inhibits the growth of bacteria while simultaneously maintaining the skin’s normal bacterial balance.
Read more about our Sustainability Program.
MADE IN ITALY WITH RECYCLED YARNS
EIT Eco Carbonium Flash has a special channel structure that helps collect, canalize and expel moisture, allowing for rapid drying on the skin surface. In addition to this structure, the carbonium thread provides natural antistatic and bacteriostatic properties. The special polyamide-carbon threading makes for an extremely soft and breathable fabric for maximum well-being.
Excellent moisture management / Ultra-fast drying / Maximum softness / Bacteriostatic / Antistatic / Recycled
Composition: Polyamide 76% Elastane 21% Carbon 3%
MADE IN ITALY WITH RECYCLED YARNS
EIT Eco X-Mix is a pinstripe fabric, innovative in its structure: it combines a channel structure with polyester threads. The REPOC construction – reduced points of contact – promotes micro air circulation and keeps the skin from overheating. The soft polyamide on top provides a smooth, channeled surface in contact with skin, and it prevents chafing and irritations. On a lower level, the polyester threads work to expel moisture, enhancing the dry feeling while wearing the garment.
Special REPOC construction (reduced points of contact) / Soft polyamide and polyester construction for quick-dry and cooling functions / Bacteriostatic / Recycled
Composition: Poliammide 57% – Poliester 27% – Elastane 16%
MADE IN ITALY WITH RECYCLED YARNS
EIT Eco X-Fifty is unique in structure and in the use of threads, offering excellent temperature control and breathability properties. The particular knit structure on different levels offers ‘reduced points of contact’ with the skin (REPOC), promoting micro air circulation which helps keep the skin from overheating, favoring comfort. The darker, brushed, polyamide cube comes in direct contact with the skin preventing chafing and irritations, while the lighter colored polyester cube works at a lower level providing for perfect moisture management. The special channel structure then canalizes and expels moisture, reducing the sticky sensation typical of humid environments and allowing the athlete to wear the garment feeling cool and dry.
Special REPOC construction (reduced points of contact) / Soft polyamide and polyester construction for quick-dry and cooling functions / Bacteriostatic / Recycled
Composition: Polyamide 64% Polyester 23% Elastane 13%
MADE IN ITALY
EIT Rhombus fabric combines polyamide and polyester threads in a unique weft. The soft polyamide on top provides a smooth surface in contact with skin, and it prevents chafing and irritations. On a lower level, the polyester threads work to expel moisture, enhancingthe dry feeling while wearing the garment.The 2DRY ENDURING FRESHNESS Technology and the particular knit structure provide excellent breathability and moisture management for a unique dry-feeling.
Special REPOC construction (reduced points ofcontact) / Soft polyamide and polyesterconstruction for quick-dry and cooling functions / Bacteriostatic
Composition: Polyamide 75% Polyester 5% Elastane 20%
MADE IN ITALY WITH RECYCLED YARNS
EIT Eco X-Tract is a highly evolved fabric made of soft polyamide. Its revolutionary structure has two layers that work to improve the fabric’s moisture management. On the top the channel structure collects and canalizes sweat, on the bottom the fabric helps expel it.
Maximum sweat absorption / Ultra-fast drying / Fresh & dry effect / Great breathability / Bacteriostatic / Recycled
Composition: Polyamide 80% – Elastane 20%
MADE IN ITALY
EIT Stripe is a soft polyamide microfiber, with a two-layered structure that works to improve the fabric’s moisture management. On the top, the channel structure collects and canalizes sweat, on the bottom the fabric helps expel it. Softness and reduced skin temperature for great comfort.
Sweat absorption / Faster drying / Cool-down effect / Great breathability / Bacteriostatic
Composition: Polyamide 83% – Elastane 17%
MADE IN ITALY WITH RECYCLED YARNS
EIT Eco Cube is the next generation of our EIT Eco Max, a soft microfiber fabric with its distinctive “cube” pattern and improved sweat absorption other than a higher level of elasticity and exceptional color fastness and durability.
Improved sweat absorption / Higher elasticity / Improved color fastness / Bacteriostatic / Recycled
Composition: Polyamide 87% – Elastane 13%
MADE IN ITALY WITH RECYCLED YARNS
EIT Eco Max is a plain fabric that has an excellent level of elasticity. Made of soft, high-quality polyamide, EIT Eco Max provides a very smooth surface in contact with skin.
Soft microfiber / Good sweat absorption / Bacteriostatic / Recycled
Composition: Polyamide 84% – Elastane 16%