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X-bIONIC® 3D-bIONICSpHERE® SYStEm
Leaves residual moisture on the skin that the body does not interpret as dampness. We have no sensors for sweat. We can only perceive sweat mechanically once drops form and begin to trickle down. Only at that point do we register «wet». SweatTraps® absorb this moisture before it is felt, drawing it away to be evaporated and disposing of it through thermal dynamics. Only a thin film of moisture remains on the skin. Cooling is of course not possible without moisture.
CLImAtE pERfECtION IN DEtAIL
During aCTiviTy
During reCOvery
OuterAirChannel™ excess moisture is continuously replaced by the subsequent flow of fresh air.
Sweattraps®
Transfer excess moisture.
Evaporation Surface Expander™ evaporation across a large surface to process excess moisture.
InnerAirChannel™ Warm air is stored inside.
OuterAirChannel™ During recovery, the cool-down process is interrupted by the absence of sweat.
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REvOLutIONENERgY ACCumuLAtOR®
The energy accumulator® redefines the concept of functional apparel.
EvOLutIONENERgY ACCumuLAtOR® EvOTo create a more highly performance-enhanced system, each and every detail was optimised.
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AIRCOmpLEX-zONE – mORE INSuLAtION
vital nerve endings come together on the solar plexus. it took 10 years of experience to teach us that this is where thermo-regulation can be directly affected. it took 23 horizontal crimps over 144 cm2 to help you better regulate your temperature fluctuations. How thick? in the non-expanded state, 5 mm per crimp.
ISO-SHOuLDER™ – mORE DIStANCE
The distance between the ridges has been doubled, and the area up to the middle of the tricep enlarged. The result: 50 % larger storage capacity for warmth and better insulation.
ENLARgED 3D-bIONICSpHERE® SYStEm it takes 58 cm3 of volume to buffer the cold or the heat 15 minutes longer at temperatures of 5 degrees Celsius. The secon-dary evaporation surface can enlarge up to 124 % in its expan-ded state.
DAYS Of RESEARCH AND DEvELOpmENt
evolution takes time: X-BiOniC® invested 3,552 days of research and development in the energy accumulator®. The newest model - the energy accumulator® evO - was 98% newly constructed to achieve decisive improvements in dimensions of performance.
fuNCtIONAL DEtAILS: E.g. tHE EXpANSIONRIbS™
The expansionribs™ of the elbow pads reveal their insulation air cushio-ning only in the flexed state. your elbows won't be affected by the winter chill once the knit unfolds with its accordion principle. The flexibility of the expansionribs™ and the elasticity of the yarns makes it possible to have complete freedom of movement. your muscles won't show signs of fatigue, and they'll be better insulated.
2011 gOOD DESIgN AWARD X-bIONIC® Energy Accumulator® EvOinternationally acclaimed by the Chicago athenaeum with the world's oldest and most highly sought-after award, for the most innovative and best-designed product:
technology | material | Sustainability | Creativity
2010 X-bIONIC® Energy Accumulator® EvO„a winner, acclaimed for innovation, High Quality and Functionality at the world's largest technology, sport- and lifestyle contest, where the manufacturer was honoured for its advancements in quality.“
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ADDItIONAL CHAmbERS
Bend your knee and and unfolded are 31 air channels to keep the joint warm.
The Swiss scientists have perfected their performance-enhancing system with continued development that resulted in the energy accumulator® evO. a higher degree of effectiveness is achieved by the larger dimensions of the 3D-BionicSphere® System on the chest. new 3D structures protect the senstive nerve command center of the solar plexus. The revolutionary X-BiOniC® Partial Kompression provides for more performance: only with it can sweat-cooled blood circulate freely under the skin's surface and protect the athlete from overheating.
WIDER AIRguIDEStm
More stable and defined in design, the airguides™ carry fresh air around the body.
LARgER INSuLAtINg SuRfACE
The iSO-Pads™ on the hips each consist of 11 channels and continue all the way up to the waistband. your internal organs are well-protected from the cold over a larger surface .
2011 gOOD DESIgN AWARD X-bIONIC® Energy Accumulator® EvOinternationally acclaimed by the Chicago athenaeum with the world's oldest and most highly sought-after award, for the most innovative and best-designed product:
technology | material | Sustainability | Creativity
2010 X-bIONIC® Energy Accumulator® EvO„a winner, acclaimed for innovation, High Quality and Functionalty at the world's largest technology, sport- and lifestyle contest, where the manufacturer was honoured for its advancements in quality.“
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mORE pERfORmANCE WItHOut DOpINg.
1 AIRCONDItIONINg CHANNEL® The airConditioning Channel® in the chest area is part of the climate channel system. Physiological studies have shown that the chest area is an optimal zone for quick and effective venting and cooling. exchanging fresh air over a system of channels cools the chest area without spreading a “cold” sensation throughout the body. The constant air movement along the airConditioning Channel® also effectively draws moisture away from the sweat zones.
2 3D-bIONICSpHERE® SYStEm IN tHE CHESt AREA The 3D-BionicSphere® System on the chest provides cooling without the risk of overcooling.
3 AIRguIDES™ airguides™ work like spacers and borders along the airConditioning Channel®. The airConditioning Channel® must be combined with the airguides™ for winter use. The airguides™ maintain space between heavy winter upper body garments and a pack, whilst ensuring a highly effective quantity and flow of fresh air through the airConditioning Channel®.
4 AIRCOmpLEX-zONE At tHE uppER AbDOmEN at the solar plexus, directly under the 12th thoracic vertebrae, important nerve fibres receive signals that influence one’s entire well-being. The energy accumulator® evo protects this sensitive area with special channels. Warm air enclosed there insulates optimally in the cold. The system’s structure processes excess sweat from physical activity and ensures appropriate cooling of the core.
5 ISO-pAD™ in winter, targeted insulation of individual body parts guards against ambient coldness can prevent the body from freezing. This is why iSO Pads™ over the hipbones and the more subtle iSO-Pads™ on the buttocks retain body heat that is necessary to guarantee interior organ functionality.
6 INSuLAtIONpADS™ ON tHE uppER tHIgH assist in the retention of heat in the thighs. under-cooled muscles are susceptible to injury, and highly under-cooled muscles can feel numb. even more dangerous is when the cooling slows the muscle reaction time, leading to the increased threat of muscle injuries and risk of accidents. This increase can be as much as 60% in the case of skiing, for example. insulationPads™ reduce such risks. Shaped like waves, their protection lies over a large surface of the most superficial thigh muscle, thereby retaining the necessary heat next to the body to maintain muscle performance.
7 INNERLAp AIRCONDItIONINgzONE™ in terms of muscle performance, the inner thigh is less reactive to cold. We all instinctively know this: when our hands are cold, we put them between our thighs to warm them up, helping us re-establish our overall sense of warmth more quickly. The innerlap airConditioningZone™ has been placed in this area. it is a finely knit fabric mesh with zero insulation. Cooling therefore occurs initially through the exchange of air. as soon as sweat has started to evaporate, the cooling process steps it up a notch since the activation system lies directly next to the skin.
8 EXpANSIONkNEE™ Protects from the cold, even when the knee is bent.
9 ISO-SHOuLDER™ The wavelike structure of the iSO-Pads™ lies over the shoulders, keeping the body warm and guarding against chills. Conventional baselayers let a lot of warmth escape in this area because the weight of the jacket and a backpack compresses any insulation material, thus losing any of their value.
10 SWEAttRApS® Designed for large underarm areas to prevent dripping and to cool more effectively.
11 EXpANSIONRIbS™ The expansionribs™ that form the elbow cushion work similarly to the knee area, but are finer. The knitted fabric folds apart based on the accordion principle, insuring that winter cold doesn‘t cool down the elbows. even when sharply bent, the insulating effect is maintained through warm air stored in the interior. The flexibility of the expansionribs™ and the elasticity of the yarn allow a frictionless freedom of movement. even sports with continuous arm movement, such as nordic Walking, produce no symptoms of musculature exhaustion from the movement of the expansion-ribs™.
12 3D-bIONICSpHERE® SYStEm ON tHE bACk The 3D-BionicSphere® System on the back provides cooling without the risk of overcooling.
13 3D-bIONICSpHERE® SYStEm At tHE tAILbONE The sweat of the lower back area is conducted through the 3D-BionicSphere® System to the tailbone for evaporation. The SweatTraps® on the lower back are targeted specifically at catching sweat flowing toward the buttocks. This first phase, which often leads to friction sores, is interrupted before it can even begin.
14 AIRCONDItIONINgSpOt™ Cools the knee withouth chilling.
15 ISO-CALfpAD™ Calf muscles can cool down quickly, particularly after short breaks and even if the body is still warm. This can lead to a risk of injury. The iSO-CalfPad™ retains the body‘s warmth. To that end, the knitted fabric's wavelike structure lies over the skin, forming channels for storing air in a manner similar to the iSO-Shoulder™. The warmer air retained in these channels definitively delays the cool-down of the calf musculature and adjusts to the body‘s overall perception of warmth.
Scientific illustration
vASCuLAR-OptImISINg X-bIONIC® pARtIAL kOmpRESSION applies targeted pressure on the higher ridges.
Pressure on the ridges.
Skin
Cooling film of sweat
Open capillary
X-bIONIC® pARtIAL kOmpRESSION
During sport activities body warmth is created. in extreme situations up to 1,200 watts worth. up to 90 % of this is released by the athlete from the skin to maintain a body temperate of 37 °C. X-BiOniC® Partial Kompression applies targeted pressure on 1 mm-wide ridges. Left and right of the ridge is a compression-free area where compression could have a negative effect on blood circulation to the skin. in this way the blood flow through veins and capillaries remain unimpeded.
The results are revolutionary:
• Reduced muscle oscillations
• Improved muscle uptake of oxygen and nutrients
• Faster recovery
+ COOLINg mECHANISmPartial Kompression uses the skin as a surface for cooling and, thus, can take advantage of the body's personal micro-climate for optimising performance.
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kAREN putzER AND tHE X-bIONIC® RADIACtOR™
• Silver medal, giant Slalom, World Cup 2001• Bronze medal, Combined, World Cup 2001• 4 x Junior World Champion
AkSEL LuND SvINDAL AND tHEX-bIONIC® ENERgY ACCumuLAtOR® EvO
• World Champion, S-Combined, 2011• Olympic Bronze Medal, giant Slalom, 2010 • Olympic Silver Medal, Downhill, 2010• Olympic gold Medal, Super-g 2010• World Champion, S-Combined, 2009• World Champion, giant Slalom, 2007• World Champion, Downhill, 2007• Overall Champion, World Cup 07/08• Overall Champion, World Cup 06/07
kjEtIL jANSRuD AND tHE X-bIONIC® ENERgY ACCumuLAtOR® EvO
• Olympic Silver Medal, giant Slalom, 2010• Silver, Junior World Championships, giant Slalom 2004• Silver, Junior World Championships, Combined, 2005
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Before the 3-minute test: X-BiOniC® releases excess body heat (red) and cools you with the 3D-Bionic-Sphere® System in the cold-sensitive chest (blue).
after the the 3-minute test: X-BiOniC® releases body heat in a targeted manner only in the underarms (red) and protects the body surface from cooling down (blue).
mINuS 50 °C pROvES tHE DIffERENCE.in high-tech labs, scientists simulate the lowest temperatures. X-BiOniC® utilises such laboratories for its production that is uncompromising in its scientific demands. We aren't satisfied until the body heat camera shows perfect funtionality of our products in the transition from normal to super low temperatures. That proves that even minus 50 degrees Celsius doesn't have to be so scary - if you are protected by X-BiOniC®.
The infraTec body heat camera varioCaM® high resolution doesn't lie. it proves whether the athlete interface functions or not in extreme temperature variations and extreme cold. The thermographic image, left, shows the athlete before the cold test. X-BiOniC® masters the task presented to effectively keep the body cool. in the yellow areas of the image you can see excess warmth being released to the ambiant air. in the image, right, the conditions have totally changed. The cold chamber simulates freezing temperatures. Here, X-BiOniC® releases only a small amount of very targeted warmth. The body, which holds onto its warmth, remains protected from the cold.
X-BiOniC® protects the body through a fully integrated system of effec-tive components. The 3D-BionicSphere® System insulates with tunnels and channels. The airComPlex-Zone protects the solar plexus from freezing. iSO-Pads™ warm the hips and gluteals, the iSO-Shoulder™ protects the shoulders, and the expansionribs™, the knees and elbows. With its construction based on the accordion principle it doesn't stretch out and thin when the joint is flexed. Cold chambers and thermographic cameras reveal every weakness of athletic apparel at minus 50 degrees Celsius. But X-BiOniC® interfaces don't have any weaknesses. That of course is asserted by other manufacturers about their products. But we can actually prove it.
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400 DEgREES IS AWfuLLY HOt. WItH X-bIONIC® fIRESHIELD, DRIvERS CAN StILL kEEp tHEIR COOL.
as a former successful race car driver Manuel reuter knows exactly what conditions dominate during an automobile race. in spite of extreme heat in the car, drivers must have full control of their concentration every second. With fires in accidents, the temperatures you're exposed to can climb to more than 400 degrees Celsius. X-BiOniC® FireShield keeps the body temperature of drivers by high temperatures on the interior of the car at the optimal 37 degrees. and by extreme temperatures in accidents it protects drivers from injury. Keeping your cool isn't hard with X-BiOniC® FireShield.
During the course of a race, a driver loses several litres of sweat. Driver interfaces have to protect against correspondingly large losses of water, minerals and salts. The X-BiOniC® FireShield fulfills these demanding tasks with bravado.
