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| A |  A.M.Y.® - A.M.Y.® is Unifi's performance yarn providing permanent antimicrobial protection. A.M.Y. incorporates a silver ceramic additive providing durable antimicrobial performance for the life of the textile product. Unifi's proprietary process embeds the additive into the polymer matrix during manufacturing, creating a yarn with inherent antimicrobial properties.
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|  AEGIS Microbe Shield® - The environmentally sensitive and user friendly antimicrobial for textiles. AEGIS Microbe Shield contains no heavy metals, no free radicals, and no toxic mode of action. It is the most advanced silane network that safely works on cany color, any substrate, anywhere in the world. AEGIS Microbe Shield means protection.
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| aio® - Manufacturered by Unifi, this single performance yarn combines everthing that you need, in any combination you want. The yarn can incorporate moisture management, stretch, UV protection, and anti-microbial control. |
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| Airstretch™ - A fabric collection from CastleRock's Casual Performance fabric line, which is "light as air", and offers "comfort stretch" for flexible performance without the expense of spandex. The Airstretch fabrics have a 4-way stretch and recovery quality without the use of spandex. The fabrics are also very soft and easy-care. |
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|  Akwatek® - Akwatek® polyester developed by Comfort Technologies, transports moisture and thermoregulates by a chemical principle known as electrochemical transport. The Akwatek process involves chemically modifying nylon fibers, resulting in a permanent treatment which cannot be removed by laundering. In warm temperatures the fabric responds electrostatically, moving moisture and excessive heat from the body to the surface of fabric to keep the wearer cooler and drier. In cooler weather the fabric adjusts to trap heat while releasing moisture to keep the wearer warm, dry and comfortable. Unlike fabrics that rely on capillary action, Akwatek does not need to be worn close to the skin to work. The Akwatek process has been used to treat yarn, and both knit and woven fabric and garments.
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| Amersil® - Amersil® is Venture Textiles' proprietary fire-retardant silicone coating, which provides tear-resistance characteristics when applied to the fabric, along with superior waterprofness and flame retardancy. This finish is cuurently being used as a protective coating in tents, sleeping bags, outerwear, and backpacks. |
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| Anso-tex® - Anso-tex® Nylon is a high-tenacity, textured nylon and registered trademark of Allied Signal Performance Fibers. It provides high strength and superior abrasion resistance, and dyes and prints bright clean colors for footwear, outerwear, accessories, soft sided luggage, duffle bags, computer bags, sports bags, and webbing. |
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| Antron® - ANTRON® is the registered trademark for the INVISTA brand of commercial carpet fiber. ANTRON® is engineered for superior soil release, stain removal, durability and ease of maintenance. ANTRON® can be found in over 800 commercial styles made by today's leading carpet manufacturers. Being the only carpet fiber designated as an Environmentally Preferable Product, ANTRON® is third-party certified as having a reduced effect on the environment and on human health in comparative ratings with competing offerings. A durable product that offers superior performance, ANTRON® yields excellent life-cycle costs and the lowest total environmental impact. |
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|  Armor-Tan™ - A new generation leather, developed by Pittards, which uses chemistry focused on the fibril bundles within the leather structure. By encasing the fibril bundles by microscopic ceramic "armor plates" within the leather structure, a greater resistance to abrasion and an increase in the durability of the leather is created.
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| Artic Fleece® - Artic Fleece® is Menra Mills' lightweight polyester fleece used in active outdoor apparel. |
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| Augusta™ - Unifi's synthetic alternative to cotton, Augusta™ delivers the light hand, soft drape and simple aesthetics of a fine spun yarn across a variety of end-uses, including seamless apparel, intimate apparel, and casual sportswear. The benefits of Augusta include color retention, low pilling, wrinkle resistance, and easy-care. |
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| Avora® FR - AVORA® FR is the trademark for licensed fabrics containing 100% inherent FR polyester fiber from INVISTA. All Avora FR fabrics must be certified by INVISTA to exhibit the tradename. Avora FR fabrics meet most flammability requirements for use in hospitality and contract furnishing applications. Avora FR fabrics are synonymous with safety, as the flame resistance is permanent and will not wash or wear out. Avora FR fabrics also exhibit excellent wear properties, good dimensional stability, excellent colorfastness and ease of care. Avora FR fabrics, produced from INVISTA FR fiber, are available in a wide range of colors and designs. |
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| B | Berber By Glenoit - Berber By Glenoit" is Glenoit Mills' cut pile fabric with a tumbled, curled, tweed-like surface, made of MicroSupreme/acrylic/ polyester/modacrylic. Major properties of this easy-care fabric include moisture transport capabilities, excellent color retention, and quick drying. The pile is used in outerwear, skiwear, and casual sportswear. |
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| Bluesign® - Schoeller Textil USA's trademark name for its high-tech envirnmentally friendly fabrics. These textiles comply with the bluesign® standard. They guarantee the lowest possible concentration of harmful substances and are manufactured in a safe and resource-saving way. |
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| Buzz Off™ Insect Shield - BUZZ OFF™ Insect Shield Insect Repellent Apparel is the first insect-repellent clothing to be registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. To gain this approval, BUZZ OFF apparel underwent rigorous testing and review. BUZZ OFF apparel has been shown to be highly effective through 70 washings. By contrast, insect repellents applied directly to the skin range in effectiveness and last from several minutes to several hours. The repellent quality is effective even after repeated washings. BUZZ OFF apparel will continue to repel insects through 70 washings, more than twice the the approximate effective life of a garment. |
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| C | Caprolan® - Caprolan® Nylon is a registered trademark of AlliedSignal Peformance Fibers. It is a high quality, Type 6 nylon fiber that is lightweight, durable, abrasion resistant and has excellent dyeability. Caprolan nylon is used for a variety of apparel and equipment, including knit and woven fabrics for linings, shells, outerwear, skiwear, sports bags, golf bags, fanny packs, day packs, and sleeping bags. |
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| Cascade - A rich, melton-like fabric, made from Glenoit's sliver knitting process..The fabric is vary light-weight for it's volume. It has multi-season comfort, is easy-care, and non-shrink. |
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| Caslana - A washable wool pile fabric, made from Glenoit's sliver knitting process..The fabric is very light-weight for it's volume. It has multi-season comfort, is easy-care, and non-shrink. |
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| CELBOND® - CELBOND® is a family of technically advanced sheath-core bicomponent staple fibers. The core of each CELBOND® fiber is polyester for added strength and resilience. Surrounding the polyester core of each fiber is a special lower melting polymer sheath which, after exposure to heat, is designed to form a strong, cohesive bond with other fibers. These dual polymer fibers are designed to bond in a wide range of nonwoven and highloft structures. CELBOND® fibers' characteristics offer manufacturers a unique combination of beneficial properties for nonwoven products: Versatile bonding, Easy lamination, Increased strength, Maximum resilience, Enhanced fabric softness, Environmentally responsible CELBOND® bicomponent fibers can be blended with a variety of other fibers for bonding by air-lay, wet-lay, or dry form methods. end uaes include: Absorbent products, Airlaid products, Wet-formed products, Automotive components, Filtration products, Sensitive FDA-regulated uses, Resin-free fabrics |
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| Chantilly - A silky, textured pile fabric, made from Glenoit's sliver knitting process..The fabric is vary light-weight for it's volume. It has multi-season comfort, is easy-care, and non-shrink. |
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| Chinella® - Chinella® is a collection of three types of polyester fleece fabrics developed by Menra Mills for outerwear, skiwear, sweaters, linings, and accessories. The fabric contains recycled polyester with quick-drying, rapid-wicking characteristics. |
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| Cleerspan® - Cleerspan® is a spandex fiber produced by Radici Spandex. Lightweight and soft, but stronger and more durable than rubber. Able to be stretched over 500% without breaking, fibers can be repeatedly stretched and still recover they're original length. Uses include athletic apparel, bathing suits, foundation garments, ski pants, slacks, tights, slacks, support and surgical hose |
