New Product Development Trademark
and Brand Name Index
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| aio® - Manufacturered by Unifi, this single performance yarn combines everthing that you need, in any combination you want. The yarn can incorporate moisture management, stretch, UV protection,
and anti-microbial control.
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| Cocona™ Fabrics - TrapTek's Cocona fibers and yarns are infused with activated carbon from coconut shells and provides moisture management, odor management and UV protection. The yarns and fibers are lightweight, comfortable and retain all other product features, such as stretch and washability for the life of the product. TrapTek's Cocona was named by Time Magazine as one of the most amazing inventions of 2005. | |
| Concept III Textiles - Concept III fabrics provided by Concept III International include
the development, sourcing, and production of both knit and
woven textiles and textile-based finished apparel products
worldwide. Utilizing a keen understanding of global commerce,
extensive textile and fiber development expertise, and effective
mill and factory relationships. Concept III fabrics are targeted
towards the casual sportswear and performance sportswear
market.
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| CoolVisions® - Manufactured by FiberVisions, CoolVisions® is the premiere dyeable polypropylene fiber. Besides it dyeability feature, the fiber also incorporates a vast array of performance qualities including lightweight, comfort, cottony soft, moisture management, durability, breathability, thermal insultion, stain resistance, and easy care. | |
| Deer Creek Fabrics - The Deer Creek Line of performance fabrics are developed by
Deer Creek, a Stamford, Connecticut, based technology and
customer-driven textile company. The innovative knitted fabrics
are targeted towards the outdoor and active performance wear
markets, as well as the industrial and medical markets. Besides
maintaining its line of innovative product developments, Deer
Creek Fabrics also works closely with its customer base of
branded manufacturers and specialty retailers in the
development of customized fabrics.
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| Dow Corning® Active Protection System - Dow Corning® Active Protection System is a smart high- performance textile for impact protection for use in high- performance sportswear, medical devices, architecture & construction, industrial & geo fabrics, military & civil defense products. | |
| driFIRE® - DRIFIRE is a Performance FR garment system, designed to deliver the ultimate in Moisture Management, Comfort and Flame Resistant (FR) safety. DRIFIRE was engineered using the patented Dri-release® moisture management performance technology by Optimer Performance Fibers to give the wearer maximum performance, combined with an ultimate FR solution. | |
| Fosshield® - A fiber technology that provides effective antimicrobial protection, and safely and naturally inhibits the growth of destructive and odor-causing bacteria, mold, mildew, and other fungi. A unique, bicomponent polyester fiber that includes a built-in silver and copper-based inorganic antimicrobial additive, Fosshield transforms almost any fabric or textile to one that invisibly and effortlessly stays bacteria-free, fungus-free, and odor-free. | |
| Novolon® - Novolon® is a revolutionary fabric technology, conducted by Freudenberg, that molds and transforms a two-dimensional substrate into a three-dimensional product, thus improving the perfromance in many applications, including outdoor gear, bedding, medical, filtration, and household cleaning products, etc. As a three-dimensional product, Novolon is sturdy, comfortable, and lightweight, yet incredibly resilient. It is also crush resistant, air permeable, water permeable, and recyclable. Almost any product's performance can be enhanced through the Novolon deep molding process.
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| OuterBounds™ - OuterBounds is a double-sided fleece fabric, developed and
manufactured by Tullahoma Industries. The fabric is made of
100% Innova®, a modified polypropylene yarn system produced
by American Fibers & Yarns Company. The fabric is lightweight,
comfortable, warm, quick drying, and more durable, compared
to other fleece fabrics. The new generation OuterBounds active
fleece product surpasses the insulation properties of similar
weight polyester fabrics without being bulky. It provides warmth
without weight.
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| Polarguard® ∆ - Polarguard® ∆ continuous filament polyester is the newest member of the Polarguard Family of Insulation Products. Polarguard ® ∆ combines a super void cross section with modified batting formation. The larger void creates higher loft with less weight, making it warmer, yet lighter. The result is a state-of-the art insulation that offers superior performance in sleeping bags and outdoor apparel under the harshest environments. | |
| Recyclon™ - A new product line of recycled nylon 6 fibers. Through this recycling process, Toray uses off-spec yarn generated during its virgin nylon production to create post-industrial recycled nylon yarn. Through this new process, the company utilizes only 15% of the energy required during the production of virgin nylon fibers made from petroleum. | |
| Repreve® - Developed by Unifi, Repreve® is a family of first-quality, eco-
friendly yarns made from 100% recycled materials. Repreve
meets FTC guidelines for recycled products.
