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Outlast polyester partners acknowledged

Outlast Technologies, a leader in heat management and moisture reduction technology in textiles, has named Far Eastern New Century Corporation as the primary partner involved in its new Outlast polyester fibre development. Outlast polyester, the company’s most recent R&D innovation, is the first-ever heat management polyester fibre. To date Outlast’s phase change materials have been available in textile fibres such as viscose and acrylic but not polyester.

18th January 2011

Knitting Industry
 |  Boulder, CO

Knitted Outerwear, Sports/​Activewear

Outlast was originally developed for the US space programOutlast Technologies, a leader in heat management and moisture reduction technology in textiles, has named Far Eastern New Century Corporation as the primary partner involved in its new Outlast polyester fibre development. Outlast polyester, the company’s most recent R&D innovation, is the first-ever heat management polyester fibre. To date Outlast’s phase change materials have been available in textile fibres such as viscose and acrylic but not polyester.

Outlast says it selected Far Eastern as a key development partner because of its reputation as a world-class producer of high quality textile products from fibre through to fabric. Far Eastern’s extensive development capabilities are said to have proved invaluable in taking the basic technical concept of Outlast polyester through to new fibres, yarns and fabric.

Far Eastern’s chemical fibre division, a manufacturer and seller of fibre and textile products, is developing fibres for both the short staple cotton spinning system and the long staple worsted wool system. Its spun yarn division has developed a range of Outlast polyester/cotton yarns, and its fabric division is said to have developed the world’s first Outlast polyester knit fabrics.

Other significant partners include Fountain Set Ltd. and Chia Her Industrial Company Ltd., both long standing partners with Outlast viscose and Outlast acrylic. Hong Kong-based Fountain Set Ltd., one of the world’s largest circular knitted fabric manufacturers, offers a range of Outlast polyester knitted fabrics; Chia Her Industrial Company Ltd., Taiwan’s leading woven fabric producer, provides a range of Outlast polyester woven fabrics.

“This new fibre is the result of global coordination across our operations in North America, Europe and Asia, unifying Outlast research and development efforts around the world,” says Greg Roda, President and CEO of Outlast Technologies. “Our partners are a key asset in the advancement of Outlast polyester, and, as we continue to commercialize, we will gain insight to ensure a quality polyester fibre.”

According to Outlast Technologies, its polyester features heat management benefits offering a unique fibre that can be applied to a range of functional apparel and next-to-skin applications. A bi-component fibre with a phase change material (PCM) core and polyester sheath, Outlast polyester is said to offer superior comfort through heat management.

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