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| Climashield™ - This is the group name for Western Nonwovens' Branded products for the Outdoor Recreation and Sports industries. All of WNI's products are produced using continuous filament technology. Because of this, they all stretch, are warm even if wet, can be washed, are naturally durable, and don't require a scrim or quilting in manufacturing. The company's trademark names for its group of outdoor products include Climashield® XP, Climashield® HL, and Climashield® CL. |
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| Cocona™ Fabrics - TrapTek's Cocona fibers and yarns are infused with activated carbon from coconut shells and provides moisture management, odor management and UV protection. The yarns and fibers are lightweight, comfortable and retain all other product features, such as stretch and washability for the life of the product. TrapTek's Cocona was named by Time Magazine as one of the most amazing inventions of 2005. |
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| Comforel® - COMFOREL® is the registered trademark for the INVISTA brand of bedding products. It offers down-like luxury in bedding products such as pillows, comforters and mattress pads. COMFOREL® is also used in furniture applications, which include decorative pillows and mattress toppers. In pillows, COMFOREL® clusters shift and move like real down for comparable comfort, without the worry of allergies commonly associated with down. New "COMFOREL® Naturals" create an even greater feeling of luxury by blending the clusters with silk, cashmere and angora. |
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| ComforTemp® DCC" - ComforTemp® DCC" is Frisby Technologies' patented thermal insulation engineered with "Dynamic Climate Control" for optimum comfort and protection, even in the most severe conditions. ComforTemp DCC is a next generation insulation, which performs like a thermostat to keep your body at a more constant, comfortable temperature. When it senses cold, it releases stored heat. In extreme heat, it absorbs it to provide a cooling effect. Lightweight and breathable, it also keeps you dry by wicking away moisture from your skin. ComforTemp DCC is "Thermasorb-charged," dynamically absorbing and releasing heat, even when compressed. End uses: polyurethane foam and foam/fabric packages. |
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| ComFortrel® - ComFortrel® is a polyester fiber made by Wellman, Inc. For natural fiber comfort in a high performance yarn, ComFortrel® is engineered for superior breathability and wickability. Moisture moves away from the skin and doesn't get trapped in the fabric. And, because it's made of Fortrel®, performance is built right in. ComFortrel® provides superb pill resistance, maintains excellent shape retention, and doesn't shrink, wrinkle or stretch. And, it looks as good as it feels. End uses include high performance apparel, sportswear, childrenswear, and performance underwear. |
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|  Concept III Textiles - Concept III fabrics provided by Concept III International include the development, sourcing, and production of both knit and woven textiles and textile-based finished apparel products worldwide. Utilizing a keen understanding of global commerce, extensive textile and fiber development expertise, and effective mill and factory relationships. Concept III fabrics are targeted towards the casual sportswear and performance sportswear market.
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| CoolMax® - CoolMax®, made by Invista, is a tetra-channel polyester, which pulls, or "wicks", moisture away from your skin to the outer layer of the fabric. Because of the larger surface area of the tetra- channel fiber, moisture evaporates quickly. So, you stay dry and comfortable. CoolMax fabric is also highly breathable and easy to care for. It is used in a variety of apparel, sports accessories and medical wraps, braces and pads. |
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| CoolVisions® - Manufactured by FiberVisions, CoolVisions® is the premiere dyeable polypropylene fiber. Besides it dyeability feature, the fiber also incorporates a vast array of performance qualities including lightweight, comfort, cottony soft, moisture management, durability, breathability, thermal insultion, stain resistance, and easy care. |
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| Cordura® - Cordura® Nylon is an air-textured, high-tenacity nylon made by Invista. Manufacturers use it to create products that provide durability and abrasion resistance. Cordura is used in products like backpacks, luggage and travel accessories, hunting equipment and apparel, hiking shoes, workwear, and snowboarding and motorcycling apparel. |
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| Creora® - Creora® is the trademark name for Hyosung America's spandex yarn. Creora heat-resistant H350 is specifically engineered for polyester compatability and offers improved wash fastness and quality in soft, quick-drying blends. |
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| Cryon™ - Developed by Consoltex, Cryon™ is a modacrylic-cotton blend and inherently flame resistant fabric that has natural moisture management properties and offers limitless coloring options, including "bright colors". The 9.4 ounce fabric is compliant with NFPA 70E level 2 for electricians and electrical wor |
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| D | Dacron® - DACRON® is an Invista polyester fiber, initially developed as a filament yarn for apparel fabrics. The product introduced "easy care" to the market by being the first brand to deliver wash-and- wear benefits to garments. The size, shape and chemistry of DACRON® fibers have been engineered to deliver textile features and benefits not just to apparel. It is used as fiberfill in pillows and decorative fabrics in home textiles. Its exceptional adaptability has also led to the creation of new products in the commercial upholstery and automotive markets. |
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| Darlexx Superskin® - Darlexx Superskin®, Shawmut Mills, is made with two-ply nylon and Lycra®, along with a proprietary thermoplastic film laminate. The fabric provides a low drag coefficient for speed in competition swim, ski, and running apparel. |
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| Darlexx Thermalastic® - Darlexx Thermalastic®, Shawmut Mills, is a three-ply Lycra® with a proprietary thermoplastic film and microfiber fleece. The fabric is waterproof, windproof, and breathable and provides all-directional stretch and insulation characteristics for watersports and skiwear apparel. |
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| Darlexx® - Darlexx®, made by Shawmut Mills, is a two-, three-, four-ply Lycra® fabric with a proprietary thermoplastic film laminate, which creates waterproof, windproof, breathable characteristics in all-directional stretch fabric for outerwear, swimwear, skiwear, and scuba apparel. |
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| Dorlastan® - Dorlastan® is the spandex fiber produced by Bayer Inc. It is lightweight and soft, but stronger and more durable than rubber. Dorlastan can be stretched over 500% without breaking, and can be stretched repeatedly and still recover it's original length. It provides lightweight freedom of movement in men's, women's and children's apparel. Uses include athletic apparel, bathing suits, foundation garments, ski pants, slacks, tights, slacks, support and surgical hose. |
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| Dow Corning® Active Protection System - Dow Corning® Active Protection System is a smart high- performance textile for impact protection for use in high- performance sportswear, medical devices, architecture & construction, industrial & geo fabrics, military & civil defense products. |
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| Dow XLA™ - This elastic filament fiber is a olefin based fiber developed by Dow Fiber Solutions. XLA™ is resistant to harsh chemicals and high heat, enabling XLA™ to be applied across a wide range of apparel products, including swimwear, ready to wear, denim, intimates and activewear. XLA™ fiber is inherently chlorine proof and resists the harmful combination of UV exposure and suntan lotion, helping swimwear maintain bright colors, prints, and fit. The fiber withstands the harshest treatments in denim, including bleaching, grinding, stonewash, resin and laser. XLA™ complements the drape and hand of the host fabric without giving garments a synthetic feel, and provides easy care and durability. |
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| DryLiner® - DryLiner is a trademark fabric of InSport. It is a lightweight blend of CoolMax® and Lycra® designed with enhanced horizontal stretch and inhibited vertical stretch. The construction of this soft fabric provides both comfort and ideal support. |
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| Dryon™ - Consoltex soft shell fabrics feature Dryon® is a super durable water repellent finish (SDWR). Dryon technology is invisible to the eye and forces water to bead on the surface of the fabric helping to keep you dry and comfortable. Dryon performs up to ten times better than competing water repellent finishes, does not inhibit breathability and enhances stain resistance. Dryon was originally developed for use by surgeons and their staff protecting them from contamination by bodily fluids, bacteria and other pathogens. Dryon is designed with renewable performance and is able to withstand up to 75 industrial wash and sterilizat |
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| DrySport® - DrySport is a registered trademark of InSport. This is a uniquely double-faced fabric with a nylon face for maximum durability, and a Micromattique polyester backing provides superior moisture management through the latest hydrophobic/hydrophilic, push/pull fabric technology |
