
Fabrics

Everything starts with the fabric. That is why strict quality requirements are set early on, at the selection of the fabrics. Subsequently, these are subject to a multitude of tests in order to achieve the best result. This resolute approach results in durable, hard-wearing and colourfast fabrics, while comfort and design also are of fundamental importance.
All raw materials meet the Oeko-tex® standards, which ensures that no harmful substances are used in our clothing.
Below a brief explanation of the various used fabrics.
Durable fabrics
Fabric code | Fabric name | Commercial name | Composition | Weight | Description | |
5005 | PA 05 | Cordura® | 100% polyamide | ± 220 g/m² |
- superior durability thanks to Cordura® fibre - used to reinforce clothing |
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5006 | PA 06 | ± 285 g/m² | ||||
5007 | PA 07 | Cordura® stretch | 92% polyamide - 8% elastane | ± 350 g/m² |
- superior durability thanks to Cordura® fibre combined with the comfort of 2-way elasticity - used to reinforce clothing (e.g. knee pockets, elbows) |
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2041 | PESCO 41 | polyester - cotton | 65% polyester - 35% cotton | ± 245 g/m² |
- durable & wear-resistant fabric with high colour fastness, even in case of regular high-temperature washing - extra supple finish for improved wearing comfort (PESCO 41) - mechanical stretch for increased freedom of movement (PESCO 41 - PESCO 63) - water-repellent finish (PESCO 63) |
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2061 | PESCO 61 | ± 245 g/m² | ||||
2063 | PESCO 63 | ± 250 g/m² | ||||
2064 | PESCO 64 | ± 300 g/m² | ||||
2025 | PESCO 25 | canvas, polyester - cotton | 65% polyester - 35% cotton | ± 340 g/m² |
- durable & wear-resistant fabric - high colour fastness, even in case of regular high-temperature washing |
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3060 | COPES 60 | canvas, cotton - polyester | 60% cotton - 40% polyester | ± 340 g/m² |
- durable & wear-resistant fabric - light, horizontal mechanical stretch for increased freedom of movement |
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5101 | PASPA 01 |
Cordura® stretch inserts |
88% polyamide - 12% elasthane | ± 260 g/m² |
- ultimate freedom of movement thanks to 4-way stretch - superior durability thanks to Cordura® fibre - used for inserts in strategic places, where extra elasticity is needed |
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1043 | CO 43 | cotton | 100% cotton | ± 320 g/m² |
- strong & durable fabric - insulating & ventilating characteristics - cotton clothing is susceptible to shrinkage during the first washes |
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1093 | CO 93 | jeans fabric | 89,5% cotton - 10,5% elasthane |
± 320 g/m² (9,5 oz) |
- 4-way stretch denim for high comfort - enzyme stonewashed for a typical jeans appearance & increased softness & flexibility |
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1094 | CO 94 |
91% cotton - 8% polyester 1% elasthane |
± 390 g/m² (11,5 oz) |
- 2-way stretch denim for extra comfort - enzyme stonewashed for a typical jeans appearance & increased softness & flexibility |
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2017 | PESCO 17 | beaver | 70% polyester - 30% cotton | ± 240 g/m² |
- dust & water-repellent Teflon® treatment - quick drying & strong - crease-resistant |
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5230 | PACOSPA 30 | super stretch |
62% polyamide - 29% cotton 9% elasthane |
± 210 g/m² |
- 4-way stretch - double weave, holds its shape well thanks to EA - cotton on the inside: soft on the skin - DWR finish |
Durable Fabrics - What does it mean to you?
Waterperformance fabrics
Fabric code | Fabric name | Commercial name | Composition | Weight | Description | |
4021 | PES 21 | three-layered softshell | 100% polyester | ± 280 g/m² |
- inner layer fleece lining - slightly elastic for increased freedom of movement - waterproof, windproof and breathable fabric |
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4028 | PES 28 | three-layered fleece | 100% polyester | ± 350 g/m² |
- high insulation level to maintain body temperature - breathable membrane allows transpiration moisture to evaporate |
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4070 | PES 70 | coated polyester | 100% polyester - PU coating | ± 200 g/m² | - breathable polyurethane (PU) coating allows transpiration moisture to evaporate | |
4074 | PES 74 |
three-layered high visibility softshell |
100% polyester | ± 280 g/m² |
- inner layer fleece lining - slightly elastic for increased freedom of movement - waterproof, windproof and breathable fabric |
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4080 | PES 80 | laminated polyester | 100% polyester - TPU lamination | ± 200 g/m² |
- waterproof and windproof - breathable membrane allows transpiration moisture to evaporate - thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) lamination |
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4090 | PES 90 | laminated canvas | 100% polyester - lamination | ± 240 g/m² |
- waterproof and windproof - breathable membrane allows transpiration moisture to evaporate |
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5194 | PASPA 94 |
laminated polyamid with elastane |
88% polyamide - 12% elastane DWR - lamination |
