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Business News Maglificio Ripa presents Ultra Light Thanks to the adoption of patented circular machinery with a 54 diameter gauge , over the last few years Maglificio Ripa has undergone a constant and significant evolution which has brought the company to cover a major role in the textile industry. As the first to introduce onto the market innovative textiles destined to be used in a number of production segments, with the introduction of LightTM , Maglificio Ripa is able to cover all sectors from bathing suits and underwear, to sportswear and daywear. The success of the line have led the company to further refine its techniques and make new developments enhancing the fabric’s properties: Ultra LightTM is the result of this evolution, presenting extra smoothness thanks to the compactness of the workmanship and extra elasticity, making it perfect for lingerie and swimwear. UltraLightTM textiles are available in matted and shiny colors, also with prints. TM RadiciGroup and HeiQ collaboration RadiciGroup announced a worldwide partnership agreement with HeiQ Materials AG, the inventor of silver nanocomposite additives. The scope of the partnership is to develop fibers featuring HeiQ’s unique antimicrobial silver nanocomposite technology. Nanofeel, the new bacteriostatic yarn from RadiciGroup, is the World’s first man-made fiber featuring HeiQ’s groundbreaking nanocomposite technology. Nanofeel has permanent bacteriostatic properties thanks to the incorporation of HeiQ nanocomposite silver in the PET matrix before spinning. The functionalized fiber maintains the handle, strength and elongation properties of the fiber. The silver nanocomposite prevents the development of unpleasant odours and dramatically reduces the proliferation of bacteria. "Working with the RadiciGroup is a great recognition of HeiQ and its HeiQ silver product. Our close collaboration has resulted in a very unique antimicrobial fiber product which meets the needs of modern users of garments and outperforms the competition in durability”, said Carlo Centonze, CEO of HeiQ Materials AG. The customer benefit of using Nanofeel over other fibers is the improved comfort, freshness and hygiene that is enabled by adding the HeiQ silver product. Nanofeel dramatically reduces the growth of bacteria and fungi and thereby prevents unpleasant odours. All the while it is a clean technology containing no harmful biocides. “The partnership with HeiQ has allowed us to take our new product Nanofeel to the market quickly and we are confident this will be a sought after product with strategic importance to both our company as well as our customers,” said Mr Parenzan, R&D Department of RadiciGroup-Radyrin. RadiciGroup, a multinational company operating in 15 countries around the globe, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers specializing in chemicals, plastics, looms and the synthetic fibers production chain. It has 45 production and sales units and 7,400 employees worldwide; its consolidated revenue for financial year 2006 was €1.435 million. HeiQ Materials AG is a Swiss producer of high performance nanocomposite additives and master batches. HeiQ provides the entire production chain from a single source, with activities ranging from research and product development to large-scale industrial manufacturing. Useful applications for HeiQ's high performance additives can be found in the textile, plastics, coatings, cosmetic and medical sectors.

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of THE BEST OF INTIMA – BIANNUAL – FEBRUARY 2008

Cover
CONTENTS
EDITORIAL
SHOP SCOUTINGWORLDWIDE - Boi’s selection from Asia to Europe
NEWER NOTABLES
- Bravo Boutique (USA)
- Les Garçons (France)
- Marlies Dekkers (France)
- I.D.Sarrieri (Romania)
- Chantelle (France)
- Santo Babado (Brazil)
- Vannina Vesperini (France)
PHOTO SHOOT - Let’s Rock
PORTRAIT - Elle Macpherson
LAUNCHING
- Kineba
- Guia La Bruna, Luminess
- Leesa Lu
TRENDS FW 08/09
- Nostalgic Home
- Breath of Lavender
- Deep Forest
- Sweet Passion
- Urban Spirit
PHOTO SHOOT - Spy Story
DOSSIER - US spa industry in focus
EVENTS
- Neiman Marcus’ 100th Anniversay
- The Hug Award
- Lingerie Française
- The Femmy Awards
- Photo shoot Esmod
INTERVIEW - Cosabella, 25 years of success
BUSINESS NEWS
- Empreinte North America
- Agent Provocateur
- Christies, Wacoal, Bendon
- Radici, Maglificio Ripa
- Hyosung
EXHIBITION UPDATE
- SIL
- CurveNV, CurveNY
- Lingerie Americas
EXCLUSIVE - Intima T-Shirt, 4th Edition
CALENDAR - Major trade fairs around the world
NETWORK EXPRESS - Network Dessous’ ten worldwide magazines
MARKET OVERVIEW - The Maple Leaf, Canada
EVENTS - The Best Shop Awards
EXCLUSIVE - The Stocking Story
VIEW FOR YOU - Kush, Enell, Sprint Aquatics, Soak, the bra(g)
BEST SELLERS - Major brand’s best-selling items for S/S 08
CATWALKS
FABRIC TRENDS S/S 09
- Delicate Innocence
- Air of Refinement
- Ethnic Modernity
- Eco Poetry
- Blooming Cocktail

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