Courtaulds
Fibres have already successfully introduced their solvent spun cellulosic fibre
lyocell into the apparel markets in the US, Japan and Europe under the brand
name Tencel. The company has now improved lyocell technology to enable
substantially increased spinning rates which will increase output from its
plants. Courtaulds are now to market the fibre in the technical textiles
sector. Lyocell fibres are stronger than other man made cellulosics and retain
85% of dry tenacity when wet. The fibre's non-thermoplastic behaviour at high
temperature also makes it suitable for coated fabrics. The fibrillated nature
of the fibre adds strength, integrity, opacity and absorbency to yarns, fabrics
and papers. Applications include protective clothing, substrate fabrics for
coatings and cigarette filters.
Anon., Chem. Fibres Int., vol. 45, no. 3, June 1995, p. 159
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