Material Lexikon – Materialien von A-Z

• Durable 4-way-elastic Double-weave-Material
• roughened inside for additional thermal insulation
• very good wearing comfort
• breathable
• PFC-free water- and dirt repellent DWR-treatment

The 4-way elastic double weave construction, extremely durable but also very light, offers absolute freedom of movement. The double weave has a twill structure inside. This means it lies on the skin only selectively and ensures good air circulation. At the same time, it is breathable and routes moisture to the outside very effectively. On the outside there is a smooth surface which dries very fast. The finish with PFOA-free DWR waterproofing makes the fabric water and dirt repellent.

• Lightweight, double-weave, multi-elastic woven fabric
• Structured inside for air circulation
• For sports and lifestyle
• Water-repellent due to PFC- free DWR treatment
• Fast drying

• Super lightweight doubleweave (double fabric)
• For sports activity and lifestyle
• Multi-elastic
• Very good climate management due to woven inner structure
• Perfect moisture transport
• Fast drying
• Water-repellent due to environmentally friendly PFC-free impregnation
• Mainly used for bike shorts and trekking trousers

• Durable 4-way-elastic Double-weave-Material
• roughened inside for additional thermal insulation
• very good wearing comfort
• breathable
• PFC-free water- and dirt repellent DWR-treatment

A super-light 4-way-stretch material, extremely elastic, soft and fast drying for a pleasant wearing comfort. In addition CS SUPERLITE is water and dirt repellent thanks to a PFC-free DWR (durable water repellent) finish!

CLEANING TIPS
After washing, ironing without steam or drying at low temperature (follow the care label) can restore water repellency.

• Ultra lightweight, multi-elastic woven fabric
• For sporting activities
• Water-repellent due to PFC- free DWR treatment
• Fast drying

The special Elastane fibre construction is developed in the innovative Löffler´s own knitting factory. It features excellent durable two-way stretch achieving maximum freedom of movement and perfect fit.

• Multi-elastic for a perfect fit
• For highly athletic, anaerobic activities
• Durable
• Fast drying
• Exclusively knitted in Ried

• Multi-elastic with fine stitch pattern
• Compact with light compression effect due to interlock construction
• For highly athletic, anaerobic activity
• Durable and hard wearing
• Fast drying
• Exclusively knitted in Ried

GORE-TEX® Active 3-layer membrane technology was specially designed for highest breathability making it ideal for all endurance sports with high physical activity (running, biking, cross-country skiing, etc.). All clothing components were developed for optimal moisture management in order to guarantee maximum breathability and the highest possible comfort.

• 3-layer-construction
• For sporting activities
• Extremely breathable (RET < 3,5 m² PA/W)
• Guaranteed 100% water- and windproof (28.000 mm water column) due to PTFE-membranes
• Water-repellent due to DWR treatment
• Lightweight, soft, quiet with innovative C-KNIT™ technology

For further information visit: www.gore-tex.de/original-gore-tex-produkte

Specially designed for sports with high physical activity. GORE WINDSTOPPER ® Active Shell is absolutely windproof and protects against loss of body heat due to the wind chill effect. In addition to this, it is water-repellent and fast-drying.

Maximum breathability allows for the escaping of water vapor and prevents overheating or moisture build-up within the clothes. The two-layer weather-protection membrane is very light and easily stowable.

• Lightweight 2-layer-soft shell
• For sporting activities
• Extremely breathable (RET < 6 m² PA/W)
• 100% windproof
• Water-repellent due to DWR treatment

For further information visit: www.gore-tex.de/infinium

GORE WINDSTOPPER ® stands for: 100 % windproof, water-repellent, fast-drying, and breathable – reliable and effective protection against the cold. The soft material Softshell offers maximum comfort, is pleasant to wear, and provides for high freedom of movement at various activities and weather conditions.

• Lightweight 3-layer-soft shell
• For sporting activities
• Extremely breathable (RET < 6 m² PA/W)
• 100% windproof
• Water-repellent due to PFCEC-free DWR treatment

For further information visit: www.gore-tex.de/infinium

In cooperation with LENZING AG, an innovative material for functional sportswear was developed. The combination of the functional and stable polyester yarns with TENCEL™ cellulosic fibers of botanic origin results in best moisture management.

Through the Löffler knitting technology, this material achieves all advantages of very light functional clothing. Best moisture transport, high elasticity, easy care, and pleasant wearing comfort are in focus. In addition to this, TENCEL™-fibers feature a cooling effect and are odorless.

