Freudenberg Performance Materials introduced Evolon RE microfilaments produced from 70% recycled materials. The polyester microfilaments have been made from post-consumer PET bottles.
Since Evolon was launched in 1999, the sustainability of the product has been improved significantly.
No solvents or chemical binders are used during the manufacture of Evolon.
In 2003, the company started an internal reprocessing system for hydroentanglement water. It was also an early adopter of ISO 50001 in 2012. Freudenberg is also able to reduce its CO2 emissions continuously. The production of Evolon from post-consumer recycled polyester represents a new milestone in the efforts to increase sustainability.
Evolon® fabrics are suitable for an enormous range of applications, including dust-mite-proof mattress covers, anti-allergy encasings, premium bed linen, fiber-filled pillows and comforters, sports towels, cosmetic wipes, duvet covers, filtration, large-format digital printing media for signs and advertising, surface preparation wipes, industrial cleaning cloths, technical packaging, sun protection, washable incontinence pads, microfiber bathrobes, printed labels, tea towels, and many others.
Evolon® microfilament textiles can be tailored to meet a multitude of needs and applications thanks to the wide range of available weights, flexible product properties, and the ability to enhance the functional features of Evolon® fabrics using any traditional textile finishing process.
The many finishing options include calendering, dyeing, printing, grinding, coating, impregnation, anti-static or water-repellent treatment, flame-retardant, anti-bacterial, anti-soiling, and many more.
