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Microban introduces a
Stretch linen: DuPont and JP Modatex novel strategy for

launch a new sustainable yarn collection evaluating odor control

JP Modatex India and DuPont Biomaterials have to the incompatibility of linen and spandex. This new technologies for textiles
launched a new spun yarn collection blended with concept fills a need for stretch linen without spandex
natural fibers and DuPont Sorona staple fibers. The and is an ideal option for designers seeking a Textile malodor is a significant concern in the sports and athleisure wear markets. Earlier, there were various
collection combines the linen and partially sustainable solution. methods to evaluate textile odor, but each had its limitations. Now, a team from Microban International has
plant-based Sorona fibers to create spun yarns for developed a novel strategy for evaluating the success of odor-control technologies. They formulated an
use in various applications, including dresses, Sorona® answers the global call for sustainably artificial sweat that simulates actual human body odor, comprising a base that uses an existing synthetic
shirting, pants and skirts, denim, and jackets. sourced fabrics, bridging the personal and societal at formulation, supplemented with nutrients to support microbial growth as seen on human skin in the axillary
Sorona® is a perfect choice for brands looking for a defining moment in our ecological stewardship. region and bacteria extracted from human sweat samples.
sustainability and performance. Sorona® is 37% Sorona® allows you to make sustainability a reality.
plant-based, using 30% less energy and emitting Sustainably sourced fabrics by Sorona® are ready The bacteria use natural metabolic pathways to produce human-like odourants, mimicking what would happen
50% less GHG (greenhouse gas) than the production for many applications. Its unique molecular structure to our bodies. Preliminary findings show that the stench generated was far more reminiscent of human body
of nylon from non-renewable resources. The resulting makes the Sorona® polymer ideal for a wide range malodor than those sourced from existing sweat formulations that do not include the supplemental nutrients.
fabric imparts comfort stretch, moisture of apparel. Using different fiber variations – alone or
management, and a luxurious drape and hand feel. blended with synthetic or natural fibers – Sorona® A unique feature of this assessment method is the inclusion of a human odor panel that consists of individuals
fabrics deliver performance benefits that matter to
Until now, quality stretch linen was not available due eco-conscious consumers. who assess odors and, therefore, the efficacy of odor reduction treatment in clothes rather than using standard
laboratory analysis. The odor panel assessors are rigorously screened and trained and are regularly retrained
to score and describe human body sweat odor consistently objectively. The unique new methodology brings a
creative solution to a long-existing problem.
Kornit introduces

Atlas MAX Poly SAERTEX introduces non-crimp

System for polyester fabrics with flax fibers for

Kornit Digital Ltd., a worldwide market leader in team wear markets, limited today by limitations in
sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile mass customization of polyester. Atlas MAX Poly marine, sports & leisure segment
production, has introduced its distinctive Kornit Atlas incorporates Kornit’s field-proven MAX technology for
MAX Poly system – a first direct-to-garment (DTG) high-quality premium decoration, process
solution delivering superior-quality digital decoration automation, and smart autonomous quality control. SAERTEX and Terre de Lin have launched a regions of the world. It is a natural, cellulosic,
for vibrant, colorful design on polyester and collaboration for non-crimp fabrics with flax fibers for multi-cellular bast fiber. Flax fiber is 10–100 cm in
poly-blended apparel. Kornit’s Atlas MAX Poly With Kornit’s XDi decorative applications, Atlas MAX marine, sports, & leisure segments. The two length, and its diameter varies from 40 to 80 µm. Flax
capitalizes on the demand for fashionable, unique Poly enables endless designs and creativity on companies’ partnership aims to combine is stronger than cotton as its polymers lie almost
sportswear and apparel. As the industry emerges polyester. It empowers new styles for multiple effects SAERTEX´s expertise in reinforcement materials with
from a post-pandemic environment in which athletic and unlimited combinations, such as emulating the large capacity of one of the world´s biggest parallel to the fiber axis. It is being used to make
and leisurewear became mainstream, there is threadless embroidery, high-density vinyl, screen suppliers of sustainable flax fibers, Terre de Lin. different fabrics for various end applications.
increasing demand for apparel combining polyester transfer emulations, and 3D effects. The solution is SAERTEX and Terre de Lin will be displaying the However, non-crimp fabrics (NCFs) are commonly
and poly-blends with vivid designs across compatible with mesh and plain fabrics, including latest innovations in the fields of reinforcement used as semi-finished textile products for composite
various colors. brushed polyester, while maintaining durability and materials and flax fibers at the JEC World. applications. For the production of such textiles,
breathability. It brings the highest throughput for individual layers of reinforcement weft yarns are
Atlas MAX Poly can transform the multi-billion-dollar on-demand polyester decoration, reducing the total Flax fiber is obtained from the inner bark of the stem placed on top of each other and are then fixed by
professional and recreational sports apparel and cost of ownership to drive profitability. of a plant grown in temperate and subtropical means of knitting yarns in a warp-knitting process.

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