During his active race driver days, Manuel reuter drove more than 200 german Touring Car Master (DTM) races and knows well the extreme conditions in the cars like only few others do. He isn't quickly convinced of products that promise drivers advantages during races. X-BiOniC® could convince with the X-BiOniC® FireShield. That's why he also pre-sented the X-BiOniC® FireShield System at the start of the 2010 ger-man Touring Car Championship (DTM) at the Hockenheim race track in the upper rhine valley to numerous Tv stations and their audience. no way he does that for every product.
X-BiOniC® FireShield uses the race car driver's sweat to cool the body without building up an uncomfortable dampness. at the same time it puts a stop to further production of the sweat the body would keep pumping out. airConditioning Channels™ and the airConditioning Zone™ provide for a constant supply of fresh air through which the excess moisture is transported away. The body has to use very little energy to maintain its temperature and to avoid overheating. Because of its high fire-resistance and the integrated protection, X-BiOniC® FireShield System is certified for use even in Formula 1 events by the Fia (Fédéra-tion internationale de l'automobile), which is the international governing body of motor sports. Top products are at home in all leagues.
mANuEL REutER
During the course of his racing career, Manuel reuter took part in more than 200 german Touring Car (DTM) Masters races. He drove his first DTM race car in 1985. Following that came two victories in the 24-hour race at LeMans, a victory at the 24-hour race at the nürburgring motor sports track and at the international Touring Car Championship in 1996. He is to this day a part of racing through his business, Driving Performance.
• Born 1961, german
• active racing participation until 2005
• 1989 and 1996, 24-hour LeMans race champion
• 2003 24-hour nürburgring race winner
• 1996 international Touring Car championr
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DuRINg RECOvERY
b OuterAirChannel™ During recovery, the cool-down process is interrupted by the absence of sweat.
D InnerAirChannel™ Warm air is stored inside.
DuRINg ACtIvItYA Evaporation Surface Expander™
evaporation across a large surface to process excess moisture.
b OuterAirChannel™ excess moisture is continuously replaced by the subsequent flow of fresh air.
C Sweattraps® Transfer excess moisture.
3D-bIONICSpHERE® SYStEm
Cools when you‘re sweating, warms when you‘re freezing. Without the sensation of wetness or heat. no risk of overcooling during recovery. The cooling is activated only when the body‘s temperature rises and sweating begins. if no sweat is present, then the system serves as insulation.The 3D-BionicSphere® System only begins to cool once you are sweating.
Cold ambient air represents no overcooling risk factor because the warm air inside the innerairChannels™ form an insulating cushion. During recovery, the cool-down process is interrupted by the lack of sweat. The air in both channels serves to warm and protect, using the body‘s own warmth to create a body aura: a protective shell that wards off the influence of cold. The 3D-BionicSphere® System begins warming when sweat is absent.
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2012 X-bIONIC® Energy Accumulator® EvOThe highest official german reward, for outstanding achievements in design and for the best products. The jury judges, among other things, the degree of innovation, technical functions and product aesthetics.
INtERNAtIONALLY AWARDED:
3,552 DAYS Of RESEARCH& DEvELOpmENt.For more than 10 years we have been working on the X-BiOniC® energy accumulator®. each year it has performed even better. each year the trophies we won for it piled up - today we have 15 internationally renowned design prizes, not to mention innumerable top test results. This makes us very proud, but it doesn't put an end to our ambition to make it even better. With the energy accumulator® evO it's now come down to precision work. We aren't changing the entire concept, but we just hammer away on each small detail. if you optimise the single features, you end up improving the entire system. it's not about an entire revolution anymore. When it comes to functional apparel, that was already accomplished by the energy accumlator®. This is now all about evolution.
in performance sports, victory and defeat are often decided by the hundredth of a second. every seam has to be perfect and has to support the athlete optimally in every situation. That was the premise for the development and the set goal for our team. To accomplish that, we have in the end nearly totally changed the energy accumulator®: newly defined shoulder zones, broader compression areas, stronger joint segments, newly conceptualized channeling, ...
2 ISO-SHOuLDER™ 50% HIgHER tHERmAL StORE
garments often drape heavily on the shoulders. add wind and the weight of rain, and garments for the upper body frequently sit snugly – an open door for cold. iSO-Shoulder™ forms an insulating layer to keep penetrating cold at bay. The gentle wavelike structure of the material allows channels to remain open so they continue to provide space to store warmed air. Outstanding protection against chilling upper body garments.
3 AIRCONDItIONINg CHANNEL®
30% mORE fRESH AIR The airConditioning Channel® in the chest area
is part of the climate channel system. Physiological studies have shown that the chest area is an optimal zone for quick and effective venting and cooling. exchanging fresh air over a system of channels cools the chest area without spreading a “cold” sensation throughout the body. The constant air movement along the airConditioning Channel® also effectively draws moisture away from the sweat zones.
4 AIRCOmpLEX-zONE At tHE uppER AbDOmEN 144 Cm² mORE INSuLAtION
at the solar plexus, directly under the 12th thoracic vertebrae, important nerve fibres receive signals that influence one’s entire well-being. The energy accumulator® evo protects this sensitive area with special channels. Warm air enclosed there insulates optimally in the cold. The system’s structure processes excess sweat from physical activity and ensures appropriate cooling of the core.
3D-bIONICSpHERE® SYStEm IN tHE CHESt AREA ENLARgED tO 220%
The 3D-BionicSphere® System at the chest with its larger dimensions is designed for high-intensity physical exertion and provides for cooling.
2011 gOOD DESIgN AWARD X-bIONIC® Energy Accumulator® EvOinternationally acclaimed by the Chicago athenaeum with the world's oldest and most highly sought-after award, for the most innovative and best-designed product:
technology | material | Sustainability | Creativity
2010 X-bIONIC® Energy Accumulator® EvO„a winner, acclaimed for innovation, High Quality and Functionality at the world's largest technology, sport- and lifestyle contest, where the manufacturer was honoured for its advancements in quality.“
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SkIN NODOR®: HIgH tECH DOWN tO tHE SmALLESt AtOm Inhibit bacteria buildup and minimize odour-causing microorganisms.
Skin nODOr®'s pH neutral ions actively inhibit bacteria buildup and minimize odour-causing microorganisms.
5 3D-bIONICSpHERE® SYStEm ON tHE bACk The 3D-BionicSphere® System on the back provides cooling without the
risk of overcooling.
6 AIRguIDES™ 1.25 mm WIDER
airguides™ work like spacers and borders along the airConditioning Channel®. The airConditioning Channel® must be combined with the airguides™ for winter use. The airguides™ maintain space between heavy winter upper body garments and a pack, whilst ensuring a highly effective quantity and flow of fresh air through the airConditioning Channel®.
7 3D-bIONICSpHERE® SYStEm At tHE tAILbONE The sweat of the lower back area is conducted through the
3D-BionicSphere® System to the tailbone for evaporation. The SweatTraps® on the lower back are targeted specifically at catching sweat flowing toward the buttocks. This first phase, which often leads to friction sores, is interrupted before it can even begin.
8 EXpANSIONRIbS™ 6 ADDItIONAL CHAmbERS
The expansionribs™ that form the elbow cushion work similarly to the knee area, but are finer. The knitted fabric folds apart based on the accordion principle, insuring that winter cold doesn‘t cool down the elbows. even when sharply bent, the insulating effect is maintained through warm air stored in the interior. The flexibility of the expansionribs™ and the elasticity of the yarn allow a frictionless freedom of movement. even sports with continuous arm movement, such as nordic Walking, produce no symptoms of musculature exhaustion from the movement of the expansion-ribs™.
tHE LARgESt uSAbLE AREA IN ACtIvE tEStINg – tHE OptImAL OutfIt.„The energy accumulator® has very good moisture regulation.“
Tour, 11/2010
X-ImpACt tECHNOLOgY™
Better performance via regulated compression, which reduces muscles oscillations, supports muscles and joints, as well as optimises the transport of nutrients.
Reduced muscle vibrationMuscle activity creates initially unnoticeable high-frequency vibrations. if the muscles tire, however, the
frequency of the oscillations becomes slower, and the muscle vibrations become perceptible. The muscles have no power. Compression stabilizes muscles from the outset. you save energy resources. ideal situation for high performance.
Improved muscle uptake of oxygen and nutrients
Compression has a stabilizing effect on the blood vessels. Support of the blood vessels reduces the load on the cardiovascular
system and improves the delivery of oxygen and nutrients. Muscles and organs are supplied more rapidly with performance-enhancing oxygen and nutrients thanks to the more rapid recirculation of blood back through the heart.
bESt IN COmpARISON tEStS. „High-end functional baselayer for competitive athletes.“
Wanderlust, 01/2012
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WOmENEnergy Accumulator® EvoShirt Short Sleeves round neck
Art-Nr. I 20224
WOmENEnergy Accumulator® EvoShirt Long Sleeves Turtle neck
Art-Nr. I 20219
WOmENEnergy Accumulator® EvoShirt Long Sleeves Zip up
Art-Nr. I 20221
WOmENEnergy Accumulator® EvoShirt Long Sleeves round neck
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X5S Charcoal / Fuchsia
X5u Charcoal / Pearl grey
X5S Charcoal / Fuchsia
X5u Charcoal / Pearl grey
X5S Charcoal / Fuchsia
X5S Charcoal / Fuchsia
X5u Charcoal / Pearl grey
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90 % Polyamide 7 % Polypropylene 3 % elastane
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90 % Polyamide 7 % Polypropylene 3 % elastane
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90 % Skin nODOr® 7 % Mythlan™ 3 % elastane
tECH. COmpOSItION
90 % Skin nODOr® 7 % Mythlan™ 3 % elastane
mAtERIAL
90 % Polyamide 7 % Polypropylene 3 % elastane
tECH. COmpOSItION
90 % Skin nODOr® 7 % Mythlan™ 3 % elastane
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90 % Polyamide 7 % Polypropylene 3 % elastane
tECH. COmpOSItION
90 % Skin nODOr® 7 % Mythlan™ 3 % elastane
SIzES
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1 tWO-StEp fRONt 3D-bIONICSpHERE® SYStEm The high-tech mesh knitting technology ensures optimal support and climate
comfort in the shorts. The different ribs and varying surface construction are able to solve the conflict between providing support whilst transporting moisture and heat.
2 ISO-CALfpAD™ – ANAtOmICALLY ADAptED Calf muscles can cool down quickly, particularly after short breaks and even if the
body is still warm. This can lead to a risk of injury. The iSO-CalfPad™ retains the body‘s warmth. To that end, the knitted fabric's wavelike structure lies over the skin, forming channels for storing air in a manner similar to the iSO-Shoulder™. The warmer air retained in these channels definitively delays the cool-down of the calf musculature and adjusts to the body‘s overall perception of warmth.
3 INNERLAp AIRCONDItIONINgzONE™
The inner thighs are less reactive to the cold in terms of muscle performance. This is where the innerlap airConditioningZone™ is placed. it is a fine network of knitted fabric with the Zero insulation Function.
4 EXpANSIONkNEE™ – 6 ADDItIONAL CHAmbERS a knee can be bent up to 160 °; however, most undergarments can’t withstand this
stress without being pulled thin and, hence, resulting in a loss of functional insulation. in contrast, the accordion-like construction of the expansionribs™ retains its insulating properties rather than losing them. a highly flexible system of chambers and channels spreads open with each movement, releasing the warm air stored inside.
5 AIRCONDItIONINg CHANNEL® – 30% mORE fRESH AIR The airConditioning Channel® is a ventilation system of channels that wrap around
the body, continuously carrying away moisture and warmth. it allows air to flow to body regions not normally accessible by fresh air circulation.
6 ImpROvED INSuLAtIONpADS™ ON tHE uppER tHIgH assist in the retention of heat in the thighs. under-cooled muscles are susceptible to
injury, and highly under-cooled muscles can feel numb. even more dangerous is when the cooling slows the muscle reaction time, leading to the increased threat of muscle injuries and risk of accidents. This increase can be as much as 60% in the case of skiing, for example. insulationPads™ reduce such risks. Shaped like waves, their protection lies over a large surface of the most superficial thigh muscle, thereby retaining the necessary heat next to the body to maintain muscle performance.
7 AIRCONDItIONINgSpOt™
The back of the knee perspires quickly and heavily. a fine, circular knitted fabric has been incorporated there. Perspiration dissipates and is pushed outward with the aid of body warmth so there is no risk of over-chilling.
8 3D-bIONICSpHERE® SYStEm At tHE tAILbONE Perspiration from the lower back is transported for evaporation via the
3D-BionicSphere® System on the tailbone.
9 AIRguIDES™ – 1.25 mm WIDER Work like spacers and borders along the airConditioning Channel®.
X-bIONIC® pARtIAL kOmpRESSION
a new benchmark in compression technology. Partial Compression by X-BiOniC® utilizes the advantages of compression without neglecting cooling.
the results are revolutionary:• Reduced muscle oscillations• Improved muscle uptake of oxygen and nutrients• Faster recovery
+ COOLINg mECHANISm
applies pressure on the higher ridges. Pressure on the ridges. Skin Cooling film of sweat Open capillary
Scientific illustration
10 ENLARgED ISO-pAD™ – 23 Cm² INSuLAtION in winter, targeted insulation of individual body parts guards against
ambient coldness can prevent the body from freezing. This is why iSO-Pads™ over the hipbones and the more subtle iSO-Pads™ on the buttocks retain body heat that is necessary to guarantee interior organ functionality.
