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BYBORRE innovates to realise performance benefits of wool
The BYBORRE approach is always a layered one, starting with the design, materials and engineering of their multi-layered fabrics.
Amsterdam-based textile innovation studio BYBORRE works on the frontiers of material development, functionality and aesthetics to constantly innovate with engineered knits, pushing the limits of technical performance textiles.
Designing from the yarn up allows BYBORRE to discover new possibilities and each Edition, released seasonally, builds on the innovations of the last. By utilising emerging design processes, textile technologies and performance fibres, the fabrics BYBORRE produces for its Fundamentals and Experimentals ranges reveal new technical performance benefits.
Merino wool has been used in tandem with GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ product technology on select styles in BYBORRE’s The Layered Edition™ to combine the best of all three material worlds.
BYBORRE’s newest collection, The Layered Edition™, is no exception with an unprecedented degree of technical layering achieved through its partnership with The Woolmark Company and the GORE-TEX brand.
Through this partnership, BYBORRE has reached a new technical summit with its high-performance capsule collection utilising the material functionality of the Merino wool fibre.
Exceptional breathability, odour resistance and colour dye absorption, Merino wool – the original performance fibre – shines with BYBORRE’s modern engineering. In the latest BYBORRE Edition, the Fundamentals garment range has been refined and for the first time, luxurious Merino wool variations of all of the signature fabrics have been realised, exploiting Merino wool’s inherent properties to further push the performance functionality of the garments.
Whilst the Fundamentals range has been refined, the essence of BYBORRE’s Experimentals range has risen to a new league.
Exceptional breathability, odour resistance and colour dye absorption, Merino wool – the ancient performance fibre – shines with BYBORRE’s modern engineering.
As part of The Layered Edition™ Experimentals key pieces were rendered in Merino wool, standing out due to the intense deep blue colour used in the Merino wool fabric. This uniformity is a clear statement and stark contrast against the colour explorations BYBORRE does elsewhere in this Edition.
The Hybrid concept, engineered with both Merino wool and GORE-TEX product technology works to achieve the best of all three material worlds. Merino wool has been used in tandem with GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ product technology on select styles to combine the best of all three material worlds. The garments have evolved to suit a colder climate and pieces have been designed to layer, utilising Merino wool’s superior temperature control functionality.
The Layered Edition™ has been displayed at Paris Men’s Fashion Week.
LATEST NEWS
24 Mar 2020
Digital Printing
The infinite possibilities of digital printing
24 Mar 2020
COMEFORBREAKFAST, Ratti and Think Positive have applied digital fabric printing to their latest collections of Merino wool.
04 Nov 2019
Wool Seamless Technology
The latest Merino yoga collection goes seam free
04 Nov 2019
Lightweight, breathable and comfortable yoga gear made from Merino wool and seamless knitting technology, created in partnership by Woolmark, Santoni and Südwolle.
24 Sep 2019
Fashion
Ban Xiaoxue’s collection is made entirely from traceable Merino wool
24 Sep 2019
Chinese designer and International Woolmark Prize alumnus BAN XIAOXUE has released a traceable knitwear collection for Fall/Winter 2019.
23 Sep 2019
Fashion
Refined innovation from Private White VC
23 Sep 2019
Private White VC returns to Australia Merino wool to deliver a winter collection for the sophisticated man.
17 Sep 2019
Fashion
Helen Kaminski’s new sustainable direction
17 Sep 2019
Helen Kaminski’s new sustainable direction, in partnership with Woolmark, brings Merino wool hats to the front row.
16 Sep 2019
Fashion
3.1 Phillip Lim’s most natural collection to date
16 Sep 2019
3.1 Phillip Lim presents The Merino Series – the label’s most sustainable collection, in partnership with Woolmark.
30 Aug 2019
Performance
Nagnata’s latest Merino collection made from zero waste yarn
30 Aug 2019
Lifestyle label Nagnata returns to Merino wool as its hero fibre, creating a retro-inspired studio-to-street collection from zero waste yarn.
18 Jun 2019
Fashion
BYBORRE launches a Merino capsule collection for their SS20 TDK Edition™
18 Jun 2019
Continuing to push the boundaries of textile innovation, Amsterdam-based textile studio BYBORRE unveils a Merino wool capsule collection.
11 Jun 2019
Performance
Outerknown unveils world’s first Merino wool boardshort
11 Jun 2019
Lifestyle brand Outerknown - the brainchild of surf legend Kelly Slater - has created the world’s first boardshort crafted from 100% Australian Merino wool.
15 Apr 2019
Product innovations
Thoughtful design at the International Woolmark Prize
15 Apr 2019
Exciting new developments in wool fabrications from the International Woolmark Prize designers.
15 Mar 2019
Performance
Lighter than air
15 Mar 2019
With its foundations rooted in innovation, it’s no surprise that Black Diamond Equipment has come out with a new gem – the world’s lightest technical t-shirt.
01 Mar 2019
Past
Premiere Vision SS2020
01 Mar 2019
High-tech fabrics and scientifically advanced fibre combinations were on-trend at Premiere Vision with wool featuring in the best offerings from trend-setting brands and manufacturers.
01 Mar 2019
Performance
Merino wool plays centre court with Alexander Zverev
01 Mar 2019
Rising tennis star Alexander Zverev is the face of a new Z Zegna campaign championing Australian Merino wool, showcasing the technical performance benefits of speciality fabric TECHMERINO Wash&Go.
13 Feb 2019
Past
Experimentation and colours at Milano Unica SS20
13 Feb 2019
Colour broke out in the sophisticated aisles of Milano Unica where the most luxury Merino wool fabrics are examined by buyers far and wide.
