Tomen Corporation Introduces New Fabrications for 1999
NEW YORK, 1/30/99 - Tomen fabrics introduces nylon-66 high tenacity 30 and 40 denier ripstops and taffetas that are extremely lightweight yet strong - perfect for outerwear and sleeping bags. All GelanotsÆ coatings and laminations, as well as DWR, can be applied to nylon-66. High tenacity nylon-66 is stronger and softer than nylon-6 and its melting point is higher providing better colorfastness and more durable seam seals. Even with a 1,000mm, 10,000g/sqm/24h coating, it weighs less than 2oz/sq yard.

Another innovation from Tomen is improved Technofine knitted and woven fabrics created for softness and suitable for use in shirts and pants (yarn dyed) and first layer and bike shirts (microfiber double knit). Technofine is a high-tech polyester yarn that has a "W" shaped cross-section and a pill rating of 4 on most constructions. This unique cross-sectional shape provides increased ability to absorb, wick away moisture and dry quickly, better than any other wicking yarn.

Tomen's new UV protected fabric, Aquamiracle has a back of Technofine yarn to provide excellent wicking function, while the face side is Sunpaque, a new Tomen fabrication containing titanium for superior ultra-violet protection, even when wet. Aquamiracle can be knitted or woven supplying a seemingly endless number of variations with a SPF of 40, depending on the construction. All this and it's not see-through!

Stretch wovens are another group of fabrics Tomen has launched. Made from textured nylon or polyester yarns, these remarkable stretchables are woven in either twill or dobby constructions. Another advantage to these textured stretch wovens is that Tomenís Gelanots® laminations can be applied making stretchable, waterproof breathable fabrics. In addition, Tomen still offers traditional stretch fabrics made with Spandex in both polyester and nylon from 30 denier to heavier fabrics.

Tomen Fabrics has expanded their offerings for wicking finishes. Both polyester and nylon knits and wovens can have wicking finishes applied, including various woven constructions utilizing Supplex and yarn-dyed fibers. Tomenís wicking finishes are suitable for shirts, pants, and shorts.

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Contacts:
Yoshi Fukuda, Tomen America Inc. Textile Fabrics Dept., 111 West 40th Street, New York, New York 10018; Tel: (212) 827-4604; Fax: (212) 391-6959; email: fukuda@nyc.tomen.com

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