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TOYOBO developed strechable/kickbackable polyester material. February,2013

【Supercategory:6. Products Subcategory:6.1 New products of 2013

TOYOBO developed stretchable/kickbackable polyester “TECHNISTA48” by post-processing. Here the stretch ability is afforded by bonding urethane components to the amorphous region at the surface of PET fiber. The performance is nearly equal to that of the spandex fiber, and the average elongation ratio is 48 % in both weft and warp directions. “TECHNISTA48” is also processed to afford washing-durable water-absorbent function. TOYOBO offers“TECHNISTA48” as a stretching material for leggings etc.

JCFA News Letter (No.4) February, 2013/Japan Chemical Fibers Association
Researcher TOYOBO
University or institution TOYOBO

Keywords

stretchable, kickbackable, polyester, washing-durable, water-absorbent function