Santoni Collaboration yields 80 gauge fabric for Jersey Lomellina
A unique collaboration between five of Europe's biggest players in knitted textiles has resulted in the creation of the finest ever jersey fabric in 80 gauge. The collaborators say the unique ultra-fine lightweight fabric is the result of an extraordinary mix of technology, research, innovation, commitment, passion and excellence in quality.
Leading Italian circular knits producer Jersey Lomellina and circular knitting machine builder Santoni partnered with Germany's knitting technology specialist Groz-Beckert, global fibre giant Lycra and Italian yarn producer Fulgar to make the 80 gauge stretch fabric a reality.
"These are the pioneers who started off a revolution in terms of technologies and style. An innovative and daring approach to business and a strict collaboration have allowed us to study, design, and test and manufacture a jersey fabric with unique and extraordinary features," a spokesperson for the partnership told Knitting Industry.
Several decades of experience, cutting-edge technologies and the prestige of the five market leading collaborators are said to have originated a real change in the world of jersey fabrics.
"Indeed, this is the first fabric in 80 gauge, and it can therefore ensure unprecedented lightness, softness and pleasure. Its excellent cover and 200% bi-directional stretch add an extra value to JL latest creation," a spokesperson for Jersey Lomellina said. "Easy care, shape retention, pilling resistance, fast drying and excellent cover are the technical features that make this fabric so extraordinary," the Bergamo based company said, adding:
"It keeps your skin fresh and dry all day long and is absolutely amazing to the touch."