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X4j Charcoal / yellow
X5u Charcoal / Pearl grey
X5S Charcoal / Fuchsia
X4J Charcoal / yellow
X5u Charcoal / Pearl grey
X5S Charcoal / Fuchsia
X5u Charcoal / Pearl grey
X4J Charcoal / yellow
X5u Charcoal / Pearl grey
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\ DECISION LAYER \ ENERgY ACCumuLAtOR® EvO pANtS
mENEnergy Accumulator® EvoPants Medium
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WOmENEnergy Accumulator® EvoPants Medium
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mENEnergy Accumulator® EvoPants Long
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WOmENEnergy Accumulator® EvoPants Long
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tECH. COmpOSItION
89 % Skin nODOr® 8 % Mythlan™ 3 % elastane
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89 % Polyester 8 % Polypropylene 3 % elastane
tECH. COmpOSItION
89 % Skin nODOr® 8 % Mythlan™ 3 % elastane
mAtERIAL
89 % Polyester 8 % Polypropylene 3 % elastane
tECH. COmpOSItION
89 % Skin nODOr® 8 % Mythlan™ 3 % elastane
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S / m L / XL XXL
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89 % Polyester 8 % Polypropylene 3 % elastane
SIzES
XS S / m L / XL
tECH. COmpOSItION
89 % Skin nODOr® 8 % Mythlan™ 3 % elastane
mAtERIAL
89 % Polyester 8 % Polypropylene 3 % elastane
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reflects radiated heat
The revolutionary material xitanit™ features high conductivity and is able to reflect radiated heat.
• reflects radiated heat• silver ions render garment bacteriostatic• sweat management distributes perspiration around garment, maximis-
ing efficiency of evaporation process• prolongs physical capacity of active athletes
2010 International xitanit™
“awarded for: ∙ degree of innovation ∙ comparison with existing materials and processes ∙ means of presentation ∙ environmental impact (either in production or use) ∙ potential for development ”
Illustration
XItANIt™
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A pOWERHOuSE Of HIgHER pERfORmANCEHardly perceptible on the skin, xitanit™ guarantees unlimited freedom of movement. For performance athletes every gram counts. nevertheless, muscles and organs have to maintain their optimal temperature. This is where the X-BiOniC® radiactor™ scores. it creates a unique relationship between thermal output and material strength.
1 ISO-SHOuLDER™
garments often drape heavily on the shoulders. add wind and the weight of rain, and garments for the upper body frequently sit snugly – an open door for cold. iSO-Shoulder™ forms an insulating layer to keep penetrating cold at bay. The gentle wavelike structure of the material allows channels to remain open so they continue to provide space to store warmed air. Outstanding protection against chilling upper body garments.
2 3D-bIONICSpHERE® SYStEm IN tHE CHESt AREA
The 3D-BionicSphere® System on the back provides cooling without the risk of overcoo-ling.
3 AIRCONDItIONINg CHANNEL® WItH zERO-INSuLAtION
Traditional thermal underwear does one thing systematically: it keeps the body enveloped in its own heat. But what can be a pleasant feeling at one point can lead quickly to overheating. Physiological studies have shown that the chest area is one of the optimal zones for swift and effective ventilation. The Zero-insulation zones function like valves as a part of the airConditioning Channels®.
4 AIRCOmpLEX-zONE in the solar plexus, directly under the twelfth
vertebrae of the thoracic region, important nerves receive signals that influence one’s entire well-being. The energy accumulator® evo protects this sensitive area with special channels. Locked-in warm air insulates optimally in the cold. The system’s structure processes excess sweat from physical activity and ensures appropriate coolness in the core.
XItANIt™: REfLECtS RADIAtED HEAtThe revolutionary material xitanit™ features high conductivity and is able to reflect radiated heat
2010 X-bIONIC® Radiactor™
The readers of SkiMagaZinS have chosen: the X-bIONIC® Radiactor™ is the most innovative product of 2010.
2009 X-bIONIC® Radiactor™ „a winner, acclaimed for High Quality and Functionality at the world's largest technology, sport- and lifestyle contest, where the manufacturer was honoured for its advancements in quality.“
2010 International xitanit™
“awarded for: ∙ degree of innovation ∙ comparison with existing materials and processes ∙ means of presentation ∙ environmental impact (either in production or use) ∙ potential for development ”
2009 X-bIONIC® Radiactor™ „awarded for an outstanding combination of innovative materials successful design and intelligent function.“
2009 gOOD DESIgN AWARD X-bIONIC® Radiactor™ underwearinternationally acclaimed by the Chicago athenaeum with the world's oldest and most highly sought-after award, for the most innovative and best-designed product:
technology | material | Sustainability | Creativity
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kAREN putzER, ItASilver Medal: World Cup 2001 giant Slalom Bronze Medal: World Cup 2001 Super g 4 x Junior World Champion
6 SWEAttRApS®
Designed for large underarm areas to prevent dripping and to cool more effectively.
7 3D-bIONICSpHERE® SYStEm ON tHE bACk
The 3D-BionicSphere® System on the back provides cooling without the risk of overcooling.
8 AIRguIDES™
airguides™ work like spacers and borders along the airConditioning Channel®. The airConditioning Channel® must be combined with the airguides™ for winter use. The airguides™ maintain space between heavy winter upper body garments and a pack, whilst ensuring a highly effective quantity and flow of fresh air through the airConditioning Channel®.
9 AIRCONDItIONINg CHANNEL® WItH zERO-INSuLAtION
The latest knitting technology has enabled the combination of extremely thin materials, comparable to fine stockings, with thicker and highly insulating thermal elements. With that, Zero-insulation zones are created through which excess warmth can quickly escape. They are placed in areas which are key to temperature regulation and are so thin they do not affect the athlete’s sense of warm well-being. Zero-insulation zones are the perfect valve for dissipating excess warmth.
EXpANSIONRIbS™
The expansionribs™ that form the elbow cushion work similarly to the knee area, but are finer. The knitted fabric folds apart based on the accordion principle, ensuring that winter cold doesn‘t cool down the elbows. even when sharply bent, the insulating effect is maintai-ned through warm air stored in the interior. The flexibility of the expansionribs™ and the elasticity of the yarn allow a frictionless freedom of movement. even sports with continuous arm movement, such as nordic Walking, produce no symptoms of musculature exhaustion from the movement of the expansion-ribs™.
2009 Slide Award Winner Software Category
X-bIONIC® Radiactor™ Shirt“Most innovative product.”
2011 X-bIONIC® Radiactor™
The highest official german reward, for out- standing achievements in design and for the best products. The jury judges the degree of innovation, technical functions and product aesthetics.
2009 X-bIONIC® Radiactor™ internationally awarded with the national prize for trend setting, professional, outstanding design performance with highest functionality, ergonomics, ecology and sustainability.
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\ DECISION LAYER \ RADIACtOR™ SHIRt
mENRadiactor™
Shirt Long Sleeves Turtle neck
Art-Nr. I 20257
WOmENRadiactor™
Shirt Long Sleeves Turtle neck
Art-Nr. I 20258
mENRadiactor™
Shirt Long Sleeves round neck
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WOmENRadiactor™
Shirt Long Sleeves round neck
Art-Nr. I 20179
XX6 iron / Black
Xi8 Silver / anthracite
XX6 iron / Black
XX6 iron / Black
Xi8 Silver / anthracite
XX6 iron / Black
XX6 iron / Black
XX6 iron / Black
tECH. COmpOSItION
54 % Skin nODOr® 24 % xitanit™ 13 % Polyamide 5 % elastane 4 % Mythlan™
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S / m L / XL XXL
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XS S / m L / XL
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78 % Polyester 13 % Polyamide 5 % elastane 4 % Polypropylene
tECH. COmpOSItION
54 % Skin nODOr® 24 % xitanit™ 13 % Polyamide 5 % elastane 4 % Mythlan™
mAtERIAL
78 % Polyester 13 % Polyamide 5 % elastane 4 % Polypropylene
tECH. COmpOSItION
54 % Skin nODOr® 24 % xitanit™ 13 % Polyamide 5 % elastane 4 % Mythlan™
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S / m L / XL XXL
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XS S / m L / XL
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78 % Polyester 13 % Polyamide 5 % elastane 4 % Polypropylene
tECH. COmpOSItION
54 % Skin nODOr® 24 % xitanit™ 13 % Polyamide 5 % elastane 4 % Mythlan™
mAtERIAL
78 % Polyester 13 % Polyamide 5 % elastane 4 % Polypropylene
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scale: 2,5:1
2 tWO-StEp fRONt 3D-bIONICSpHERE® SYStEm The high-tech mesh knitting technology ensures optimal support and
climate comfort in the shorts. The different ribs and varying surface construction are able to solve the conflict between providing support whilst transporting moisture and heat.
3 ISO-pAD™
enables targeted insulation of individual body parts from a cold environ-ment to protect the body from freezing. This is how the optimized iSO-Pads™ located over the hip bones, as well as the finer iSO-Pads™ on the buttocks, retain more body heat, which is necessary to guarantee internal organ function.
4 EXpANSIONkNEE™ Protects from the cold, even when the knee is bent.
5 INNERLAp AIRCONDItIONINgzONE™
The inner thighs are less reactive to the cold in terms of muscle performance. This is where the innerlap airConditioningZone™ is placed. it is a fine network of knitted fabric with the Zero insulation Function.
6 AIRCONDItIONINgSpOt™
Cools the knee withouth chilling.
7 3D-bIONICSpHERE® SYStEm At tHE tAILbONE Perspiration from the lower back is transported for evaporation via the
3D-BionicSphere® System on the tailbone.
8 AIRguIDES™
airguides™ work like spacers and borders along the airConditioning Channel®. The airConditioning Channel® must be combined with the airguides™ for winter use. The airguides™ maintain space between heavy winter upper body garments and a pack, whilst ensuring a highly effective quantity and flow of fresh air through the airConditioning Channel®.
9 ISO-CALfpAD™
Calf muscles can cool down quickly, particularly after short pauses and even if the overall body is still heated. This can lead to the risk of injury. The iSO-CalfPad™ retains the body‘s warmth. Here too the knitted fabric settles itself in a wavy shape over the skin, forming channels for storing air in a manner similar to the iSO-Shoulder™. The body-temperature air retained in these channels decisively delays the cool-down of the calf musculature and adjusts to the body‘s overall perception of warmth.
INSuLAtIONpADS™ ON tHE uppER tHIgH
assist in the retention of heat in the thighs. under-cooled muscles are susceptible to injury, and highly under-cooled muscles can feel numb. even more dangerous is when the cooling slows the muscle reaction time, leading to the increased threat of muscle injuries and risk of accidents. This increase can be as much as 60% in the case of skiing, for example. insulationPads™ reduce such risks. Shaped like waves, their protection lies over a large surface of the most superficial thigh muscle, thereby retaining the necessary heat next to the body to maintain muscle performance.
scale: 2.5:1
X-bIONIC® pARtIAL kOmpRESSION
a new benchmark in compression technology. Partial Compression by X-BiOniC® utilizes the advantages of compression without neglecting cooling.
the results are revolutionary:• Reduced muscle oscillations• Improved muscle uptake of oxygen and nutrients• Faster recovery
+ COOLINg mECHANISm
applies pressure on the higher ridges. Pressure on the ridges. Skin Cooling film of sweat Open capillary
Scientific illustration
XItANIt™: REfLECtS RADIAtED HEAtThe revolutionary material xitanit™ features high conductivity and is able to reflect radiated heat.
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mENRadiactor™
Pants Medium
Art-Nr. I 20178
WOmENRadiactor™
Pants Medium
Art-Nr. I 20181
mENRadiactor™
Pants Long
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WOmENRadiactor™
Pants Long
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XX6 iron / Black
XX6 iron / Black
XX6 iron / Black
Xi8 Silver / anthracite
XX6 iron / Black
XX6 iron / Black
Xi8 Silver / anthracite
XX6 iron / Black
tECH. COmpOSItION
36 % Skin nODOr® 30 % xitanit™ 17 % Mythlan™ 12 % Polyamide 5 % elastane
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66 % Polyester 17 % Polypropylene 12 % Polyamide 5 % elastane
tECH. COmpOSItION
36 % Skin nODOr® 30 % xitanit™ 17 % Mythlan™ 12 % Polyamide 5 % elastane
mAtERIAL
66 % Polyester 17 % Polypropylene 12 % Polyamide 5 % elastane
tECH. COmpOSItION
36 % Skin nODOr® 30 % xitanit™ 17 % Mythlan™ 12 % Polyamide 5 % elastane
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66 % Polyester 17 % Polypropylene 12 % Polyamide 5 % elastane
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XS S / m L / XL
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36 % Skin nODOr® 30 % xitanit™ 17 % Mythlan™ 12 % Polyamide 5 % elastane
mAtERIAL
66 % Polyester 17 % Polypropylene 12 % Polyamide 5 % elastane
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AIRCONDItIONINg CHANNEL®
Traditional thermal underwear does one thing systematically: it keeps the body enveloped in its own heat. But what can be a pleasant feeling at one point can lead quickly to overheating. Physiological studies have shown that the chest area is one of the optimal zones for swift and effective ventilation. The Zero-insulation zones function like valves as a part of the airConditioning Channels®.
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NomiNEENomiNEE
WARmS WHEN YOu'RE COLD. COOLS WHEN YOu SWEAt.The cooling effect of X-BiOniC® Functional Sportswear is only activated once you start sweating. its clever regulation system works with the most reliable of starters: your sweat. One-of-a-kind and effective, with its cooling power always exactly when you need it. regulates your personal micro-climate, developed by scientists, proven by endurance athletes. you know that unpleasent feeling of being sweaty, then breaking out in goose bumps. your body is sounding the alarm: warning, threat of overcooling! X-BiOniC® Functional Sportswear prevents these chills. if no sweat is present, then a unique process uses air heated by the body as thermal insulation.
