TEIJIN develops MRT fiber for Nike Inc

08 Aug '05

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b. New yarn-making technology
They have developed technology for controlling the amount of water absorbed and discharged, the degree of stretch or shrinkage, and the response speed.

* "MCT Fiber" (Moisture Responded Transformable Fiber) is a moisture-absorbing polyester fiber developed by TFJ.

(2) Fabric structure development
a. To realize outstanding self-regulating functionality by making use of and maximizing the "M.R.T. Fiber" properties for reversible stretching and shrinking with moisture absorption, we developed special textured yarn, weaving and knitting, and dyeing and finishing technologies.

b. TFJ has come up with a new structure that realizes two different self-regulating functions for the purpose of ensuring the comfort of the wearer when they are perspiring. - Control of fabric shape changes in moist environments;

- Control of fabric breathability in moist environments.

c. To provide the aforementioned functions reliably, special, never-before-seen, new control technology was developed.

* Self-regulating functionality allows clothing to undergo reversible transformation to suit environmental changes in order to ensure that the wearer remains comfortable at all times.

(3) Product developmen
NIKE and TFJ have also jointly developed optimal sewing requirements and product design for commercializing this fabric with special properties, such as being able to change in size with the absorption of moisture.

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