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Fulgar presents castor oil-derived 'eco' fibre

28/10/2015

Italian yarn manufacturer Fulgar has launched a high-performance fibre made of a biopolymer derived from castor oil seed. EVO is ideal for sportswear, says the company, because it is ultra-light, stretchy and breathable. It's also quick-drying, non-iron and offers natural thermal and bacteriostatic properties. The castor oil seeds are not...

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