1 ISO-SHOuLDER™
garments often drape heavily on the shoulders. add wind and the weight of rain, and garments for the upper body frequently sit snugly – an open door for cold. iSO-Shoulder™ forms an insulating layer to keep penetrating cold at bay. The gentle wavelike structure of the material allows channels to remain open so they continue to provide space to store warmed air. Outstanding protection against chilling upper body garments.
2 3D-bIONICSpHERE® SYStEm IN tHE CHESt AREA
The 3D-BionicSphere® System at the chest with its larger dimensions is designed for high-intensity physical exertion and provides for cooling.
3 AIRCONDItIONINg CHANNEL®
in the chest area is part of the climate channel system. Physiological studies have shown that the chest area is an optimal zone for quick and effective venting and cooling. exchanging fresh air over a system of channels cools the chest area without spreading a “cold” sensation throughout the body. The constant air movement along the airConditioning Channel® also effectively draws moisture away from the sweat zones.
2006 International
X-bIONIC® Energy Accumulator®
2006
X-bIONIC® Energy Accumulator® v2.0
2007 gOOD DESIgN AWARD X-bIONIC® Energy Accumulator®
technology | materials Sustainability | Creativity
2005 X-bIONIC® Energy Accumulator®
2006 China
X-bIONIC® Energy Accumulator® v2.0
2008 X-bIONIC® Energy Accumulator®
ACCLAImED fOR tECHNOLOgY, INNOvAtION, fuNCtION, quALItY AND DESIgN. OvER 300 INERNAtIONAL AWARDS AND tESt WINNERS fOR pRODuCtS WItH tHE « ».
X-bIONIC® Energy Accumulator® v2.0
International seal for quality in design
X-bIONIC® Energy Accumulator®
International seal for quality in design
X-bIONIC® Energy Accumulator®
2007 X-bIONIC® Energy Accumulator®
2009 X-bIONIC® Energy Accumulator® v2.1
2006X-bIONIC® Energy Accumulator®
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5 AIRCONDItIONINg CHANNEL™
The airConditioning Channel® is a ventilation system of channels that wrap around the body, continuously carrying away moisture and warmth. it allows air to flow to body regions not normally accessible by fresh air circulation.
6 SWEAttRApS®
Designed for large underarm areas to prevent dripping and to cool more effectively.
7 EXpANSIONRIbS™
The expansionribs™ that form the elbow cushion work similarly to the knee area, but are finer. The knitted fabric folds apart based on the accordion principle, ensuring that winter cold doesn‘t cool down the elbows. even when sharply bent, the insulating effect is maintained through warm air stored in the interior. The flexibility of the expansionribs™ and the elasticity of the yarn allow a frictionless freedom of movement. even sports with continuous arm movement, such as nordic Walking, produce no symptoms of musculature exhaustion from the movement of the expansion ribs™.
EvELYNE LEu, SuI OLYmpIC CHAmpION 2006, EuROpEAN CHAmpION 2008 in Women's Freestyle aerial.
SkIN NODOR®: HIgH tECH DOWN tO tHE SmALLESt AtOm Inhibits bacteria buildup and minimizes odour-causing microorganisms.
Skin nODOr®'s pH neutral ions actively inhibit bacteria buildup and minimize odour-causing microorganisms.
3D-bIONICSpHERE® SYStEm ON tHE bACk
Leaves residual moisture on the skin that the body does not interpret as dampness. We have no sensors for sweat. We can only perceive sweat mechanically once drops form and begin to trickle down. Only at that point do we register «wet». SweatTraps® absorb this moisture before it is felt, drawing it away to be evaporated and disposing of it through thermal dynamics. Only a thin film of moisture remains on the skin. Cooling is of course not possible without moisture.
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mENEnergy Accumulator®
Shirt Long Sleeves Turtle neck
Art-Nr. I 20096
WOmENEnergy Accumulator®
Shirt Long Sleeves Turtle neck
Art-Nr. I 20097
mENEnergy Accumulator®
Shirt Long Sleeves round neck
Art-Nr. I 20093
WOmENEnergy Accumulator®
Shirt Long Sleeves round neck
Art-Nr. I 20094
X39 Black / Orange
X39 Black / Orange
X39 Black / Orange
X39 Black / Orange
X39 Black / Orange
X39 Black / Orange
tECH. COmpOSItION
94 % Skin nODOr® 4 % elastane 2 % Mythlan™
SIzES
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XS S / m L / XL
mAtERIAL
94% Polyamide 4 % elastane 2 % Polypropylene
tECH. COmpOSItION
94 % Skin nODOr® 4 % elastane 2 % Mythlan™
mAtERIAL
94% Polyamide 4 % elastane 2 % Polypropylene
tECH. COmpOSItION
94 % Skin nODOr® 4 % elastan 2 % Mythlan™
SIzES
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SIzES
XS S / m L / XL
mAtERIAL
94% Polyamide 4 % elastane 2 % Polypropylene
tECH. COmpOSItION
94 % Skin nODOr® 4 % elastane 2 % Mythlan™
mAtERIAL
94% Polyamide 4 % elastane 2 % Polypropylene
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2 AIRCONDItIONINgSpOt™
The back of the knee perspires quickly and heavily. a fine, circular knitted fabric has been incorporated there. Perspiration dissipates and is pushed outward with the aid of body warmth so there is no risk of over-chilling.
3 ISO-pAD™
The insulated fill maintains warmth.
4 INNERLAp AIRCONDItIONINgzONE™
The inner thighs are less reactive to the cold in terms of muscle performance. This is where the innerlap airConditioningZone™ is placed. it is a fine network of knitted fabric with the Zero insulation Function.
5 3D-bIONICSpHERE® SYStEm At tHE tAILbONE
Perspiration from the lower back is transported for evaporation via the 3D-BionicSphere® System on the tailbone.
6 EXpANSIONkNEE™
a knee can bend up to 160 °: however, most undergarments can’t withstand this stress without being pulled thin and, hence, resulting in a loss of functional insulation. in contrast, the accordion-like construction of the expansionribs™ retains its insulating properties rather than losing them when the knee bends. a highly flexible system of chambers and channels spreads open with each movement, releasing the warm air stored inside.
7 INSuLAtIONpADS™ ON tHE uppER tHIgH assist in the retention of heat in the thighs. under-cooled muscles are
susceptible to injury, and highly under-cooled muscles can feel numb. even more dangerous is when the cooling slows the muscle reaction time, leading to the increased threat of muscle injuries and risk of accidents. This increase can be as much as 60% in the case of skiing, for example. insulationPads™ reduce such risks. Shaped like waves, their protection lies over a large surface of the most superficial thigh muscle, thereby retaining the necessary heat next to the body to maintain muscle performance.
8 AIRCONDItIONINg CHANNEL®
a targeted ventilation system of channels wraps around the body, allowing excess moisture to escape without the body perceiving a cold sensation.
9 ISO-CALfpAD™
Calf muscles can cool down quickly, particularly after short pauses and even if the overall body is still heated. This can lead to the risk of injury. The iSO-CalfPad™ retains the body‘s warmth. Here too the knitted fabric settles itself in a wavy shape over the skin, forming channels for storing air in a manner similar to the iSO-Shoulder™. The body-temperature air retained in these channels decisively delays the cool-down of the calf musculature and adjusts to the body‘s overall perception of warmth.
10 AIRguIDES™
airguides™ work like spacers and borders along the airConditioning Channel®. The airConditioning Channel® must be combined with the airguides™ for winter use. The airguides™ maintain space between heavy winter upper body garments and a pack, whilst ensuring a highly effective quantity and flow of fresh air through the airConditioning Channel®.
X-bIONIC® pARtIAL kOmpRESSION
a new benchmark in compression technology. Partial Compression by X-BiOniC® utilizes the advantages of compression without neglecting cooling.
the results are revolutionary:• Reduced muscle oscillations• Improved muscle uptake of oxygen and nutrients• Faster recovery
+ COOLINg mECHANISm
applies pressure on the higher ridges. Pressure on the ridges. Skin Cooling film of sweat Open capillary
Scientific illustration
tHE OptImAL OutfIt.« tHE X-bIONIC® ENERgY ACCumuLAtOR® HAS vERY gOOD mOIStuRE REguLAtION. » alpin 07/2010
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\ DECISION LAYER \ ENERgY ACCumuLAtOR® pANtS
mENEnergy Accumulator®
Pants Medium
Art-Nr. I 20012
WOmENEnergy Accumulator®
Pants Medium
Art-Nr. I 20018
mENEnergy Accumulator®
Pants Long
Art-Nr. I 20009
WOmENEnergy Accumulator®
Pants Long
Art-Nr. I 20017
X39 Black / Orange
X39 Black / Orange
X39 Black / Orange
X39 Black / Orange
X39 Black / Orange
X39 Black / Orange
tECH. COmpOSItION
84 % nanoCore™ 10 % Mythlan™ 6 % elastane
SIzES
S / m L / XL XXL
SIzES
XS S / m L / XL
mAtERIAL
84 % Polyamide 10 % Polypropylene 6 % elastane
tECH. COmpOSItION
84 % nanoCore™ 10 % Mythlan™ 6 % elastane
mAtERIAL
84 % Polyamide 10 % Polypropylene 6 % elastane
tECH. COmpOSItION
84 % nanoCore™ 10 % Mythlan™ 6 % elastane
SIzES
S / m L / XL XXL
mAtERIAL
84 % Polyamide 10 % Polypropylene 6 % elastane
SIzES
XS S / m L / XL
tECH. COmpOSItION
84 % nanoCore™ 10 % Mythlan™ 6 % elastane
mAtERIAL
84 % Polyamide 10 % Polypropylene 6 % elastane
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More perforMance without Doping.
X-BIONIC® supports the body in maintaining its 37 °C functional temperature.
Thermal images provide impressive proof: This is how X-BIONIC® manages the body climate.
Our bodies produce different amounts of heat in different places. X-BIONIC® UnderGear reacts to this with pinpoint precision and supports the body in maintaining its preferred 37 °C temperature. A regulated release of warmth without the risks of overcooling: You conserve precious energy to enhance your performance ability.
Thermal images provide impressive proof: This is how X-BIONIC® manages the body climate.
X-BIONIC® offers the first functional wear that is really worth looking into. Turn it inside out and you will discover the sophisticated technology in the most remote corners: Climate channels automatically unfold, zones turn into insulating areas, and ventilation systems open in response to body movement. A truly unique mechanism for top performance in sport. Or as we say: Performance enhancement without doping.
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the coLD Doesn’t care what you’ve got on unDerneath.X-BIONIC® has developed the Energy Accumulator® Extrawarm for use in particularly cold environments, or for people who are especially prone to freezing. In comparison with the Energy Accumulator, the Extrawarm version is knitted from thicker fibres with a higher insulation factor. Functioning parallel to this, Zero-Insulation Zones integrated into the air conditioning channels ensure effective ventilation, act as a safety valve against superfluous heat and thus avoid the risk of potential overheating.
1 iso-shouLDer™
Garments often drape heavily on the shoulders. Add wind and the weight of rain, and garments for the upper body frequently sit snugly – an open door for cold. ISO-Shoulder™ forms an insulating layer to keep penetrating cold at bay. The gentle wavelike structure of the material allows channels to remain open so they continue to provide space to store warmed air. Outstanding protection against chilling upper body garments.
2 sweattraps®
Designed for large underarm areas to prevent dripping and to cool more effectively.
3 3D-Bionicsphere® systeM in the chest area
The 3D-BionicSphere® System at the chest with its larger dimensions is designed for high-intensity physical exertion and provides for cooling.
4 airconDitioning channeL® with Zero-insuLation
Traditional thermal underwear does one thing systematically: It keeps the body enveloped in its own heat. But what can be a pleasant feeling at one point can lead quickly to overheating. Physiological studies have shown that the chest area is one of the optimal zones for swift and effective ventilation. The Zero-Insulation zones function like valves as a part of the AirConditioning Channel®.
the aBsoLute harshest test:fuLDa chaLLange 2011.Pro Mountain Biker Natascha Binder has challenged herself to 10 tough competitions at minus 40 degrees Celsius. An extremely difficult test for the Energy Accumulator® Extra Warm - tests the high-tech Functional Sportswear mastered beautifully.
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Scientific illustration
During activity During recovery
3D-Bionicsphere® systeM on the Back
Leaves residual moisture on the skin that the body does not interpret as dampness. We have no sensors for sweat. We can only perceive sweat mechanically once drops form and begin to trickle down. Only at that point do we register “wet”. SweatTraps® absorb this moisture before it is felt, drawing it away to be evaporated and disposing of it through thermal dynamics. Only a thin film of moisture remains on the skin. Cooling is of course not possible without moisture.
7 airguiDes™
AirGuides™ work like spacers and borders along the AirConditioning Channel®. The AirConditioning Channel® must be combined with the AirGuides™ for winter use. The AirGuides™ maintain space between heavy winter upper body garments and a pack, whilst ensuring a highly effective quantity and flow of fresh air through the AirConditioning Channel®.
8 eXpansionriBs™
The ExpansionRibs™ that form the elbow cushion work similarly to the knee area, but are finer. The knitted fabric folds apart based on the accordion principle, ensuring that winter cold doesn’t cool down the elbows. Even when sharply bent, the insulating effect is maintained through warm air stored in the interior. The flexibility of the ExpansionRibs™ and the elasticity of the yarn allow a frictionless freedom of movement. Even sports with continuous arm movement, such as Nordic Walking, produce no symptoms of musculature exhaustion from the movement of the Expansion-Ribs™.
sweattraps®
The 3D-BionicSphere® sweat deposit system operates very effectively in the underarm area. The human body has up to 3 million sweat glands, with the armpits packed with 300 of them per square centimetre. We all know what happens to cyclists’ armpits when they are exerting themselves. No sooner has a cyclist begun to warm up than the sweat begins to flow. But even before the beads of sweat form, excess sweat is sucked into the Outer AirTraps™, ready for transfer to the Evaporation Surface Expander™ surface.
skin noDor®: high tech Down to the sMaLLest atoM inhibit bacteria buildup and minimize odour-causing microorganisms.
