Solution-dyed, bacteriostatic PLA biopolymer yarn

CornLeaf properties:

• A new product made using Ingeo™ PLA biopolymer.
• A solution-dyed continuous yarn with bacteriostatic properties.
• ISO 20743:2007-certified bacteriostatic properties.
• Bacteriostatic effect achieved through the release of silver ions incorporated into the fibre.
A new-generation silver compound is used.
• Available in a wide range of colours with high resistance to light and washing treatments.
• Available as POY (partially oriented yarn); FDY (fully drawn yarn); texturized, twisted and taslan yarn; all bright lustres and semi-dull; and with a variety of yarn cross-section shapes, from round to trilobal.

CornLeaf yarn combines the advantages of natural and synthetic fibres:

Natural: corn-based polymer.
Biodegradable: 100%-compostable product.
Lightweight: Specific weight less than that of natural fibres.
Tenacity: Comparable to synthetic fibres.
Comfort: Greater hygroscopicity compared to synthetic yarns and faster drying than natural fibres.
Wearability: elastic recovery higher than 90% after 5% elongation.
UV-resistance: Excellent, because UV radiation is dissipated.
Safe: Low flammability (LOI > 26%); no toxic fumes.
Bacteriostatic: antimicrobial effect provided by the release of silver ions.

CornLeaf bacteriostatic functionality is obtained using HEIQ Materials. For more information, please visit the HEIQ site.

Download the CornLeaf bacteriostaticity certificate and biodegradability test from the Quality section of this site.