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Eastman launches sustainable fiber Naia

Eastman has launched Naia, a sustainable fiber with easy-care attributes. The fiber is made from wood pulp from fast-growing pine and eucalyptus trees sourced from certified forests. Eastman does not use pulp that contains any endangered or ancient species. The trees are subject to an established certification process.

Eastman has been making cellulosic fiber for decades. Its acetate fibers were successful in the fashion market, but there were some drawbacks. Many of the fabrics had to be dry-cleaned to maintain color fastness and prevent shrinkage. The company saw an opportunity to reformulate and upgrade its acetate yarns as well as change the processes used to dye and finish the fibers and yarns. The result is Naia.

Although Eastman launched Naia for the intimate apparel market, the company sees applications for the fiber throughout the fashion apparel market. It has a wide versatility in terms of the substrate as well as the designs possible. Knits, wovens, velvets can be done. Texturized yarns can be done. Twisted materials can be done, giving a crepe-like appearance on the fabric.

The fiber and yarns take colors well, and Naia can be used alone or blended with other fibers. Naia is a thermoplastic material, which means mills can apply heat to the fabric to change its appearance and give the final fabric a leather look.

 
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