Skin NODOR®’s pH neutral ions actively inhibit bacteria buildup and minimize odour-causing microorganisms.
X-Bionic® uses the varying Zones of warMth of the BoDy for cLiMate reguLation.
Thermoscan
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Menenergy accumulator® extra warmShirt Long Sleeves Round Neck
art-nr. i 20106
woMenenergy accumulator® extra warmShirt Long Sleeves Round Neck
art-nr. i 20107
X29 Black / Pearl Grey
X29 Black / Pearl Grey
XB3 Natural White / Sky Blue
X29 Black / Pearl Grey
XB3 Natural White / Sky Blue
tech. coMposition
75 % NanoCore™ 15 % Polyamide 7 % Mythlan™ 3 % Elastane
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MateriaL
90% Polyamide 7 % Polypropylene 3 % Elastane
tech. coMposition
75 % NanoCore™ 15 % Polyamide 7 % Mythlan™ 3 % Elastane
MateriaL
90% Polyamide 7 % Polypropylene 3 % Elastane
XH6 Charcoal / Orange
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1 sweattraps®
Trap perspiration before you start to feel it. Wick perspiration away so it can evaporate using heat dynamics. A film of perspiration – too thin to be noticeable – is left behind to cool the skin.
2 iso-paD™
In winter, targeted insulation of individual body parts guards against ambient coldness can prevent the body from freezing. This is why ISO Pads™ over the hipbones and the more subtle ISO-Pads™ on the buttocks retain body heat that is necessary to guarantee interior organ functionality.
3 sweattraps® at the taiLBone Perspiration from the lower back is transported for evaporation via the SweatTraps®
on the tailbone.
4 innerLap airconDitioningZone™
Woven mesh with zero insulation function allows air to circulate and aids cooling as soon as you start to sweat.
5 airconDitioning channeL® with Zero-insuLation Traditional thermal underwear does one thing systematically: It keeps the body enveloped in its own
heat. But what can be a pleasant feeling at one point can lead quickly to overheating. Physiological studies have shown that the chest area is one of the optimal zones for swift and effective ventilation. The Zero-Insulation zones function like valves as a part of the AirConditioning Channels®.
6 insuLationpaDs™ on the upper thigh Assist in the retention of heat in the thighs. Under-cooled muscles are susceptible to injury, and highly
under-cooled muscles can feel numb. Even more dangerous is when the cooling slows the muscle reaction time, leading to the increased threat of muscle injuries and risk of accidents. This increase can be as much as 60% in the case of skiing, for example. InsulationPads™ reduce such risks. Shaped like waves, their protection lies over a large surface of the most superficial thigh muscle, thereby retaining the necessary heat next to the body to maintain muscle performance.
eXpansionknee™
A knee can bend up to 160 °: however, most undergarments can’t withstand this stress without being pulled thin and, hence, resulting in a loss of functional insulation. In contrast, the accordion-like construction of the ExpansionRibs™ retains its insulating properties rather than losing them when the knee bends. A highly flexible system of chambers and channels spreads open with each movement, releasing the warm air stored inside.
scale: 2.5:1
7 airconDitioning channeL®
A targeted ventilation system of channels wraps around the body, allowing excess moisture to escape without the body perceiving a cold sensation.
8 iso-caLfpaD™
Calf muscles can cool down quickly, particularly after short pauses and even if the overall body is still heated. This can lead to the risk of injury. The ISO CalfPad™ retains the body’s warmth. Here too the knitted fabric settles itself in a wavy shape over the skin, forming channels for storing air in a manner similar to the ISO-Shoulder™. The body-temperature air retained in these channels decisively delays the cool-down of the calf musculature and adjusts to the body’s overall perception of warmth.
9 airconDitioningspot™
Cools the knee withouth chilling.
10 airguiDes™
Work like spacers and borders along the AirConditioning Channel®.
11 X-Bionic® partiaL koMpression The vascularly optimising X-BIONIC® Partial Kompression
applies pressure over the ridges and ensures that blood vessels remain open so the blood can fully perform its duty of providing the cooling necessary for survival.
“eXactLy the right thing for BitterLy coLD Days on the traiLs.” Nordic Sports 11/2008
“...cooLs the BoDy During athLetic activities anD keeps it reaDy-to-go.” Nature Fitness 01/2008
eXpert tip:
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Menenergy accumulator® extra warmPants Medium
art-nr. i 20113
woMenenergy accumulator® extra warmPants Medium
art-nr. i 20114
Menenergy accumulator® extra warmPants Long
art-nr. i 20108
woMenenergy accumulator® extra warmPants Long
art-nr. i 20115
X29 Black / Pearl Grey
X29 Black / Pearl Grey
XB3 Natural White / Sky Blue
X29 Black / Pearl Grey
X29 Black / Pearl Grey
XB3 Natural White / Sky Blue
X29 Black / Pearl Grey
XB3 Natural White / Sky Blue
tech. coMposition
63 % NanoCore™ 20 % Mythlan™ 14 % Polyamide 3 % Elastane
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77 % Polyamid 20 % Polypropylene 3 % Elastane
tech. coMposition
63 % NanoCore™ 20 % Mythlan™ 14 % Polyamide 3 % Elastane
MateriaL
77 % Polyamid 20 % Polypropylene 3 % Elastane
tech. coMposition
63 % NanoCore™ 20 % Mythlan™ 14 % Polyamide 3 % Elastane
siZes
s / M L / XL XXL
MateriaL
77 % Polyamid 20 % Polypropylene 3 % Elastane
siZes
Xs s / M L / XL
tech. coMposition
63 % NanoCore™ 20 % Mythlan™ 14 % Polyamide 3 % Elastane
MateriaL
77 % Polyamid 20 % Polypropylene 3 % Elastane
XH6 Charcoal / Orange
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for the coMpLete Man. Don’t waste a single drop: Sweat is too precious to throw it all away. Our skin needs moisture to cool itself down. Moisture must first evaporate from the skin before our body temperature can be pushed downward. Traditional technical base layers don’t account for this. They absorb moisture in its entirety and keep the skin as dry as possible. A mistake. Dry skin feels good, but it doesn’t cool.
1 3D-Bionicsphere® systeM in the chest area The 3D-BionicSphere® System at the chest with its larger dimensions is
designed for high-intensity physical exertion and provides for cooling.
2 airconDitioning channeL®
In the chest area is part of the climate channel system. Physiological studies have shown that the chest area is an optimal zone for quick and effective venting and cooling. Exchanging fresh air over a system of channels cools the chest area without spreading a “cold” sensation throughout the body. The constant air movement along the AirConditioning Channel® also effectively draws moisture away from the sweat zones.
3 iso-paD™
The insulated fill maintains warmth.
4 insuLation paDs™
Assist in the retention of heat in the thighs. Under-cooled muscles are susceptible to injury, and highly under-cooled muscles can feel numb. Even more dangerous is when the cooling slows the muscle reaction time, leading to the increased threat of muscle injuries and risk of accidents. This increase can be as much as 60 % in the case of skiing, for example. InsulationPads™ reduce such risks. Shaped like waves, their protection lies over a large surface of the most superficial thigh muscle, thereby retaining the necessary heat next to the body to maintain muscle performance.
5 eXpansionknee™
A knee can bend up to 160 °: however, most undergarments can’t withstand this stress without being pulled thin and, hence, resulting in a loss of functional insulation. In contrast, the accordion-like construction of the ExpansionRibs™ retains its insulating properties rather than losing them when the knee bends. A highly flexible system of chambers and channels spreads open with each movement, releasing the warm air stored inside.
6 iso-caLfpaD™
Calf muscles can cool down quickly, particularly after short breaks and even if the body is still warm. This can lead to a risk of injury. The ISO-CalfPad™ retains the body’s warmth. To that end, the knitted fabric’s wavelike structure lies over the skin, forming channels for storing air in a manner similar to the ISO-Shoulder™. The warmer air retained in these channels definitively delays the cool-down of the calf musculature and adjusts to the body’s overall perception of warmth.
skin noDor®: high tech Down to the sMaLLest atoM inhibit bacteria buildup and minimize odour-causing microorganisms.
Skin NODOR®’s pH neutral ions actively inhibit bacteria buildup and minimize odour-causing microorganisms.
nanga parBat 8,125 M, hiMaLaya
“we want to emphasize that we can without hesitation recommend X-Bionic® and X-socks®... ” Lukas Furtenbach 2008
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airconDitioningspot™
The back of the knee perspires quickly and heavily. To process this sweat, a finely knit mesh allows moisture to pass through but does not impair knee motion. Sweat evaporates and is pushed outward with the help of body warmth. The risk of over-cooling does not exist in this small area.
7 iso-shouLDer™
Garments often drape heavily on the shoulders. Add wind and the weight of rain, and garments for the upper body frequently sit snugly – an open door for cold. ISO-Shoulder™ forms an insulating layer to keep penetrating cold at bay. The gentle wavelike structure of the material allows channels to remain open so they continue to provide space to store warmed air. Outstanding protection against chilling upper body garments.
8 3D-Bionicsphere® systeM on the Back Amply sized for the large amount of sweat production on the back.
Maintains body temperature at the ideal of 37 °C for performance.
9 sweattraps® Designed for large underarm areas to prevent dripping and to cool
more effectively.
10 eXpansionriBs™
The ExpansionRibs™ that form the elbow cushion work similarly to the knee area, but are finer. The knitted fabric folds apart based on the accordion principle, ensuring that winter cold doesn’t cool down the elbows. Even when sharply bent, the insulating effect is maintained through warm air stored in the interior. The flexibility of the ExpansionRibs™ and the elasticity of the yarn allow a frictionless freedom of movement. Even sports with continuous arm movement, such as Nordic Walking, produce no symptoms of musculature exhaustion from the movement of the Expansion-Ribs™.
11 airconDitioning channeL®
The AirConditioning Channel® is a ventilation system of channels that wrap around the body, continuously carrying away moisture and warmth. It allows air to flow to body regions not normally accessible by fresh air circulation.
12 innerLap airconDitioningZone™
In terms of muscle performance, the inner thigh is less reactive to cold. We all instinctively know this: When our hands are cold, we put them between our thighs to warm them up, helping us re-establish our overall sense of warmth more quickly. The Innerlap AirConditioningZone™ has been placed in this area. It is a finely knit fabric mesh with zero insulation. Cooling therefore occurs initially through the exchange of air. As soon as sweat has started to evaporate, the cooling process steps it up a notch since the activation system lies directly next to the skin.
13 airguiDes™
AirGuides™ work like spacers and borders along the AirConditioning Channel®. The AirConditioning Channel® must be combined with the AirGuides™ for winter use. The AirGuides™ maintain space between heavy winter upper body garments and a pack, whilst ensuring a highly effective quantity and flow of fresh air through the AirConditioning Channel®.
14 X-Bionic® partiaL koMpression The vascularly optimising X-BIONIC® Partial Kompression applies
pressure over the ridges and ensures that blood vessels remain open so the blood can fully perform its duty of providing the cooling necessary for survival.
2008 polen X-Bionic® energy accumulator®
“The highest award for quality and design.“
2005 X-Bionic® energy accumulator®
Awarded for: ∙ Innovative Design ∙ Best temperature- regulating function ∙ Most advanced technology
2006 X-Bionic® energy accumulator® v2.0“For most innovative design and most advanced product quality.”
2009 X-Bionic® energy accumulator® v2.1is nominated for the German Design Prize 2009.
Best in testin coMparison to 24 LeaDing internationaL Manufacturers of functionaL wear.
"the Most MoDern piece of therMaL Base Layer." Trek Magazin 04/2005
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Menenergy accumulator®
Tracksuit Medium
art-nr. i 20037
Menenergy accumulator®
Tracksuit Long
art-nr. i 20036
X42 Black / Cobalt Blue
X39 Black / Orange
tech. coMposition
87 % NanoCore™ 8 % Mythlan™ 5 % Elastane
siZes
s / M L / XL XXL
MateriaL
87 % Polyamide 8 % Polypropylene 5 % Elastane
tech. coMposition
91 % NanoCore™ 5 % Mythlan™ 4 % Elastane
siZes
s / M L / XL XXL
MateriaL
91 % Polyamide 5 % Polypropylene 4 % Elastane
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1 3D-Bionicsphere® systeM in the chest area
The 3D-BionicSphere® System at the chest with its larger dimensions is designed for high-intensity physical exertion and provides for cooling.
2 airconDitioning channeL®
The AirConditioning Channel® is a ventilation system of channels that wrap around the body, continuously carrying away moisture and warmth. It allows air to flow to body regions not normally accessible by fresh air circulation.
3 airguiDes™
AirGuides™ work like spacers and borders along the AirConditioning Channel®. The AirConditioning Channel® must be combined with the AirGuides™ for winter use. The AirGuides™ maintain space between heavy winter upper body garments and a pack, whilst ensuring a highly effective quantity and flow of fresh air through the AirConditioning Channel®.
technicaL aDvanceMents increase safety. we pay heeD to that, especiaLLy with our young athLetes. Warms you up when it gets cold. Cools you down when it gets warm. The Energy Accumulator® Junior maintains optimum body temperature in all conditions. Whether for high-energy romping on the snow, exposed ski lifts or chilly training sessions at the skating rink. Thanks to its 3D-BionicSphere® System, body temperature remains close to an optimum 37 °C. The Norwegian National Ski Team – no stranger to cold conditions – also chooses X-BIONIC®. The junior version has been specially designed to provide the perfect anatomical fit for kids. The result is optimal protection and support for children – whether in competitive sport or just for fun and games.
