Following the success of last year’s cooperation project, Advansa and Lenzing will continue their successful co-operation project and are presenting a new development this season for the active wear sector. The two fibres ThermoºCool Eco from Advansa and Tencel from Lenzing allow for new textiles with an optimum performance.

Eco meets function – the motto of the co-operation

These two fibres complement each other in a perfect way: Advansa ThermoºCool Eco is a new multi-functional and ecological evolution on PTT polymer based on Bio-PDO from replenishable raw materials. Tencel stands for naturalness and the highest possible moisture absorption. Both fibres are state of the art in terms of environmental technology. The combination of the two eco-fibres promises various functions for the activewear sector coupled with ecological advantages.

The functional advantages are the high moisture absorption capacity thanks to Tencel and the rapid removal of moisture thanks to Advansa ThermoºCool Eco. Together Tencel and Advansa ThermoºCool Eco guarantee a drier skin surface during sports activities with optimum thermo-buffering properties.

Advansa ThermoºCool Eco and Tencel - new applications

Advansa and Lenzing determined perfect synergies at the very start of their cooperation project. Tencel is responsible for the absorption and distribution of moisture on the outer side and the multichannel fibres in Advansa ThermoºCool Eco ensure the rapid removal of moisture on the inner side. In the combination with Tencel, Advansa Thermo°Cool Eco ensures first-class thermo-buffering properties which help to prevent post exercise chill. Active textiles for the outdoor sector are thereby optimised and can protect the sportsman from excess heat or cold. Depending on the mass per unit area in question, textiles can be designed for various applications such as thermo regulating underwear, socks or textiles offering protection and performance solution for all environmental conditions.

The new Lenzing/Advansa developments will be presented at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City in the USA (8 – 11 August, 2008) for the first time.

About Advansa

Operating in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Advansa – owned 100% by the Haci Omer Sabanci Holding A.S. - is the largest manufacturer of polyester fibre and filament as well as a leading producer of polyester-based polymers, specialties and intermediates in the region. In 2007, Advansa had annual revenues of € 352 million. The company employs 2,000 employees and operates plants in Turkey and Germany. The headquarters are located in the Netherlands, with sales offices in Turkey, Germany, Spain, Italy and France.

Sabanci Holding is one of Turkey's largest industrial groups. Employing over 52,000 people in 70 companies, it has interests in chemicals and fibres, as well as banking and insurance, food, retail, textiles, energy, cement, automotive, tyres and tyre reinforcement materials, telecommunications, paper and packaging materials. The companies operate in a dozen foreign countries and export products world-wide.

Sabanci Holding, which has controlling interests in 12 companies, is listed on the Istanbul Stock Exchange and has an aggressive strategy of growth through acquisitions and expansion of existing businesses.

Advansa Thermo°Cool is the ultimate high performance material for moisture management, which thanks to its unique fibre mix, provides adaptive smart dual function: Evaporative cooling and thermo buffering. Entirely developed by Advansa, The product is also available in versions ECO with a polymer from renewable sources and FRESH, with silver ions imbedded in the polymer.