Functional yarns
Umorfil®
Umorfil® yarn is a patented fibre developed by the Taiwanese company Haama Co. Ltd., classified as a skin-friendly functional yarn (according to the manufacturer’s information).
🔹 Main features:
- Produced using Umorfil Beauty Fiber® technology – marine collagen peptides are integrated into the polyester structure;
- Soft and silky texture, pleasant to the touch;
- Excellent moisture-wicking and breathable properties;
- Considered hypoallergenic and less irritating for sensitive skin;
- May possess antistatic and deodorizing properties due to the fibre’s unique structure.
🔹 Typical applications include:
- Premium clothing
- Underwear / lingerie
- Sportswear fabrics
- Knitted textiles
📌 Briefly: Umorfil yarn is an innovative functional polyester-based yarn with added collagen peptides, combining the practicality of synthetics with the softness and comfort of natural fibres.
Coolmax®
yarn is a proprietary functional fibre developed by Invista (formerly a division of DuPont), classified as a high-performance polyester fiber (according to the manufacturer’s information).
🔹 Main features:
- Made from specially modified polyester with a unique fibre cross-section (usually 4–6 channels);
- Quickly wicks moisture away from the body and transfers it to the fabric surface, where it evaporates easily;
- Provides a “dry and cool” effect during physical activity;
- Lightweight, durable, and retains performance properties after multiple washes.
🔹 Typical applications include:
- Bed linens / bedding textiles
- Sportswear and activewear
- Socks and underwear / lingerie
- Knitted textiles
📌Briefly: Coolmax yarn is a functional polyester yarn with high moisture-wicking and breathable properties, designed to keep you comfortable and dry during physical activity.
Thermolite®
Thermolite® yarn is a high-performance synthetic yarn developed by Invista, classified as a functional yarn (according to the manufacturer’s information).
🔹 Main features:
- Constructed with a hollow-core fiber, which retains heat and ensures the fabric remains lightweight;
- Keeps warmth while staying breathable and light;
- Highly durable and dries quickly after washing.
🔹 Typical applications include:
- Outerwear
- Sportswear
- Socks
- Thermal underwear / base layers
- Winter knits
📌 Briefly: Thermolite yarn is a lightweight functional yarn that retains warmth and comfort, ideal for garments and products requiring insulation without added weight.
SeaCell®
SeaCell® yarn is an innovative yarn that combines natural fibres with seaweed extracts, classified as a functional and eco-friendly yarn (according to the manufacturer, Smartfiber AG).
🔹 Main features:
- Contains cellulose and micro-particles of seaweed, which gradually release beneficial minerals and trace elements;
- Exhibits antibacterial, soothing, and moisturizing properties for the skin;
- Soft, comfortable, eco-friendly, and biodegradable.
🔹 Typical applications include:
- Clothing for sensitive skin
- Knitted textiles
- Bedding / bed linens
- Accessories where comfort and skin health are important
📌 Briefly: SeaCell yarn is a functional, eco-friendly yarn that cares for both skin and the environment, ideal for premium and wellness-focused collections.
Smartcel®
Smartcel® yarn is an innovative functional yarn developed by the German company Smartfiber AG, based on TENCEL® (lyocell) fibres and enhanced with microcapsules containing active substances (according to the manufacturer).
🔹 Main features:
- Hypoallergenic — suitable for sensitive skin;
- Antibacterial — inhibits bacterial growth and unpleasant odors;
- UV protection — beneficial for outdoor clothing;
- Durability — active substances are embedded in the fiber and do not wash out;
- Eco-friendly — made from wood, biodegradable.
🔹 Typical applications include:
- Medical textiles (bandages, dressings)
- Children’s and sportswear
- Underwear / base layers
- Home textiles with high hygiene requirements.
📌 Briefly: Smartcel® yarn is a functional “smart” yarn that combines the eco-friendliness of lyocell with additional skin-care properties.
Trevira
Trevira yarn is a brand of high-performance synthetic fibres and polyester (PES) yarns produced by the German company Trevira GmbH (according to the manufacturer).
🔹 Main features:
- Polyester base — strength, durability, and lightweight;
- Flame-retardant potential (Trevira CS is a well-known example, used in public-space textiles);
- Resistance to abrasion, crushing, light, and chemical exposure;
- Good dyeability and color retention;
- Suitable for both technical textiles and apparel or interior fabrics.
🔹 Typical applications include:
- Sportswear and functional clothing
- Furniture and interior fabrics, curtains, upholstery
- Workwear and protective clothing
- Technical textiles (automotive, transportation, medical applications)
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