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| SeaCell® - This marine fiber is the combination of cellulose (lyocell) and the active substances of seaweed (e.g. Ascophyllum nodosum) and silver. In this fiber, the natural cellulose-based lyocell fiber acts as the carrier for the natural, health-promoting substance---seaweed. The result is a soft, breathable, stimulating and comfortable fabric that is available in the two versions: SeaCell® active fiber and SeaCell® pure fiber. | |
| SmartSilver™ - Developed by NanoHorizons, SmartSilver™ is a permanent anti-
odor/antimicrobial enhancement to natural and performance
fabrics. The nanotechnology used to create SmartSilver enables
manufacturers to improve functionality, add powerful
antimicrobial performance and use fewer additives, while
maintaining the qualities of the fabrics. SmartSilver yarns and
fabrics offer anti-odor endurance and quality. NanoHorizon's
blends of nanotechnology-enhanced fibers ensure maximum
anti-odor/antimicrobial effectiveness at minimum cost for
cotton, rayon, and most synthetic fibers.
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| Sorona® - Sorona®, the latest fiber-grade polymer innovation from DuPont, offers a three-part environmental story. Made with renewable resources instead of petrochemicals, Sorona® requires 40% less energy to produce than an equal amount of petrochemical-based nylon. Producing Sorona® reduces CO2 emmissions up to 60% over an equal amount of petroleum-based nylon. | |
| STORM DENIM™ - STORM DENIM Finish - This finish developed by Cotton Incorporated gives a water-repellent function to cotton denim. The STORM DENIM finish compares well to synthetics in breathability; and compared to unfinished denim of the same weight, the STORM DENIM finish provides an additional level of durability. Through STORM DENIM technology, consumers will be introduced to a new category of performance denim. Denim garments made with STORM DENIM technology protect the wearer against cold, wet conditions, offer stain-repellency, enhanced durability, and are easy-care. | |
| StrataTek - This fabric collection features a two-layer construction with spandex hidden in the middle. Each layer is unique in that it is completely separated from the other layer giving each layer the ability to stand on its own in form or functionality. This two-layer concept makes StrataTek completely unique in the knit category. Each side can be custom-designed to fit the need or end-use of a particular application. Besides performance qualities, the fabrics allaows the designer to customize differences between the outward and next-to-skin layers. Fabric weights range from base layer to outerwear. | |
| Temptrol™ - Temptrol™, developed by Innovative Insulation Inc., is a patent- pending polypropylene based non-woven perforated fabric metallized on one side. Temptrol™ reflects 95% of the radiant heat... the major source of heat transfer. With the Temptrol technology, the company can cause anything to retain or reflect heat, thereby remaining warmer or cooler. The innovative new material is soft, flexible, washable and perfect for a multitude of products. The radiant heat reflecting metallized fabric has a low puncture resistance for ease of sewing with conventional fabric equipment, while maintaining a high tear resistance. Its soft drapability eliminates the unpleasant crinkly noise of previous metallized products used to insulate clothing. An added feature is the microperforations that maximize the breathability of Temptrol™. Applications are limited only by your imagination. | |
| Tullahoma Fabrics - Tullahoma Industries LLC is a manufacturer of apparel for the US
military, and has developed a product for the performance
sportswear market called OuterBounds™. Tullahoma also works
on a commission basis with manufacturers to provide converting
services in both knit and woven fabrics. The company's
corporate headquarters is located in Tullahoma, Tennessee, and
it has manufacturing facilities in Tullahoma, Tennessee, Gruetli-
laager, Tennessee, and Brilliant, Alabama. Tullahoma is ISO
9001 Certified.
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| Ultra Fresh Silpure - Ultra Fresh Silpure is an exciting new silver-based antimicrobial agent developed for textiles by Thomsom Research Associates (TRA) of Toronto, Canada. TRA upplies antimicrobials under the Ultra-Fresh trade name in over 40 countries around the world. Silpure is another trademark of TRA. | |
| Unidyne TechnaGard® - The UnidyneTM line of fluororepellent products lead the field in providing the most cost effective, soil resistant, oil and water repellent fluorochemicals available in today’s marketplace. Unidyne products, like all Daikin’s products, are manufactured with careful respect for the environment. As the world’s largest manufacturer of fluororepellents for both topical and internal treatment of substrates, Daikin supplies and technically supports any application in any location globally. Whether for Carpeting, Textiles, Nonwovens, or Paper, Unidyne really means World Class Protection. | |
| United Knitting Fabrics - United Knitting Fabrics are a line of fabrics, produced by United Knitting, a world leader in the product development and production of performance stretch knitted fabrics. the fabrics are targeted towards the outdoor, fitness, team sports, and swimwear markets. Located in Tennessee, United Knitting maintains a modern circular knitting, dyeing, and finishing facility. Consistency, flexibility, and conformity to requirements are its top priority in developing high quality, innovative fabrics for its partner customers. | |
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