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 Emana®: the innovation
which makes the difference
Developed by Global Business Unit Fibras of the Solvay Group,
Emana® is an innovative polyamide 6.6 yarn with incorporated active
bio-ceramic crystals which enhance the emission of far infrared rays
(Far Infrared Rays, FIR), so valuable for your wellbeing.

Thanks to a partnership agreement signed with the international Group Solvay,

Fulgar, a world leader in the production of nylon and coated yarns,
manufactures and distributes in Europe the Emana® fibre which combines its
decade-long expertise in the industry with the performing characteristics
of an innovative yarn and in line with specific consumer requirements.

APPLICATIONS
Ideal for applications in various segments of the textile industry,
including underwear, shapewear, loungewear, seamless products, hosiery,
Emana® is a unique and smart ingredient to produce special garments,
which are able to take care of those who wear them.

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 The benefits

Thanks to its composition with active bio-ceramic

crystals, an integral part of the yarn’s DNA...

...Emana® absorbs heat from the human body

then returns it in the form of distant infrared rays.

These imperceptible waves of natural thermal energy

prove very beneficial for the skin.

• Reduction of orange peel imperfections

• The skin is firmer, softer and more elastic

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 With Emana® it is therefore possible to produce fabric and outfits
with a high added value to meet beauty and wellbeing requirements

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 The guarantees

Emana® is Oeko-Tex®-certified, safe for the skin.

The Emana® properties are permanent, they are not lost

in the wash, because the bio-ceramic active crystal technology
is integrated in the yarn.

The benefits of this yarn are guaranteed by clinical tests conducted

by independent and international cosmetic laboratories.

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 BEFORE

The surveys results

The surveys, conducted on a sample of women who have worn garments
made with Emana® for six consecutive hours a day, have shown the following:

AFTER 30 DAYS AFTER 60 DAYS

More than 79% say: More than say: 90%

• reduction of cellullite appearance • reduction of cellullite appearance
and smoother skin and smoother skin

More than 70% say: More than 89% say:

• more elastic skin • more elastic skin

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 The Emana® certification
to enhance your brand

The certified use of Emana® gives a boost to your fabrics

and products, as well as providing important opportunities for your brand.

• Ensuring benefits for final users which can be seen and felt,
the result of an innovative recognized and patented technology (EPO).

• Guaranteeing the safety of an Oeko-tex® certified product

without toxic or noxious substance for humans.

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 The Emana® certification
entitles you to...

Support from Emana® in terms of communication

in order to promote the benefits of this yarn
and the added value it brings to your garments,
overcoming any regulatory or legal issues.

The use of Emana® material for advertising

or in co-branding, as well as enhancing your brand’s
visibility of the FB Emana® website and FB page
as well as in the most important trade fairs.

HOW?
To comply with the specific quality standards
required in order to guarantee the properties of
Emana® you need to follow just a few basic steps.

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 The steps towards Emana® certification

1 Testing
The fabrics and garments developed with the Emana® yarn shall be sent
to our laboratory using the specific form.
Here they will undergo conformity tests and inspections for certification purposes.

The testing protocols include:

a) fabric density and construction method

b) active mineral concentration
c) the Emana® % which directly touches the skin
d) emission level of far infrared rays

2 Certification 3 Promotion
If the product meets all standard technical requirements, Those products that have obtained
a Conformity Certificate is issued, with a unique reference Emana® certification may be
number for each item. promoted by communicating
The results of the tests are officially notified, regardless the benefits of the yarn,
of whether they have been passed or not. in compliance with the brand
guidelines, also using the
co-branding opportunities available.

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 The certification

PERFECT SKIN

Benefits you can achieve

After wearing the garment for six hours a day and 30 days in a row:

• reduces appearance of cellulite*,

• increases skin firmness and smoothness,
• extreme comfort and well-being,
• enhanced cutaneous micro-circulation.

* This claim shall not be divulged reffering to products commercialized in UK

Highlights of the technical properties required

Minimum Emana® consistency required:

• 110 gr/m²

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EMANA®,
A NOVA TENDÊNCIA
DO SEU CLOSET.