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| DuPont™ Active Layer - DuPont™ Active Layer is a recyclable, waterproof, breathable film used in apparel applications to help block out wind, cold, and water, so that people stay dry and comfortable during inclement weather conditions. DuPont™ Active Layer offers a sustainable solution for customers who want recyclability and performance from their textiles. |
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| E | Earthwhile™ - Earthwhile™ are eco-smart fabrics developed by Consoltex that are durable, abrasion resistant, fast drying activewear fabrics featuring natural, organic and recycled materials designed to deliver performance with an environmental consciousnes |
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| Eclipse™ - Eclipse™ Nylon is a registered trademark of AlliedSignal Performance Fibers. It is a textile nylon with high ultra-violet resistance and superior dyeability for extended wear in surf and ski apparel. |
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| Eclipse® - Eclipse® is a family of waterproof, breathable polyurethane microporous coatings with two-stage durable water repellency (DWR). These coatings are created for outdoor garments by ASF Group. |
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| EcoSpun® - EcoSpun®, (EcoSpun Squared), made by Foss Manufacturing Company, LLC, is the revolutionary second generation polyester fiber derived from recycled plastic bottles. It's power boosted performance combines natural comfort with superior performance characteristics. End uses include performance apparel-fleeces and knits. |
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| Entrant® - an advanced material that fulfills the two functions that are vital for active sportswear: moisture-permeability to allow perspiration to escape from the skin during exercise, and waterproof properties to prevent rain penetrating from outside. Entrant*'s qualities make it ideal for skiwear, athletics wear, and other articles of clothing worn during vigorous exercise or in severe weather conditions as well as for tents and shoes. |
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| Entrant® - an advanced material that fulfills the two functions that are vital for active sportswear: moisture-permeability to allow perspiration to escape from the skin during exercise, and waterproof properties to prevent rain penetrating from outside. Entrant*'s qualities make it ideal for skiwear, athletics wear, and other articles of clothing worn during vigorous exercise or in severe weather conditions as well as for tents and shoes. |
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| EPIC - EPIC by Nextec" is a brand of high-performance fabrics that have been encapsulated with a patented process that applies an ultra-thin polymer film around fibers and between the fiber bundles of the fabric. This assures that they absorb so little water, that they continue to breathe even in cold, wet conditions. EPIC by Nextec" fabrics are highly water-resistant and wind-proof, and because the barrier is placed on the inside, they remain soft, quiet and continue to perform wash after wash. It is used in outerwear, rainwear, gloves and sleeping bags. |
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| ESP® - ESP® is a polyester textured filament yarn made by Invista. ESP stands for Extra Stretch Performance fiber. It has high stretch potential and excellent recovery properties. ESP yarn is used as filling or warp yarn in wovens to produce primarily one-way stretch fabrics and is used in warp knit and circular knit fabrics for two-way stretch. ESP polyester can be combined with most other textile fibers, including regular polyester, acetate, cotton, rayon, wool and others, and can be used to create special effects, such as crepe, crinkle, or surface effects. It is used in a variety of high performance garments including skiwear, swimwear, cycling pants and jerseys, running tights, leotards, diving suits, denim, and workout wear. |
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| Fosshield® - A fiber technology that provides effective antimicrobial protection, and safely and naturally inhibits the growth of destructive and odor-causing bacteria, mold, mildew, and other fungi. A unique, bicomponent polyester fiber that includes a built-in silver and copper-based inorganic antimicrobial additive, Fosshield transforms almost any fabric or textile to one that invisibly and effortlessly stays bacteria-free, fungus-free, and odor-free. |
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| GORE-TEX® IMMERSION TECHNOLOGY® - GORE-TEX® IMMERSION TECHNOLOGY® Fabric is the result of a unique fabric laminate, special seam-sealing process, and a manufacturing technology first developed for U. S. Navy pilot survival suits. This fabric provides ultimate waterproofness with comfort. It is used in products like dry suits and fishing waders. However, it is not an insulationg fabric. |
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| Hollofil 808® - Hollofil 808®, made by Invista, is a high-loft insulation designed for optimum warmth and comfort, yet is durable and refluffable. Its special blend of hollow core fibers trap more air and provide greater warmth without added weight. It is 20% warmer than solid-core insulations of equal weight. Made from 100% pre- consumer recycled polyester, it is machine washable/dryable and is non-allergenic. End uses include outerwear and sleeping bags. |
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| HOLLOFIL®II - HOLLOFIL®II, made by Invista, is a high-loft insulation designed to be compact and soft, yet resilient and refluffable. It provides increased warmth through DuPonts patented blend of four-hole polyester fibers. A softer insulation, it conforms to body shape for greater comfort, is machine washable/dryable, and is nonallergenic. It is 20% warmer than unbranded solid-core insulation of equal weight, and retains its warmth when damp. End uses include outerwear and sleeping bags. |
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|  Holofiber™ - Holofiber", developed by Hologenix, LLC, a joint venture between Wellman Inc. and Holofiber Enterprises. Holofiber is a responsive material for textiles and other uses. Textiles made with Holofiber can actually make a physical difference, responding to the body's own energy system. Holofiber measurably increases oxygen levels in the body and bloodstream, helping to build stregth, and accelerate muscle recovery. Wellman introduces an array of yarns containing Holofiber including Wellman's family of performance fibers (i.e. Sensrua®, ComFortrel Plus®, ComFortrel XP®, and Spunnaire®.)
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| Hybrid® - Hybrid®, developed by Hafner Inc., is a competitively priced tricot for a cost-effective solution to the problem of producing fitness apparel that offers both comfort and fit. |
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| Hydrasuede® - Hydrasuede is a registered trademark of InSport. Hydrasuede is a blend of Supplex® and Lycra® with a soft peach skin face and superior moisture transfer. Hydrasuede has been developed specifically to provide the softest moisture managing stretch fabric available in the marketplace. |
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| Hydrofil® - Hydrofil® Nylon is a registered trademark of AlliedSignal Performance Fibers. It is a highly absorbent and quick drying nylon for knit, woven, and nonwoven moisture management fabric systems. It has comfort characteristics like cotton and can hold 15% of its weight in water and not feel damp. Hydrofil is used in linings for outerwear, gloves, hats, activerwear, and footwear and base layer apparel. |
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| Hydrofil® - Hydrofil® Nylon is made by AlliedSignal. It is a new nylon block co-polymer that has comfort characteristics like cotton. It has the ability to breath and to transport moisture away from the skin to the outside of the fabric, where it can evaporate. It can hold 15% of its weight in water and not feel damp. It is used mainly in linings, shoes, activewear, outdoor equipment and even bullet proof vests. |
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| Hydroflex® - Hydroflex® is a polyurethane-based coating from Consoltex that creates a durable, waterproof, breathable, wind-resistant finish for nylon or polyester. Important end-uses include jackets and outerwear. |
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| Hydroweave® - AquaTex manufacturers Hydroweave®, a revolutionary new Performance Enhancing Fabric (PEF) that provides active evaporative cooling, improving wearer performance for up to eight hours. This patented lightweight composite fabric is available in standard and flame-resistant versions to fit a broad-range of industrial garment applications. The flame-resistant version of Hydroweave is well suited for use in lightweight garments for racing, fire fighting and other high-heat applications, demonstrating an equivalent Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) rating greater than 150. |
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| HyPUR-cel® - Rubberlite's HyPUR-cel® line of open-celled polyurethane foams are offered in a variety of densities and thicknesses, HyPUR-cel® is a unique family of medium to high density foams engineered into three formulations to meet specific market needs. The open-celled, breathable polyurethanes are available with anti- microbial additives for footwear and medical applications, flame retardants for automotive and industrial requirements and a variety of firmnesses for controlled shock absorption and cushioning. For footwear, medical, industrial, orthopedic soft goods, automotive, electronic, aerospace, protective equipment and more, HyPUR-cel® is a cost effective solution. |
