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Technology/Finish Trademark and Brand Name Index
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| 3XDRY® - Schoeller Textil USA's trademark for it multi-functional high-tech finish, which repels moisture on the outside and transports moisture quickly from the inside. 3XDRY® is highly breathable, less susceptible to soiling and dries very fast. | |
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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Akwadyne®
- Akwadyne nylon, developed by Comfort Technologies, transports moisture and thermoregulates by a chemical principle known as electrochemical transport. The Akwadyne 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, Akwadyne does not need to be worn close to the skin to work. The Akwadyne process has been used to treat yarn, and both knit and woven fabric and garments
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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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| driFIRE® - DRIFIRE is a Performance FR garment system, designed to deliver the ultimate in Moisture Management, Comfort and Flame Resistant (FR) safety. DRIFIRE was engineered using the patented Dri-release® moisture management performance technology by Optimer Performance Fibers to give the wearer maximum performance, combined with an ultimate FR solution. | |
Dri-release®
- Dri-release is an engineered yarn, developed
by Optimer Performance Fibers, which uses a
patented microblend of natural and synthetic
fibers, combining the best qualities of both.
The natural fibers absorb moisture, pulling
it off the skin and onto the fabric.
Synthetic fibers repel moisture, forcing it
through to the surface of the garment where
it evaporates quickly as airflow moves across
the surface of the fabric.
Dri-release also has the added proprietary
benefit of FreshGuard, a natural component
and unique process activated right in the
yarn, helping this ultimate performance
fabric virtually elim
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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 | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
Green Line™
- A line of environmentally friendly cotton fabrics, made from organic cotton. The collectiion is targeted towards the yoga and other casually active sportswear markets. Creen Line" is available with moisture management and/or antimicrobial finishes
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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. | |
| 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. | |
| K-Kote Plus® - K-Kote Plus®, developed by Kenyon, is a waterproof, breathable coating for high performance apparel. | |
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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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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| Pertexion® - Pertexion® is Perseverance Mills' extemely waterproof coating for use in bags and outerwear. | |
| 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. | |
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. | |
| 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 | |
| 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. | |
| Schoeller®-reflex - Schoeller's modern twilight protection with complete-surface-reflection in Schoeller®-keprotec® or schoeller®-dynatec fabrics. Visible under lights up to 100 meters. Very rub and tear resistant. | |
Sewfree®
- Sewfree adhesive films are specifically designed to replace stitched seams in garments. Seams made with Sewfree are just as strong as sewn seams. The bonded seam is unwrinkled, waterproof, and can reduce the need for additional taping. Bonded integral seams can retain the stretch characteristics of the body fabric.
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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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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. | |
| 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 | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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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