X-Bionic®
energy accuMuLator® Junior“Rewarded for innovation,functionality, formal quality,ergonomics, symbolic and emotional content, and self-explanatory aspects.”
skin noDor®: high tech Down to the sMaLLest atoM inhibit bacteria buildup and minimize odour-causing microorganisms.
Skin NODOR®’s pH neutral ions actively inhibit bacteria buildup and minimize odour-causing microorganisms.
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2009, 2010 anD 2011 X-Bionic® Most innovative BranD“The Plus X Award is world’s biggest technology, sport and lifestyle contest. Renowned trade journalists and industry personalities form the expert panel who decide, which is the most innovative brand with the most innovative products. Their decision: X-Bionic® is innovation world champion 2009, 2010 and 2011.”
5 iso-shouLDer™ The high-tech insulation layer deflects cold.
6 sweattraps® Designed for large underarm areas to prevent dripping and to cool
more effectively.
7 eXpansionrips™
The ExpansionRibs™ that form the elbow cushion work similarly to the knee area, but are finer. The knitted fabric folds apart based on the accordion principle, ensuring that winter cold doesn’t cool down the elbows. Even when sharply bent, the insulating effect is maintained through warm air stored in the interior. The flexibility of the ExpansionRibs™ and the elasticity of the yarn allow a frictionless freedom of movement. Even sports with continuous arm movement, such as Nordic Walking, produce no symptoms of musculature exhaustion from the movement of the ExpansionRibs™.
recoMMenDeD By eXpertsthe norwegian nationaL ski teaM reLies on X-Bionic®.
Scientific illustration
During activity During recovery
3D-Bionicsphere® systeM on the Back
Amply sized for the large amount of sweat production on the back. Maintains body temperature at the ideal of 37 °C for perfor-mance.
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aLLrounDer skihaLLe: officiaL ski schooL partner recoMMMenDs:
1 iso-paD™
The insulated fill maintains warmth.
2 innerLap airconDitioningZone™
In terms of muscle performance, the inner thigh is less reactive to cold. We all instinctively know this: When our hands are cold, we put them between our thighs to warm them up, helping us re-establish our overall sense of warmth more quickly. The Innerlap AirConditioningZone™ has been placed in this area. It is a finely knit fabric mesh with zero insulation. Cooling therefore occurs initially through the exchange of air. As soon as sweat has started to evaporate, the cooling process steps it up a notch since the activation system lies directly next to the skin.
3 insuLationpaDs™ on the upper thigh Assist in the retention of heat in the thighs. Under-cooled muscles
are susceptible to injury, and highly under-cooled muscles can feel numb. Even more dangerous is when the cooling slows the muscle reaction time, leading to the increased threat of muscle injuries and risk of accidents. This increase can be as much as 60 % in the case of skiing, for example. InsulationPads™ reduce such risks. Shaped like waves, their protection lies over a large surface of the most superficial thigh muscle, thereby retaining the necessary heat next to the body to maintain muscle performance.
4 eXpansionknee™
A knee can bend up to 160 °: however, most undergarments can’t withstand this stress without being pulled thin and, hence, resulting in a loss of functional insulation. In contrast, the accordion-like construction of the ExpansionRibs™ retains its insulating properties rather than losing them when the knee bends. A highly flexible system of chambers and channels spreads open with each movement, releasing the warm air stored inside.
5 3D-Bionicsphere® systeM at the taiLBone
The skin is equipped with a varying density of sweat glands, depending on the location on the body. This also applies to the placement of the SweatTraps® that are placed directly on the skin. These storage niches draw off excess moisture, preventing the formation of droplets and the unpleasant sensation when they begin to trickle.
6 airconDitioning channeL®
The AirConditioning Channel® is a ventilation system of channels that wrap around the body, continuously carrying away moisture and warmth. It allows air to flow to body regions not normally accessible by fresh air circulation.
7 airguiDes™
Work like spacers and borders along the AirConditioning Channel®.
8 airconDitioningspot™
The back of the knee perspires quickly and heavily. A fine, circular knitted fabric has been incorporated there.
9 iso-caLfpaD™
Calf muscles can cool down quickly, particularly after short pauses and even if the overall body is still heated. This can lead to the risk of injury. The ISO CalfPad™ retains the body’s warmth. Here too the knitted fabric settles itself in a wavy shape over the skin, forming channels for storing air in a manner similar to the ISO-Shoulder™. The body-temperature air retained in these channels decisively delays the cool-down of the calf musculature and adjusts to the body’s overall perception of warmth.
“ siMpLy perfect: X-Bionic® keeps us aBsoLuteLy perforMance-reaDy the entire year. Only in this way can we share the fun of skiing with our course participants.”
X-Bionic® partiaL koMpression A new benchmark in compression technology. Partial Kompression by X-BIONIC® utilizes the advantages of compression without neglecting cooling. The result is revolutionary:• Reduced muscle oscillations• Improved muscle uptake of
oxygen and nutrients• Faster recovery
+ cooLing MechanisM
Applies pressure on the higher ridges. Pressure on the ridges Skin Cooling film of sweat Open capillary
Scientific illustration
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782 | X-Bionic® X-Bionic® | 783
\ Decision Layer \ energy accuMuLator® Junior
Juniorenergy accumulator® JuniorShirt Long Sleeves
art-nr. i 20243
Juniorenergy accumulator® JuniorPants Long
art-nr. i 20244X7K
Pink / WhiteX86
Marine / YellowX39
Black / OrangeX7K
Pink / WhiteX86
Marine / YellowX39
Black / Orange
X86 Marine / Yellow
X86 Marine / Yellow
tech. coMposition
94 % Skin NODOR™ 4 % Elastane 2 % Mythlan™
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84 % NanoCore™ 10 % Mythlan™ 6 % Elastane
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10 / 11 12 / 13
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84 % Polyamide 10 % Polypropylene 6 % Elastane
MateriaL
94 % Polyamide 4 % Elastane 2 % Polypropylene
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784 | X-Bionic® X-Bionic® | 785
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technoLogy
3D-Bionicsphere® systeM
Leaves residual moisture on the skin that the body does not interpret as dampness. We have no sensors for sweat. We can only perceive sweat mechanically once drops form and begin to trickle down. Only at that point do we register «wet». SweatTraps® absorb this moisture before it is felt, drawing it away to be evaporated and disposing of it through thermal dynamics. Only a thin film of moisture remains on the skin. cooling is of course not possible without moisture.
sweat heLps save energyTraditional functional undergarments siphon off all sweat, leading the body to continue to increase its sweat production. The result is loss of water, minerals and salt. The patented and unique 3D-BionicSphere® System retains important resources to keep you performing better. Less energy is expended in regulating body heat, leaving you more energy reserves for your training.
a evaporation surface expander™ Evaporation across a large surface to process excess moisture.
B outerairchannel™ Excess moisture is continuously replaced by the subsequent flow of fresh air.
c sweattraps® Transfer excess moisture.
Scientific illustration
Scientific illustration
B outerairchannel™ During recovery, the cool-down process is interrupted by the absence of sweat.
D innerairchannel™ Warm air is stored inside.
During activity
During recovery
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786 | X-Bionic® X-Bionic® | 787
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\ Decision Layer \ Bionic energiZer™ Mk 2
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Skin NODOR®
reDuce sweat, Don’t prevent itFor automobile owners, the „MK“ marking system may just mean a simple model number. For the team of developers, though, these two letters alone represent months or even years of painstaking work and innumerable tests. The strategic focus is not just the design, but rather is more perfor-mance enhancements of the product: More horsepower, larger capacity, better chassis. In the end, of course, it’s all about higher speeds and better safety.
That’s exactly the philosophy of X-BIONIC®. Superior products, like the BIONIC Energizer™, aren’t just replaced, rather they are constantly improved. Our Swiss textile engineers needed months and months in the research laboratory together with our performance athletes. They focused mostly on the athlete, not on the product. How can we better suppport athletes in their endeavours? In the end, you could hardly recognize the BIONIC Energizer™ anymore: a much larger 3D-BionicSphere® System, newly defined ventilation chambers, better joint protection.
1 50% Larger evaporative surface – 3D-Bionicsphere®- systeM in the chest area
With the increase in size and anatomical fit, the 3D-BionicSphere® System works even more effectively. In the same period of time as before, it can process more sweat, and it can store 8 cm3 more air for insulation during recovery phases.
2 airconDitioning channeL®
The AirConditioning Channel® was made to conform to the newest medical research and frames the 3D-BionicSphere® System. That guarantees a quicker moisture transport even in the recovery phase when insulation is desired.
3 40 cM2 surface area for sweat transport Since a lot of sweat is produced in the chest area, SweatTraps® are placed strategically all around the 3D-BionicSphere® System here in order to speed the transport of moisture.
4 increaseD insuLation – siZe: 72 cM² – aircoMpLeX-Zone at the upper aBDoMen At the solar plexus, directly under the 12th thoracic vertebra, important nerve fibres come together and receive signals that influence one’s entire well-being. The Energizer™ MK2 Evo protects this sensitive area with special channels. Warm air enclosed there optimally insulates in the cold. The system’s structure processes excess sweat from physical activity and provides a nice, cool feeling all over.
skin noDor®: high tech Down to the sMaLLest atoM inhibit bacteria buildup and minimize odour-causing microorganisms.
Skin NODOR®’s pH neutral ions actively inhibit bacteria buildup and minimize odour-causing microorganisms.
2006 internationalX-Bionic® energizer™
"awarded for ∙ outstanding design quality ∙ workmanship ∙ choice of materials ∙ degree of innovation ∙ functionality and ergonomics"
X-Bionic® energizer™ underwear„Awarded for innovation, functionality, formal quality, ergonomics, symbolic and emotional content and other self-explanatory aspects.“
international seal for design-quality
2007 Japan X-Bionic® energizer™ shirtSuper Goods of the Year! "awarded for:the best technical product of the year 2007!”
without treatment
bactericide
natural bacteria level
Reproduction of bacteria
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\ Decision Layer \ Bionic energiZer™ Mk 2
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5 sweattraps® Designed for large underarm areas to prevent dripping and to cool
more effectively.
6 iMproveD air circuLation – 1 MM strong airguiDes™ The AirConditioning Channel® was enveloped by the AirGuides™ so that it could also function efffectively under a second layer. The speed of evaporation was increased by multiples.
7 50 % Larger evaporative surface With the increase in size and anatomical fit, the 3D-BionicSphere® System works even more effectively. In the same period of time as before, it can process more sweat, and it can store 8 cm3 more air for insulation during recovery phases.
8 newLy DeveLopeD DetaiLs – shouLDerpaDs™
Every single honeycomb chamber of the newly developed ShoulderPad™ construction stores warm air for insulation. Simultaneously, they insulate the shoulder joint without limiting its range of motion.
9 sweattraps® on the Back To make sure you don’t waste one single drop of valuable sweat, the closely aligned rows of SweatTraps® now form the bottom of the 3D-BionicSphere® System on the back.
eXpansionriBs™
The ExpansionRibs™ that form the elbow cushion work similarly to the knee area, but are finer. The knitted fabric folds apart based on the accordion principle, insuring that winter cold doesn’t cool down the elbows. Even when sharply bent, the insulating effect is maintained through warm air stored in the interior. The flexibility of the ExpansionRibs™ and the elasticity of the yarn allow a frictionless freedom of movement. Even sports with continuous arm movement, such as Nordic Walking, produce no symptoms of musculature exhaustion from the movement of the ExpansionRibs™.
Scientific illustration
During activity During recovery
3D-Bionicsphere® systeM on the Back
The most effective regulating element is the 3D-BionicSphere® System with the Evaporation Surface Expander™ at the surface and in the SweatTrap® storage niches lying underneath. It activates only where sweat glands are found, like here in the triangular area between the shoulder and the back.
„outstanDing“
„tops in insuLation anD workManship!“ Best rating in comparison testing with nine noted brands! (X-Bionic® energizer™ shirt)
„voteD: Most coMfortaBLe“ Acclaimed in Athletics Weekly 10/2010 (X-BIONIC® Energizer™)
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790 | X-Bionic® X-Bionic® | 791
X60 Black / Red
X50 White / Black
MenShirt Long Sleeves Turtle Neck
woMenShirt Long Sleeves Turtle Neck
Men Shirt Long Sleeves
woMenShirt Long Sleeves
X50 White / Black
XY7 Black / White
X50 White / Black
XY7 Black / White
\ Decision Layer \ Bionic energiZer™ Mk 2
X60 Black / Red
XY7 Black / White
X38 Black / Green
X60 Black / Red
XY7 Black / White
X38 Black / Green
X50 White / Black
X50 White / Black art-nr. i 20279
art-nr. i 20268
tech. coMposition
70 % Skin NODOR® 22 % Polyamide 5 % Elastane 3 % Mythlan™
MateriaL
92 % Polyamide 5 % Elastane 3 % Polypropylene
art-nr. i 20281
art-nr. i 20275
tech. coMposition
70 % Skin NODOR® 22 % Polyamide 5 % Elastane 3 % Mythlan™
tech. coMposition
70 % Skin NODOR® 22 % Polyamide 5 % Elastane 3 % Mythlan™
MateriaL
92 % Polyamide 5 % Elastane 3 % Polypropylene
MateriaL
92 % Polyamide 5 % Elastane 3 % Polypropylene
MateriaL
92 % Polyamide 5 % Elastane 3 % Polypropylene
tech. coMposition
70 % Skin NODOR® 22 % Polyamide 5 % Elastane 3 % Mythlan™
Bionic energizer™ Mk 2 Bionic energizer™ Mk 2
Bionic energizer™ Mk 2 Bionic energizer™ Mk 2
siZes
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siZes
s / M L / XL XXL
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\ Decision Layer \ Bionic energiZer™ Mk 2
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1 eXpansionknee™
A knee can bend up to 160 ° : however, most undergarments can’t withstand this stress without being pulled thin and, hence, resulting in a loss of functional insulation. In contrast, the accordion-like construction of the ExpansionRibs™ retains its insulating properties rather than losing them when the knee bends. A highly flexible system of chambers and channels spreads open with each movement, releasing the warm air stored inside.