01 Feb 2019
Past
Pitti Filati goes green and technical
01 Feb 2019
Green was the colour and mindset of the Pitti Filati 84 textile trade fair as wool gained ground as the summer fibre trend.
21 Jan 2019
Performance
The day of SEASE
21 Jan 2019
Italian brand SEASE creates environmentally conscious menswear using Merino wool.
18 Jan 2019
Past
Ethical production the focus of Pitti Uomo 95
18 Jan 2019
Fashion's growing demand for ethical production was propelled by technical advances at Pitti Uomo 95 in Florence, as Janet Prescott discovers.
02 Nov 2018
Fashion
Sports-luxe meets Merino wool in Tim Coppens’ latest collection
02 Nov 2018
Renowned Belgian designer Tim Coppens unveils his new collection COPPENS_MERINO at the third annual ComplexCon festival.
22 Jun 2018
Past
Pitti Uomo mixes science, sustainability and fashion
22 Jun 2018
Fashion and function brought together by wool at Pitti Uomo 94.
04 Apr 2018
Product innovations
Adidas and Woolmark announce ‘best in class’ tee for top Boston marathon finishers
04 Apr 2018
Exclusive Merino wool long-sleeved tee to be given to top 20 finishers per age group as part of a larger partnership exploring innovative new product applications within the performance market.
13 Feb 2018
Past
Sustainable fabrics on show at Milano Unica
13 Feb 2018
Milano Unica placed great importance on sustainability and eco-credentials, which sees Merino wool well-placed to meet these needs.
24 Jan 2018
Product innovations
5.11 Tactical® partners with The Woolmark Company on new line of professional uniform
24 Jan 2018
The Woolmark Company has partnered with industry leader in product innovation and service gear, 5.11 Tactical, creating a Class A Flex-Tac® Poly/Wool Uniform Collection.
22 Jan 2018
Fashion
FACETASM's partnership with The Woolmark Company comes to life in Paris with Autumn/Winter 18 wool-rich collection
22 Jan 2018
At Paris Fashion Week Men's in January, Japanese label FACETASM unveiled a collection inspired by designer Hiromichi Ochiai's recent trip to Australia.
16 Jan 2018
Past
Wool takes centre stage at Pitti Uomo 93
16 Jan 2018
Pitti Uomo 93 was an exhilarating mix of traditional high-quality men’s fashion, from cutting-edge design, hand-crafted accessories and edgy urban collections.
11 Oct 2017
Past
Textile designers shine at Texprint
11 Oct 2017
Woven textile designer Rosie Moorman has been announced the winner of the 2017 Texprint Award, sponsored by The Woolmark Company.
25 Sep 2017
Product innovations
Thursday Finest puts best foot forward with customised Merino wool socks
25 Sep 2017
Odour resistant, breathable and customised to your foot, these innovative Merino wool socks from Thursday Finest will change the way you shop for socks.
19 Sep 2017
Past
Neulana Double redefines wool outerwear at Première Vision
19 Sep 2017
The latest fabric to be produced using Optim™ technology allows for 100 per cent wool and eliminates the needs for any glues or membranes.
18 Jul 2017
Past
Wool remains strong at new Milano Unica
18 Jul 2017
With a new time slot, Milano Unica’s AW edition remained strong, with luxury wool fabrics on show in time for winter.
06 Jul 2017
Past
Winter 18/19 starts well with wool at Pitti Filati
06 Jul 2017
A good year for Merino wool starts in design books for Autumn/Winter 2018/19 at Pitti Filati
21 Jun 2017
Past
Wool for all seasons at Pitti Uomo 92
21 Jun 2017
Gone are the days of wool being a winter fibre. At Pitti Uomo, lightweight Merino wool was highlighted as the fibre of choice for Spring/Summer.
17 Feb 2017
Past
Wool comes out to play at Milano Unica
17 Feb 2017
Summer wools and lightweight fabrics were out in force at Milano Unica, as buyers look forward to Summer 2018.
15 Feb 2017
Past
Devold’s 100% wool outer-layer jacket wins ISPO Award
15 Feb 2017
A 100% Merino wool wind and water resistant jacket has scored Norwegian outdoor brand Devold an ISPO Award.
14 Feb 2017
Past
Gender-blending emphasised at Première Vision
14 Feb 2017
Whether it’s womenswear or menswear, Merino wool’s presence was felt at Première Vision as lightweight summer fabrics stole the show.
03 Feb 2017
Past
The Woolmark Company showcases the best of wool activewear at ISPO
03 Feb 2017
From hard-core activewear to the latest in athleisure, The Woolmark Company has the best wool on show at ISPO.
31 Jan 2017
Past
Wool takes a bow for Summer 2018 at Pitti Filati
31 Jan 2017
Merino wool was at the forefront at Pitti Filati, with light, colourful fancy yarns for summer.
06 Sep 2016
Past
Wool footwear steps up to the mark at Spinexpo
06 Sep 2016
The latest innovations in wool have led to the rise of wool footwear - shoes that enhance the fibre’s natural properties whilst constructed in a way which aids performance.
Research
Why cradle-to-cradle needs to be included in fashion’s LCA sustainability rating tools
Wool industry completes world’s first textile fibre cradle-to-grave Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) study. Here's what you need to know and your impact on fashion and the environment.
Wool care
Cleaning wool shoes
Washing your wool shoes has never been easier. Follow this simple guide to wash your wool shoes to keep them looking and smelling clean.
Ella Edwards hails from a Merino wool growing property in southern New South Wales. After completing her Honours university degree, she has combined her passion for Merino sheep and the wool they produce with her skills in communications at The Woolmark Company.
