Nature-based CELLIANT® Viscose is the first in-fiber sustainable viscose infrared (IR) solution on the market and is now available in flocked fabric and foam. This new application is in partnership with Spectro Coating Corp, the world’s largest vertically integrated flock coating and flock fabric manufacturer. This is an exciting and important innovation as it brings wellness to Spectro’s already expansive capabilities. Developed in partnership with Kelheim Fibres, CELLIANT Viscose blends beautifully with cotton, micromodal, Lyocell, wool varieties (including cashmere), and other fibers and is ideal for performance wear, luxury loungewear, casual wear, and bedding.
CELLIANT Viscose provides all the benefits of being a viscose fiber with lightweight, soft, and highly breathable, excellent moisture management, plus the wellness benefits of CELLIANT. It works by capturing and converting body heat into infrared energy, resulting in increased local circulation and improved cellular oxygenation. These increases and improvements promote better thermoregulation, quicker recovery from physical exertion, and higher-quality sleep.
CELLIANT Viscose flocking, because of its wellness properties, has huge potential in several applications. CELLIANT, and CELLIANT Viscose, have previously operated by directly embedded into the fiber itself. However, there are product applications where that is not always possible. With the CELLIANT Viscose flocking, the flocked fibers are attached to a substrate, opening the possibilities for CELLIANT to reach new products.
The most exciting product areas include:
• Home textiles
• Mdical bandages and wraps
• Braces
• Transportation upholstery
