Not from just anywhere

For over 15 years, we’ve been perfecting high-precision 3D knitting systems in our Italian factory.

The trigger? Countless falls, scrapes, and cuts that could have been avoided.

Who we are
We’re a team of textile engineers, athletes, and med-tech enthusiasts
Our Mission
Developing innovations that touch your skin – in the best way.
Your Added Value
Why athletes in particular should choose SKINION-X®
Who we are
We’re a team of textile engineers, athletes, and med-tech enthusiasts

Textile engineers, athletes, and med-tech enthusiasts

Heppner Apparel is your specialist for next-to-skin high-tech textiles—designed for people who want to feel performance, live in comfort, and need protection. We unite technological excellence, dermatological responsibility, and aesthetic design in a new generation of performance underwear.

Whether in medical settings, at work, or during sports—our textiles think with you, breathe with you, and protect you. All the way down to every fiber.

Our Mission
Developing innovations that touch your skin – in the best way.

Develop Innovations

We’re convinced: Modern premium functional apparel needs to do more than just look good. It should protect, regulate your skin climate, relieve your skin—and feel as natural to wear as a second skin.

That’s exactly what drives us. We develop our products based on scientific research, sustainable production, and always with real-world use in mind—so you can rely on protection and your performance in any situation.

Your Added Value
Why athletes in particular should choose SKINION-X®

By athletes for athletes

Whether in sports, on a motorcycle, or during intense training—accidents can happen faster than you think. Conventional sportswear doesn’t provide enough protection against skin injuries. SKINION X® is designed as a first protective layer and feels like a second skin—lightweight, breathable, and functional. TRM-tested (Darmstadt Method), certified by the Hohenstein Institutes, and made with the goal of actively protecting and supporting your skin.


SKINION X® is backed by Heppner Apparel—a company with 30 years of experience in elite sports and MedTech. As an outfitter in professional sports and a developer of medical textiles, we’ve learned how crucial skin protection and support really are. This knowledge forms the foundation for developing SKINION X®.

Documentation & Evidence

Abrasion Resistance

This document shows the results of the Impact Abrasion Resistance Tests (according to EN 17092-1), conducted by the Rhein-Main Test Center (Darmstadt method). It demonstrates the high resilience of our materials during falls and slides.

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Cut Resistance

A report from the Hohenstein Laboratories on the cut resistance of our H-pro® textiles. The test documents the achieved performance levels, providing independent confirmation of our safety standards.

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More Evidence

SKINION X® is your Protective First Layer for sports and motorcycling. SKINION X combines state-of-the-art first-layer functionality with TRM-certified skin abrasion and cut protection – unique worldwide.

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