Italy’s Radici Fibres will present Starlight Colours, a new bacteriostatic PET fibre with silver ions at Expofil in Paris next week.

The yarn is said to offer unique, long-lasting performance. It has a hypoallergenic effect, as the product is anchored to the fibre, and thanks to the natural qualities of silver, it does not migrate onto skin and does not irritate. This characteristic ensures that the bacterial flora on the skin maintains healthy, natural levels, and therefore prevents the development of allergies

It also offers a long-lasting antibacterial effect as the inclusion of silver ions occurs directly in the fibre during the production process. This ensures that the product is firmly anchored to the fibre itself, and therefore has a long-lasting effect without being dispersed into the surrounding environment. The yarn works by eliminating only surplus bacteria. The process on which it is based inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria in excess of normal, healthy levels but also preserves the bacterial flora normally present on the skin surface. This is a gentle process, unlike other disinfection methods that completely eliminate the bacterial flora in a harsh and invasive manner and which can cause allergies.

The hypoallergenic combination of properties results in a tangible improvement in skin wellbeing thanks to a reduction in allergies and unpleasant odours, whilst also increasing the level of hygiene of the clothes.

RadiciGroup, a multinational group, is present in 15 countries around the globe. Its activities range from the chemicals sector to plastics, from the synthetic fibres chain to textiles and energy. RadiciGroup has 45 production units and 5,000 employees worldwide.