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| Hytrel® films/fabric laminates - Hytrel® is a DuPont registered trademark for its engineering thermoplastic elastomer. The polyether-ester block coplymers combine many of the most desirable characteristics of high performance elastomers and flexible plastics, and offer a unique combination of strength, elasticity, and flexibility, without the use of plasticizers. Very thin monolithic films of 0.001 inch or less can be extruded from Hytrel. Hytrel films are bonded to textiles for both disposal and reusable applications. End uses: applications include end uses requiring waterproof, breathable, and waterproof characteristics; outdoor apparel, operating room gowns, personal protective apparel, backpacks and bedding covers for allergy control. |
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| I | Ingeo® - This PLA fiber, developed by NatureWorks LLC, is a polymer fiber made with 100% annually renewable resources, such as corn. Fabrics, made with Ingeo, look and feel like those made from a natural fiber. But they have the performance qualities of a synthetic. The properties, inherent in the fiber, remain constant throughout the production cycle, whether the use is for the raw fiber or finished product. |
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| Innova® AMP - Innova® AMP is the premier branded polyolefin filament fiber made by American Fibers and Yarns Company with antimicrobial additives built into the fiber for long lasting protection against odor causing bacteria, fungus, mold and mildew. Innova AMP is used in activewear, triathlete gear and watersports and incorporates the same inherent performance characteristics as Innova® polyolefin. |
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| Innova® MicroFleece - Innova® MicroFleece is manufacturered by Duofold. It is a mid-weight thermal fabric knitted with Innova® polyolefin fibers. Innova is specified by the U.S. Military for their Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS). The brushed inner surface of the MicroFleece enhances insulation and moisture transfer. A 10% Lycra® content allows a 4-way stretch and freedom of movement It is used in thermalwear. |
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| J | James Thompson & Co. Fabrics - The woven fabrics manufactured by James Thompson include duck cloth, flannel, muslin, twill, burlap, tickings, wide cotton, buckram, and bull denim, etc. These fabrics are sold only to the trade (i.e. manufacturers, distributors and retailers). James Thompson's fabrics are available to consumers through major fabric chain stores, regional chain stores, and independent fabric and quilt stores. Fabric sample cards are available for qualified businesses only. |
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| K | Kevlar® - Kevlar® is an aramid fiber produced by DuPont and used in high performance protective apparel. It has no melting point, low flammability, and good fabric integrity at elevated temperatures. It is used in flame-resistant clothing, protective vests and helmets, sail cloth and sporting goods. |
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| K-Kote Plus® - K-Kote Plus®, developed by Kenyon, is a waterproof, breathable coating for high performance apparel. |
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| L | Lenzing Modal® - This rayon fiber is particularly well suited to blends with cotton since both fibers have similar properties. In particular, the dyeing performance of Lenzing Modal® emulates that of cotton. Naturalness plays a key role in Lenzing Modal®. The fiber is made from beech wood, a natural raw material. The pulp used for fiber production is made by Lenzing to guarantee consistent and reliable quality. The natural softener makes Modal fabrics pleasant to the touch even after repeated washing. Hardening of the rayon fabric, which occurs as a result of limestone deposits and traces of detergent, becomes a thing of the past with Lenzing Modal®. |
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| Luxaire - A faux fur that truly rivals the original, made from Glenoit's sliver knitting process..The fabric is vary light-weight for it's volume. It has multi-season comfort, is easy-care, and non-shrink. |
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| Lycra® - Lycra® is the spandex fiber produced by Invista. It is lightweight and soft, but stronger and more durable than rubber. Lycra can be stretched over 500% without breaking, and can be stretched repeatedly and still recover it's original length. It provides lightweight freedom of movement in men's, women's and children's apparel. Uses include athletic apparel, bathing suits, foundation garments, ski pants, slacks, tights, slacks, support and surgical hose. |
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| M | M.C.S. Blocker® - This line of outdoor sportswear fabrics for high aerobic activity absorbs, wicks and dries faster than cotton. It offers excellent 40 + UPF Protection. It is more advanced than cotton, because of its high tech, high performance Burlington Moisture Control System. Moisture is dispersed over a wider surface area than conventional fabrics. The result: M.C.S. BLOCKER fabrics absorb, wick and dry more quickly. The fabric offers more strength than cotton because M.C.S. BLOCKER is a specifically designed synthetic fabric, perfectly matched to strenuous, high aerobic activities. With this strength, it resists breaks and tears. The fabrics also offer more comfort than cotton because its unique construction dries faster and won't stick to you like cotton. The M.C.S. BLOCKER cottony-soft fabrics are perfect for sun protected shirts, hats and children's wear. |
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| M.C.S.® - M.C.S.® is Burlington Performance Fabrics' Moisture Control System of nylon and polyester fabrics treated for wicking performance. MCS fabric is used in performance activewear. |
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| MAPP® - MAPP®, which stands for Merino Advanced Performance Program, is a fabric produced using exclusive Merino fibers sourced from only the cleanest and purest New Zealand alpine environments. MAPP® incorporates these "Natural Performance" fibers into fabrics specifically designed to work in activity apparel. MAPP® is the "Guarantee of source, process, and functionality." |
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| Marrakech - Acashmere like pile fabric, made from Glenoit's sliver knitting process..The fabric is vary light-weight for it's volume. It has multi-season comfort, is easy-care, and non-shrink. |
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| Meryl® - Meryl® is Nylstar's registered trademark for its nylon/polyamide microfiber, which allows the softness of microfiber to be combined with excellent absorption capacity in order to maintain a balanced comfort level during athletic activities. Because Meryl is a microfiber, it is extremely lightweight. It also is machine washable, dries three times faster than cotton, and reuqires little or no ironing. |
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| Meryl® Actisystem - The Meryl® Actisystem is an innovation in textile fibers, designed to meet the demands of both athletic and leisure activities. Developed by Nylstar, These fibers have been created with cutting-edge technology, and are the result of continual research into the leading solutions that fully satisfy a wide variety of performance requirements. Therefore, the Meryl Actisystem is designed to revolutionize technical apparel for sports enthusiasts. |
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| Micro-loft® - Micro-loft® insulation, made by Invista, is made from a patented blend of microfibers to provide down-like softness, and exceptional warmth without bulk. It is superior at blocking radiant heat loss and resisting moisture, and provides lightweight comfort and compactability. Micro-loft® is machine washable/dryable, and is odorless and nonallergenic. End uses include outerwear, sleeping bags, gloves and accessories. |
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| MicroSpun® - Developed by Wellman Inc., MicroSpun® is a polyester microfiber. It provides more clarity to colors, It is soft, light, breathable,and comfortable to wear. Fabrics made from MicroSpun have a luxurious feel with an incredible drape and flow. It possesses all the performance characteristics of a microfiber including moisture transport, wind resistance, and water resistance capabilities. MicroSpun fabrics hold their shape, but won't shrink, stretch, or wrinkle. End-uses include menswear, womenswear, activewear, outerwear, and home furnishings. |
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| MicroSupplex - MicroSupplex" is Invista's microdenier nylon fiber. As a microfiber, it allows for tight, densely constructed woven fabrics, while being soft and lightweight. Fiber s are even finer than silk. It has twice the wind resistance of standard nylon with greater water resistance and good abrasin resistance. It is ued for rainwear, running and swim shorts, cycling jackets, golf and tennis apparel. |
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| Microtherm® - Microtherm® is a polyester microfiber, made by Invista, used as liners for high performance jackets and other outerwear, caps, gloves, sleeping bags, pillows and ground sheets and footwear. Tests indicate that Microtherm has superior wicking, thermal and comfort properties compared to conventional linings. |
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| MiniMicro® - A versatile lightweight pile fabric, made from Glenoit's sliver knitting process..The fabric is vary light-weight for it's volume. It has multi-season comfort, is easy-care, and non-shrink. |
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|  MynxUV® - MynxUV® is Unifi's UV protection yarn that can achieve a 50- plus UPF rating, compared to cotton fabrics of the same construction, which offer only a 5 UPF rating. The UPF properties in this yarn are permanent, lasting the life of the garment. The soft MynxUv yarn also offers wrinkle resistance, color retention, and easy care qualities.
