Teijin Frontier has announced a new self-adjusting fabric with a solid knitted fabric structure that changes shape in three directions in response to perspiration thanks to its specially textured, side-by-side (S/S) composite yarn made from two types of polymers, each with different hygroscopicity. The yarn’s structure also includes a coiled crimp.
Teijin Frontier will market its new self-adjusting fabric as a core product for year-round sports and outdoor use beginning in fiscal 2023. Wide-ranging applications will include casual and functional apparel and uniforms, and various materials. The company expects to target sales of 250 thousand meters in fiscal 2024.
Features of new adaptive fabric include:
• Highly adaptive breathability (about double that before sweating)
• Minimal dimensional changes (5% or less both vertically and horizontally)
• Excellent wind protection (ventilation rate of 50cc/cm2/sec or less)
• Soft texture and attractive appearance
• Combines with materials offering balanced functions or those for preventing sweat stains, sweat-induced chill, or body odor
Teijin is a technology-driven global group that offers advanced solutions in environmental value, safety, security and disaster mitigation, demographic change, and increased health consciousness. The group comprises more than 170 companies and employs 20,000 people across 20 countries worldwide. Teijin posted consolidated sales of JPY 836.5 billion (USD 7.7 billion) and total assets of JPY 1,036.4 billion (USD 9.5 billion) in the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2021.
