Kusaga Athletic Catalogue 220 Trade Show 2015

KUSAGA ATHLETIC GROUP Our story begins at the Great Wall marathon in China, a friendship and a dream forged over 42km and more than 5000 ancient steps. That new athlete’s belief is still with us and now drives us towards a greater challenge, one that affects or will affect every person on this planet - climate change. We wanted to do something but didn’t know where to start. Realistically, how can a single person make a difference to something so big? The opportunity lies in the clothes we wear everyday. Like most people, we didn’t know that it can take 3000 litres of water to make just one cotton t-shirt, that the average American throws away 30kg of textiles each year and that 350,000 tonnes of clothing plies up as landill annually in the UK. We know there are other people concerned about the planet and we believe that if more people knew of the alternatives - and that if one person made a choice and then another and another… We imagined creating a clothing brand that causes minimal impact to the planet. We did it. Graham and Matt

KUSAGA FABRICS We have developed a range of four unique fabrics that throughout their entire lifecycle contribute minimal impact to the environment. Our fabrics deliver a wide range of functionality, from performance sports and casual wear to corporate uniforms and school wear. These fabrics match or outperform existing materials but with inherent qualities such as stain and wrinkle resistance, anti-static properties and ibre strength. Kusaga Fabrics works with Corporations, Government and Education departments, Global and local brands, Events and charity-sports events to meet their needs and sustainability targets. PIONEERING SUSTAINABLE SPORTSWEAR The world is getting smarter, information We started at sustainable; by creating What began as a ield test of new ibre is shared in nanoseconds, cars drive products that can be reused or returned blends grew into an idea to create a range themselves and we land probes on to the earth is the most responsible way of high quality, high performance sports comets…and yet the main material in any company can behave, now and for the clothing made from sustainable fabrics. most of our clothing has been the same future. Athletes are powerful inluencers, who for over 70 years. We want to change that. have the ability to drive change. After We are committed to changing the way all, if there’s no planet left, where are we clothes are manufactured to have a more going to run? positive impact on the planet.

OUR FABRICS ECOLITE™ ECOSOFT™ THE GREENEST FABRIC ON THE PLANET THE FUTURE FABRIC ECOLITE™ is our environmental warrior – natural, ECOSOFT™ is our environmental trailblazer– renewable sustainable and 100% planet friendly. and progressive. The story of this revolutionary fabric blend begins Nature and technology unite to produce a high with renewable plant materials, grown with minimal performance textile that is ideal for everyday use and intervention before undergoing a manufacturing importantly, better for the planet. This unique fabric process that ensures the least impact to the takes the best features of traditional materials to the environment. The end product is a high performance next level, delivering outstanding softness, excellent material that has the versatility of cotton with the stretch and optimum moisture management. technical capabilities of polyester. Our garments are light, breathable and superior to Our garments are comfortable to wear all year round. cotton in feel, versatility and environmental impact. The natural ibres provide a soft and supple feel on the skin with many inherent properties; hypo-allergenic, Current designs for men and women include anti-bacterial and with zero odour retention. Current performance run tees and casual tees - ideal for designs for men and women include base layers, exercise, travel or hanging out at your favourite café or performance run tees and casual tees. relaxing at home. High breathability | Outstanding moisture transfer | Zero Extraordinary hand feel | Outstanding moisture transfer | High odour retention | Excellent stretch | Colour fastness | Anti static breathability | Excellent stretch | Colour fastness | Fast drying

OUR FABRICS ECOMESH™ ECODRY™ THE PERFORMANCE FABRIC THE DEPENDABLE FABRIC ECOMESH™ is made using lightweight, high performance ECODRY™ is race focused and nature’s companion. ibres. Maximising athletic performance and minimising impact on the environment is at the heart of the development Industry leading technology combined with annually of this fabric. For the athlete, this is a high-stretch, renewable resources has created a soft, lightweight breathable and hard wearing material. performance material for the serious athlete. The journey begins with an innovative manufacturing system that This no fuss fabric has been developed to perform in uses a fermentation process to achieve a signiicant all environments especially where performance and reduction in energy use and most importantly, decreased durability is needed. greenhouse gas emissions. For the planet, ECODRY™ is made to leave no trace, The end result is a proprietary fabric that produces a is 100% biodegradable and recyclable which gives you superior hydrophilic surface to most other synthetics, peace of mind that at end of life the garment can be allowing it to wick away perspiration faster. This naturally reused to make another product or returned to the earth. versatile fabric has a soft hand feel and combined with a weave construction, delivers superior ventilation and ECODRY™ is available in these current designs - cycle elasticity to the garment, giving the athlete total comfort jerseys and performance run tees for Men and Women. and freedom of movement. Fast Drying | Hypo Allergenic | Very low odour retention | High Excellent moisture wicking | High-stretch performance | Stain Breathability | Wrinkle Free resistant | Anti-static | UV30 protection

