Performance fabrics
upgrade your designs with more functionalities
Performance fabric is basically a clothing material that is designed for specific properties. For example, performance fabric may be designed to be moisture-wicking, anti-microbial, or water-resistant.
This fabric is engineered to withstand the toughest kind of wear and tear, is durable, and enhances comfort. Hence, activewear brands have been incorporating this fabric in different types of clothing, to help athletes and casual gym-goers improve their performance.
Dupont™ Sorona®
is an eco-efficient performance fibre made in part from annually renewable plant-based ingredients.
SORONA is made from corn crops’ waste. Utilising plant-based resources and reducing the amount of materials sourced from fuel derived origins, we further minimize the environmental impact by saving natural resources and reducing the greenhouse effect.
How It's Made
The process begins by harvesting crops and then extracting sugar or glucose from them. Microorganisms are added to the glucose to begin a fermentation process (similar to the process of alcohol). Fermentation replaces chemical synthesis, producing PDO (1,3-Propanediol) in a natural way. TPA (terephthalic acid) is added to the Bio-PDO, creating a molecular bond. The result is Sorona®: a revolutionary, high-performance polymer whose positive impact is felt by yarn spinners, manufacturers, designers, and consumers across the globe.
Sorona fibre is a comfort stretch knitwear and woven material with soft, flexible, and stain resistant properties. It's spandex-FREE, yet provides exceptional stretch and recovery even after repeated stretches and washes. Sorona fibres are used for fabrics in T-shirt and hoodies also provide softness and volume, are quick to dry, breathable and resist fading for long-lasting, vibrant colours.
The Sorona polymer gives you the opportunity to offer a more eco-conscious product without compromising performance or increasing cost of production.