Outwear: when fabric makes the difference
Discover the best fabrics to realise these pieces of clothing that need to grant resistance, protection and comfort

The cold and gloomy weather renews the desire for outwear pieces that are warm, comfortable and trendy, but protective too. For the piece of clothing to meet all these characteristics, it is important to choose the best fabric to realise it, that is resistant and long-lasting without forgetting aesthetics and style.
In this blog, we will explore the fabrics that are the most suitable to realise high-quality outwear, that last for long to make the fashion system circular, focussing on the innovative solutions by Pontex for the fall-winter season.
What is outwear?

With the word “outwear” we refer to a piece of clothing to be used on other garments, outside, realised with fabrics having specific characteristics to protect from cold and bad weather, but also to resist to abrasion.
Picture by Blessing Daniel on Unsplash
Jackets, coats, trenches, raincoats, quilted jackets, parkas: today, outwear acquires new meanings in fashion and these pieces of clothing are ever more becoming a way to personalise our look and express ourselves.
Which fabrics to choose?
Choosing the fabric that is the most suitable to realise outwear depends on different factors, among which style of the piece of clothing, desired protection level, and aesthetic effect you want to obtain.
Here are some options:
- Resin-coated fabrics: they guarantee excellent protection from rain and wind, maintaining a refined look.
- Coupled fabrics: they combine two or more layers of fabric to offer warmth, comfort and resistance.
- Velvet: it gives a touch of luxury and sophistication, perfect for special occasions.
Pontex: innovation and style for fall-winter
Pontex proposes a rich Capsule Collection of fabrics specifically designed to create unique and trendy outwear pieces.

Velvet, elastomer cottons and moleskin: soft and embracing.
In this picture a fabric by Pontex: art. 06665/640 Velvet Stretch Silky Touch – 99% Cotton 1% Elastomer
Focus on finishing: resins and layers
Then, these fabrics undergo special types of finishing to become water-repellent and resistant against bad weather:
- WR treatment (Water Repellency): it prevents water from penetrating in the fabric, keeping the piece of clothing dry;
- spray test: it simulates different weather conditions to guarantee the utmost protection;
- coating: it creates a resistant and long-lasting waterproof barrier.
Pontex also uses matt resins and layers to give original textures and a touch of style and modernity to the fabrics for outwear.





Conclusions
Choosing the right fabric is essential to create high-quality outwear.
With its wide range of innovative fabrics and cutting-edge finishing, Pontex offers creative and performing solutions to meet any need, all of them customisable and tailored.
For more information about Pontex fabrics, please contact: Simona – commerciale@pontexspa.it or Patrizia – commerciale1@pontexspa.it