Chargeurs PCC, the manufacturer of knitted apparel interlinings is to distribute wearable technology components made by KC Wearable Technologies to the clothing industry and fashion retailers.
The global distribution agreement will make it possible for brands eager to differentiate themselves to offer customers new fashion technologies that provide heating and cooling properties, antibacterial protection, wireless charging capabilities and other benefits.
“Market demand for high-performance garments that incorporate innovative technology components continues to grow worldwide,” said Gianluca Tanzi, CEO of Chargeurs PCC. “Consumers are looking for materials that enhance comfort, while providing thermal regulation and technical capabilities. We’re extremely pleased to distribute KC Wearable Technologies products globally to help retailers and brands differentiate themselves by producing garments that offer a wide range of innovative functions and capabilities.”
“The overproduction of cheap clothing has dragged the industry down for decades and is no longer sustainable,” added Dominik Kufner, CEO of KC Wearable Technologies. “It is time to create higher-value and longer-lasting products. A smart way to do this is with convenient new functions that are appreciated by consumers.”
“In the future, we will see jackets, bags and wallets that will wirelessly recharge smartphones along with outerwear garments that will warm or cool the body electrically,” said Sofia Cinel, managing partner at KC Wearable Technologies. “We have created a vast array of new possibilities and we cannot wait to bring them to market through this new partnership with Chargeurs PCC.”
Chargeurs PCC provides end-to-end solutions for the world’s leading fashion apparel brands by designing and manufacturing interlining, a technical fabric used to help garments retain their shape and structure. Its parent company, Chargeurs, is based in France and employs more than 2,500 people across five continents to serve its clients in more than 90 countries.
Since 2015, KC Wearable Technologies Srl., a growing innovation specialist in Italy, has been developing and investing in new functions for garments and accessories. Over 40 innovative new features have been prepared for industrial manufacturing and are now ready for large-scale implementation.
