Walling, J. (2005). The Mullard/Philips Research Laboratories,Redhill. A Short History 1946-2002. Redhill,Surrey,UK: Ruscombe Litho and Digital Printing Ltd. p.234-235 I’m always annoying people with “that thing that you think is new is actually 30 years old and was invented by this guy in Bologna you’ve probably never heard of”(Errolson Hugh). Philips Electronics N.V. (2000). New Nomads An exploration of wearable electronics by Philips. Rotterdam: 010 Publishers. p.26-33 I discovered that two different materials absorbed and reacted differently to the dye when dyed simultaneously, thereby creating interesting 'tone-on-tone' effects." This is the basis of garment dyeing, a process that revolutionized the entire industry at the time, both because of the unusual look it produced and because of the significant decrease in costs it represented.

Fifty years on, C.P. Company is still the pioneer of Italian sportswear". British GQ. 2021-03-09 . Retrieved 2023-08-09. Philips Electronics N.V. (2000). New Nomads An exploration of wearable electronics by Philips. Rotterdam: 010 Publishers. p.22 Walling, J. (2005). The Mullard/Philips Research Laboratories, Redhill. A Short History 1946-2002. Redhill,Surrey,UK: Ruscombe Litho and Digital Printing Ltd. p.234Walling, J. (2005). The Mullard/Philips Research Laboratories,Redhill. A Short History 1946-2002. Redhill,Surrey,UK: Ruscombe Litho and Digital Printing Ltd. p.234 Italian sportswear label CP Company appoints Lorenzo Osti as president". FashionNetwork.com . Retrieved 2023-08-09. Jonze, Tim (2022-11-25). "And Van Gogh scores! What happens when art, football and fashion collide". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077 . Retrieved 2023-08-09. Mobile Diagnostics: Essentially mobile hospitals and medical equipment such as ECGs that we now see fitted in ambulances.

A nylon that’s soft to touch yet sturdy enough to withstand any conditions. The water-resistant outer shell is often bonded to a lightweight mesh to create a transitional fabric providing protection from the elements alongside maximum comfort.In 1979, C.P. produced the promo tees for the Banana Republic Tour by troubadours Francesco De Gregori and Lucio Dalla. The latter was a dear friend of Massimo Osti and one of the first celebs to endorse his creations, as they both came from the volcanic cultural scene of 1970s Bologna. For two years running (2020 and 2021), Ræburn’s self-titled brand has been awarded ‘Brand of the Year’ in Draper’s Sustainable Fashion Awards 2021, setting a precedent for an innovative future with Left Hand. Marc Auge, Non-Places: Introduction to an Anthropology of Supermodernity, trans. John Howe (London; New York: Verso Books, 1995). Steel – an "urban armor" featuring a nylon canvas which is woven with twisted cotton and stainless steel, making it highly resistant to cuts and tears. The Italian clothing designer Massimo Osti (1944-2005) created groundbreaking fashion works during the 1980’s and 90’s by combining his revolutionary textile innovations and painting techniques, with functional ideas from mainly military clothing. The combination of new materials, colours, functional aspects and magnificent details, characterize Osti’s work. Originality and functionality are the mainstay of his story. This made Stone Island and C.P. irresistible for many people. Five years after his death, Massimo is still an important source of inspiration for everyone who is involved in making clothing. Without knowing it, each and every one of us probably owns an item that was somehow influenced by Osti.

A single module can be worn as a highly water-resistant poncho or, when tied and pegged, can be used as a small shelter. Two can be stuffed with straw and rolled to make an improvised float for crossing bodies of water, or can be pulled flat and used as a stretcher for moving injured soldiers off the battlefield. Several modules can be combined to create different sized tents, the largest being the house tent which would require 16 Zeltbahnen. It covered 25 square metres of ground and was 2.8 meters tall. The structure offered space for at least 16 men and was often used to store food and ammunition. Sinclair, R. (2014). Textiles and Fashion: Materials,Design, and Technology . Amsterdam: Elsevier. p.367

Massimo Osti – The watch collector

Much of the C.P. Company’s clothing is based on military uniforms and work suits. Massimo Osti was renowned for his signature style, calling it a ‘hybridization of archival military, work, and sportswear models’. Using the finest Italian fabrics, Massimo Osti’s fashion house soon became infamous for its signature style and look. Compton, N. (2014, September 22). Studio XO, the “fashion laboratory” adding digital light and magic to what we wear. The Guardian.