Santoni and Lenzing will pioneer a concept called den/IM Tech.

This consists of innovative den/IM knits with indigo yarns that have now moved beyond apparel to shoes and accessories.

This den/IM Tech capsule project captures the most important features of Santoni’s technology—versatility, sustainability, and technical performance.

The target of the Santoni-Lenzing venture is to further sustainability and efficiency while at the same time up the ante in product performance.

Lenzing fibers, derived from wood, possess some of the most sought-after properties, including high levels of softness and strength, and an exceptional ability for moisture transfer—key features of the den/IM shoe and backpack.

Santoni Spa, known for its seamless knitting and speedy, efficient, reliable construction, used two machines for these projects—the X Machine, developed for footwear, and Mecmor, the only machine on the market with needle-shifting movement.

The electronic X Machine supports 3-D patterns and can knit countless intarsia items for seamless shoe uppers. It maps different areas according to types of yarn, producing a final product ready for application of the sole. Mecmor’s versatile Variatex technology produces a variable fabric panel for weft-knitted garments. Its many feeds allow for high capacity in short times, and fabric scraps are almost non-existent.