World’s First Water Absorbent and Oil Repellent Polyester Fabric
July 5, 2011 · Filed Under Trendy Products · Comments Off
Teijin Fiber Limited has announced the development of a new stain resistance polyester fabric offering both water absorption and oil repellency for the first time in the world. The water absorption would eliminate stickiness, while the oil repellency would prevent oil-based soiling. The new fabric would be marketed to be used for sportswear, uniforms as well as fashion clothing such as blouses, cut and sewn clothing, as well as slacks that require both oil repellent and sweat absorption. The currently commercially available water repellent and oil repellent fabrics have issues with breathability and texture, since the coating is applied only to the top surface of the fabric, rather than to each individual fiber. Read more
