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Woolmark showcases new wool innovations at Premiere Vision

25 Sep '17
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Neulana Double, produced using Optim technology eliminates the need for any membrane or glues. Courtesy: Woolmark
Neulana Double, produced using Optim technology eliminates the need for any membrane or glues. Courtesy: Woolmark

Australian Wool Innovation’s marketing arm, The Woolmark Company, unveiled the latest innovative wool fabrics and the newest version of The Wool Lab, highlighting the great versatility of wool as a natural fibre at the recently concluded Premiere Vision. The latest innovation called Neulana Double is a 100 per cent wool fabric with two different surfaces.

One face of the Neulana Double is smooth like a traditional outer-shell, while the other side is soft, bulky and brushed. This innovative double weave fabric provides maximum insulation whilst minimising fabric weight and retaining all of merino wool’s natural properties such as breathability and moisture management.

The outer face of Neulana Double is constructed at very high levels of thread density in warp and weft using fine merino wool yarns that have been stretched, but not set, during Optim processing. It is only when the fabric is wet-finished that the stretch is released causing the yarns to contract, thus leading to an extreme tightening of the fabric structure and the creation of the immensely dense fabric.

The inner-side of Neulana Double is soft to touch and is suitable next to skin. By using special treatment technology, a loose-yet-full structure is formed inside the yarn, raising the ratio of fabric volume to weight. The end result is an air-like, soft fabric with voluminous characteristics and an exquisitely soft handle. Whilst this fabric appears to be bonded, it is actually woven and eliminates the need for any synthetics, glue, membrane or lining, and is suitable for high-end casual jackets.

“The Woolmark Company strives to lead the way in the development of technical and performance textiles, both knitted and woven,” saiid The Woolmark Company general manager, processing innovation & education extension Julie Davies. “Market demand for technical fibres continues to increase and the development of Neulana Double is our response to this rising demand. Wool is an amazing performance fibre and modern innovations and collaborations have led to the creation of lightweight, technical fabrics for the modern-day consumer.”

Neulana Double follows the success of the initial release of fabric using Optim technology - co-developed with Nanshan at the Wool Development Centre in China - called Neulana Protect.

The Woolmark Company also presented The Wool Lab Autumn/Winter 2018/19 and The Wool Lab Sport. The Wool Lab AW 18/19 includes seven fashion-oriented themes, showcasing a collection of the latest commercially available wool fabrics and yarns. (KD)

Fibre2Fashion News Desk – India

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