全球知名运动鞋袜及背包生产商KEEN公司近日在其2008秋季新品发布会上展出了世界上第一款应用速干技术（Dri-release® E.C.O.）的袜类产品，Keen公司因而也成为全球首家将这种新型环保技术应用于袜类产品上的制造商。
秉承创新精神，坚持使用再生资源的环保生产理念，Keen 08秋季新品100%使用可再生的聚酯纤维，并严把环保关，将生产过程中染料的使用量降低到最小化。
这款新鲜出炉，名为“Mt. Airy”的袜子系列的最大特点就是应用了号称“绿色环保版”的速干技术，快干的同时加入了气味中和剂，不仅排汗快，而且清爽透气，不臭脚，确保了穿着者的舒适度。该袜子原料均采自可再生涤纶及再生天然纤维，独有的吸湿排汗技术比天然棉快速晾干四倍之多。“Mt. Airy”系列袜子含85%再生吸湿排汗，15%的有机棉，在崇尚大自然环保理念同时，高效的吸湿排汗，并最大程度的减少了脚部摩擦。
Mt. Airy的另一个特色就是独特的速干排气孔设计，加速了脚底部的空气流动，并大大降低了水汽的形成，具有快速蒸发排汗之功效，而且易于散热，增强了舒适感。Ped，Quarter ， ¾ Crew silhouettes三大系列袜子男女均适用。
KEEN 另一款新型袜子Concord袜身采用100%的美国再生涤纶，袜底部由结实耐磨的澳大利亚美利奴羊毛织成，针射式染色（Needle-injecting dye）直接着色与内部纤维，确保了袜色均匀，个体色泽差别极小，同时生产过程中染料的使用量也降低到最小化。Concord系列袜女款是Crew Lite，男款为Quarter Lite。
关于Keen 公司
2003年1月创立的KEEN至今只有短短几年，但它已经在全球近77个国家被挑剔的消费者们热烈追捧。KEEN是少数那种可以做到不为了迎合流行审美而去牺牲专业表现的鞋子，那是因为KEEN的创始人本身是风帆高手，为了在水上运动时享受穿着凉鞋防水透气的感受，又不至于在激烈的赛事中伤到脆弱的脚趾头，他设计出全球第一双可以在风帆赛中保护脚趾的凉鞋。由一双革命性的凉鞋，奠定了KEEN这个品牌：以创新、高品质、高科技、舒适为特色，崇尚大自然环保理念，承载高度关爱社会的企业文化，难怪KEEN能在众多同类品牌中脱颖而出，第一年就在美国本土创下销售奇迹——一个成立八个月的品牌，推出了一款全美最热卖的新鞋，卖掉七十万双、总共三亿美元！这听上去很像奇迹或者天方夜谈，然而，这确实是个真实的记录。这一年，《时代周刊》将KEEN赞为“神像上的荣誉”！
关于Optimer
Optimer纤维公司坐落于美国的威明顿，是一家织物技术的研发推广公司。Dri-release速干技术是该公司的专利注册技术，使织物能够快速蒸发，速干。更多相关信息，请登录：http://www/drirelease.com.
FreshGuard也是Optimer的专利技术，是一种环保的气味中和剂，直接作用于速干织物。更多相关信息，请登录：http://www/drirelease.com.
原文：KEEN Inc. Launches First Sock Containing Dri-release® E.C.O.
KEEN Inc., a leader in hybrid footwear, socks and bags, is pleased to be the first manufacturer to utilize the new environmentally friendly technology, Dri-release E.C.O., Environmentally Correct Origins™ in their Fall 2008 Hybrid.Sox collection.
In accordance with its Hybrid.Think initiative, a self-imposed challenge to recycle, repurpose and rethink sustainability when possible, the Fall collection also incorporates 100% recycled polyester and employs procedures that minimize the amount of dye used in the manufacturing process.
The off-road Mt. Airy sock features Dri-release E.C.O., a ‘green’ version of Dri-release with FreshGuard®. This blend of recycled polyester and renewable natural fibers forms a patented moisture management technology that dries four times faster than natural cotton. Made with 85% recycled polyester and 15% organic cotton, the Mt. Airy incorporates Dri-release E.C.O. to deliver superior moisture management and minimize abrasion while being environmentally conscious.
The Mt. Airy also features the ‘Vent Dri-release System,’ which speeds airflow to the foot and wicks away moisture to reduce the development of blisters. The ventilation system also facilitates heat release for increased comfort and performance. Mr. Airy is available for women and men in Ped, Quarter and ¾ Crew silhouettes.
With the new Concord sock, KEEN introduces a 100% USA post-consumer recycled polyester leg and a sustainable farmed Australian Merino wool footbed. Needle-injecting dye directly into the yarn creates a colorful, space dye pattern that differs slightly from sock to sock—and minimizes the use of excess dye in the manufacturing process. The result is a breathable, quick-drying sock that’s unique inside and out. The Concord collection is available in Crew Lite for women and Quarter Lite for men.
About Optimer
Optimer Performance Fibers, based in Wilmington, DE, is a textile research, development and marketing company. The company, founded in 2001, has a scientific staff credited with over 100 patents and developments.
Dri-release is a registered trademark of Optimer Perfomance Fibers. It is a patented, intimate blend of hydrophobilic and hydrophilic fibers that accelerate the water release rate of fabric when wet. For more information, visit http://www/drirelease.com.
FreshGuard is a registered trademark of Optimer Performance Fibers. It is an environmentally friendly odor neutralizer built directly into all Dri-release fabrics. For more information, visit http://www.drirelease.com.
