Dyeing/Finishing/Printing

Schoeller introduces Proearth

biodegradable textiles
The new collection, comprised of bluesign approved fabrics with biodegradable polyester,
debuts in Paris, this week.

Proearth collection of biodegradable textiles debuts in Paris this week.

© Schoeller
18th September 2019
Innovation in Textiles
Sevelen
Sustainable, Sports/Outdoor, Clothing/Footwear
Schoeller, a leading textile solutions manufacturer dedicated to sustainability and innovation,
introduces its new Proearth collection of biodegradable textiles. The new collection,
comprised of bluesign approved fabrics with biodegradable polyester, debuts as part of its
Schoeller FTC (SFTC) line, a joint venture between Schoeller Textil and the Taiwanese
Formosa Taffeta, at Premiere Vision Paris, this week.
Schoeller is the founding developer of the bluesign system, the first activewear and
leisurewear manufacturer to receive Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification, and one of the first
companies to sign the UN’s Paris Agreement for climate change. Its most recent development
Proearth was created to help offset the more than 16 million tons of textile waste produced in
the US alone each year.

Jacket, pant and lining fabrics

The SFTC Proearth collection will launch with five, bluesign-approved fabrics designed for
lifestyle, fashion and outdoor categories. Made with virgin polyester that has been optimised
for biodegradation and has tested to biodegrade at faster and better rates than competitive
offerings, the initial Proearth articles available this fall include jacket, pant and lining
material qualities with various colour options.

“Our SFTC Proearth collection was a natural progression in Schoeller’s visionary advances
around sustainability, while we are also striving to make a difference in an industry that
continues to be so demanding on our environment,” said Christine Hübner, Schoeller CRO.
“After much testing and development, we are truly excited to introduce this collection that is
not only friendly to our planet but also high-quality, luxurious product that consumers of all
sorts will love to wear.”

ecorepel Bio and 3XDRY Bio

Each of the Proearth fabrics can be enhanced with Schoeller’s eco-friendly production and
finishing technology options offered to customers. Its ecodyetechnology is said to save up
to 30% of the water, energy and process time used for dying polyester, while its ecorepel
Bio and 3XDRY Bio technologies are PFC-free and based on renewable primary products,
providing reliable water and aqueous dirt repellence.
www.schoeller-textiles.com

Dyeing/Finishing/Printing
New Schoeller technology protects
against fingerprints and dirt
Swiss company Schoeller launches its new finishing technology called NanoSphere Plus.
The special effect of the new development is protection against fingerprints.
© Schoeller
4th April 2019
Innovation in Textiles
Sevelen
Medical/Hygiene, Clothing/Footwear
The special effect of the new development is protection against
fingerprints. © Schoeller
Swiss company Schoeller launches its new finishing technology called NanoSphere Plus at
the upcoming Techtextil trade show for technical textiles and nonwovens that takes place
from 14-17 May in Frankfurt.
The special effect of this new development is protection against fingerprints and greasy
stains. Furthermore, even after being absorbed by the fabric stains are quickly and easily
wiped away without washing, the company reports.

NanoSphere Plus, developed by Schoeller Technologies, the business unit for technologies at
Schoeller Textil, works on the basis of a functional chain. Textiles are equipped with a matrix
finish to reduce the capillary effect in the textile’s fibres. Especially unpleasant sebum
residues and dirt that are often released by finger and handprints are less absorbed by the
fabric and can be easily wiped away.
Beside the protection against finger and handprints, textiles with NanoSphere Plus are
additionally water and oil repellent, abrasion resistant and durable. “The finishing technology
rarely affects the look or feel of the fabric,” the company adds.

“Non-washable textiles that are often touched by hands or fingers, or fabrics that are in direct
contact with the skin benefit most from this new technology. Therefore, NanoSphere Plus is
ideal for woven fabrics and synthetic leather or synthetic suede for bags, covers of
electronical devices, head phones, loud speakers or other items in the field of interior
equipment.”

www.schoeller-tech.com