In 1973, two young entrepreneurs founded the EVAPAT Group in Barcelona, Spain.  After discovering a void in the marketplace for younger, more fashionable underwear and sleepwear, they set out to create attire that offered an unprecedented combination of comfort and style.  Pioneers in the utilization of natural fibers such as cotton and linen, they were also a forerunner in the introduction of new textiles blended with Lycra® and Modal® into the Spanish knitwear industry. Identifying the swimwear industry as an area for potential growth, in 1998 the Tedesa Group absorbed the assets and expertise of an established swimwear manufacturer.  Today, Tedesa is a vertically integrated company that sells over one million swimsuits annually in Europe.

Product History

The new EVAPAT group was conceived in 1992, specifically to market new lines with the company's registered trademarks.  The company’s president, Ramon Torrent, inspired the first project because necessity is the mother of new inventions. An avid golfer, but suffering from back problems, Ramo underwent major surgery in an attempt to correct the situation, but unfortunately was still unable to play.

After unsuccessfully searching the market for something that would provide the lower back support he needed to resume playing, he began developing his own garment. 

As a leading textile engineer highly motivated to pursue his favourite sport, the first incarnation of LUMBARWEAR® was born and a year later it was selling successfully throughout Europe. To bring the product to a higher level of technological advancement, Ramon partnered with a small group of textile engineers in 2006. Together they invested their expertise and resources into the latest textile fabrication methods.

This led to patents for the LUMBARWEAR® garments we see today.  Using X-Static Silver Yarn® and seamless technology, they have created a comfortable, lightweight “Second-Skin” that incorporates graduated compression technology. It not only provides lumbar support to relieve back pain, but also simultaneously builds abdominal muscles and promotes improved posture.

EVAPAT is constantly researching and developing new trends in textiles engineering and fashion.