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NETHERLANDS – [08.12.08] Polyester
yarn producer Advansa has teamed up with Tencel maker Lenzing to introduce a
new range of activewear fabrics which are claimed to offer both ecological and
performance benefits.
The fabrics are a combination of
Advansa’s ‘ThermoºCool Eco’ and Lenzing’s Tencel cellulosic fibre. 
The new
Advansa fibre is a PTT polymer based on ‘Bio-PDO’ which is derived from
renewable raw materials such as corn sugar.
Together with Tencel this fabric is
said to offer a high moisture absorption capacity due to Tencel yarns on the
outer side of the fabric which rapidly removes moisture and the multi-channel
cross sectional profile of the Advansa PTT ‘ThermoºCool Eco’ on the inner side
which wicks moisture to the surface.
This combination of yarns is said to
guarantee a drier skin surface during sports activities.
“Depending on the mass per unit area
in question, textiles can be designed for various applications such as
thermoregulating underwear, socks or textiles offering protection and
performance solution for all environmental conditions,” said Advansa in a press
statement.
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