Tech Notes

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel recently announced the global launch of the complete RCY 99xx series recycled polyester (rPET) shirt interlinings. This innovative product line serves as a sustainable counterpart to Freudenberg’s renowned 95xx series, which has been a staple in the industry for over twenty years. The 95xx series, celebrated for its unique bi-elastic properties, …

DuPont Performance Building Solutions, a leading innovator in material science, has announced the launch of its latest generation breather membrane, Tyvek® Trifecta™. The innovative product offers exceptional fire safety and moisture protection, making it an ideal solution for external walls of high-rise buildings in a convenient and light-weight roll size of 1.5m x 25m. Tyvek® …

Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, announced the launch of its latest Black Towel Collection made with LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded black viscose fibers and TENCEL™ branded black modal fibers. The collection features six essential everyday washable and reusable face and body care items, from makeup removal pads, makeup removal towels, gym …

Fiberpartner, an innovative leader in sustainable fiber technology, unveiled its latest solution PolyPlant at Techtextil Frankfurt in April. PolyPlant introduced bicofibers manufactured from sugarcane, representing a significant advancement in eco-friendly materials. Engineered with a core/sheath construction featuring a low melting point of 130°C (sheath), these fibers offer exceptional softness, elongation, and tenacity, making them ideal …

Celanese Corporation, a global specialty materials and chemical company, and Under Armour, Inc., a global leader and innovator in athletic apparel and footwear, have collaborated to develop a new fiber for performance stretch fabrics called NEOLAST™. The innovative material will offer the apparel industry a high-performing alternative to elastane – an elastic fiber that gives …