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| Mystique™ - A velvety cut pile fabric, made from Glenoit's sliver knitting process..The fabric is vary light-weight for it's volume. It has multi-season comfort, is easy-care, and non-shrink. |
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| N | Nordic Spirit® - Nordic Spirit®, made by Huntingdon Mills Canada Ltd., are high end pile fabrics made possible by state-of-the-art equipment at the leading edge of computer assisted technologies. These may include polyester, wool, modacrylic, or acyclic fibers of microfibers, imitation furs, and complex jacuard designs. End uses include outerwear, lining in footwear, accessories and home furnishing. |
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|  Novolon® - Novolon® is a revolutionary fabric technology, conducted by Freudenberg, that molds and transforms a two-dimensional substrate into a three-dimensional product, thus improving the perfromance in many applications, including outdoor gear, bedding, medical, filtration, and household cleaning products, etc. As a three-dimensional product, Novolon is sturdy, comfortable, and lightweight, yet incredibly resilient. It is also crush resistant, air permeable, water permeable, and recyclable. Almost any product's performance can be enhanced through the Novolon deep molding process.
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| O |  OuterBounds™ - OuterBounds is a double-sided fleece fabric, developed and manufactured by Tullahoma Industries. The fabric is made of 100% Innova®, a modified polypropylene yarn system produced by American Fibers & Yarns Company. The fabric is lightweight, comfortable, warm, quick drying, and more durable, compared to other fleece fabrics. The new generation OuterBounds active fleece product surpasses the insulation properties of similar weight polyester fabrics without being bulky. It provides warmth without weight.
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|  Outlast® - Outlast® Temperature Regulating Fibers and Fabrics contain millions of micro-thermal spheres that create a dynamic thermal barrier that works to keep the micro-climate next to the skin warm and comfortable, despite changes in outside temperature. These micro-thermal materials absorb, store, distribute, and release heat in response to the body's comfort needs. Uses include: ski boot, gloves, hats, pants, parkas, mountaineering wear, sleeping bags, socks, and thermal underwear.
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| P |  Parados® - A leather process technology, which imparts glove leather resistance to chemicals such as oil, petroleum, and diesel for greater safety and security in the military, fire-fighting, high-tech industrial, and motor racing. Parados leather can be produced in lightweight substances without affecting the chemical repellency, allowing for soft, fine, and comfortable gloves.
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| Pertexion® - Pertexion® is Perseverance Mills' extemely waterproof coating for use in bags and outerwear. |
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| Polarguard® - Polarguard® is an insulation continuous filament polyester fiber developed by INVISTA. It has been specified by the U. S. Armed Forces, as the insulation material for its Extreme Cold Weather Sleep System sleeping bag, which must protect in extreme cold environments of minus 60 F. It was selected because of its high warmth to weight ratio and easier compressibility. It was selected over goose down because of its superior insulation when wet. |
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| Polarguard® ∆ - Polarguard® ∆ continuous filament polyester is the newest member of the Polarguard Family of Insulation Products. Polarguard ® ∆ combines a super void cross section with modified batting formation. The larger void creates higher loft with less weight, making it warmer, yet lighter. The result is a state-of-the art insulation that offers superior performance in sleeping bags and outdoor apparel under the harshest environments. |
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| Polarguard® 3D - Polarguard® 3D, made by INVISTA, is a continuous, polyester fiber with a down-like softness. It is used for fiberfill for sleeping bags, gloves, outdoor jackets and pants, and for other outdoor gear. The exclusive high-void cross section of the fiber prevents collapse and retains loft after years of use. In Polarguard 3D the new finer deniers create insulation that remains strong and warm for high performance outerwear. |
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| Polarguard® HV - Polarguard® HV is a polyester insulation produced by INVISTA. The HV stands for "high void continuous filament." It offers all the advantages of Polarguard® but is 25% lighter, because it traps greater quantities of air. It is also highly compressible, resists wet conditions, and is very durable. Most sleeping bag manufacturers give it a lifetime guarantee. |
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| Polartec® Aqua Shell® - Polartec® Aqua Shell® fabrics, made by Malden Mills, feature the warmth of Polartec® thermal fabrics, combined with bodyhugging 4-way stretch and a windproof membrane. They are designed to replace neoprene and spandex skins for many water sports by providing far greater comfort and increased warmth per weight. The 4-way stretch provides a comfortable, non-restrictive fit along with easy donning and doffing. The polyester construction provides a high warmth-to-weight ratio. Polartec® Aqua Shell® fabrics are also odor- and itch-resistant and non-chafing, have outstanding sun protection (UPF 30+), and dry faster than neoprene. |
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| Polartec® Classic - Polartec® Classic 100" Classic 200", and Classic 300" fabrics are the reference standard for lightweight warmth and breathability. These fabrics have been the primary insulation layer of choice among experienced outdoor enthusiasts for nearly two decades. The 100% polyester velour construction creates air pockets that trap air and retain body heat. Unlike less expensive fleece fabrics, Polartec® Classics maintain their insulating ability and non-pilling appearance after repeated laundering. |
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| Polartec® Power Dry® - Polartec® Power Dry® keeps skin dry. Anti-microbial finish. Dries quickly. Very breathable base layer for all activities. Polartec¨ Power Dry¨ fabrics are designed to keep your skin dry when you sweat. All fabrics in this series feature a patented bi-component knit construction that uses different yarns on either side of the fabric. This creates two different surfaces: one that is optimized to move moisture away from the skin, the other to dry quickly. |
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| Polartec® Power Shield" - Polartec® Power Shield" fabrics represent the next generation of technical outerwear - body armor against the elements. This clothing concept goes beyond traditional 2 -layer systems, which feature fleece insulation and a waterproof/breathable shell, to a single layer that protects against abrasion and cold,wet weather. They feature a smooth, tightly woven nylon face for abrasion resistance equal or superior to the best shells, but without the stiffness and noise. They also have a polyester velour back that traps air and provides a high warmth-to-weight ratio. Garments made from Polartec® Power Shield" fabrics are designed to replace traditional fleece and PTFE shell systems for most outdoor clothing applications, reducing the weight and number of layers needed to insulate and protect. They are ideal for skiing, snowboarding, winter climbing and back-country trekking.They are used in jackets, pants, bibs, hats,and gloves. |
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| Polartec® Power Stretch® - Polartec® Power Stretch® fabrics feature body-hugging 4-way stretch and are very breathable. These are the most versatile outdoor apparel fabrics available today. The proprietary construction features two unique surfaces: the durable nylon outer layer is wind- and abrasion-resistant; the soft polyester velour inner layer is warm and comfortable. |
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| Polartec® Thermal Pro® - Polartec® Thermal Pro® fabrics are the most durable of the Polartec® thermal fabrics. Thermal Pro¨ fabrics offer great styling options for virtually every end use. The 100% polyester proprietary fibers and low-pile-velour, pebbled, or shearling surface create a fabric that is at least 30 times more durable than bargain fleece. These fabrics offer excellent breathability and dry quickly, and the velour or pebbled back traps air and provides outstanding warmth without weight. Many styles are also available with a water-repellent finish that sheds rain and snow. Unlike conventional fleece fabrics, Polartec® Thermal Pro® fabrics maintain their insulating ability and non-pilling appearance after repeated laundering and represent the state of the art in fleece fabrics. |
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| Polartec® Wind Pro® - Polartec® Wind Pro® fabrics are 4 times more wind-resistant than conventional fleece and represent the evolution of lightweight insulation. Proprietary yarns and a very tight construction greatly reduce the effects of wind chill, the Achilles heel of traditional fleece. The durable water-repellent surface sheds rain and snow. Velour or pebbled back efficiently traps air and provides a high warmth-to-weight ratio. Both surfaces of these fabrics are finished for maximum durability and pill-free performance. They retain their insulating ability and original appearance after repeated use and laundering. The combination of wind resistance, warmth, and breathability provides outstanding comfort in a wide range of activities. Polartec® Wind Pro® fabrics are ideal for stylized or technical outerwear as well as versatile layering garments. |
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| Polartec® Windbloc® - Polartec® Windbloc® fabrics block 100% of the wind and offer maximum protection from the cold and the elements. They combine the warmth of Polartec® thermal fabrics with a polyurethane barrier membrane that allows moisture vapor transmission and is completely windproof and waterproof, eliminating the need for a windbreaker or additional shell. This reduces the weight and number of layers needed to protect and insulate. These fabrics are very durable, quiet, and non-pilling, and have enhanced stretch and recovery, making them appropriate for general outerwear and accessories where weather protection is desirable. Polartec® Windbloc® fabrics are ideal when the activity level is low or intermittent, and when cold and inclement weather demands high-performance outer protection. |
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| Polartec® Windbloc-ACT® - Polartec® Windbloc-ACT® fabrics provide wind and weather protection for active sports where enhanced breathability is required. By combining several features in a single fabric, they eliminate the need for a windbreaker or additional shell. Patent-pending Air Control Technology® (ACT) enables the fabric to block 98% of the wind. The remaining 2% is allowed to circulate within the fabric, which greatly enhances moisture vapor transmission - 2 times faster than other windproof fleece Ð and improves breathability, reducing the risk of heat-stress buildup. Featuring a breathable stretch- polyurethane membrane, Polartec® Windbloc-ACT® fabrics are constructed with durable water repellency to shed rain and snow. Versions are available that feature a Polartec® Power Dry® lining for moisture management. Polartec® Windbloc-ACT® fabrics are also very durable, quiet, and non- pilling, with superior stretch and recovery. They are ideal for active, forward-motion sports requiring warmth and protection from the elements. |
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| Popcorn Sherpa - A boldly comfortable textured pile fabric, made from Glenoit's sliver knitting process..The fabric is vary light-weight for it's volume. It has multi-season comfort, is easy-care, and non-shrink. |
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| Primaloft PL1® - Primaloft PL1® is a premium patented synthetic down insulation, developed by Albany International, which duplicates the microfiber structure of down, and the distribution of down clusters. Primaloft uses state-of-the-art technology to create millions of air pockets between fibers to trap heat, and also provide a lasting water repellent finish, but allow moisture from the body escape. |
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|  Prima-Tex Fabrics - Prima-Tex prints and finishes wovens, knits and specialty fabrics made from cotton, poly/cotton blends, Lycra® blends, denim, nylon, and poly/rayon blends. The company’s design staff has the capability to design a variety of print patterns including florals, ditsy prints, abstracts, plaids, stripes and a variety of conversational patterns.
