Sympatex Showcases Circular Textile Innovations at Performance Days

Spotlight on new product Kyoto F2F Spring AS – Advancing Circularity in Performance Wear

At the forefront at the Sympatex booth is Kyoto F2F Spring AS, an innovative 3-layer laminate crafted from chemically recycled textile-2-textile yarns. Developed to reduce textile waste, the material is made from both pre- and post-consumer waste, reinforcing the company’s mission of textile-to-textile recycling.

Kyoto F2F Spring AS has also been been selected for The Trend Forum Fabrics (see more in attached pdf).

Key sustainability attributes:

• Carbon footprint: 11.9 kg CO2e/kg (HIGG MSI score: 11.5)
• Performance: Waterproof (20,000 mm), breathable (14 Ret), windproof
• Material: 100% recycled PES with a structured ripstop surface and soft jersey backing
• Weight: 110 g/m²
• Applications: Outdoor and sportswear (Running, Cycling, Hiking, Trekking)
• Fluorocarbon-free water repellency for an eco-friendly alternative

Jessica Dedora, Product Management Apparel at Sympatex, states: “With its structured, stretchy ripstop surface and soft jersey backing it delivers a modern yet functional and innovative 3-layer material inhibiting substantial sustainability properties.”

Kim Scholze, CSMO of Sympatex, shares: “Expanding our Fiber2Fiber (F2F) portfolio is essential for making circularity a reality in textiles. With each new development, we are strengthening the foundation for a fully closed-loop system that benefits both brands and consumers. The focus on mono-materials and Fiber2Fiber solutions is crucial to ensuring high-quality recyclability, and we are excited to see our portfolio continue to grow.”

Visitors to the Sympatex booth can explore the material in action and experience first-hand how Kyoto F2F Spring AS supports high-performance circular design.

Innovation Through Collaboration – Student Eco-Design Project

Sympatex is also partnering with Hochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen to highlight the intersection of sustainability and digital product development. Under the guidance of lecturer Mark Zenzinger, students designed and constructed waterproof jackets using Kyoto F2F Spring AS, incorporating alternative bonding technologies such as sustainable gluing and welding instead of traditional stitching.

The jackets were initially designed in the CLO3 3D system, with the Kyoto F2F Spring AS laminate provided as a digital fabric twin from our digital fabric library in the DMIx Cloud. The twins enable precise and realistic digital prototyping prior to production.

Live at Performance Days: Attendees can see the physical jacket and learn more about the digital-to-physical design workflow at the Sympatex booth.

The Growing Impact of Sympatex Digital Fabric Library

As more brands embrace digitalization, the Sympatex Digital Fabric Library is playing a crucial role in enabling efficient 3D prototyping and laminate selection. The library allows customers to explore 3D Twins of our laminates, ensuring precise digital material representation for virtual product development.

At the same time, the DMIx Cloud’s Matchbox tool supports our suppliers in the digital color management process and increasingly replacing traditional lab dip procedures with a digital workflow. Link to Digital Fabric Library: Digital Fabric Library – Sympatex Membran & Laminate

Kim Scholze, CSMO, adds: “It is fantastic to see more brands integrating digital solutions to streamline fabric selection and prototyping. The ability to accurately visualize materials in 3D Twins, combined with digital color management, enhances efficiency and significantly reduces waste – critical steps toward a more sustainable textile industry.”

Panel Discussion: Sympatex’s Circularity Expertise

At Performance Days, Martin Mayershofer, Sympatex’s expert in polymer and membrane production, will be speaking as an invited expert in a panel discussion hosted by Accelerating Circularity.

Session Title: More Standards & Certifications? How to Scale Circularity
Date & Time: 5^th and 6^th of March 2025, 10:30–12:00 CET | Workshop Talk

Location: Circularity Zone @ Hall C5

This session will provide insights into circular textile standards and industry collaboration. Sympatex is proud to contribute to the discussion as a leader in sustainable materials and circular design. Visitors can attend the panel to hear more about how certifications and regulations impact the industry’s transition to a fully circular system.

Meet the Sympatex Team at Performance Days

Following the announcement of our newly expanded global sales team, Sympatex is excited to welcome visitors to Performance Days for direct conversations and strategic meetings. Our full team will be onsite at Hall C5, Booth Q17, ready to discuss new collaborations, product innovations, and sustainable solutions. This is a unique opportunity to connect with our experts and explore how Sympatex can support your brand’s journey towards circularity.

For more information or to schedule a meeting with the Sympatex team during Performance Days, please contact: sales@sympatex.com

Continued Engagement: Upcoming Circularity Webinar

Beyond Performance Days, Sympatex continues its engagement for a sustainable textile industry, offering a basic webinar on Circularity in the Textile Industry, taking place on March 13, 2025. This event will be open to brands, retailers, and end consumers looking to deepen their understanding of circularity and Sympatex’s role in driving change.

Title: Zirkuläre Textilwirtschaft – Gemeinsam für eine nachhaltige Zukunft (The webinar is in German).  Register here

About Sympatex Technologies – More than a Membrane

92 million tons of textile waste. Every year. Worldwide. For Sympatex, this waste is the future source of raw materials. The company is committed to using 100% recycled and recyclable materials to create high-performance, circular laminates for functional outdoor gear.

Since 1986, the intelligent Sympatex membrane has been used in apparel, footwear, and corporate workwear, providing 100% waterproof, windproof, and breathable protection. One of its standout features? Breathability that increases with higher levels of activity.

The vision is clear: Sympatex is driving the shift towards a circular textile economy, working with selected brands and partners worldwide to close the textile loop.

Let’s Re>Close the loop. Together.

For more information about Sympatex, visit www.sympatex.com