• Soft, fine feel
• For sports and lifestyle
• Thermal regulating due to the mix of superfine Merino-wool and TENCEL™-fibre
• Renewable raw materials
• Exclusively knitted in Ried

Merino wool at LÖFFLER – Mulesing-free by conviction
For ethical and animal welfare reasons LÖFFLER only uses mulesing-free merino wool and works with a long-standing partner who has been proven to trade only mulesing-free wool (RWS, GOTS).

What is mulesing?
“Mulesing” is a procedure in which merino lambs that are only a few weeks old have removed all of their skin near the tail without any anesthesia. This is to prevent flies from laying their eggs in the folds of the sheep’s skin. This is because an infestation with fly maggots or parasites can be fatal for the animals. In some countries, such as Australia, mulesing is considered necessary by some sheep farmers to reduce the risk of fly infestation and protect sheep health. Mulesing is a controversial practice because it is performed without pain relief and there is also no follow-up wound care. The lambs usually suffer from permanent injuries and inflamed skin areas, which in turn leads to parasite infestations.

By using certified mulesing-free wool, we ensure that no sheep are subjected to unnecessary suffering for LÖFFLER garments.

More information on www.four-paws.org

Microfibers are fibers that have filaments finer than 1 dtex which is finer than silk. Microfibers are light – 10.000 m weigh max. 1 gram – soft and form stable. They offer the best assets to be used for functional sportswear. The extremely fine fibers can be processed into a very dense but still light material which is wind-repellent, water-repellent, highly breathable and easy-care.

• Extremely lightweight micro fibres
• smooth
• form stable
• wind- and water-repellent
• highly breathable
• easy to wash

• Ultra-fine, lightweight microfibre fleece insulation material
• For highly athletic, anaerobic activity
• Effective thermoregulation with low volume
• Thermally insulating
• Highly breathable
• Compressible
• Fast drying during activity

PrimaLoft® is an ultra-fine microfiber insulation material for cold weather or for the whole year round. It is incredibly soft, light and highly compressible for a small pack volume but still form stable.

PrimaLoft® is wind-repellent, breathable and offers excellent water-repellent features. Once wet, it dries very fast. But even in wet condition PrimaLoft® keeps its warming function and provides a comfortable, dry and warm feel-good climate even in extreme weather conditions.

PrimaLoft® ONE quality absorbs three times less water and is 14% warmer in dry condition and 24% warmer in wet condition than other synthetic insulation materials. It is easy-care and durable. The production of PrimaLoft® does not use chemicals. Synthetic raw materials are treated thermally and mechanically and are therefore unproblematic and sustainable in their production and use. PrimaLoft® is certified according to Öko-Tex® and bluesign® and it is suitable for machine wash (delicate wash) and dryer at low temperature.

• Ultra-fine micro fibre insulation material
• keeps warm without large volume
• smooth
• lightweight
• highly compressible but still form stable
• wind-repellent
• breathable
• water-repellent
• fast drying
• easy to wash
• 55 % recycled material

For further information visit: www.primaloft.com

• Mini structure in carbon look
• For highly athletic, anaerobic activities
• Multi-elastic
• Fast drying
• Exclusively knitted in Ried

An innovative, super-elastic polyester material from Löffler´s in-house knitting factory, specially developed for various endurance sports. Outstanding elasticity crossways but limited elasticity lengthways gives Race ELASTIC a perfect freedom of movement. The light and breathable material, mainly used for bike and running jerseys, achieves highest performance in perspiration transport, quick drying time and excellent wearing comfort.

• Multi-elastic
• For highly athletic, anaerobic activities
• Fast drying
• Exclusively knitted in Ried

• Elastic single knit
• For highly athletic, anaerobic activity
• Thermal insulation due to spacer fabric on the inside
• Fast drying
• Exclusively knitted in Ried

• Superfine and soft double-knit mini structure
• For highly athletic, anaerobic activities
• Multi-elastic
• Fast drying
• Exclusively knitted in Ried

• Lightweight 3D-knitted fabric
• For highly athletic, anaerobic activities
• Multi-elastic
• Climate management due to knitting technology
• Fast drying
• Exclusively knitted in Ried

• Silk-soft touch
• Multi-coloured yarn
• For sports and lifestyle
• Multi-elastic
• Fast drying
• Exclusively knitted in Ried

• Silk-soft touch
• Multi-Coloured yarn with stripe design
• For sports and lifestyle
• Mulit-elastic
• Fast drying
• Exclusively knitted in Ried

• Natural, soft feel
• Two-tone-look
• For sporting activities
• Dry wearing comfort due to an ideal moisture transport thanks to Aquamove® treatment

4-way elastic for a pleasant wearing comfort, smooth and wear resistant outer side, soft and insulating fleece on the inner side with waffle structure for good air circulation.

