Invista’s Cordura brand and Marlane, a leading producer of fabrics collaborated to make the new Cordura Combat Wool fabric apt for making elegant casualwear. They have also unveiled the Officina Endurance by Marlane Fall 2016 collection of the new wool fabric for menswear, crafted to merge fashion and function in the contemporary suiting market. The Cordura Combat Wool woven fabric offers enhanced abrasion resistance and longevity, and brings soft comfort and high performance to the dynamic professional’s wardrobe. As for the Officina Endurance collection, it is the epitome of fashion meets function for the modern male. The new portfolio of fabrics is designed for garments that can keep professionals feeling top-notch, well-groomed and comfortable in every situation. “Cordura Combat Wool fabrics are designed not only to look fashionable, but to function comfortably – making them an ideal choice for the stylish professional on-the-go. Marlane is a prestigious addition to our family of Cordura brand authorised mills. Based on their highly innovative approach to cutting-edge suiting fabrics, we are excited about the opportunities this collaboration will bring in the emerging world of performance wool,” said Cindy McNaull, global Cordura brand and marketing director. “Our mill has a young, contemporary target market, and we believe that Cordura brand’s innovative characteristics and performance are appealing to this group. Our Officina Endurance collection of Cordura Combat Wool fabrics offer a sophisticated yet traditional look and feel, with a technical edge that is an exciting option for designers developing stylish apparel for young urbanites,” said Patrick Lonn Wennberg, sales and marketing director, Marlane. The Officina Endurance range of Cordura Combat Wool fabrics was recently showcased at the Milano Unica China trade fair held in Shanghai.
