Fenc Loopflex Kākahu Whātoro by Far Eastern New Century Corporation

Fenc Loopflex Kākahu Whātoro by Far Eastern New Century Corporation is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Koura in Hoahoa Kākahu Raranga, Papanga, Tāhūhū, Tauira me te Kākahu Competition Category.

KouraKākahu Raranga· 2025

Fenc Loopflex Kākahu Whātoro

by Far Eastern New Century Corporation

Client: Far Eastern New Century Corporation

A' Design Award Koura Winner in Kākahu Raranga Category

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The Design

About Fenc Loopflex Kākahu Whātoro

He kākahu whātoro kore-spandex a Fenc Loopflex i whakawhanakehia mō ngā kākahu hākinakina, ngā kākahu whakatā me ngā kākahu o roto. He rauemi kotahi te kānoi, he polyester anake, nō reira ka taea te hangarua kānoi-ki-te-kānoi, ā, ka whakahekea te para. Ka tīmata te whakaputanga ki ngā maramara elastomer polyester thermoplastic, ka hurihia hei miro whātoro mā tētahi tukanga whakarewa-toro kore-whakarewa wairewa. Ka whatua te miro ki ngā weu polyester noa mā ngā tōitinga kua oti kē te whakarite ā-papatono, e whai ana i te kaha whātoro e rua ki te toru whakareanga teitei ake i ngā ranunga spandex, me te whakataurite tonu i te whakamarutau me te tautoko.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Koura

Ko Fenc Loopflex Kākahu Whātoro te toa o te A' Design Award Koura, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke tuatahi, whakamīharo me te hiranga. Ko ngā toa Koura he mahi tino auaha, he tirohanga mamao, he kanapa ahi, e whakaatu ana i te pūmanawa, te mātauranga me te tohungatanga o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Fenc Loopflex Kākahu Whātoro he hanganga tūnga e whakatū ana i ngā ia, he whakanuia rawa, e kawe mai ana i te uara kāore anō kia kitea. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Koura he kaupapa whakamīharo, whakahonoretia e whakawhānui ana i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ka whakaara a Fenc Loopflex Kākahu Whātoro i te hiahia nui, ka whakaoho i te kaingākau, ka whakatenatena i te auaha, ā, ka whakamīharo i a tātou.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: FENC LoopFlex Fabric is a spandex-free, mono-material textile offering superior stretch and recovery, and is fully recyclable. Unlike polyester-spandex blends, it enables textile-to-textile recycling, reducing waste and environmental impact. With 2-3 times higher power stretch, its revolutionary polyester elastomer and advanced knitting technology ensure comfort and support, redefining stretch fabrics for a greener future.
Dimensions & Packaging: Different fabric types have different thicknesses and weight
Tags: fabric,textile,powerstretch,sustainability,monomaterial,recyclable
Production Technology: It starts with TPEE chips, a thermoplastic polyester elastomer, which undergoes a solvent-free melt extrusion process to produce high-performance polyester elastomer. The yarn is then knitted with regular polyester filaments into a mono-material polyester base stretch fabric using advanced textile engineering. This process incorporates an intricate inner structure and pre-programmed tensions ensures a balance of comfort and support, delivering optimal benefits in motion or at rest.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge was replacing spandex while maintaining high stretch and recovery. We engineered a recyclable polyester-based mono-material fabric with the same elasticity. Achieving the right balance of performance, comfort, and sustainability required advanced material knowledge, precision knitting, and adjustments to dyeing and finishing processes. By overcoming production limitations, this innovation improves recyclability and contributes to a greener textile industry.
Research: Using material science and solvent-free melt extrusion, our polyester elastic yarn is produced with a lower carbon emission process and fewer chemicals than traditional spandex production. Through advanced knitting and fabric engineering, we have developed stretch fabric with preprogrammed tension, improving performance while supporting a circular economy in the textile industry.
Inspiration: Driven by the growing demand for sustainable materials and the rapid expansion of the sports and leisure wear market, FENC LoopFlex Fabric was developed to tackle the recycling challenges of spandex blended textiles. By reimagining stretch fabrics, advancements in material science were applied to create a high-stretch, fully recyclable fabric that adapts to life while minimizing environmental impact. Designed to be versatile, it fits a wide range of needs and lifestyles for more people.
Project Duration: The project started in Taiwan in 2024 and finished in 2025. It is set to be globally showcased starting in 2025.
Operation Flow: FENC LoopFlex Fabric offers high-performance stretch without spandex, providing versatility across various product applications. Ideal for sports wear ,leisure Wear and underwear, this innovative fabric delivers comfort, support, and durability while promoting sustainability, making it perfect for performance-driven and eco-conscious products.
Team Members: Judy Lee
Ken Hsien
Yuan Lung Kao