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ADVANSA the largest polyester manufacturer operating in the European Region will be introducing a new brand for its fibres and yarns made from polymer containing Bio-PDO™ . Products made with these fibres and yarns have marketing support under ADVANSA´s new brand BIOPHYL™:

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BIOPHYL™ products using ADVANSA’S fibres and yarns are made with PTT, a special polyester polymer. In the case of BIOPHYL™ petrol based Glycol, has been replaced with Bio-PDO™, which is made of corn sucrose. This resource is renewable and therefore reduces the dependability on petro-chemicals, which is the classical raw material for Polyester. In addition, the use of yarns made with such polymers contributes to energy savings and a reduction of greenhouse gases. In comparison to fossil-based Nylon, the production of this polymer consumes up to 30% less energy and results in up to 63% less greenhouse gas emissions.

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(Source: DuPont De Nemours )

Further energy reductions can be achieved during the dyeing & finishing of BIOPHYL™ fabrics as, compared to regular Polyester, these fabrics can be dyed at lower temperatures and in a shorter process time. 

BIOPHYL™ fabrics offer additional values to the user: They are easy to care for and have a unique soft hand together with excellent stretch and recovery.
These beneficial end-use properties derive from a unique, semi-crystalline molecular structure featuring a pronounced “kink” which gives special in-use properties superior to either nylon or standard polyester (see side illustration).
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ADVANSA BIOPHYL™ fabrics are already available from fabric manufacturers throughout Europe.

 

Luciano Colasanto, Market Manager at ADVANSA comments, “BIOPHYL™ offers the potential to combine excellent in-use properties with environmental benefits of renewable resources. This is consistent with ADVANSA´s sustainable development policy. By replacing traditional petrochemicals with renewable resources and biological processes, we are one step closer to building a new renewable economy.”

 

Key Features and benefits of BIOPHYL™ fabrics

 

Softness

 

Both flat and textured yarns bring exceptional new level of softness to any fabric.

 

Stress-strain tests demonstrate that flat yarns made with this polymer are softer than nylon at the same denier, because less effort is required to bend the fibres.

 

Stretch Recovery

 

Research shows that a fully drawn flat yarn made with this polymer containing Bio-PDO™ recovers 100% from an approximately 120% strain. Even at higher strain levels, fibres recover completely, returning to their initial form.

 

Textured yarns, offer up to 145% stretch with 100% recovery. And provide greater bulk and cover than nylon, using the same amount of fibre.

 

These characteristics are comparable to PBT yarns, Another ADVANSA product that offers stretch recovery (widely used in the Denim industry).

 

Easy dyeability

 

Using standard available dyes, BIOPHYL™ fabrics can be dyed at lower temperatures than regular polyester, without requiring pressure or chemical carriers. The special polymer molecule enables the crystalline structure of the fibre to begin accepting the dye pigment at approximately 85ºC. Full depth of colour is achieved at 110°C, with outstanding wash fastness.

 

Heatsetability

 

For easy care, BIOPHYL™ fabrics are heat settable. Heat setting does not diminish the stretch and recovery capacity of BIOPHYL™.

 

End Uses for Apparel

 

Swimwear

 

BIOPHYL™ fabrics make a splash in swimwear with colours that are rich, deep and vibrant. Prints retain their clarity and sharp definition, swim after swim. Colours also last longer because of its superior UV and chlorine resistance.

 

Active wear

 

BIOPHYL™ fabrics give consumers the freedom to enjoy life with easy care adaptability, long lasting good looks and relaxed comfort.

 

Intimate Apparel

 

Fabrics with incredible softness, fluid drape, and the second skin comfort customers want in lingerie and other intimate apparel products. BIOPHYL™ fabrics are designed for today’s carefree comfortable lifestyle.

 

Ready to Wear

 

BIOPHYL™ fabrics offer a soft and fluid drape, elasticity and easy-care good looks consumers demand in fashion, casual wear and work wear.

 

 

For further information please contact:

Luciano Colasanto

ADVANSA Marketing GmbH

Caldenhofer Weg 192, 59063 Hamm

Phone:            +49 2151 3669903

Fax:     +49 2151 3669904

Email: luciano.colasanto@advansa.com

 

DuPont™ and Sorona® are trademarks or registered trademarks of E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, Inc.