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| Proof Ace® - Proof Ace®, developed by Unitika, is a ceramic microporous coating applied to nylon or cationic dyeable polyester fabric to create windproof and waterproof qualities, with moisture permeability. The coating is used for skiwear and outerwear. |
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| ProSpin® - ProSpin® is a patented core-spun yarn, made by Cone Mills, featuring a polyester core wrapped with a pima cotton blend (55% cotton/45% polyester (core spun)). The result is a fabric which offers the aesthetics of cotton with the performance of a synthetic. ProSpin is naturally wrinkle-resistant and over twice as strong as wrinkle free cotton fabrics with resin treatment. ProSpin is used in men's and women's casual clothing. |
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| R | Recyclon™ - A new product line of recycled nylon 6 fibers. Through this recycling process, Toray uses off-spec yarn generated during its virgin nylon production to create post-industrial recycled nylon yarn. Through this new process, the company utilizes only 15% of the energy required during the production of virgin nylon fibers made from petroleum. |
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|  Reflexx® - Reflexx® is a family of stretch yarns produced by Unifi. The yarn was developed to enhance style and comfort without the use of an expensive spandex yarn. The Reflexx yarn has an engineered stretch and recovery that can provide varying amounts of stretch from comfort stretch to performance stretch. The stretch properties last the life of the fabric, and the yarn also possesses quick drying and easy-care qualities.
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| Relyon™ - Deveoped by Consoltex, Relyon™ is a family of Personal Protective Fabrics that are designed and developed for a wide variety of occupations that share one thing in common: Danger. The Relyon family of fabrics offer protection from the hazards associated with flame, arc flash, low visibility, ultra violet rays, chemicals, biohazards, viruses and disease. These fabrics maximize durability and |
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|  Repreve® - Developed by Unifi, Repreve® is a family of first-quality, eco- friendly yarns made from 100% recycled materials. Repreve meets FTC guidelines for recycled products.
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| Rezillion™ - Developed by Consoltex, Rezillion™ is an extremely versatile fabric solution ideally suited for the home and hospitality marketplace. While most fabrics serve only one function, Rezillion serves many. Rezillion is stain, fluid, flame and bacteria resistant yet is comfortable, breathable and dura |
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| S3 Technologies™-Soft Shell System - Developed by Consoltex, S3 Technologies Soft Shell System is a diverse group of soft shell products designed to provide the right level of protection given four critical factors: climate, level of activity, exposure time and tolerance to heat/cold. S3 features double-faced stretch fabrics as well as bonded base layers designed for comfort, insulation and moisture management. The latest addition is iS3 – a patented soft shell system designed for use in winter weather conditions. iS3 features a continuous filament stretch insulation bonded to a lightweight mechanical stretch lining creating the first fully insulating soft shell system that maintains the stretchability, breathability, abrasion and weather resistance of tradition |
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| Salus® - Salus® is a hygienic antimicrobial polyolefin fiber made by Filament Fiber Technology Corp. Salus® is a solution dyed fiber in which Microban® is dispersed throughout the entire cross section of the fiber, thus providing permanent protection against odor and germs. Salus® is extremely effective in controlling a wide range of bacteria, fungi, and yeast, even after repetitive washings. This is because washing or other active friction actually helps to continuously deliver new Microban® to the surface of the fiber. End uses include apparel and home fashion products. |
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| Schoeller®-deoline - Schoeller Textil USA's additional option for its Schoeller® fabrics, which is an antibacterial treatment that offers protection against unpleasant odors and micro-organisms. |
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| Schoeller®-dryskin - Schoeller®-dryskin is a highly functional group of fabrics, made with two-layer contruction. A highly abrasion resistant nylon face coupled with a Coolmax® inside keeps the body dry, even with high activity. Originally designed for mountaineering pants. |
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| Schoeller®-dynamic - Trademark name for Schoeller's elastic (mono- and bi-stretch) woven fabrics incorporating abrasion resistant yarns such as nylon and Cordura® for performance applications and natural fiber blends for modern sportswear variety. Designed for pants and jackets. |
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| Schoeller®-dynatec - Schoeller's tear and abrasion resistant fabrics, designed for protection. These fabrics are suitable for mountaineering, motorcycling, snowboarding, rucksacks, etc. |
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| Schoeller®-prestige - Schoeller's elastic bi-stretch woven fabrics (up to 55% EL in warp and weft). These fabrics are designed for horse back riding, streetwear, and fashion. |
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| Schoeller®-spirit - Schoeller's fashionable fabrics with a technical look and performance. These fabrics are designed for sportswear, street wear, and fashion. |
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| Schoeller®-stretchlight - Trademark name for Schoeller's stretch woven fabrics (mono- and bi-stretch) with an abrasion resistant face and a cotton inside for pleasant wearing comfort. These fabrics have a water and dirt repellant finish, and are designed for functional pants. |
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| Schoeller®-WB-400 - Schoeller's stretch woven fabrics (one or two way stretch), developed with a water, wind and snow barrier. These fabrics have a fleece backing and an air permeable coating, and are designed for winter garments. |
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| Schoeller®-WB-formula - Schoeller®-WB-formula is a group of lightweight stretch woven fabrics (mono- and bi-stretch), with a waterproof and windproof membrane. Designed for lightweight weather protection garments that offer a great freedom of movement. |
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| SeaCell® - This marine fiber is the combination of cellulose (lyocell) and the active substances of seaweed (e.g. Ascophyllum nodosum) and silver. In this fiber, the natural cellulose-based lyocell fiber acts as the carrier for the natural, health-promoting substance---seaweed. The result is a soft, breathable, stimulating and comfortable fabric that is available in the two versions: SeaCell® active fiber and SeaCell® pure fiber. |
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| Sensil® - Sensil® is the treademark name for Nilit Corporate America's family of 6.6 polyamide yarns. These branded novelty fibers, designed for extreme comfort and easy-care, are used for both circular and seamless knitting. The benefits of Sensil® include: High-color fastness; Soft hand even after repeated washings; Quick drying; Lightweight;Adaptable for delicate intimate apparel to rugged sportswear with performance properties. End-uses include intimate apparel, bodywear, activewear, and legwear. |
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|  SmartSilver™ - Developed by NanoHorizons, SmartSilver™ is a permanent anti- odor/antimicrobial enhancement to natural and performance fabrics. The nanotechnology used to create SmartSilver enables manufacturers to improve functionality, add powerful antimicrobial performance and use fewer additives, while maintaining the qualities of the fabrics. SmartSilver yarns and fabrics offer anti-odor endurance and quality. NanoHorizon's blends of nanotechnology-enhanced fibers ensure maximum anti-odor/antimicrobial effectiveness at minimum cost for cotton, rayon, and most synthetic fibers.