± 200 g/m² |
- waterproof and windproof - breathable membrane allows transpiration moisture to evaporate - Durable Water Repellent (DWR) treatment - 4-way stretch for high comfort |
Waterproofness, breathability and cold protection - What does it mean to you?
Knitwear
Fabric code | Fabric name | Commercial name | Composition | Weight | Description | |
1006 | CO 06 | cotton single jersey | 100% cotton | ± 180 g/m² |
- breathable, durable and easy-care - cotton clothing is susceptible to shrinkage during the first washes |
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1046 | CO 46 | cotton piqué | ± 220 g/m² | |||
3016 | COPES 16 | blend single jersey | 50% cotton - 50% polyester | ± 180 g/m² |
- excellently suited for industrial washing - very hard-wearing fabric with high colour fastness - pre-shrunk, and therefore resistant to shrinking during industrial washing |
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3056 | COPES 56 | blend polo piqué | ± 220 g/m² | |||
3080 | COPES 80 | sweatshirt fabric | 80% cotton - 20% polyester | ± 290 g/m² |
- combed inside for improved comfort and warmth (COPES80/COPES90) - with silky finish for a soft touch (COPES 86) |
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3086 | COPES 86 | 65% cotton - 35% polyester | ± 305 g/m² | |||
3090 | COPES 90 | 80% cotton - 20% polyester | ± 340 g/m² | |||
1104 | COSPA 04 |
cotton single jersey with elastane |
92% cotton - 8% elastane | ± 190 g/m² |
- single jersey combed cotton, pre-shrunk - extra flexible |
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1105 | COSPA 05 | ± 220 g/m² | ||||
1146 | COSPA 46 | cotton piqué with elastane | 97% cotton - 3% elastane | ± 220 g/m² |
- breathable, durable and easy-care - the elastane makes the cotton clothing less susceptible to shrinkage during the first washes |
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4016 | PES 16 | micro polar fleece | 100% polyester | ± 260 g/m² |
- combed inside and outside for improved comfort and warmth - microfibre fleece | anti-pilling treatment |
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4034 | PES 34 | tricot fleece | 100% polyester | ± 260 g/m² | - unicolour, plain weave tricot outside fabric with unicolour soft fleece on the inside | |
4038 | PES 38 | ± 290 g/m² | - bicolour, plain weave tricot outside fabric with unicolour soft fleece on the inside | |||
4004 | PES 04 | polyester bird's eye | 100% polyester | ± 140 g/m² |
- quick drying | UV sun protection (UPF 50+) | antibacterial - 50% recycled polyester |
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4044 | PES 44 | polyester piqué | 215 g/m² | |||
9201 | WOPA01 | Merino | 75% merino wool + 25% polyamide | ± 180 g/m² |
- Merino wool from 100% natural fibres for an excellent thermoregulation - breathable | quick drying | antibacterial |
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9101 | PPPAEA01 | PROLEN® Siltex | 70% polypropylene siltex + 22% polyamide + 8% elastane | ± 145 g/m² |
- inherently antibacterial - breathable | quick drying | thermoregulation |
Safety fabrics
Fabric code | Fabric name | Commercial name | Composition | Weight | Description | |
2070 | PESCO 70 |
high visibility polyester - cotton |
65% polyester - 35% cotton | ± 245 g/m² |
- water-repellent treatment - durable and wear-resistant fabric with Twill-weaving - light fabric (PESCO 70, ± 245 g/m²) |
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2074 | PESCO 74 | 60% polyester - 40% cotton | ± 290 g/m² | |||
2084 | PESCO 84 |
high visibility sweatshirt fabric |
65% polyester - 35% cotton | ± 280 g/m² |
- durable and wear-resistant fabric - combed inside for improved comfort and warmth |
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4021 | PES 12 |
high visibility polar fleece |
100% polyester | ± 280 g/m² |
- combed inside and outside for improved comfort and warmth - anti-pilling treatment |
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4006 | PES 06 |
high visibility polyester bird's eye |
100% polyester | ± 150 g/m² | - quick drying | UV sun protection (UPF 50+) | antibacterial | |
3054 | COPES 54 |
high visibility cotton - polyester piqué |
55% cotton - 45% polyester | ± 170 g/m² | - quick drying | UV sun protection (UPF 50+) | antibacterial | |
1073 | CO 73 | flame retardant cotton | 100% cotton | ± 340 g/m² |
- fabric of European origin - flame retardant finish |
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3075 | COPES 75 |
multinorm cotton - polyester |
75% cotton - 24% polyester 1% Nega-Stat® |
± 290 g/m² |
- fabric of European origin - flame retardant finish | inherent antistatic |
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3077 | COPES 77 |
multinorm - high visibility cotton - polyester |
50% cotton - 49% polyester 1% Nega-Stat® |
± 330 g/m² |
- fabric of European origin - flame retardant finish | inherent antistatic |
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2135 | PESSPA 35 | fleece with elasthane | 94% polyester - 6% elastane | ± 260 g/m² |
- extra warm and comfortable fleece, brushed on the inside - anti-pilling finish - extra flexible |
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2176 | PESCOSPA 76 |
hivis polyester - cotton stretch |
70% polyester - 28% cotton 2% elastane |
± 270 g/m² |
- 2-way stretch - woven twill - DWR finish |
Certified fabrics - What does it mean to you?

