Sabic puts Ultem into workwear applications
30/06/2011
Japan Wool Textile Company is now blending Ultem fibre with wool and other materials to produce yarn, fabrics and garments that offer a combination of comfort and protection, including permanent, non-halogenated flame retardance (FR) and excellent ultraviolet (UV) resistance. Ultem fibre can be easily and cost-effectively coloured in a wide range of shades using conventional polyester dyeing processes, enabling Japan Wool Textile Company to enhance the aesthetic appeal of its new line.
“The workwear and protective clothing sector has outgrown traditional materials, and our Ultem fibre offers a significantly better option,” said Kim Choate, global product marketing manager for Sabic. “This flexible, soft and colourable fibre provides superior comfort and aesthetics, plus sustainable FR technology and the highest level of protection and durability for workers in safety-focused industries such as oil and gas and chemicals.”
Japan Wool Textile currently offers shirts, trousers, jackets and coveralls in an Ultem fibre-rich blend, as well as yarn and woven fabrics.
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