Colombia is already known for its quality textiles and fabric, but now textile manufacturers from the country are directing their focus on offering performance gear and athletic wear to cater to the rising demand in this segment. It was evident at Colombiatex de las Americas, Latin America’s leading textile trade show held in Medellin, Colombia. Lafayette, a Bogota-based vertically integrated textile company with its new range attracted buyers’ attention at the show that witnessed around 10,000 buyers; visit it from January 27 to 29, 2015.
The more than 70-year-old company has an entirely integrated textile process from yarn manufacturing to weaving, knitting, printing and finishing, allowing for greater flexibility in research, development and innovation. Lafayette Sports, the company’s high tech textile solutions division, specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced performance fabrics for athletic wear in flat and knitted weave.
The company has developed 14 technologies, branded Laftech, designed to help athletes improve their performance and created based on ongoing research and testing, including Sun, Eco, Dry, Thermo, Dryplus, Repel, Seal, Odor Protect, Stretch, Aqua, Ripstop, Color, Sweat and Café. Lafayette Sports will unveil lightweight, breathable and eco-friendly performance fabrics in the coming year.
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