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Technical Absorbents develops durable SAF fabric

04 Jul '17

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Courtesy: Technical Absorbents

Superabsorbents are used in disposable applications. However, Technical Absorbents has developed a durable fabric with Super Absorbent Fibre (SAF) containment. The technology can be integrated in products that require high levels of absorbency - hygiene, medical, filtration and apparel. Such products will have the additional benefit of being washable.

“This particular SAF-containing absorbent nonwoven is sandwiched between two other fabric layers to provide a three-layer absorption fabric, which is capable of being laundered multiple times,” explains commercial director Paul Rushton.

“While the outer layers are required to allow the fabric to be laundered, these layers can be tailored as required to suit garment design and functional requirement. For example, one layer can be water-proof and the other layer water permeable,” Rushton says.

The final three-layer fabrics can be converted into many forms - as washable, highly absorbent insert into incontinence products; as water store for evaporative cooling apparel; an absorbent, re-usable soaker mat; or many other uses where durability and high absorption are required.

“The use of SAF within the fabric allows for very high absorption and retention capabilities, while still maintaining a low weight and thickness. The construction of the final fabrics allows the materials to be washed multiple times, with minimal loss in absorption and retention. Studies have shown around a 20 per cent loss in capacity after 40 wash cycles,” according to Rushton.

Technical Absorbents manufacture a wide range of super absorbent fibres that can be incorporated into high performance nonwovens to offer advanced features and functionality. This is just one of its latest innovations. (SV)

Fibre2Fashion News Desk – India