Silver Winner In The Category Multisports

The expectation for lightweight outdoor apparel is that it will demonstrate a high level of performance across a variety of contexts, ranging from active physical exertion to travel and everyday wear, without compromising on technical functionality. In the context of this growing demand for versatility, the development of seamless garment construction and bio-based materials represents a significant approach to combining performance, comfort, and a reduced material footprint. The UYN Phase Self Layer T-Shirt is positioned at the intersection of these trends. The product has been recognised as a winner of the European Outdoor Award.

The Phase Self Layer T-Shirt is a seamless outdoor performance shirt constructed using Fullmotion, a single-tube construction technology that delivers a precise fit, natural mobility, and reduced material waste. The provision of ventilation and moisture management is facilitated by three complementary knit technologies: Drylight, Flowtunnels and Coolvent. The shirt is composed of a natural-origin biotech material platform, incorporating Kapok, Natex and Flexicorn. As a recipient of the prestigious European Outdoor Award, it exemplifies a coherent approach to integrating technical functionality and sustainable material innovation in a single, uninterrupted garment.

What convinced the jury:

★ Fullmotion Single-Tube Construction:
A revolutionary single-tube seamless knit architecture provides precise fit, unrestricted freedom of movement, and reduced material waste compared to conventional cut-and-sew assemblies.

★ Biotech Material Platform:
Kapok (world’s lightest natural fibre), Natex (castor oil-derived, up to 25% lighter and 50% faster-drying than nylon), and Flexicorn (corn-derived stretch fibre) replace conventional fossil-based materials without compromising performance.

★ Integrated Knit Ventilation Technologies:
Drylight, Flowtunnels, and Coolvent work together within the garment structure to manage sweat transport, airflow, and evaporation in critical zones.

Jury Statement:

The Phase Self Layer bridges the gap between technical outdoor performance and everyday versatility through a material and construction platform that is genuinely innovative.

Product Scoring:

Performance engineered into the fabric

The Phase Self Layer T-Shirt represents a significant innovation in the field of textile technology, characterised by the integration of multiple technical systems directly into the knit architecture. This approach diverges from the conventional method of adding these systems as external components, marking a substantial advancement in the field.

The single-tube construction employed by Fullmotion eliminates conventional seam assemblies, thereby reducing potential weak points and material waste while improving fit accuracy. The three ventilation and moisture technologies – Drylight, Flowtunnels, and Coolvent – address different aspects of thermoregulation and are embedded in specific zones where performance is of the utmost importance. The utilisation of Kapok, Natex, and Flexicorn as natural-origin materials positions the shirt as an alternative to both conventional synthetic and recycled-fibre approaches, with performance characteristics that substantiate the innovation claim. The garment has been certified in accordance with the following standards: OEKO-TEX® STeP, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Class II, GRS, BSCI, Higg Index, and DerGrünePunkt.

Product Specifications:

• Construction: Fullmotion single-tube seamless knit
• Key materials: Kapok (natural fibre), Natex (castor oil-derived), Flexicorn (corn-derived)
• Technologies: Drylight, Flowtunnels, Coolvent
• Sizes: S – XXL
• Colours: Black Beauty, Turkish Coffee
• Retail price: TBD (Price on request)
• Guarantee: 2 years
• Certifications: OEKO-TEX® STeP, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Class II, GRS, BSCI, Higg Index, DerGrünePunkt

UYN

Design & Materials

The garment is composed of a single, uninterrupted tube of knit fabric, thus obviating the conventional multi-panel assembly and its concomitant seam points. The functional zones are mapped directly into the knit structure, with Drylight providing outward sweat transport, Flowtunnels introducing micro-holes and 3D channels for airflow and moisture escape, and Coolvent generating movement-driven ventilation on the inner surface. The material blend, comprising Kapok, Natex and Flexicorn, offers a combination of properties including lightweight softness, temperature regulation, fast drying and adaptive stretch.

Materials:

• Kapok: World’s lightest natural fibre; exceptional lightness, softness, hypoallergenic, temperature-regulating
• Natex: Derived from castor oil seeds; up to 25% lighter and 50% faster-drying than conventional nylon
• Flexicorn: Corn-derived elastic fibre; alternative to conventional elastane with adaptive stretch and stability

Sustainability:

The Fullmotion construction reduces material waste through a continuous single-tube knit structure. Natural-origin biotech materials (Kapok, Natex, Flexicorn) reduce reliance on conventional fossil-based fibres. UYN follows an approach that considers sustainability from resource selection to recycling, with ongoing attention to responsible production methods. Multiple third-party certifications (OEKO-TEX® STeP, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, GRS, BSCI, Higg Index) validate the production and material standards.

Intended Use

The Phase Self Layer T-Shirt is designed as a versatile self layer for use across changing environments and activity levels:

• Outdoor activities and light performance use
• Trekking and hiking as a breathable base layer
• Travel
• Everyday movement and lifestyle wear

Target group: Outdoor users seeking a versatile garment between technical sportswear and lifestyle apparel. Active consumers who value lightweight comfort, breathability, freedom of movement, and advanced textile innovation.