2 3D-Bionicsphere® systeM at the taiLBone The 3D-BionicSphere® System on the tailbone has been enlarged by 144 cm2 to be able to transport and process sweat over a larger area. This protects against chafing and sores extremely effectively.
3 airconDitioningspot The back of the knee perspires quickly and heavily. A fine, circular
knitted fabric has been incorporated there.
two-step front 3D-Bionicsphere® systeM
The high-tech mesh knitting technology ensures optimal support and climate comfort in the shorts. The different ribs and varying surface construction are able to solve the conflict between providing support whilst transporting moisture and heat.
2006 internationalX-Bionic® energizer™
“awarded for ∙ outstanding design quality ∙ workmanship ∙ choice of materials ∙ degree of innovation ∙ functionality and ergonomics”
X-Bionic® energizer™ underwear“Awarded for innovation, functionality, formal quality, ergonomics, symbolic and emotional content and other self-explanatory aspects.”
“...supports joints and reduces muscle
vibrations.” (X-BIONIC® Energizer™)
“... intricate detail, ideal for cool days.”
(X-BIONIC® Energizer™)
“...very comfortable and the
most effective...” (X-BIONIC® Energizer™)
“feels great against your skin”
(X-BIONIC® Energizer™)
“comfortable base layer for sports
with good cooling functionality ”
(X-BIONIC® Energizer™)
“provides cooling exactly where
you sweat the most.”(X-BIONIC®
BIONIC Energizer™ Pants)
scientificaLLy researcheD anD proven. In order to measure the performance ability of X-BIONIC® Products in numbers and not only in awards and testimonies, we employed “SAM,” an artificially sweating measurement mannequin.
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794 | X-Bionic® X-Bionic® | 795
MenBionic energizer™ Mk 2Pants Medium
woMenBionic energizer™ Mk 2Pants Medium
MenBionic energizer™ Mk 2Pants Long
woMenBionic energizer™ Mk 2Pants Long
X60 Black / Red
XY7 Black / White
X38 Black / Green
X60 Black / Red
XY7 Black / White
X38 Black / Green
X50 White / Black
XY7 Black / White
XY7 Black / White
XY7 Black / White
X60 Black / Red
X50 White / Black
\ Decision Layer \ Bionic energiZer™ Mk 2
art-nr. i20280
art-nr. i 20269
tech. coMposition
70 % Skin NODOR® 21 % Polyamide 5 % Elastane 4 % Mythlan™
MateriaL
91 % Polyamide 5 % Elastane 4 % Polypropylene
art-nr. i 20282
art-nr. i 20276
tech. coMposition
70 % Skin NODOR® 21 % Polyamide 5 % Elastane 4 % Mythlan™
tech. coMposition
70 % Skin NODOR® 21 % Polyamide 5 % Elastane 4 % Mythlan™
MateriaL
91 % Polyamide 5 % Elastane 4 % Polypropylene
MateriaL
91 % Polyamide 5 % Elastane 4 % Polypropylene
MateriaL
91 % Polyamide 5 % Elastane 4 % Polypropylene
tech. coMposition
70 % Skin NODOR® 21 % Polyamide 5 % Elastane 4 % Mythlan™
siZes
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s / M L / XL XXL
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796 | X-Bionic® X-Bionic® | 797
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Skin NODOR®
\ Decision Layer \ Bionic energiZer™ shirt
turn sweat into energy. Sweat is too precious to throw it all away. Our skin needs moisture to cool itself down. When moisture evaporates from the skin an evaporative cooling process takes place that we use to maintain the optimal body temperature of 37 °C. Traditional technical base layers absorb moisture in its entirety so then the body steps up its sweat production. The result: Water, minerals and salts are lost. The globally unique and patented 3D-BionicSphere® System leaves a light film of sweat on the skin. The body is effectively and naturally cooled as long as it’s sweating. If sweating stops, the insulation function kicks in...and less energy is demanded for temperature regulation, which leaves more energy for your activity.
1 3D-Bionicsphere® systeM on the chest
Physiological studies have shown that the chest area is the best place to regulate body temperature quickly and effectively. Without giving the body the impression that it is getting cold, fresh air from the 3D-BionicSphere® System in the chest area cools down the body temperature. The air is tempered inside the ducts, working like a sluice. Hot, moist air is disposed of using the dynamics of body warmth and then replaced with new fresh air. No draughts, but perfect ventilation.
2 sweattraps®
Designed for large underarm areas to prevent dripping and to cool more effectively.
3 airconDitioning channeL®
The most effective regulating element is the 3D-BionicSphere® System with the Evaporation Surface Expander™ at the surface and in the SweatTrap® storage niches lying underneath. It activates only where sweat glands are found, like here in the triangular area between the shoulder and the back.
skin noDor®: high tech Down to the sMaLLest atoM inhibit bacteria buildup and minimize odour-causing microorganisms.
Skin NODOR®’s pH neutral ions actively inhibit bacteria buildup and minimize odour-causing microorganisms.
2006 internationalX-Bionic® energizer™
"awarded for ∙ outstanding design quality ∙ workmanship ∙ choice of materials ∙ degree of innovation ∙ functionality and ergonomics"
X-Bionic® energizer™ underwear„Awarded for innovation, functionality, formal quality, ergonomics, symbolic and emotional content and other self-explanatory aspects.“
2007 Japan X-Bionic® energizer™ shirtSuper Goods of the Year! "awarded for:the best technical product of the year 2007!”
without treatment
bactericide
natural bacteria level
Reproduction of bacteria
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798 | X-Bionic® X-Bionic® | 799
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\ Decision Layer \ Bionic energiZer™ shirt
eXpansionriBs™
The ExpansionRibs™ that form the elbow cushion work similarly to the knee area, but are finer. The knitted fabric folds apart based on the accordion principle, insuring that winter cold doesn’t cool down the elbows. Even when sharply bent, the insulating effect is maintained through warm air stored in the interior. The flexibility of the ExpansionRibs™ and the elasticity of the yarn allow a frictionless freedom of movement. Even sports with continuous arm movement, such as Nordic Walking, produce no symptoms of musculature exhaustion from the movement of the ExpansionRibs™.
“voteD: Most coMfortaBLe”
“the testers rateD the proDuct very coMfortaBLe anD the Most effective ...” Acclaimed in Athletics Weekly 10/2010 (X-BIONIC® Energizer™)
Scientific illustration
During activity During recovery
3D-Bionicsphere® systeM on the Back
The most effective regulating element is the 3D-BionicSphere® System with the Evaporation Surface Expander™ at the surface and in the SweatTrap® storage niches lying underneath. It activates only where sweat glands are found, like here in the triangular area between the shoulder and the back.
airconDitioning channeL®
Is a ventilation system of channels that wrap around the body, continuously carrying away moisture and warmth. It allows air to flow to body regions not normally accessible by fresh air circulation.
„outstanDing“
„tops in insuLation anD workManship!“ Best rating in comparison testing with nine noted brands! (X-Bionic® energizer™ shirt)
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800 | X-Bionic® X-Bionic® | 801
X4k Light Charcoal / Atlantic
XH5 Charcoal / Anthracite
X39 Black / Orange
X39 Black / Orange
XH5 Charcoal / Anthracite
X39 Black / Orange
X39 Black / Orange
X39 Black / Orange
X4K Light Charcoal / Atlantic
X01 Black
X01 Black
MenBionic energizer™
Shirt Long Sleeves
art-nr. i 20100
MenBionic energizer™
Shirt Long Sleeves Turtle Neck
art-nr. i 20212
MenBionic energizer™
Shirt Long Sleeves Zip Up
art-nr. i 20231
MenBionic energizer™
Shirt Short Sleeves
art-nr. i 20052
MenBionic energizer™
Singlet
art-nr. i 20053
\ Decision Layer \ Bionic energiZer™ shirt
X01 Black
MateriaL
90 % Polyamide 9 % Polypropylene 1 % Elastane
siZes
s / M L / XL XXL
siZes
s / M L / XL XXL
MateriaL
90 % Polyamide 9 % Polypropylene 1 % Elastane
siZes
s / M L / XL XXL
MateriaL
90 % Polyamide 8 % Polypropylene 2 % Elastane
siZes
s / M L / XL XXL
tech. coMposition
66 % Skin NODOR® 24 % Polyamide 8 % Elastane 2 % Mythlan™
tech. coMposition
69 % Skin NODOR® 21 % Polyamide 9 % Elastane 1 % Mythlan™
tech. coMposition
69 % Skin NODOR® 21 % Polyamide 9 % Elastane 1 % Mythlan™
MateriaL
90 % Polyamide 9 % Polypropylene 1 % Elastane
tech. coMposition
69 % Skin NODOR® 21 % Polyamide 9 % Elastane 1 % Mythlan™
MateriaL
90 % Polyamide 8 % Polypropylene 2 % Elastane
siZes
s / M L / XL XXL
tech. coMposition
66 % Skin NODOR® 24 % Polyamide 8 % Elastane 2 % Mythlan™
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802 | X-Bionic® X-Bionic® | 803
Xeo Frost Grey / Raspberry
X13 Black / Anthracite
X39 Black / Orange
XEO Frost Grey / Raspberry
XB3 White / Sky Blue
X39 Black / Orange
X39 Black / Orange
X39 Black / Orange
X39 Black / Orange
XB3 White / Sky Blue
woMenBionic energizer™
Shirt Long Sleeves
art-nr. i 20103
woMenBionic energizer™
Shirt Short Sleeves
art-nr. i 20058
woMenBionic energizer™
Singlet / Integrated Bra
art-nr. i 20059
woMenBionic energizer™
Shirt Long Sleeves Zip Up
art-nr. i 20235
woMenBionic energizer™
Shirt Long Sleeves Turtle Neck
art-nr. i 20213
\ Decision Layer \ Bionic energiZer™ shirt
XB3 White / Sky Blue
MateriaL
90 % Polyamide 9 % Elastane 1 % Polypropylene
siZes
Xs s / M L / XL
siZes
Xs s / M L / XL
MateriaL
90 % Polyamide 8 % Elastane 2 % Polypropylene
siZes
Xs s / M L / XL
tech. coMposition
69 % Skin NODOR® 21 % Polyamide 8 % Elastane 2 % Mythlan™
tech. coMposition
69 % Skin NODOR® 21 % Polyamide 9 % Elastane 1 % Mythlan™
MateriaL
90 % Polyamide 8 % Elastane 2 % Polypropylene
tech. coMposition
66 % Skin NODOR® 24 % Polyamide 8 % Elastane 2 % Mythlan™
siZes
Xs s / M L / XL
MateriaL
90 % Polyamide 9 % Elastane 1 % Polypropylene
tech. coMposition
69 % Skin NODOR® 21 % Polyamide 9 % Elastane 1 % Mythlan™
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Xs s / M L / XL
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90 % Polyamide 9 % Elastane 1 % Polypropylene
tech. coMposition
69 % Skin NODOR® 21 % Polyamid 9 % Elastan 1 % Mythlan™
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804 | X-Bionic® X-Bionic® | 805
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\ Decision Layer \ Bionic energiZer™ pants
1 eXpansionknee™
A knee can bend up to 160 °: however, most undergarments can’t withstand this stress without being pulled thin and, hence, resulting in a loss of functional insulation. In contrast, the accordion-like construction of the ExpansionRibs™ retains its insulating properties rather than losing them when the knee bends. A highly flexible system of chambers and channels spreads open with each movement, releasing the warm air stored inside.
2 3D-Bionicsphere® systeM at the taiLBone Here, with the large built-in SweatTraps® of the 3D-BionicSphere® System,
the flow of sweat is stopped as it starts so the first phase that can lead to friction sores is interrupted. Due to the above human anatomy, sweat in this area is forced to converge and be absorbed in the carefully placed niches where it can be utilized for cooling. Excess sweat then evaporates.
3 airconDitioningspot™
The back of the knee perspires quickly and heavily. A fine, circular knitted fabric has been incorporated there.
two-step front 3D-Bionicsphere® systeM
The high-tech mesh knitting technology ensures optimal support and climate comfort in the shorts. The different ribs and varying surface construction are able to solve the conflict between providing support whilst transporting moisture and heat.
2006 internationalX-Bionic® energizer™
“awarded for ∙ outstanding design quality ∙ workmanship ∙ choice of materials ∙ degree of innovation ∙ functionality and ergonomics”
X-Bionic® energizer™ underwear“Awarded for innovation, functionality, formal quality, ergonomics, symbolic and emotional content and other self-explanatory aspects.”
“...supports joints and reduces muscle
vibrations.” (X-BIONIC® Energizer™)
“... intricate detail, ideal for cool days.”
