This collection of knee highs are made in bio-based nylon, made from castor plants (svenska: ricinplanta).
" We have been working on this collection for a long time, so it's exiting that the knee highs are finally here. It has been a process of development with research, design, finding the material, and then to design packaging and to create it.
It is so nice to see it all come together into one whole, finished product. It's very interesting working with newly developed materials. The material is not just bio-based, it has so many features that pushes the boundaries of what nylon can be. So it is very exiting to finally have them in store. "
I.C. Renhuldt - designer & founder
The Benefits of EVO: The Advanced Plant-Based Nylon:
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MOVE COMFORTABLY: EVO has a modulus of elasticity which is greatly superior to any other polyamide 6,6 (1900Mpa). This mechanical property leads to the creation of fabrics and garments that boast excellent elasticity and good compressive qualities.
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AN ULTRALIGHTWEIGHT FIBER: EVO makes it possible to reduce the fabric weight by 25% as compared to an identical 100% polyester product, whilst retaining the same covering properties.
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EXTRA RAPID DRYING: EVO belongs to the next generation of multifunctional fibres which dry in 50% less time as compared to an 100% polyamide 6,6 fabric.
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THERMO ISOLATION: EVO has intrinsic thermal insulation properties which protect the wearer from any variations in external temperature. *UNI EN ISO 11092:2014
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ODOR CONTROL: EVO has a built-in bacteriostatic capacity meaning it keeps odours in check and stops bad smells before they start. *UNI EN ISO 22196. The odor control features comes from a built-in bacteriostatic in the fibre, not an added. This means that the feature will stay with the product for its full lifetime, and not be removed in washes.
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BRIGHT COLOURS: EVO's unique chemical structure was specially designed to ensure excellent dyeing qualities even at low temperatures.
- The knee highs are made in bio-based Italian nylon EVO (92%), and elastane (8%).
- The EVO nylon is OEKO-TEX 100 Class I (the safest class) and DIN CERTCO: BIOBASED >85% certified.
- The bio-based Italian nylon EVO is 100% bio-based.
Read more about the bio-based nylon fiber EVO by Fulgar here:
http://www.fulgar.com/eng/products/evo
About castor plants
They live in areas of almost desert, so they do not take feeding ground from other animals or plants. The castor oil (ricinolja) comes from the castor seed, that grows within the seed capsules. They grow fast, has big leafs and can reach sizes as big as a small three. Castor oil have been used for different things through out history, such as medical uses and as motor lubricants due to its great heat resistance.
About the packaging material
Bamboo paper is an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to paper made out of trees. Bamboo grows faster than trees, and does not have to be cut down as trees, but can be cut and then regrow. Bamboo paper has a lower carbon emission than wood.
The dyeing of the knee highs
The dyeing of White knee highs
The white knee highs are not dyed.
The dyeing of Black knee highs
The black knee highs are dyed in Italy with sustainable dyes.
The dyeing of the other Colors
Are dyed by hand at the 1800 Studio in Stockholm, with sustainable dyes that are non-toxic to the groundwater.
The EVO nylon certifications
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 – Klass I, Appendix 6:
The strictest OEKO-TEX® certification level, intended for baby products (ages 0–3). Appendix 6 includes even tighter limits on harmful substances, aligned with the latest sustainability and chemical safety standards.
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is an independent and uniform control and certification system at an international level for raw materials, semi-finished and finished products in the textile sector at every level of processing, as well as for the accessory materials used. Thanks to its decades of experience, STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® helps to guarantee high and effective product safety from the consumer's point of view.
This certificate approves products in regard to chemicals used during production, and measures if there are chemicals in the product after production. The fabric/knit is measured as well as threads, buttons and trims, the full finished product must be approved for this certificate. The organisation is based in Switzerland.
Certificate: 952605.O (The last symbol is the letter O, not a zero.)
The material's certificate below:
View the OEKO TEX certificate online at:
https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/detail?number=952605.O
DIN CERTCO: BIOBASED 85%:
The material is DIN CERTCO certified according to the ASTM D 6866:2012-01 R.N 8C096 method.
This German standard measures the bio-based content in a material, it has to be over 85% to be approved for this certificate. The bio-based nylon fiber is 100% bio-based, made from castor plants.
Certificate: 8C377
The material's certificate below:
Find this certificate by clicking at the link below and write "8C377" in the search-box:
https://www.dincertco.tuv.com/registrations/60113379?locale=en
UNI EN ISO 22196:
Measures the antibacterial activity of plastics and other non-porous surfaces. Confirms the material’s effectiveness in limiting bacterial growth on contact.
UNI EN ISO 11092:2014:
Measures the material’s thermal and water vapor resistance (breathability). Indicates high comfort performance for textiles worn close to the skin.
About the product design
The knee highs are designed by fashion designer I.C. Renhuldt in Stockholm, and produced in Italy. The triangle on the side is building on 1800's previous collection with minimalist geometrical shapes. The seam at the toe is neat and the elastic band is flat knitted, for enhanced comfort.
About the packaging
The packaging is illustrated and designed by I.C. Renhuldt in Stockholm, and produced in Italy. It is made in soft matte aquarelle bamboo paper, with embossed black logo and illustration of knee high at front. The gouache illustrations are of castor plants, their leaves and seed capsules.
Answers to your questions:
- Are there any silver thread in the nylons to provide the odor control feature?
Answer: There are no added anti-odor substances in this product, such as silver thread.
If you have questions, feel free to email me at contact@1800hosiery.com
