Rivertex® Technical Fabrics

Rivertex has had the honor of participating in ISPO Textrends 2025, and our Rivercyclon® has placed 2nd in the ‘Top 10 Soft Equipment’ category!

ISPO Textrends showcases the latest innovations for the sports and outdoor section, determined by an international jury-vote. By this listing, we gain exclusive insights into the trends that are bound to hit the market for consumers around Fall/Winter 2027/28, but that first have to pass the bar for designers and manufacturers. We are happy to report that our fully recyclable Rivercyclon® has been included in the Top 10 materials for ‘Soft Equipment’.

Rivercyclon® is our sustainable alternative to PVC-coated fabrics and is entirely circular in design. By using clean production methods that cause CO2 emissions to be cut by up to 80%, and by making the fabric 100% recyclable, we are able to help designers reach their climate goals faster. Rivercyclon® is waterproof & -repellent, weldable, lightweight, UV resistant, tearproof, anti-bacterial and has high abrasion resistance, making it perfect for bags, tents, and other outdoor equipment. Moreover, the fabric is comparable, and in some cases lower, in cost to market standards.

This year’s listing of fabrics was determined under strict requirements, especially regarding the transparency and traceability of sustainability claims from participants. There was an emphasis on the need for evidence to support claims of sustainable production and practices this season, moving even beyond mere certifications. The innovations presented this year highlighted the use of streamlined constructions and hybrid blends, presenting materials designed around recyclable and recycled materials to achieve concrete proof of sustainability. To the jury, as to Rivertex, authenticity and accountability were key factors in securing our place as a trusted supplier in the textile industry. We are proud of Rivercyclon’s® placement of 2nd in the top 10 for ‘Soft Equipment’.

Do you want to know more about Rivercyclon®? Then make sure visit Rivertex’ booth at ISPO 2025 (Hall A3, Booth 227) from the 30th of November to the 2nd of December, and we will gladly provide you with more information, use-cases and samples of Rivercyclon®!

We are excited to announce that Rivertex Technical Fabrics will be attending ISPO 2025 in Münich, Germany, on Sunday the 30th of November, Monday the 1st and Tuesday the 2nd of December. Our team of experts will be hosting booth 227, in hall A3, to present information and samples of all-new products made from our fully recyclable Rivercyclon®.

Rivercyclon® is a sustainable alternative to PVC coated fabrics and is perfect for outdoor wear such as bags & backpacks, tents & shelters, protective covers and other outdoor gear. Made from polypropylene, Rivercyclon® is not only fully recyclable, but also PFAS free, durable, water-resistant, lightweight, and engineered for performance in demanding environments. This technical fabric is the perfect choice for a guaranteed high-quality product, and a simultaneous reduction of the carbon footprint of production by 50%.

Our Comfort HPL™ R-series, which we will be presenting at ISPO, contains a range of products from backpacks to outdoor coats made entirely of recycled and recyclable materials, among which Rivercyclon®, highlighting our circular product design.

The Rivertex booth will not only provide you with information on these innovations, but also with examples of all-new products, samples of the fabrics we offer, and a warm welcome to share in our enthusiasm for the protection of our climate and environment. We believe that Rivercyclon® can reshape the future of technical fabrics for the better and make outdoor wear fully compatible with both sustainability and durability.

If you would like to know more about Rivercyclon®, our design philosophy, our production methods, or our dedication to sustainability, please come by our booth at ISPO to learn more. We hope to see you there!