QUALITY OF MATERIALS

Technological fiber, 100% natural, extracted from beech wood and OEKO-TEX® certified. Fabrics made of MODAL® guarantee higher performance than those of cotton: very good resistance to traction, colour-keeping and very soft to the touch, more than the other fibers on the market. Reliability guaranteed even after many washings.

The backward reflecting bands 3M™ SCOTCHLITE™ Reflective Material - 8910 and 8906 Silver Fabric makes visible and identifiable those who work at night or by any other condition of scarce luminosity. They meet all requirements established by EN ISO 20471:2013 standards placing themselves in the highest class of refractivity (class 2). They resist minimum 50 water-washings at 60 °C and at least 20 dry-cleanings. 3M™ SCOTCHLITE™ is a trademark of 3M.

All thand zip-fasteners of COFRA Workwear garments, both the main ones and the secondary ones, are YKK®, real guarantee of long time resistance, smoothness and easy usage. They fit any type of application assuring versatility and resistance to each solicitation.

It is a high technology fabric engineered to guarantee the maximum resistance to abrasions, lacerations, tears and perforations, moreover it is light and easy to maintain. The fabric CORDURA® lasts from 2 to 7 times compared to nylon, polyester and cotton.

Mycrofibre padding whose surface is 10 times traditional fibres. This means that 3M™ THINSULATE™
Insulation mycrofibres retain more air, reducing the dispersion of warmth outwards. Consequently THINSULATE™ grants constant thermic insulation even under severe weather conditions where wind is strong and temperatures are harsh. THINSULATE™ is a trademark of 3M.

LYCRA® is a bielastic synthetic fibre, patented by DuPont. LYCRA® fibre can be used in all kinds of fabric and combined with all other fibres, both natural and synthetic. It can stretch up to 7 times its length, subsequently returning to its original dimensions unaltered. It does not loose any of its characteristics even when washed often, thus garments made of LYCRA® keep their comfort for a long time and are always following the movements of the body.

The GORE-TEX membrane is made of expanded PTFE (polytetrafluorideethylene) with a microporous
structure made of 1,4 million micropores per cm², each one 20.000 times smaller than a water molecule and 700 times bigger than a water vapour molecule. This means that performances in terms of waterproofness and breathability are higher than EN 343 standard requirements.

The Gore WINDSTOPPER® is a membrane made of expanded PTFE (polytetrafluorideethylene) with a
microporous structure which prevents wind from passing through, but whose micropores are 1.000 times bigger than a water vapour molecule. Even if wind can’t go through the clothing, its breathability is unaffected.

COFRA-TEX is a TPU membrane (Thermoplastic Polyurethane): elastic in 4 directions, super light, ultra-thin, resistant to oil and grease, with great properties of breathability and water resistance. Garments made of COFRA-TEX membrane have excellent mechanical properties. Laboratory tests proved good tear and traction resistance. The garments with COFRA-TEX membrane guarantee higher performances than waterproof polyurethane-coated garments.

COFRA-TEX is a TPU membrane (Thermoplastic Polyurethane): elastic in 4 directions, super light, ultra-thin, resistant to oil and grease, with great properties of breathability and water repellency. Garments made of COFRA-TEX membrane have excellent mechanical properties. Laboratory tests proved good tear and traction resistance.

The special X-BARRIER treatment, thanks to nanotechnology, provides the textile with a great stain resistance and breathability. The finishing does not adhere to the surface like a film but binds to the yarn at a molecular level, without closing the interstices between the frames of the fibres, thus allowing air and water vapour circulation. The treatment favours the flow of water-based and oil-based stains over the tissue and makes them easily washable. Test results, in compliance with certification OEKO-TEX® standard 100 product of class II, show that X-BARRIER fabric satisfies all requirements for innocuousness of products in a direct contact with skin.

Inherently fire-resistant. Maximum comfort: breathable and soft to the touch thanks to the use of cellulose. Excellent resistance of colours to washings and to sunlight exposure. Long-lasting: great resistance to pilling and tear. Suitable for industrial laundry.

Yarn made of highly thermo-insulating polyester. THERMOLITE® is a “hollowcore fibre”: it contains air
which acts as an insulator. Reduced weight and thickness; quick absorption and release of moisture.

COOLMAX® is a highly technical polyester fibre: it is endowed with a special four channel structure
able to increase the surface of each thread, thus allowing moisture to dry and be absorbed faster. The
COOLMAX® textiles stay dry and do not adhere to skin.

This fire resistant fabric is the result of COFRA research with the aim of designing multifunctional
workwear. The special compound is mainly made of cotton, providing comfort and softness. It is also
nylon-reinforced, which increases wear and abrasion resistance. These garments protect against contact with flames, convective, radiant heat, caused by electric arc, splashes of molten metal, electrostatic charges in conformity with European standards.

COOLDRY® is a dry, fresh and comfortable fibre, combining the softness of cotton with the technical features of the polyester. It rapidly releases moisture and lets fresh air pass from the outside to the body, thus avoiding the sensation of “dampness” on the skin. COOLDRY® is guaranteed by the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Certificate, it is anallergic and respects Ph factor of the skin. Easy to maintain, it can be either washed in the washing machine or dry-cleaned with no risk of deformation.

DRYING TIMES

The main feature of COOLDRY® is the ability to wipe moisture very quickly. The graph shows how starting from wet conditions (100% of water) the fabrics made of COOLDRY® fibre dry one and a half times faster than polyester and two and a half times faster than cotton.

To avoid the physical disorders deriving from electromagnetic pollution, COFRA garments are
equipped with E-WARD fabric to protect the human body from electromagnetic waves of mobile
phones. This fabric provide excellent performances as, thanks to the technical fibres it is composed of, it is able to weaken far more than 99% of the magnetical field intensity. The special mobile phone pockets guarantee the best protection and at the same time the perfect phone reception. E-WARD is washable, flexible and light and its performance is guaranteed also under extreme temperatures and /or high humidity.

 SOFTSHELL FABRIC
 Effective protection against cold and bad weather.

Softshell technical fabric, made of three-layer was conceived to grant maximum protection against cold, wind and humidity:
• the external layer is made of high-density polyester, which provides the garment with a good mechanical resistance;
• the intermediate layer is a breathable membrane for an excellent resistance to external agents, such as wind, humidity and light rain;
• the internal layer is made of microfleece, which provides good thermal insulation and is pleasant against the skin.
The three layers are joined together, becoming a single elastic and soft
material, suitable for any work activity.

The gaments marked as “UNDETECTABLE” have small metal components, such as rivets, bottons and zip sliders, which due to their materials and dimensions are undetectable to standard metal detectors. However, they can be detectable by metal detection systems with very restrictive values. In such cases it is recommended to carry out a test to evaluate the garment suitability to the control systems used (eg jewellery sector, coin printing, computer components, prisons, etc.).