Stone Island Develops Reflective Weave Ripstop-TC Using Thousands of Glass Microspheres
Reworking outerwear, trousers and accessories.
Stone Island has unveiled its latest technological garment advancement for Fall/Winter 2019 with the release of the Reflective Weave Ripstop-TC, which continues on from its recent FW19 collection drop.
The fabric has been used to create a selection of outerwear, trousers and accessories. Using twisted cotton nylon ripstop, Stone Island then weaves this together with a highly reflective thin tape that is produced in a resin bath that incorporates thousands of glass microspheres.
Stone Island then uses a specially-developed dye to color the garments without damaging the reflective properties, and has added design elements such as a Panno Jacquard removable lining to jackets for a standout finishing touch that references woolen military blankets. The collection stays true to the label’s aesthetic, adding the brand’s signature badge and utilizing colors such as grey alongside washed-out reds, yellows and oranges. Take a look at the collection above, see it in action below and keep an eye out for pieces to drop in the coming weeks via Stone Island stockists.
In related news, you can now check out Stone Island’s archive exhibition in Tokyo.
