PEF fibres and yarns

Bio-based PEF fibres and yarns for upholstery and apparel, combining dyeability, durability and aesthetic versatility.

Product details

Application area: Textile
Product type: Fibres & textiles
Specific feedstock: Plant-based PEF (releaf®) polymer

Feedstock type: Bioplastics
Programme: BBI JU
Related projects: PEFerence

About

PEFerence has demonstrated bio-based PEF fibres and yarns for textile applications including upholstery and apparel. The materials include air-jet and draw-textured yarns produced from plant-based PEF.

The textile demonstrators are designed to combine dyeability, durability and aesthetic versatility. Examples in the source include fabrics for high-end furniture as well as coloured yarns for apparel and home-textile applications.