O que é?
Emana® é o fio inteligente que alia ciência
e tecnologia para inovar o clássico jeans
e proporcionar uma sensação única de con-
forto e bem-estar no seu look do dia a dia.

Look que cuida

do seu corpo The Emana® communication materials
Quando você veste uma peça com

Some examples...
Emana®, os minerais bioativos
inseridos no fio entram em contato
com o calor do corpo e estimulam
a microcirculação sanguínea, promov-
promov
endo cuidados especiais à pele.

O QUE VOCÊ PRECISA SABER O novo aliado

FIM DAS IMPERFEIÇÕES DA PELE
O fio Emana® cuida da sua pele no
simples vestir do jeans, e você não precisa
mudar a sua rotina. É só usar uma peça
com esta tecnologia por 6 horas diárias
durante 30 dias consecutivos para sentir
a redução dos sinais da celulite e garantir
uma pele linda.
da beleza BROCHURES
O fio Emana® é o único que aumenta
a elasticidade da sua pele e ajuda a
reduzir os indesejados sinais da celulite.
O resultado é uma pele lisa e tonificada,
e você ainda mais bonita todos os dias.

EFICÁCIA COMPROVADA
Além do atestado Rhodia de qualidade,
a ciência de Emana® é baseada
na tecnologia de infravermelho longo
e comprovada através de testes
em laboratório independente.
E suas propriedades não saem
nas lavagens, permanecendo ANTES DE ESCOLHER O SEU JEANS,
por toda a vida útil do produto.
PROCURE PELA ETIQUETA EMANA DENIM.

ONDE ENCONTRAR

ADV

HANGTAG ON THE GARMENT

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 Co-branding communication

Apart from creating a quality difference in respect of the product,

co-branding with Emana® also makes it possible to boost its brand image
by communicating an engaging promise, with the possibility
of conducting several communication activities in synergy.

Joint PR and press office activities, trade- and consumer related, off line
and on line, launching on a regular basis notices, recalls and press releases.

Communication at the point • hangtags for the garment

of sale by preparing • decals
dedicated POP materials such as: • shop-window displays
• signs for counters
• rotairs
• branded displays for unmarked clothing
• mini-book about the garment
for the final customer
• corners
• floor advertising

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 For state-of-the-art
products, for new
business horizons.

TECHNOLOGY | FASHION | FUNCTIONALITY | COMFOR T | WELLBEING

 The Solvay Group

Solvay is a leading international chemical conglomerate operating

on various markets, from consumer goods to building,
from automotive to electronics, from energy to the environment,
from the food industry to textiles.

More specifically, the Fibras Global Business Unit deals

with the development of innovative polyamide yarns such as Emana®.

Being committed to sustainable development and focusing

on innovation and operating excellence, it offers customers
a wide range of products with a high added value,
aimed at improving quality of life and performance.

www.solvay.com Based in Brussels, the Group employs 26,000 people in 52 countries

and its net revenue in 2014 amounted to 10.2 billion euro.

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 Fulgar

Fulgar is an international leader in the synthetic fibre market which

manufactures and distributes 6.6 polyamide and coated elastomers
in the textile and technical sector.
It has the largest 6.6 nylon spinning plant in Europe.
Apart from the plant in Castel Goffredo, the company has new installations
in Sri Lanka and Serbia.

Fulgar is present on all segments, from hosiery to round knitwear, to lingerie

to swimwear and sportswear; thanks to its unique and high-end products
it is at the top of the Made in Italy textile range.
This is why the R&D investment by the company is steadily growing,
alongside its commitment to the environment.

Fulgar is an official partner of INVISTA®, the company which owns

the LYCRA® brand, for exclusive distribution in Europe and Turkey
as regards the brands LYCRA® Fibre, LYCRA® T400® and Elaspan® Fibre.

In 2012 Fulgar started a partnership with the Rhodia- Solvay Group,

becoming a distributor and exclusive manufacturer of the EMANA®
fibre mainly in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

This presentation contains classified and confidential information,

which is the intellectual property of GBU Fibras of the Solvay Group
www.fulgar.com and therefore shall not be divulged.

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Thanks for your attention