Knitted Textiles

Functional knitted textiles
for specialized applications

Intro BU Eschler Knitting Textile Eschler Knitting Textiles is a leader in tailored customer solutions in knitted fabrics. These special textiles make an impact through an innovative combination of structure, delicacy and function. Whether on a bike or in the ski slopes, eschler knitted fabrics always provide the right performance. Extensive experience in elite sports such as Alpine skiing, speed skating, triathlon and rowing also inspires developments for popular sports and other categories including workwear.

Block 1 BU Eschler Knitting Textile

The ecs system
ecs (eschler® comfort system) is a coordinated and proven textile layer system. Each of the functional layers made of eschler®, a schoeller® brand knitted fabric, ensures an ideal body climate, feels pleasant against the skin and offers maximum comfort.

e1 Absorption

e2 Insulation

e3 Protection

e3+ Protection Plus

Intro e1 e1 knitted fabrics absorb sweat and transport it away from the body without drying out the skin. Like a second skin, they provide physical comfort thanks to their skin-friendly properties, hygiene and freedom of movement, offering an outstanding wear comfort.

e1 Details

Areas of use
Functional underwear, leisure or everyday work wear, bike wear, elite sports

Possible material components
Polyester, Polyamide, Lycra®, X-static®

Basic properties

good moisture management
high breathability
high and permanent elasticity
skin friendly
soft hand
lightweight
high level of comfort

Construction
The fabrics are single or multi-layer knit structures that use different yarn types. This use of various materials ensures that moisture is transferred from the next-to-skin layer to the outer layer, where it can evaporate.

Possible additional functions
Through the use of various additional finishes and special yarns further functions can be combined to optimize the fabric for the respective area of use, for example: 3XDRY®, active>silver™, coldblack®, energear™, ceramic coating, Flash, antistatic properties through carbon yarn

e2 Intro e2 knitted fabrics prevent the body from cooling down at low temperatures. The climate-regulating functions ideally support the body´s own thermal balance.

e2 Details

Areas of use
Jackets, pullovers, vests, sweatshirts, functional underwear, bike wear

Possible material components
Polyester, Polyamide, Lycra®

Basic properties

high thermal insulation
lightweight
highest breathability
climate regulation
high and permanent elasticity
skin friendly

Construction
The use of different fibre technologies enables different styles to be achieved. These range from the sporty/rustic look to ultra-fine brushed microfibers. e2 knitted fabrics are available in different weights (from 100 to 400 g/m²), brushed on one or both sides and in a variety of different textures.

Possible additional functions
Through the use of various additional finishes and special yarns further functions can be combined in order to optimize the fabric for the respective area of use, for example: 3XDRY®, active>silver™, coldblack®, energear™, ceramic coating, Flash, antistatic properties through carbon yarn.

e3 Intro

e3 knitted fabrics have a wind and water-repellent finish offering excellent protection from the weather while ensuring air circulation for optimal breathability. Additionally, they have a high wearing comfort.

e3 Details

Areas of use
Vests, jackets, one-pieces, pants, outdoor gear, bike wear, ski wear, elite sports

Possible material components
Polyester, Polyamide, Lycra®, PU-foam

Basic properties

high breathability
wind protection
water repellent
lightweight
skin friendly
high and permanent elasticity

Construction
Combining best knitting and raw material knowledge, the e3 fabrics are available in different surface structures and textures. This highly elastic knitwear is extremely popular because of its excellent breathability and outstanding wind protection. Clothes manufactured from e3 knitted fabrics have perfect fit thanks to the elasticity of the fabric.

Possible additional functions
Through the use of various additional finishes and special yarns further functions can be combined in order to optimize the fabric for the respective area of use, for example: 3XDRY®, active>silver™, coldblack®, ecorepel®, NanoSphere®, energear™, ceramic coating, antistatic properties through carbon yarn.

e3+ Intro Die Textilien e3+ sind dank moderner Membrantechnologie wind- und wasserdicht. Sie bieten selbst bei extremen Wetterbedingungen optimalen Schutz.

e3+ Details

Areas of use
Vests, jackets, one-pieces, bike wear, outdoor gear, elite sports

Possible material components
Polyester, Polyamid, Polyurethan, Lycra®

Basic properties

wind and waterproof
breathable
moisture management
elastic and non-elastic products

Construction
These 2, 2.5, and 3-layer laminates, which are provided with ultra elastic, thin membranes, are permeable to water vapour. At the same time they are both windproof and waterproof.