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Toray Chemical Korea develops a new fabric to replace duck feathers
- Collected
- 2016.06.02
- Distributed
- 2016.06.03
- Source
- Go Direct
A cross section of Toray Chemical Korea’s newly developed micro-scale hollow fiber
Toray Chemical Korea’s micro-scale hollow fiber is made by combining two types of polyester polymers and has a spiral shaped fiber structure, or three-dimensional crimp, making it possible to enclose more air to retain heat better. The special fiber is soft and light in weight as well as thermal that it can be widely used to make fillers for various products from winter outdoor sports jackets to beddings such as comforters and pillows. Also, the micro-scale hollow fiber has a tendency to restore its original shape that increases its ability to maintain heat.
The newly developed micro-scale hollow fiber is expected to replace the goose and duck feathers commonly used as the fillers for beddings and winter jackets, keeping in pace with the growing voices on protecting animals. Also, it is considered eco-friendly as it is possible to recycle the products made of the special fiber back as raw materials. The fabrics with micro-scale hollow fiber well withstands wear and tear, and entangles less when machine-washed.
“The company succeeded in developing a new product by maximizing the advantages of natural fabrics and fixing the weakness through high-level textile processing technology,” said an unnamed Toray Chemical Korea official.
By Chung Wook
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