Dow Fiber Solutions (DFS) introduces new 'bi-stretch' fabric functionality – that stretches both horizontally and vertically – now featuring DOW XLA high performance elastic fiber, enabling swimwear designers and manufacturers to create a new generation of performance swimwear.
DOW XLA is the only chlorine proof stretch fiber on the market today, and the world's first olefin-based stretch fiber that is naturally resistant to harsh chemicals, high heat and UV light. By enabling mills to develop bi-stretch woven fabrics using DOW XLA fiber, swimsuits can now be more fitted, more comfortable, and lighter than ever before – reducing bagging and sagging, and ultimately reducing the drag that affects a swimmer's performance in the water.
Michel Caillibotte, DFS Global Swimwear Marketing Manager, said, “There is a consumer need for swimwear to better adjust to the body's shape but remain comfortable to wear. We are pleased that mills such as Payen/ESF, in France, are now able to produce bi-stretch fabrics using DOW XLA fiber – which enables swimwear brands, retailers and designers to help responding to this growing consumer trend for added performance and comfort.”
Didier Dieppois, Member of the board of management Payen/ESF added: “This new development enables Payen to offer fabrics to swimwear customers that are not only chlorine proof, but also bi-stretch – enabling them to significantly differentiate themselves from their competitors.”
The introduction of bi-stretch fabrics woven with DOW XLA builds on an already-successful entry into the swimwear market for Dow Fiber Solutions. DOW XLA, the only chlorine proof fiber recently enabled leading athletic brand Nike to introduce an unparalleled competitive swimwear line, responding to the needs of competitive swimmers.
Dow Fiber Solutions, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, is dedicated to pioneering innovations for the global textile industry by matching pro-active research and development expertise with the creative vision of retailers, designers, and manufacturers – to meet consumer needs.
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