(X-BIONIC® Energizer™)
“...very comfortable and the
most effective...” (X-BIONIC® Energizer™)
“feels great against your skin”
(X-BIONIC® Energizer™)
“comfortable base layer for sports
with good cooling functionality ”
(X-BIONIC® Energizer™)
“provides cooling exactly where
you sweat the most.”(X-BIONIC®
BIONIC Energizer™ Pants)
scientificaLLy researcheD anD proven. In order to measure the performance ability of X-BIONIC® Products in numbers and not only in awards and testimonies, we employed “SAM, an artificially sweating measurement mannequin.
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806 | X-Bionic® X-Bionic® | 807
X4k Light Charcoal / Anthracite
X39 Black / Orange
X4K Light Charcoal / Atlantic
X01 Black
X39 Black / Orange
X4K Light Charcoal / Atlantic
X01 Black
XH5 Charcoal / Anthracite
X39 Black / Orange
X4K Light Charcoal / Atlantic
X01 Black
MenBionic energizer™
Boxer Shorts
art-nr. i 20054
MenBionic energizer™
Pants Medium
art-nr. i 20098
MenBionic energizer™
Pants Long
art-nr. i 20099
\ Decision Layer \ Bionic energiZer™ pants
XH5 Charcoal / Atlantic
MateriaL
93 % Polyamide 6 % Elastane 1 % Polypropylene
siZes
s / M L / XL XXL
MateriaL
88 % Polyamide 8 % Elastane 4 % Polypropylene
siZes
s / M L / XL XXL
tech. coMposition
68 % Skin NODOR® 20 % Polyamide 8 % Elastane 4 % Mythlan™
tech. coMposition
93 % Skin NODOR® 6 % Elastane 1 % Mythlan™
MateriaL
88 % Polyamide 8 % Elastane 4 % Polypropylene
siZes
s / M L / XL XXL
tech. coMposition
68 % Skin NODOR® 20 % Polyamide 8 % Elastane 4 % Mythlan™
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808 | X-Bionic® X-Bionic® | 809
Xeo Frost Grey / Raspberry
X39 Black / Orange
XB3 White / Sky Blue
X39 Black / Orange
X39 Black / Orange
X06 White
woMenBionic energizer™
Boxer Shorts
art-nr. i 20060
woMenBionic energizer™
Pants Medium
art-nr. i 20105
woMenBionic energizer™
Pants Long
art-nr. i 20104
\ Decision Layer \ Bionic energiZer™ pants
X06 White / Sky Blue
X01 Black
XEO Frost Grey / Raspberry
X13 Black / Anthracite
X13 Black / Anthracite
XEO Frost Grey / Raspberry
XB3 White / Sky Blue
MateriaL
90 % Polyamide 9 % Elastane 1 % Polypropylene
siZes
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siZes
Xs s / M L / XL
MateriaL
88 % Polyamide 8 % Elastane 4 % Polypropylene
siZes
Xs s / M L / XL
tech. coMposition
68 % Skin NODOR® 20 % Polyamide 8 % Elastane 4 % Mythlan™
tech. coMposition
91 % Skin NODOR® 8 % Elastane 1 % Mythlan™
MateriaL
88 % Polyamide 8 % Elastane 4 % Polypropylene
tech. coMposition
68 % Skin NODOR® 20 % Polyamide 8 % Elastane 4 % Mythlan™
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810 | X-Bionic® X-Bionic® | 811
X-Bionic® invent
\ Decision Layer \
36,6 °C97,9 °f
35 °C95 °f
34 °C93,2 °f
32 °C89,6 °f
protects yoUr criticaL areas
An optimally balanced personal climate is hard to maintain in the winter. It can get very cold on the ski lift then way too warm on the descent. X-BIONIC® INVENT precisely supports your body's temperature regulation. The three-dimensional knit structure can hold an insulating layer of air on the body (blue in the illustration). In the activity phase, excess warmth can be dissipated quickly via the AirConditioning Channel® and the AirConditioningSpots™(red in the illustration).
technoLogy
MacroSphere SySteM
AIRCONDITIONING CHANNEL® WITH ZERO-INSULATION
SWEATTRAPS®
Fitting Rips
PROPRIO-PADDING
X-BIONIC® INVENT
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X-Bionic® | 917916 | X-Bionic®
Do yoUr own coMparison test !
X-Bionic® high-transport yarn
A fast dispersal of excess sweat over a large surface area is essential for performance-enhancing apparel. Due to a special workmanship of the yarn, the surface area has been expanded and, thus, the efficiency of the sweat transport has been improved. Moisture is drawn into the material in a split second and, once there, can be utilised optimally for cooling.
X-Bionic® invent sweat is processed optimally.
traditional "Functional" Underwearafter 1 Minute, sweat is still not processed.
silicone-encapsulated yarn
Many manufacturers of "functional" underwear attempt to make their garments soft with a smooth hand by using a layer of silicone. Unfortunately, the material loses some of its functionality with this process. At the same time it gains a new undesirable function – it becomes water-repellent. After more than a minute moisture is still not absorbed (see a comparison illustration, above). The material feels silky and comfortable at first, but it doesn't function.
2019, 2010 anD 2011 X-Bionic® Most innovative BranD oF the year«The Plus X Award is world’s biggest technology, sport and lifestyle contest. Renowned trade journalists and industry personalities form the expert panel who decide, which is the most innovative brand with the most innovative products. Their decision:X-Bionic® is innovation world champion 2009, 2010 and 2011.»
X-Bionic® is renown For the highest qUaLity … … and for patented technology. With that it owns the premium end of the market. With the new Invent line, X-BIONIC® takes a top postion on the value side.
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918 | X-Bionic® X-Bionic® | 919
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protects yoUr criticaL areas When joints are chilled while also put under stresses, your metabolism demands an especially large quantity of immunity protecting substances, particularly Vitamin C. Without this protection, the affected joint loses its mobility. As a result, the joint starts to swell and the articular cartilage weakens, causing an inflammation and pain due to articular surfaces pushing and rubbing against each other. To prevent this, these critical areas must kept warm. Special 3D structures help to insulate these spots.
3 Macrosphere™ systeM on the chest The amply sized MacroSphere System on the chest provides for cooling without the risk of chilling. Cools when you sweat, and warms when you're cold.
4 airconDitioning channeL® with zero-insULation Traditional thermal underwear does one thing systematically: It keeps the
body enveloped in its own heat. But what can be a pleasant feeling at one point can lead quickly to overheating. Physiological studies have shown that the chest area is one of the optimal zones for swift and effective ventilation. The Zero-Insulation zones function like valves as a part of the AirConditioning Channel®.
5 sweattraps® Generously proportioned sweat traps under the arms prevent perspiration from running and cool effectively.
6 Fitting rips finely detailed ribbing provide for optimal fit of the underwear. With the
ribbed structure and its material, the shirt fits closely against the body without constricting. This optimises the functionality of the climate zones and guarantees a perfect fit.
7 airconDitioning spot™
Cools the knee withouth chilling.
8 MicroDiFFUser at the waist Precise ducts on the cuff create a highly comfortable band on the sleeve
and let the moist, hot air escape.
9 waLLaBy strUctUre Guarantees effective cooling. Highly effective evaporative cooling at the
wrist occurs via a surface area that is four times larger. Venous blood flowing past is cooled and returned to the body.
10 seLF aDjUsting cUFF Keeps the shirt at the right place.
proprio-paDDing
Proprioreceptors are sensory receptors found in joints and muscles. They control your position and the movement of your body in space. Neuromuscular reaction time of the stabilising musculature is improved with the lightest touch of the ribbed structures on these spots. This actively ensures the balance and stability of your entire body.
inside outside
iso-paDs™
The ribs of the ISO-Pads™ lie across the shoulders at regular intervals, holding warmth next to the body and protecting against chilling. This is where conventional jackets can lose a lot of warmth because the weight of the jacket or backpack compresses the insulative material and, thus, the effect is lost.
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920 | X-Bionic® X-Bionic® | 921
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eXpansionriBs™
A highly flexible system of chambers and ducts unfolds with every movement. In them is stored warm air for insulation. The accordian principle of the ExpansionRibs™ ensures you retain insulative attributes instead of losing them when you bend your elblows.
11 Macrosphere™ systeM on the Back The amply sized MacroSphere System on the back provides for cooling without the risk of chilling. Cools when you sweat, and warms when you're cold.
12 airgUiDes™
AirGuides™ work like spacers and borders along the AirConditioning Channel®. The AirConditioning Channel® must be combined with the AirGuides™ for winter use. The AirGuides™ maintain space between heavy winter upper body garments and a pack, whilst ensuring a highly effective quantity and flow of fresh air through the AirConditioning Channel®.
13 Fitting rips finely detailed ribbing provide for optimal fit of the underwear. With the ribbed structure and its material, the shirt fits closely against the body without constricting. This optimises the functionality of the climate zones and guarantees a perfect fit.
14 proprio-paDDing Proprioreceptors are sensory receptors found in joints and muscles. They control your position and the movement of your body in space. Neuromuscular reaction time of the stabilising musculature is improved with the lightest touch of the ribbed structures on these spots. This actively ensures the balance and stability of your entire body.
15 iso-paDs™
The wavelike structure of the ISO-Pads™ lies over the shoulders, keeping the body warm and guarding against chills. Conventional jackets let a lot of warmth escape in this area because the weight of the jacket and a backpack compresses any insulation material, thus losing any of their value.
airconDitioning channeL® with zero-insULation
Traditional thermal underwear does one thing systematically: It keeps the body enveloped in its own heat. But what can be a pleasant feeling at one point can lead quickly to overheating. Physiological studies have shown that the chest area is one of the optimal zones for swift and effective ventilation. The Zero-Insulation zones function like valves as a part of the AirConditioning Channel®.
inside outside
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922 | X-Bionic® X-Bionic® | 923
Meninvent shirtShirt Long Sleeves Round Neck
art-nr. i 20270
woMeninvent shirtShirt Long Sleeves Round Neck
X13 Black / Anthracite art-nr. i 20272
X50 White / Black
X13 Black / Anthracite
X50 White / Black
X13 Black / Anthracite
X50 White / Black
\ Decision Layer \ invent shirt
sizes
s M L
XL XXL
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XL
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94 % Polyamide 4 % Elastane 2 % Polypropylene
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94 % Skin NODOR® 4 % Elastane 2 % Mythlan™
MateriaL
94 % Polyamide 4 % Elastane 2 % Polypropylene
tech. coMposition
94 % Skin NODOR® 4 % Elastane 2 % Mythlan™
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924 | X-Bionic® X-Bionic® | 925
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1 Macrosphere™ systeM on the aBDoMen The generously proportioned MacroSphere™ system on the lower abdomen ensures cooling without any risk of chilling. It cools you down when you are sweating and warms you when you are cold
2 Macrosphere™ systeM at the taiLBone The sweat of the lower back area is conducted through the MacroSphere™ System to the tailbone for evaporation. The SweatTraps® on the lower back are targeted specifically at catching sweat flowing toward the buttocks. This first phase, which often leads to friction sores, is interrupted before it can even begin.
3 airconDitioningspot™
Cools the knee withouth chilling.
4 seLF aDjUsting cUFF Keeps the shirt at the right place.
proprio-paDDing
Proprioreceptors are sensory receptors found in joints and muscles. They control your position and the movement of your body in space. Neuromuscular reaction time of the stabilising musculature is improved with the lightest touch of the ribbed structures on these spots. This actively ensures the balance and stability of your entire body.
eXpansionriBs™
The ExpansionRibs™ that form the elbow cushion work similarly to the knee area, but are finer. The knitted fabric folds apart based on the accordion principle, insuring that winter cold doesn‘t cool down the elbows. Even when sharply bent, the insulating effect is maintained through warm air stored in the interior. The flexibility of the ExpansionRibs™ and the elasticity of the yarn allow a frictionless freedom of movement. Even sports with continuous arm movement, such as Nordic Walking, produce no symptoms of musculature exhaustion from the movement of the Expansion-Ribs™.
inside outside
airconDitioning channeL® with zero-insULation
Traditional thermal underwear does one thing systematically: It keeps the body enveloped in its own heat. But what can be a pleasant feeling at one point can lead quickly to overheating. Physiological studies have shown that the chest area is one of the optimal zones for swift and effective ventilation. The Zero-Insulation zones function like valves as a part of the AirConditioning Channel®.
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926 | X-Bionic® X-Bionic® | 927
Meninvent pantsPants Medium
woMeninvent pantsPants Medium
Meninvent pantsPants Long
woMeninvent pantsPants Long
X13 Black / Anthracite
X50 White / Black
X13 Black / Anthracite
X50 White / Black
art-nr. i 20285 art-nr. i 20286X13
Black / AnthraciteX50
White / Black
X13 Black / Anthracite
X50 White / Black
\ Decision Layer \ invent pants
X13 Black / Anthracite
X50 White / Black
art-nr. i 20271 art-nr. i 20273
sizes
s M L
XL XXL
sizes
Xs s M L
XL
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s M L
XL XXL
sizes
Xs s M L
XL
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94 % Polyamide 4 % Elastane 2 % Polypropylene
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94 % Skin NODOR® 5 % Elastane 1 % Mythlan™
MateriaL
94 % Polyamide 5 % Elastane 1 % Polypropylene
tech. coMposition
94 % Skin NODOR® 5 % Elastane 1 % Mythlan™
MateriaL
94 % Polyamide 4 % Elastane 2 % Polypropylene
tech. coMposition
94 % Skin NODOR® 5 % Elastane 1 % Mythlan™
MateriaL
94 % Polyamide 5 % Elastane 1 % Polypropylene
tech. coMposition
94 % Skin NODOR® 5 % Elastane 1 % Mythlan™
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928 | X-Bionic® X-Bionic® | 929