Along with the trending of eco-friendly, timeless and sustainable in the clothing market, fabric material development changes rapidly. Recently, a latest kind of fiber just born in sportswear industry, which is created by BIODEX, a well-known brand in pursuit of developing degradable, bio-based and natural materials, to embodying the concept of”sourcing from nature, returning to nature”. And the material is named “dual-component PTT fiber”.

The Uniqueness of Dual-component PTT Fiber

It catches the eyes of the fabrics industry once has been released. First of all, in terms of production, PTT consumes 30% less energy and emits 63% less carbon dioxide greenhouse gases during the whole procedure compared with traditional petroleum-based nylon polymers. From the prospective of its features and functions, the fiber shows a cashmare-like touch and extreme softness. Besides, it owns a natural rebounce elasticity and able to be used as a main material in garments. Due to its bio-based attributes and outstanding performance, PTT was recognized as one of the six major new chemical products in the United States and is hailed as the “King of Polyesters.”

The development of new materials is closely intertwined with the market’s demand. Sensing the performance of PTT polyester, BIODEX just released the world’s first dual-component PTT series– BIODEX®SILVER, and has applied for a global patent. BIODEX®SILVER is composed of two fibers with different viscosities, not only increase the bio-based components but enhance the yarn’s elasticity. What’s more, it shows the similar elasticity as elastane, which brings up its possibility of replacing the status of spandex in garments..

BIODEX®SILVER VS. Elastane

Elastane is the most common material we used in sportswear, gym wear, yoga wear, even our daily wear. As a basic material, elastane still has something needs to be figured out, such as its flaws of degradation might lead the loss of elasticity and lengthening over time. Secondly, it has a more complicated procedure of coloring and dyeing. However, BIODEX®SILVER could solve these problems, morever, it can be used as a main body’s material without the worries of touch, breathability and softness.

Applications & Futures of Dual-component PTT

The development of BIODEX®SILVER is just the tip of the iceberg in the research and development of the dual-component PTT fibers and the more bio-based materials. So far, with the collaboration of the National University of Singapore and global carbon reduction institutions, BIODEX still works on the development of bio-based & recycling materials and has obtained the certificated of the Japan BioPlastics Association, GRS and ISCC. Its materials also has become the top choices of some well-known brands such as Adidas, which proves its potential in the sportswear market.

The outwears used BIODEX®SILVER shows on Shanghai’s Fashion Show

Arabella also is seeking more sustainable fabric material, and commit to developing more garments along with the market. We will keep following its trends and grow with the wave of its application.

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