Elastic fiber with unique functions——DOW XLA
DOW XLA elastic fiber is a product launched by the Textile Fiber Business Division (Dow Fiber Solutions, DFS) of an American chemical company. It is based on the latest INSITE technology and can solve the limitations of traditional elastic fibers in terms of heat resistance and chemical resistance.
DOW XLA fiber is a polyolefin-based elastic fiber that has entered the textile market. It has a special molecular structure and is resistant to strong chemical agents and high temperatures (up to 220°C). These special properties are highly beneficial to both spinners and textile manufacturers as they enable DOW XLA fibers to withstand harsh processing conditions such as dyeing, bleaching, mercerization and garment laundering, as well as to withstand hot melt dyeing under standard conditions. deal with. In addition, the processing technology of DOW XLA fiber is similar to that of non-elastic fiber, and it can be chemically finished like non-elastic fiber fabric. These unique properties bring product innovation, product differentiation and elastic comfort to a new level.
DOW XLA fiber can be blended with various natural fibers and synthetic fibers. The final product has the original drape and feel of its blended fiber fabric without the feeling of synthetic fibers, such as: cotton, wool and knitwear . Because the fiber has excellent heat and chemical resistance, designers and retailers can offer customers new types of elastic clothing that are both fashionable and easy to wash and iron.
DOW XLA elastic fiber is now used in fabrics, swimwear, underwear and anti-crepe elastic cotton fabrics. This is a major development after DOW XLA elastic fiber has been successfully used in men’s and women’s cotton shirts.
DFS has currently cooperated with Asia’s largest yarn mills, fabric manufacturers and raw material purchasing companies to produce elastic fabrics containing DOW XLA fiber. In the United States, DOW XLA fiber has successfully entered the men’s shirt market through major brand manufacturers and large retailers Perry Ellis, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein. In Europe, Marks & Spencer and NEXT have promoted women’s clothing containing this elastic fiber to provide consumers with more choices.
The difference between DOW XLA elastic fiber and Lycra, T-400 and ordinary spandex fibers: DOW XLA elastic fiber is neither spandex nor polyester. It can maintain its performance even in 220 high temperature and high concentration chemicals. Its properties remain unchanged, while spandex fiber does not. DOW XLA fiber can be processed with standard hot-melt dyeing methods without affecting its performance; T-400 cannot. Both DOW XLA elastane and spandex have an elongation greater than 300%; polyester cannot. Aesthetically, they are also different. The spandex contained in the cotton fabric can be felt; the T-400 contained in it can also be felt. But elastic cotton clothing containing DOW XLA elastic fiber feels exactly like the basic fiber “cotton”.
2. Current application target areas of DOW XLA fiber:
1 Wool fabrics: Men’s and women’s suits, two-piece suits, sportswear, dresses and uniforms made of pure worsted wool and worsted wool blended fabrics are added with DOW XLA elastic fiber to greatly improve the performance without Will affect the ideal drape and feel of the garment. These elastic wool and wool blend products have better recovery than natural elasticity, and better drape and feel than spandex. To make wearing easier, permanent pleats can be made. Clothes containing DOW XLA elastic fiber can maintain their elasticity after repeated dry cleaning.
2 Swimwear: Whether it is a fashionable swimsuit or a functional swimsuit, DOW XLA fiber makes the swimsuit permanently elastic. Even if it is continuously immersed in swimming pool water for a long time and exposed to ultraviolet light, it will not affect the elasticity of DOW XLA fiber. Vigorous fabric printing and dyeing will not have much impact on its elasticity, and it can be dyed into very light or very dark colors.
3 Underwear: DOW XLA fiber sets the new standard for fit, color, comfort and drape. The effect of using DOW XLA fiber on light fabrics is particularly obvious because its washing resistance is better than other elastic fibers.
4. Anti-wrinkle elastic cotton fabric: Now, through functional finishing such as stain resistance and anti-wrinkle and “permanent pleating”, it is possible to achieve a true “no-iron” effect without compromising its elasticity. DOW XLA fiber can withstand high temperatures and chemical attack during functional finishing. The anti-wrinkle elastic cotton fabric containing DOW XLA fiber not only retains the comfort of cotton fabric, but also has the advantages of elasticity and no ironing.
Three famous brand clothing manufacturers that have adopted DOW XLA elastic fiber: In Europe: Marks&Spencer, NEXT, Kookai. In the United States there are: Perry Ellis, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein (Philips-Van Heusen).
4. DOW XLA elastic fiber sales target: The DFS business department’s goal is to occupy more than 10% of the elastic fiber market, and sales revenue will reach US$300 million by 2012.
The Textile Fiber Business Unit (Dow Fiber Solutions, referred to as DFS) is a business unit of the chemical company. Currently, this business unit has established customer bases in Europe, Asia and the Pacific, the United States and South America, and produces elastic products containing DOW XLA Fiber fabric. This business unit has sales staff and technical experts stationed throughout the Asia-Pacific region to provide specialized technical support to textile mills and purchasing companies to assist them in supplying elastic fabrics containing DOW XLA fiber to brand manufacturers and retailers. Sales team includes DFS personnel based in Singapore, Shanghai and Taipeimember. In the field of technical services and development, DFS provides support to textile mills and teaches customers the technology to use DOW XLA fiber in various textile products.
Source: “China Textile Network”
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