bioplasticsMAGAZINE_1205
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Fibres & Textiles<br />
Blended fabric<br />
with PLA<br />
Photo courtesy Jiangsu Danmao Textile Co.<br />
PLA/wool blend<br />
for clothing<br />
Jiangsu Danmao Textile Co., Ltd., an eco-conscious<br />
company with manufacturing facilities in Jiangsu<br />
Province, China, specializes in producing wool fabrics for<br />
high-end fashion. The company recently developed a new<br />
range of wool fabrics blended with Ingeo PLA fibers.<br />
Ingeo fiber is an economic and lower-carbon-footprint<br />
alternative to polyester for blending with wool. The PLA/<br />
wool fabric will be used for uniforms and informal and<br />
corporate wear. Jiangsu Danmao Textile Company has<br />
been investing in clean manufacturing technology for<br />
more than a decade and has made major investments<br />
in reducing water consumption and landfill waste. Its<br />
emphasis on being a leader in sustainable manufacturing<br />
led research and development personnel to explore<br />
alternatives to polyester. Ingeo met the firm’s criteria<br />
for performance, cost, and reduced carbon footprint.<br />
The biopolymer also reduced the company’s exposure to<br />
sourcing non-renewable materials.<br />
Jiaxing Runzhi Wenhua Chuangxiang Co Ltd is located<br />
in the Zhejiang province of China. The company recently<br />
developed a series of Ingeo PLA based products<br />
including underwear, camisoles, t-shirts, and infant’s<br />
wear, all of which are destined for the Chinese domestic<br />
market and sold under the YUSIRUN brand name.<br />
The new fabric is a blend of Ingeo, Tencel, nylon, and<br />
spandex. The owner of the firm Mr. Shang Jia lead an indepth<br />
product development effort focused on utilization<br />
of renewable materials. The company wanted to offer<br />
products that would appeal to environmentally concerned<br />
Chinese consumers, have measurable environmental<br />
benefits, and look and feel great.<br />
According to company officials, “The outstanding<br />
features of this garment collection include sensational<br />
touch, good drape, easy care, quick drying, excellent<br />
wicking performance, and low odor retention. These<br />
garments are comfortable and hypoallergenic.”<br />
Website: www.yusirun.cn<br />
www.danmaotex.com<br />
www.natureworksllc.com<br />
20 bioplastics MAGAZINE [05/12] Vol. 7
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