Waterproofness, breathability and cold protection - What does it mean to you?
Breathable
The breathability of the fabric ensures that transpiration moisture can escape quickly. This enables you to stay dry while at work. The permeability of a fabric is measured on the basis of the speed with which water vapour can escape. This is expressed in “MVP”, or “Moisture Vapour Permeability”. The higher the MVP value, the stronger the breathability of the fabric.

Waterproof
A waterproof fabric ensures that rain and snow cannot penetrate for a long time, enabling you to stay dry and continue to work even in bad weather. A fabric’s waterproofness is determined by measuring the quantity of water – the so-called “water column” – a fabric can resist before moisture starts to penetrate. This is expressed in “WR”, or “Water Resistance”. The higher the result, the longer you can continue to work in bad weather without experiencing any discomfort.
With regards to the waterproofness of a piece of clothing, 100% watertight taped seams are another important ally. Finally, applying a finish on the outer layer of fabric also adds an extra layer of protection by making moisture bead up and roll off.
Example: the image displays the different fabric layers of the DASSY® Nordix stretch winter jacket. The DWR finish (Durable Water Repellent) makes water droplets bead up and roll off, while the wind- and waterproof membrane effectively keeps out rain and wind. And since the membrane is also breathable, water vapour can easily escape from the inside.

Cold protection
A good thermal insulator traps your body’s radiated warmth. Since air excels as an insulator, paddings consist of countless small air pockets that effectively retain body heat. That way, you can continue working comfortably even in colder weather.
Example: the image displays the high quality insulation of the DASSY® Nordix stretch winter jacket. The high performance DuPont™ Sorona® micro fibres create small air pockets for the best warmth-insulation.
Moreover, this padding is also light, breathable, soft, quick drying and it is made of 37% renewable plant-based materials. And since the DuPont™Sorona® fibre is also highly compressible, the DASSY® Nordix keeps you nice and warm, without looking puffy.

Durable Fabrics - What does it mean to you?
Tensile properties and tear resistance
Durable fabrics do not tear easily. We perform thorough tests on our fabrics to ensure appropriate tensile and tear resistance. This is for example done by means of a tear test, in which a small incision is made in both directions of the fabric, after which we measure the strength required to tear the fabric further. Similar tests are carried out to determine the tensile resistance of the fabric. In this case, we measure the strength required to tear the fabric over a certain width without making an incision in advance. In both cases the strength of the fabric is in proportion to the strength required to tear the fabric.
Abrasion resistance
Another way to define the durability of a fabric is to define the fabric’s resistance to abrasion. This is measured by subjecting the fabric to a rotating, concentric rub under a certain amount of pressure. The test result is expressed in the number of cycles (rubs or revolutions) the device has made until visible abrasion appears. The higher this number, the more durable the fabric and the longer your piece of clothing will last.
Apart from these tests, all fabrics are also thoroughly tested for seam slippage resistance, anti-pilling properties and colour fastness combined with appropriate washing tests. We test all fabrics in our own labs and also have them tested by independent and internationally recognised testing institutes. This enables us to guarantee you the best results.