CoolVisions targets outdoor with polyprop-merino blend
12/01/2015
It claims WoolVisions has better thermal performance than the other synthetic fibres - cooling when it is warm and retaining heat when it is cold.
Susan Lynn, global sales and marketing manager, said: “As a disperse-dyeable, staple synthetic fibre, CoolVisions is ideal for spinning with fine-micron merino wool, offering colour and design options unavailable with solution-dyed polypropylene and wool blends, as well as an exceptionally soft hand.
“In addition, polypropylene scores highest of the synthetic fibres for sustainability; its manufacturing process has a reduced impact on the environment, with low emissions and no toxic wastes. Polypropylene is also highly resistant to stains and chemicals, requiring less energy use in home laundering.”
Taiwanese spinning mill Chia Her has created the tops for its worsted WoolVisions yarns from 18.9µ washable merino wool and 2.5d CoolVisions polypropylene fibre. The yarns are custom spun for knitting or weaving from Nm 1/20 to 1/70, in blends using 30% or more merino.
Development is also ongoing at mills such as Vinwell, Labtex, Grandtek, Sue's, EcoInn and Advanced Textile Products, and Taiwanese textile specialist Eclat has produced a brushed WoolVisions pique.
“We are delighted to offer a product that is so well-positioned to serve core outdoor enthusiasts as well as the new urban lifestyle consumer with fabrics that are truly functional, comfortable and good looking,” added Ms Lynn.
WoolVisions will be on show at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade fair between January 21 and 24, in Salt Lake City, US.
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