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Maglificio Ripa’s antiviral

knitted fabrics based on

Amni Virus-Bac Off yarn

Maglificio Ripa has launched a new range of antiviral knitted fabrics. The antiviral technology is based on Amni
Virus-Bac Off yarns developed by Rhodia-Solvay Group and marketed in Europe by Fulgar. Amni Virus-Bac Off
technology is the new antiviral and anti-microbial polyamide yarn. The yarn acts against bacterial growth and
virus transmission due to permanently incorporated antiviral and antibacterial agents into the polymer matrix
TM
during extrusion. The antiviral properties of the yarn were checked using ISO 18184 standard. Novara digital finishing
The fabrics from the unique collection will retain all the characteristics of Ripa fabrics, such as elasticity,
softness to the touch, freshness, and comfort, and are suitable for sportswear, underwear, athleisure, travel system: An innovative solution
wear, and leisurewear. The antiviral and antibacterial activity of textiles is becoming more and more inevitable.
People now prefer multifunctional fabrics over conventional to protect themselves after this COVID-19
pandemic. Maglificio Ripa’s new range of circular knitted fabrics will serve the said purpose where elasticity, to reduce chemical
comfort, and protection are the end requirements.
consumption by 50%

The textile finishing requires enormous chemicals Novara™ is a non-contact technique that utilizes an
and energy (heat) to complete the process, making it array of digitally controlled nozzles to deliver
costly and unhealthy for the environment. Novara™ precisely defined finishing to the fabric. Delivering
digital finishing system, being developed by the finishing only where it is needed, with precision 2D
Nanollose: Turning partnership of HeiQ and Alchemie Technology, could digital patterning and registered two-sided coating,
Novara™ is a breakthrough manufacturing
be a game-changer in textile finishing as it can
minimize the limitations mentioned above. Novara™
technology for the next generation of low-cost
liquid waste to digital finishing system will be introduced later this sustainable textile finishing applications. Novara™
precision digital finishing system delivers over 30%
year. The partnership combines the expertise of the
vs. pad coating cost reductions due to the significant
two innovators (HeiQ and Novara) to make the
produce ‘tree-free’ upcoming system a success. Novara can also apply reductions in energy and chemistry consumption.
a single or two-sided coating of multiple finishes to
Cost-saving over 50% can be achieved in
applications where the finish is only required on one
specific areas of textile.
lyocell and viscose Novara™ system will enable unique innovations at side of the fabric.
lower production costs. The finished fabrics will be
In the conventional padding process, the batch is
breathable, wicking, foul odor-controlling, and much usually contaminated with fabric debris and other
more. The technology could be applied to various impurities making the smooth finishing process
Nanollose is an Australian-based biomaterial garment using the company’s eco-friendly Tree-Free fabric qualities (different GSM) and fabric types problematic. The non-contact Novara™ process
technology company that now turns liquid waste into Rayon fiber (NullarborTM), sourced from sustainable including, polyester, cotton, and blends. could deliver precisely defined finishes from the first
rayon fibre for clothes with minimal environmental coconut waste. One hundred fifty million trees are cut to the last meter. For example, in the durable water
impact. Unlike the conventional wood pulp as the raw down each year, then chipped and treated with The system will be environmentally friendly due to repellent finishing process, 85% less energy and 25%
materials for viscose and lyocell fibers, Nanollose hazardous chemicals to extract the raw material used less energy consumption, fewer chemicals fewer chemicals have been calculated than the pad
ferments liquid organic waste from the food and to make Viscose Rayon fibers for clothing. By consumed, and cost-effectiveness. Alchemie coating process due to its specific finish delivery
beverage industries to produce ‘tree-free’ lyocell and contrast, Nanollose’s Nullarbor fiber is made without Technology is already famous for being a global strategy. Furthermore, the changeover time (one
viscose. The company has introduced “Nullarbor harming a single tree. The innovative process to leader in the water-less dying of textile. The HeiQ batch to another) is less than the normal textile
Fibre,” derived from sustainably grown microbial produce cellulose requires minimal land, water, or finish applied using this technology could show a finishing process making it smarter and faster.
cellulose with high yield and delivered within days. energy and a production cycle is just 18 days, 99.7% antimicrobial activity even after 15 washes Therefore, such innovations are expected to be
compared to the eight months seen in the at 40 degree celsius. highly apricated across the textile sector.
Nanollose has also introduced World’s first wearable cotton industry.

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