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| SOLARMAX® - SOLARMAX® is the registered trademark for the INVISTA brand of UV-resistant fiber and fabric. It features superior ultraviolet resistance and durability that promote excellent style benefits for use in outdoor fabric applications. SOLARMAX® is ideal for use in flags, banners, hot-air balloons, parachutes, life jackets, tents and other such products that must withstand environmental stress. An inherent strength and a built-in ultraviolet resistance, using a base type 6,6 nylon, allow superior performance over type 6 nylons and polyesters of similar fabric constructions. |
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|  Sorbtek® - Sorbtek® is Unifi's advanced "Catch, Move, and Release System" yarn, which moves moisture faster and further than any yarn available today, keeping the wearer drier longer. In addition to being fast drying, fabrics made from Sorbtek are lightweight, shrink resistant, and provide stain release protection, fabric breathability, and increased anti-stat properties.
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| Sorona® - Sorona®, the latest fiber-grade polymer innovation from DuPont, offers a three-part environmental story. Made with renewable resources instead of petrochemicals, Sorona® requires 40% less energy to produce than an equal amount of petrochemical-based nylon. Producing Sorona® reduces CO2 emmissions up to 60% over an equal amount of petroleum-based nylon. |
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| Spectra® - Spectra® Nylon is a registered trademark of AlliedSignal Performance Fibers. Spectra is a high molecular weight polyethylene (HMWPE) and the strongest and lightest manmade fiber. Light enough to float, Spectra fiber also exhibits superior resistance to chemicals, water and ultra-violet light. It is used for climbing ropes and slings, wakeboarding ropes, ultratechnical backpacks, shoes, and softsided luggage. |
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| Sportwool™ - Sportwool™ fabric construction features the finest Merino wool against the skin, to provide a micro-climate environment which draws vapor away from the skin, expelling it out into the atmosphere. The removal of the vapor from the micro-climate between the skin and fabric reduces the formation of liquid sweat, leaving you drier and more comfortable. |
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| Spunnaire® - Spunnaire® is a fiber that gives both comfort and performance to apparel and socks. Qualities include great moisture management and shape retention. Spunnaire is developed from a new patented co-polymer that allows fibers to be atmospherically dyed for beautiful colors. End-uses include knitwear, thermals, underwear, sleepwear, athletic wear, and socks. |
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|  StainSmart® - This fabric technology developed by Milliken & Company provides permanent stain repellency and stain release properties. The garments will stay cleaner, longer, because there is the dual action of two robust and balanced technologies, working in the fabric for the life of your garment. StainSmart is the only fabric technology proven to work on a wide variety fabrics for a broad range of uses, including apparel, hospitality, healthcare, military, and automotive.
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| STORM DENIM™ - STORM DENIM� Finish - This finish developed by Cotton Incorporated gives a water-repellent function to cotton denim. The STORM DENIM finish compares well to synthetics in breathability; and compared to unfinished denim of the same weight, the STORM DENIM finish provides an additional level of durability. Through STORM DENIM technology, consumers will be introduced to a new category of performance denim. Denim garments made with STORM DENIM technology protect the wearer against cold, wet conditions, offer stain-repellency, enhanced durability, and are easy-care. |
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| StrataTek - This fabric collection features a two-layer construction with spandex hidden in the middle. Each layer is unique in that it is completely separated from the other layer giving each layer the ability to stand on its own in form or functionality. This two-layer concept makes StrataTek completely unique in the knit category. Each side can be custom-designed to fit the need or end-use of a particular application. Besides performance qualities, the fabrics allaows the designer to customize differences between the outward and next-to-skin layers. Fabric weights range from base layer to outerwear. |
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| SunDancer - An all-purpose, comfort pile fabric made from Glenoit's sliver knitting process. The fabric is very light-weight for it's volume. It has multi-season comfort, is easy-care, and non-shrink. |
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| Supplex® - Supplex® Nylon is made by Invista. It is a cottony soft nylon that offers the performance benefits of a man-made fabric with the look of cotton. It offers protection from wind and rain and is durable. Light weight and quick drying it is used for gym shorts, jackets, windbreakers, running suits and more. |
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| SUPRIVA™ - SUPRIVA™ is a family of fibers designed to create durable, highly styled accent and kitchen rugs. SUPRIVA™ is a registered trademark for the INVISTA type 6,6 nylon which is designed to stand up to traffic and wear. Because of its styling flexibility, mills can create fashionable printed rugs, elegant solids and natural-looking textures using SUPRIVA™ fibers. Rugs made with SUPRIVA™ nylon are market favorites, and can be found at the major home furnishings retailers. |
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| T | Tactel® - Tactel® Nylon is made by Invista. It is a silkier softer nylon with a crinkle finish. It offers protection from wind and rain and is durable. Light weight and quick drying, it is used for gym shorts, jackets, windbreakers, running suits and more. |
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| Teflon® - Teflon® is a fluorochemical finish that forms an invisible shield around each fiber to protect fabric against spills and stains. There are two basic types of Teflon® Fabric Protection: 1. Repellent, 2. Stain Release |
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| Telar® - Telar® is a continuous filament, fine denier polyolefin fiber made by Filament Fiber Technology Corp. Telar® is an enhanced polypropylene fiber through the incorporation of other olefins into the fiber structure. It is ideal for water related uses because it will not fade, bleed, or run. Polyolefin is the only fiber, maufactured or natural, that floats, will not support mold, mildew or bacteria in normal use. An ideal comfort fiber, it rapidly moves moisture away from the body via vapor transfer. It is a solution dyed fiber, making it possible to be over-dyed with the wildest possible selectino of dyes in combination with another fiber. Excellent insulation qualities. End uses include high performance and fashion sportswear apparel and home furnishings. |
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| Temptrol™ - Temptrol™, developed by Innovative Insulation Inc., is a patent- pending polypropylene based non-woven perforated fabric metallized on one side. Temptrol™ reflects 95% of the radiant heat... the major source of heat transfer. With the Temptrol technology, the company can cause anything to retain or reflect heat, thereby remaining warmer or cooler. The innovative new material is soft, flexible, washable and perfect for a multitude of products. The radiant heat reflecting metallized fabric has a low puncture resistance for ease of sewing with conventional fabric equipment, while maintaining a high tear resistance. Its soft drapability eliminates the unpleasant crinkly noise of previous metallized products used to insulate clothing. An added feature is the microperforations that maximize the breathability of Temptrol™. Applications are limited only by your imagination. |
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| Tencel® - This lyocell fiber is the first cellulose fiber to draw its strength from this nano-technology. As a result of the controlled and regular structure of nano fibrils, new functional properties can be introduced to TENCEL® fabrics. These are hydrophilic and guarantee excellent moisture absorption combined with optimum moisture management. The production process of Tencel is environmentally-friendly. As a result, the fiber was awarded the European ECO Award, combined with the purity of the fiber. |
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| Thermolite® - Thermolite®, made by Invista, provides warmth and comfort without weight, even when wet. It's a lightweight fabric that provides heavy-duty performance, because it's a performance fabric that traps air for greater insulation. It dries 20% faster than other insulating fabrics, and 50% faster than cotton. Thermolite® is the perfect layering fabric because it's comfortable and lightweight, allowing more freedom of movement. |
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| Thermore® - Thermore® is a high tech thermal insulation, designed by Thermore, to keep your body at its natural warmth. Thermore® is designed to offer soft, lightweight warmth for maximum comfort. Thermore® thermal insulation has a very low density structure- its volume is made up mostly of air. Physics has shown that trapped air is a highly efficient insulator and capable of generating beneficial warmth (think of a double pane window). |
