Posted October 20, 2014

 

SUZHOU, China – Unifi Textiles (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (UTSC) continues to evolve its array of premium value-added (PVA) product offerings with the company’s latest development, SORBTEK® staple fiber, which provides permanent moisture management through a proprietary Catch, Move, Release™ technology.

 

The SORBTEK technology works by absorbing moisture, moving it away from the skin, and releasing it for quick evaporation, and it is incorporated into the staple fiber, making its moisture-management properties permanent.

 

This allows the wearer of garments made with SORBTEK staple to remain cool, dry and comfortable. In addition to moisture management, SORBTEK staple fiber provides inherent soil release properties to protect against everyday soils, such as sweat and grass. Other benefits of garments made with yarn spun with SORBTEK staple include soft drape, enhanced color retention and wrinkle resistance, making it easier to create garments with the comfort of cotton in conjunction with the functional advantages of polyester, Unifi Textiles said.

 

“SORBTEK staple is an important part of UTSC’s commitment to providing customers with multiple options for value-added products,” said Ed Wickes, president of UTSC. “Most staple offerings focus on just the hand, but SORBTEK staple combines a cotton-like touch with moisture management and soil release properties.”

 

SORBTEK staple can be used in a variety of knit and woven apparel products, including t-shirts, pants, jackets, polo shirts, sweaters and socks. It is also available for use in heather colors. Initial programs being launched with SORBTEK staple include Meng Na out of China, among others.

 

Unifi Textiles is showing the product this week at the autumn 2014 Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics Show.