At Roekate we are committed to only select the highest quality fabrics which have innovative and technical capabilities, whilst minimising environmental impact; our second fabric spotlight on PYRATEX Power I embodies all of this.
PYRATEX Power I is made of MicroTencel combined with a small amount of elastane to ensure maximum comfort and that ‘body hugging’ feeling. MicroTencel is a cutting-edge fibre made from wood pulp, however it is important to note that not all MicroTencel is truly sustainable as it can lead to excessive deforestation if mismanaged.
PYRATEX has ensured that all of the wood pulp used to create Power I is from FSC of PEFCTM certified woods, ensuring sustainable forestry and ethical management of these habitats. The resulting fibres are fully biodegradable under both soil and marine conditions, as well as compostable and use 1.7 times less water than your generic viscose fibres. Per metre it also saves 7kg of CO2 compared to regular viscose elastane.
The specific fibre in Power I is Standard 100 Oeko-Tex certified (basically it's very sustainable!) and originates from and is produced in Austria, from a variety of tree species including eucalyptus, birch, pine, spruce and beech. All of the trees used to produce PYRATEX fibres are grown in natural forests and sustainable managed plantations without any chemical fertilisers or artificial irrigation; this fabric process is about as natural as it gets.
We have chosen PYRATEX for not one, but three of our garments for it environmental credentials but also it’s technical abilities:
- Breathable and rapid sweat absorption
- Cooling effect
- Anti-irritation, perfect for those with sensitive skin or skin conditions
- Water absorbent (50% more absorbent than cotton and 100% more than synthetic fibres such as polyester)
- Anti-bacterial (it eliminates bad bacteria in our skin, preventing infections and bad odour
PYRATEX Power I brings the power of nature to performance wear, allowing you to embrace your every curve with its contour-fitting behaviours whilst supporting you from the yoga studio, to the brunch bar to the restaurant.
Our Louise Balloon Top, Kate Leggings and Amber Boxy Top are all made with 100% PYRATEX Power I, so if this blog hasn't tempted you we can guarantee the performance and fit of these garments will.