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| ThinSkin® - ThinSkin®, developed by Hafner Inc., is a lightweight base layer fabric that offers unmatched levels of moisture management and comfort. This ultra-comfortable fabric combines the best moisture management technology with a fit that doesn’t add bulk. |
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| Thinsulate® - Thinsulate®, made by the 3M Company, is a microfiber blend of polyolefin and polyester, which is very thin, lightweight, warm, moisture resistant, and breathable. Thinsulate insulation absorbs less than 1% of its weight in water, an important feature for maintaining warmth under damp conditions. Because it is so thin, it provides the warmth of a big jacket in a much less bulky garment. It is used in high-performance outerwear, jackets, gloves, hats and footwear. Thinsulate Ultra® is a softer version. |
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| Tibetan Fleece - Tibetan Fleece is manufactured by Duofold using Invista's microfibers - 70% Micromatique® and 30% Microselect®, for warmth, comfort and dryness. Called the "technical cashmere" of performance sports apparel, it can withstand harshest conditions and remain extremely soft. |
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| Toughtek® - Toughtek® is Harrison Technologies abrasion resistant grip fabrics that are both rugged and nonslip in wet and dry, hot and cold conditions. Fire and mildew specifications are available. |
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| Transpor® - Transpor® Dry Fibre is a permanent process moisture management technology for performance apparel and gear. This proprietary technology enables fabric worn next to the skin to be dry on the skinside while moist on the outside. Perspiration moves vertically through the Transpor layer, and then spreads horizontally across an outer wicking layer to evaporate quickly. With Transpor the wearer stays drier and more comfortable, whatever the temperature or activity level. Current applications include: socks, sportswear, activewear and innerwear, as well as, shoe linings, medical and industrial products. |
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| Travtech® - Travtech® is Travis Textiles proprietary waterproof, breathable process for producing monolithic coatings on various Supplex and nylon taffeta fabrics. End-uses include outerwear, skiwear, and activewear. |
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| Triphibian® - A registered trademark of Insport, Triphibian is a breathable, windproof, water-resistant tri-layer fabric with Vapex®--the superior all-weather barrier. Triphibian provides superior breathability, moisture management and protection from the elements. |
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| Tru-Ballistic® - Tru-Ballistic® Nylon is is a registered trademark of AlliedSignal Performance Fibers. It is a high-strength, puncture and tear resistant, 1050 denier ballistic nylon with excellent color uniformity. Orginally engineered for military flak jackets, it is now used for the finest lightweight softsided luggage, computer and sports bags. |
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|  Tullahoma Fabrics - Tullahoma Industries LLC is a manufacturer of apparel for the US military, and has developed a product for the performance sportswear market called OuterBounds™. Tullahoma also works on a commission basis with manufacturers to provide converting services in both knit and woven fabrics. The company's corporate headquarters is located in Tullahoma, Tennessee, and it has manufacturing facilities in Tullahoma, Tennessee, Gruetli- laager, Tennessee, and Brilliant, Alabama. Tullahoma is ISO 9001 Certified.
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| U | Ultra Fresh Silpure - Ultra Fresh Silpure is an exciting new silver-based antimicrobial agent developed for textiles by Thomsom Research Associates (TRA) of Toronto, Canada. TRA upplies antimicrobials under the Ultra-Fresh trade name in over 40 countries around the world. Silpure is another trademark of TRA. |
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| Unidyne TechnaGard® - The UnidyneTM line of fluororepellent products lead the field in providing the most cost effective, soil resistant, oil and water repellent fluorochemicals available in today’s marketplace. Unidyne products, like all Daikin’s products, are manufactured with careful respect for the environment. As the world’s largest manufacturer of fluororepellents for both topical and internal treatment of substrates, Daikin supplies and technically supports any application in any location globally. Whether for Carpeting, Textiles, Nonwovens, or Paper, Unidyne really means World Class Protection. |
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| United Knitting Fabrics - United Knitting Fabrics are a line of fabrics, produced by United Knitting, a world leader in the product development and production of performance stretch knitted fabrics. the fabrics are targeted towards the outdoor, fitness, team sports, and swimwear markets. Located in Tennessee, United Knitting maintains a modern circular knitting, dyeing, and finishing facility. Consistency, flexibility, and conformity to requirements are its top priority in developing high quality, innovative fabrics for its partner customers. |
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| V |  VisaEndurance® - VisaEndurance is a smart fabric from Milliken that combines an effective, long-lasting odor control with moisture management, in a variety of performance apparel fabrics. The comfortable, durable fabric, made from microfiber polyester in several fabric weights and stitch patterns, is used in a wide range of items including t-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, base-layer garments, men's briefs and boxers, and women's underwear.
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| Visco-cel® - Visco-cel® is Rubberlite's line of open celled polyurethane foam featuring slow recovery memory cells. From mattress pads, wheelchair seating and much more, Visco-cel® offers superior cushioning for even pressure distribution. Visco-cel®’s physical properties meet the necessary requirements to supply a shock absorption layer in athletic footwear and ergonomic applications including occupational seating and protective padding. Excellent compression set resistance, slow recovery and uniform cell structure make Visco-cel® an outstanding material for cushioning, ergonomic and shock control applications. |
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| Vortech® - Vortech® is a registered trademark of InSport. It is a luxurious, soft, quiet hand on a lightweight microfiber polyester fabric. It is highly water repellent by construction, which provides moisture vapor transfer. The lightweight construction is also wind resistant due to the high density of the microfilament weave. |
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| W | Wear-Dated® - Wear-Dated® carpet fiber, made by Solutia, has earned its reputation as one of the most durable choices for carpet. Carpet made with Wear-Dated® carpet fiber is available from the major carpet manufacturers and brands, like Mohawk (Karastan, Aladdin, Horizon, CustomWeave, Wunda Weve), Shaw (Tuftex, Philadelphia, Queen, World, Trustmark), Beaulieu (Coronet, Hollytex), Royalty, Gulistan, Milliken, Fabrica, and Masland. |
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|  WR100X - A leather developed by Pittards, shugs off moistur and allows perspiration to escape without causing any change in the structure of the leather.
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| X | XALT® - XALT® (Xtreme Allweather Laminate Technology) is a high tech composite system that combines innovative fabric and laminate technology for superior waterproof, breathable, windproof comfort and protection. XALT® is made by Burlington Performance Fabrics. End use: Performance Outerwear. |
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|  X-Static® - X-Static® - The Silver Fiber, has a layer of pure silver permanently bonded to the surface of the textile fiber. The process is such that the fiber, with its silver layer, retains traditional textile and tactile characteristics. It can be used in knits, wovens, and non-wovens as either a filament or spun yarn. X-Static offers all of the benefits known to be inherent to pure silver, only in a textile fiber.
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| Y | YB Wet® - YB Wet®, developed by Hafner Inc., is a new high-tech fabric available exclusively from Hafner. State-of-the-art Nanotex® technology means apparel made with YB Wet fabric will repel water without sacrificing breathability. It absorbs less and dries quicker. YB Wet ... when you can stay dry! |
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| Yukon 2000® - Yukon 2000® fabrics, made by Huntingdon Mills Canada Ltd., is a 100% polyester fabric with double velour surfaces, providing maximum durability and pilling resistance. The fabric offers excellent water vapor transmission and are breathable. End uses include outerwear, lining in footwear, accessories and home furnishing. |
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| Yukon Fleece® - Yukon Fleece®, made by Huntingdon Mills Canada Ltd., is a 100% polyester fabric, which has an excellent warmth to weight ratio. Fabric is available in a wide range of weights, colours and finishes. End uses include outerwear, lining in footwear, accessories and home furnishing. |
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