• Soft 3D-stretchfleece
• For sports and lifestyle
• Multi-elastic
• Thermal management with waffle structure on the inside
• Made in Italy

• Soft 3D-techfleece
• For highly athletic, anaerobic activities
• Thermal management through interaction between fleeced rib structure and ventilation lines
• Fast drying
• Made in Italy

In cooperation with LENZING AG, an innovative material for functional sportswear was developed. The combination of the functional and stable polyester yarns with TENCEL™ cellulosic fibers of botanic origin results in best moisture management.

Through the Löffler knitting technology, this material achieves all advantages of very light functional clothing. Best moisture transport, high elasticity, easy care, and pleasant wearing comfort are in focus. In addition to this, TENCEL™-fibers feature a cooling effect and are odorless.

The perfect material to combine the wearing comfort of natural products with the function of synthetic fibers.

• 3D honeycomb structure
• For sports and lifestyle
• Climate management
• Bicoloured or plain
• Fast drying
• Exclusively knitted in Ried

The highly elastic functional material with excellent two-way stretch remains form stable and offers highest freedom of movement for pleasant wearing comfort. Thermo-Inner-Velour is slightly brushed inside, heat insulating, breathable, fast-drying, robust and easy to care for.

• Multi-elastic for a perfect fit
• Roughened inside, thermal insulating
• Pleasant wearing comfort
• Breathable
• Fast drying

• transtex® 3D knitting technology, polypropylene inside, polyester outside
• For sporting activities
• Climate management due to fast moisture transport
• Very fast drying due to waffle texture
• Exclusively knitted in Ried

• transtex® 3D knitting technology, polypropylene inside, polyester outside
• For sporting activities
• Climate management due to fast moisture transport
• Very fast drying due to check texture
• Exclusively knitted in Ried

• transtex® 3D knit technology, polypropylene inside, polyester outside
• For sporting activity
• Climate management through rapid moisture transport
• Very fast drying due to cube structure
• Exclusively knitted in Ried

The one-layer, highly functional climate fiber made of 100 % polypropylene transports moisture away from the skin and remains durably dry. In addition to this, polypropylene yarn is odorless without any chemical or other additives. The knitting is robust with increased elasticity. This provides for optimal fit and maximum freedom of movement. Soft yarns offer pleasant and breathable wearing comfort at all weather conditions. Versatile year-round sports underwear for higher temperatures.

• Lightweight 3D-knitted fabric
• For highly athletic, anaerobic activities
• Climate management due to moisture transport
• Fast drying
• Exclusively knitted in Ried

One-layer, highly functional climate fiber made of 100% polypropylene with extra-light net structure. This guarantees fast moisture transport at optimal ventilation. In addition to this, polypropylene yarn is odorless without any chemical or other additives. Optimal sports underwear for heat and high intensity. Exclusively knitted in Ried.

• Extra-light net structure
• For highly athletic, anaerobic activities
• Climate management due to moisture transport
• Fast drying
• Exclusively knitted in Ried

• Enhanced transtex® knitting technology, polypropylene inside, Merino wool outside with higher grammag
• For sporting activities
• Best moisture transport and quick re-drying, breathable
• Both fibres are odourless
• Very lightweight, elastic
• Pleasantly close fit
• Attractive, partially mottled look
• Thermal insulating due to 2-layer construction
• Climate management due to moisture transport
• Fast drying
• Exclusively knitted in Ried

Merino wool at LÖFFLER – Mulesing-free by conviction
For ethical and animal welfare reasons LÖFFLER only uses mulesing-free merino wool and works with a long-standing partner who has been proven to trade only mulesing-free wool (RWS, GOTS).

What is mulesing?
“Mulesing” is a procedure in which merino lambs that are only a few weeks old have removed all of their skin near the tail without any anesthesia. This is to prevent flies from laying their eggs in the folds of the sheep’s skin. This is because an infestation with fly maggots or parasites can be fatal for the animals. In some countries, such as Australia, mulesing is considered necessary by some sheep farmers to reduce the risk of fly infestation and protect sheep health. Mulesing is a controversial practice because it is performed without pain relief and there is also no follow-up wound care. The lambs usually suffer from permanent injuries and inflamed skin areas, which in turn leads to parasite infestations.

By using certified mulesing-free wool, we ensure that no sheep are subjected to unnecessary suffering for LÖFFLER garments.

