THE DESIRE TO RENEW ITSELF AND KEEP UP WITH THE MARKET HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE BASIS OF THE WINDTEX VAGOTEX CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: IN LINE WITH THE NEEDS OF A MARKET INCREASINGLY FOCUSED ON SUSTAINABILITY, THE COMPANY HAS DEVELOPED WINDTEX BIO-BASED 30, A MEMBRANE MADE UP OF 18% RAW MATERIALS FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES
Windtex Vagotex, a leading Italian manufacturer of bonded fabrics, was founded in 1980 and quickly established itself as a leader in the field both nationally and internationally. The invention of Windtex, the first stretch waterproof and breathable membrane, was a true turning point in the industry, transforming the way people dress for many outdoor sports, making clothing more comfortable and high-performance. Today, in line with the demands of a market increasingly attentive to environmental issues, Windtex Biobased 30 is born, a membrane developed to meet to frequent and increasing requests regarding the sustainability of the footwear sector. This membrane is made of polyester and contains 18% of raw materials obtained from renewable sources, such as corn. The 30-micron thickness guarantees long-lasting waterproofing, while breathability is ensured by a special dot glue bonding cylinder which allows vapors to pass through easily. All these features give life to a high- performing, durable and sustainable product. A waterproof bootie where each component has been optimized to support the environment has been created with the sustainable Biobased 30 membrane. This bootie is made up of 100% polyester materials to facilitate recycling at end of the products life. The upper fabric is dyed with the technique of bulk dyeing to reduce to minimum water consumption while the padding has been created using recycled fibers taken from pre and post-consumer. The membrane, as mentioned, is made up of 18% biobased materials to reduce the use of fossil resources; the liner is also 100% polyester so to extend the life time of the membrane and of the shoe itself. In this way, waste is reduced, less pollution occurs, and products are used to their full potential, which, at the end of their life, can then be recycled.