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New thermal management range by Newlife

Saluzzo Yarns, an international leader in the production of polyester filament, introduces the new ‘Thermal management’ range by Newlife. A unique range is said to offer new levels of lightness and thermal insulation together with high sustainable performance. It also fits new applications both for casual and active wear, according to the manufacturer.

2nd October 2013

Innovation in Textiles
 |  Milan

Medical/Hygiene, Protective, Transport/​Aerospace, Industrial

Saluzzo Yarns, an international leader in the production of polyester filament, introduces the new ‘Thermal management’ range by Newlife.

A unique range is said to offer new levels of lightness and thermal insulation together with high sustainable performance. It also fits new applications both for casual and active wear, according to the manufacturer.

Properties

The ultra thin membrane is said to ensure excellent handle and comfort stretch, according to the producer. The company reports, that it is also 100% recycled and recyclable.

Another feature, highlighted by Saluzzo Yarns, is the dynamic breathability: the more your body perspires, the more moisture the membrane can transport outwards.

Extended range

Ready for the next edition of Premiere Vision in Paris next February, the Newlife  offer has been completed by knitwear yarns, available in a wide range of colours.

French weaver Chamatex to provide a complete supply chain based on Newlife  yarns, with the Sympatex sustainable laminate for a specific high quality top work wear fabric range, with enhanced mechanical properties, abrasion resistance and colour fastness.

Newlife

Newlife is a certified system of recycled polyester yarns obtained entirely from used plastic bottles, which are transformed into a polymer through a mechanical and non-chemical process. According to Saluzzo Yarns, this completeprocess allows for countless end uses and extremely high performance filaments of a quality similar to virgin polyester.

It is also said to guarantee considerable savings in terms of resources and costs for the environment. Newlife is currently a partner of C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity Lifestyle and Sustainable Synergy), an international platform with the aim of promoting eco-sustainable products.

Some of the end uses include fashion, sports and technical clothing, underwear, work wear, medical and outdoor, furnishings and accident-prevention fabrics. Newlife has been recently voted by EPRO (European Association of Plastics Recycling and Recovery Organisations) as Best Recycled Plastic Product 2012.

www.newlifeyarns.com

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