More information on www.four-paws.org

• Lightweight knitted fabric made of cotton and polypropylene
• For sport and lifestyle
• Comfortable to wear
• Quick drying
• Exclusively knitted in Ried

• transtex® knitting technology, polypropylene inside, cotton/Modal outside
• For sporting activities
• Thermal insulating due to 2-layer construction
• Climate management due to moisture transport
• Fast drying
• Exclusively knitted in Ried

• 2-layer transtex® knitting technology with integrated functional zones
• For sporting activities
• Thermal insulating due to 2-layer construction
• Climate management due to moisture transport
• Fast drying
• Exclusively knitted in Ried

The well-proven transtex® two-layer technology uses here merino-wool (2) on the outside which is known for excellent heat insulation and high moisture absorption. The fibers can absorb up to 30% moisture of their own weight without a wet feeling on the skin. At the same time, merino wool is extremely light, breathable and odorless by nature. The inner surface made of the dense high-tech fiber polypropylene (1). With a new and innovative knitting technique the terry cloth loops are turned to the outside. The result: the colors on the surface are more brilliant, the inner surface is smoother, and the pilling effect is reduced. The so generated air trap enhances heat insulation. The material continues to route moisture to the outside extremely well resulting in the dry transtex® feeling on the skin. The ideal functional underwear for lower temperatures.

• Functional merino underwear with transtex® two layer technology
• inside soft polypropylene
• outside natural merino wool
• particularly thermal insulating
• reliable moisture transport
• breathable
• elastic
• odourless
• fast drying

Merino wool at LÖFFLER – Mulesing-free by conviction
For ethical and animal welfare reasons LÖFFLER only uses mulesing-free merino wool and works with a long-standing partner who has been proven to trade only mulesing-free wool (RWS, GOTS).

What is mulesing?
“Mulesing” is a procedure in which merino lambs that are only a few weeks old have removed all of their skin near the tail without any anesthesia. This is to prevent flies from laying their eggs in the folds of the sheep’s skin. This is because an infestation with fly maggots or parasites can be fatal for the animals. In some countries, such as Australia, mulesing is considered necessary by some sheep farmers to reduce the risk of fly infestation and protect sheep health. Mulesing is a controversial practice because it is performed without pain relief and there is also no follow-up wound care. The lambs usually suffer from permanent injuries and inflamed skin areas, which in turn leads to parasite infestations.

By using certified mulesing-free wool, we ensure that no sheep are subjected to unnecessary suffering for LÖFFLER garments.

More information on www.four-paws.org

• 2 layer transtex® knitting technology, with integrated functional zones
• For highly athletic, anaerobic activities
• Close-fitting and extremely elastic for a high freedom of movement
• Integrated breathable functional zones
• Thermal insulating due to spacer fabric on the inner side
• Climate management and moisture transport due to two-layer knitting
• Pleasant wearing comfort
• Flat seams
• Fast drying
• Striking design
• Exclusively knitted in Ried

transtex®SHELL is an innovative 3-layer softshell made 100% in Austria with an inner layer made of transtex®.

The unique, breathable transtex® Light layer quickly transports moisture away from the body. This is passed on to the middle layer – a non-porous polyester membrane in the core of the softshell material. The elastic membrane also functions when stretched and passes on moisture and water vapour to the water-repellent outer layer made of PFC-free impregnated polyester material. In addition, the jacket is very breathable (RET 9 m² PA/W) and there is no build-up of moisture or heat.

The more moisture or water vapour that is generated, the better the membrane works and quickly passes it on to the next layer. The greater the temperature difference between the inner and outer layer, the better the unique transtex® principle works.

• Absolutely windproof
• Water-repellent, PFC-free impregnation
• Hydrophilic PES membrane
• Unique transtex® light inner layer
• Very breathable (RET 9 m² PA/W)
• Extremely elastic
• ISPO AWARD WINNER 2021

The super light polyester material is windproof protecting the sweat wet body from headwind and airstream. Windshell Ultralight is both water resistant and breathable. This provides for a perfect body climate. Perfect for the use in the bike and running segments.

• Ultra-lightweight ripstop woven fabric
• For highly athletic, anaerobic activities
• Water-repellent due to PFC-free DWR treatment
• Windproof
• Very small packing volume

• Ultra-lightweight 2,5-layer laminate
• For sporting activities
• Water- and windproof (20.000 mm water column) with PU-membranes
• Extremely breathable (MVTR 40.000 g/m²/24h)
• Water-repellent due to PFC-free DWR treatment
• Very small packing volume

The material for outdoor activities WPM-3 is based on polyurethane (PU) membrane technology. Three layers are securely bonded to each other and form an absolutely waterproof, windproof and breathable construction. This reduces internal condensation and makes the speed of the evaporation a lot faster; at the same time it prevents outside water to penetrate, keeping the wearer warm and dry for a pleasant wearing comfort. WPM-3 is very durable, yet very light and can be easily stowed away.

• Durably water- und windproof (20.000 mm water column)
• Breathable (MVTR-value 20.000 mm/g/24h)
• Lightweight with small pack size
• Durable
• PFOA-free