Teijin Microft
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd. a company within the Teijin Group specializing in fibers and product conversion, has introduced Microft™AR, a seamless knitwear designed for outdoor sports. This innovative clothing combines gentle warmth and stress-free comfort with high functionality. The garment is crafted using a newly-developed high-performance polyester filament.
Microft™AR utilizes a specialized DELTAPEAk™ processed yarn as the core, creating a high-density loop structure for excellent heat-insulating performance and preventing fibers from falling off. Teijin Frontier’s proprietary polyester filament is used for the pile, offering various functionalities. The low-gauge seamless knitwear made from this fancy yarn provides a unique sense of fit—stress-free, soft, lightweight, and warmly enveloping with added features like sweat-absorbency, quick-drying, and high breathability.
Microft™AR is an environmentally friendly product, made entirely from 100% recycled polyester. It exhibits limited appearance changes after repeated washing and wearing, ensuring long-term use and minimizing the shedding of fibers that could contribute to microplastic pollution.
Recognizing the evolving needs of outdoor clothing and sportswear, Teijin Frontier focused on developing a premium product with enhanced aesthetics, wear comfort, and eco-friendliness. Unlike conventional fleece materials, Microft™AR avoids issues such as poor sweat-absorbency, quick-drying, bulkiness, and appearance changes after washing.
Teijin Frontier concentrated on the structure of chenille yarn to provide heat retention and functionality without relying on brushing techniques. While conventional chenille yarns have been primarily used for fashionable clothing, Microft™AR introduces the required functionality for outdoor activities.
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