CONTACT TRADE CONSUMER Matthew Ashcroft Graham Ross Singapore | London London | Sydney m: +65 9188 0144 m: +61 423 638 811 e: [email protected] m: +44 771 254 1667 e: [email protected] Singapore London Sydney 9 Newton Road, 05-06 The Trilight, 60 Windsor Avenue, PO Box 1100 Newton Singapore 307997 London SW19 2RR Dee Why NSW 2099



RIDE.CLIMB.STRETCH.RUN CYCLE JERSEYS Our Cycle jerseys are created to ensure outstanding comfort all year round. Fit, performance and durability are key to any cyclist’s needs and our proprietary fabric ECODRY™ delivers with high breathability, excellent stretch and a stain resistant outer layer. To make life easy on the road, the jersey has a full length front zipper and three large rear pockets with security zip. Available for men and women in ECODRY™ and ECOMESH™ Features: High wicking | 3 large storage pockets Zipped valuables pocket | High stretch performance Quick drying | SPF 50+ fabric Styles: Regular and slim it Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL Colours: Black, White, Red, Navy, Pink, Yellow

RIDE.CLIMB.STRETCH.RUN BASE LAYERS The Base Layers are naturally odour resistant, lightweight and itch free, delivering outstanding moisture transfer for ultimate comfort. Designed with performance in mind, the neckline is cut low and the style is body hugging. The short sleeve top features high cut sleeves to accommodate arm warmers without bunching. Available for men and women in our sustainable natural fabrics ECOLITE™ and ECOSOFT™ Features: High breathability | Outstanding moisture transfer | Zero odour retention | Excellent stretch | Colour fastness | Anti-static Styles: Regular and slim it Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL Colours: Black, White, Red, Navy, Pink, Yellow

RIDE.CLIMB.STRETCH.RUN CASUAL TEE Our Casual Tee was created to bridge between sportswear and activewear. The design breathes a stylish relaxed look without compromising technical performance. This multi purpose tee is made for a range of activities from working out to hanging out. The Women’s Casual Tee is designed for an active lifestyle, perfectly at home in the yoga studio, your favourite cafe or enjoying the outdoors. The tee features a comfortable neckline, capped sleeves and itted waist making it both easy to wear and ready to workout. Available for men and women in our sustainable natural fabrics ECOLITE™ and ECOSOFT™ Styles: Regular and slim it Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL Colours: Black, White, Red, Navy, Pink, Yellow

RIDE.CLIMB.STRETCH.RUN PERFORMANCE RUN TEE The Performance Run Tee is an evolution in technical running apparel. The unique anatomical design delivers unrestricted movement and stretch across the shoulders and back. The form-itted stitching hugs the body to maximise performance. The Run Tee is available in our planet friendly fabrics - ECOLITE™, ECOSOFT™, ECOMESH™, ECODRY™ to suit a variety of sports and environments for men and women. Features: Anatomical design | Chafe-free stitching | High stretch and breathability | Form-itted Styles: Regular and slim it Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL Colours: Black, White, Red, Navy, Pink, Yellow

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE provides the ‘how’ ... we want Run For Your Life to be a rallying cry for the entire sports community to be pro-active in the climate change debate. ride.climb.stretch.run FORYOURLIFE runforyourlifeapparel.com

The destructive effect of clothing production on the environment is invisible to the vast majority of the population - it’s just not something we think much about. But the type of clothing we choose to buy is entirely within our control and a direct way to make a difference, if only we knew how.

Sustainability makes sense in the abstract, STORY 1 but for most of us it’s hard to fully understand the issues and how we can make a difference. As a notion, we think to switch off the lights, re-cycle where we can, not use too many plastic bags and buy organic. But that’s just a fraction of the story.

At Run For Your Life, as well as making next generation sportswear, we want to help people get involved in the climate change debate. We’d love everyone to use their voice and do something practical to make a difference.

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