Portugal strengthens leadership in technical textiles at ISPO Munich

Another edition of ISPO Munich comes to an end today, where Portuguese technical textiles were prominently represented with two From PORTUGAL pavilions, organized by ATP under the Sustainable Textile & Apparel From PORTUGAL project.

In Pavilion A3 – ISPO Textrends, the participating companies were Bloomati by Carvema, Color For Tex, A. Sampaio & Filhos, A. Fiúza & Irmão, Sidónios Seamless Tech and Têxteis JF Almeida (as a large company). Pavilion A1 – ISPO Outdoor featured Brandbias, Calvi Wholesale, Dune Bleue, Fradelsport, P&R Têxteis, Sancar Premium Socks and Vale & Vilas Textiles.

Fradelsport highlighted, in this participation, its expertise in bonding, a technology that enables the creation of seamless garments. Speaking to T Jornal, the company explained that, in line with its commitment to sustainability and responsible innovation, it is increasingly incorporating recycled and biodegradable fabrics into its product lines.

“We are also introducing new and improved models in our technical collections, designed to enhance functionality, comfort and eco-efficiency,” says Paulo Reis, CEO. Vale & Vilas Textiles presented its expertise in athleisure, sportswear, gymwear and casualwear, offering a balance between manufacturing excellence and premium material selection, while integrating advanced technologies such as high compression and innovative textures.

“Our production also includes techniques such as DTF, transfers, sublimation printing, labeling and customized packaging,” explains Carla Macedo, a member of the management team, to T Jornal. She concludes by stressing that innovation is the path to building a more responsible future for the textile industry and ensuring that Portugal continues to deliver solutions that combine design, quality and respect for the environment.

As a major highlight of this edition of ISPO Munich, Calvi Wholesale presented a new fabric made of 96% organic cotton and 4% elastane, inspired by the concepts of flexibility, comfort and sustainable evolution.

Catarina Lopes, sales manager, also told T Jornal about new unisex fits and new dyeing services, allowing brands to explore movement through gradients with visual depth.

“Our strength lies in premium quality, competitive prices and a fully vertical production process. All stages take place under one roof. This structure allows us to be more agile, supporting clients with efficient lead times without compromising quality,” she emphasizes.

Sancar Premium Socks also revealed its new developments to T Jornal for this edition: a new generation of performance socks developed with hybrid fiber technologies that combine the best of natural and technical materials.

Among the main differentiating features, the company highlights its ability to balance comfort, performance and functionality. “Each of our sports socks is designed to meet the specific needs of each activity, from endurance sports to everyday fitness. We combine natural and synthetic fibers, including recycled yarns, with techniques that ensure optimized moisture management, breathability, durability and a perfect fit,” the company concludes.