Food contact applications

Improves hygiene conditions, manufacturing processes and food conservation.

Featuring multiple textile and mechanical benefits, Evolon® microfilament fabrics intended for food contact (EVO S0) fulfill the criteria of the European regulation (EU) No 10/2011. They can also help to improve hygiene conditions, manufacturing processes and food conservation.

Thanks to a wide range of available weights, Evolon® fabrics are suitable for either disposable or durable use and can be washed at up to 95°C. The endless microfilaments provide high dimensional stability and do not leave lints on food.

With their dense and compact fiber structure, Evolon® textiles have very good barrier properties, such as particle filtration, air or liquid filtration, thermal insulation, UV protection and are effective as an insect-proof barrier (especially mosquitoes).

Evolon® textiles absorb water and oil very well. Moisture management and breathability are also excellent.

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Strong, non-directional, isotropic

Evolon® microfilament fabrics are very strong and isotropic, meaning properties are similar in any direction. Good mechanical characteristics result in a fabric that will not lose its shape or uniformity, even after heavy use and multiple wash cycles.

Thanks to the unique structure of their endless microfilaments, Evolon® fabrics are ideal for durable and demanding applications. Unlike staple fibers, endless microfilaments ensure strength and dimensional stability.

Breathable

Evolon® microfilament fabrics are breathable, which means they are permeable to water vapor and air. This is due to the extremely fine microfilaments, which create millions of “micro” channels through which air can flow.

These microfilaments also provide superior moisture management. Both water and perspiration are absorbed by Evolon® fabrics, which then dry very quickly, wicking moisture away from the skin.

In industrial applications such as technical packaging, breathability also allows solvent residues to evaporate through Evolon® fabrics.

Fast dry

With a very large internal surface area in contact with the air, Evolon® microfilament textiles dry very quickly.

Washable

Evolon® microfilament textiles are washable.

White textiles based on Evolon® technology can be washed many times at temperatures up to 95°C.

Washing conditions and temperatures may vary depending on the final product.

For example, bedding and anti-mite encasings made from Evolon® can generally be washed at up to 95°C.

Some finishes or specific uses of Evolon® fabrics require lower temperatures to preserve the functional features of the final product.

Liquid absorption

Thanks to the very large internal surface area of microfilaments, Evolon® fabrics can absorb up to 400% of their own weight in water. Oil absorption is even more impressive.

Anti-mite

Evolon® fabric provides a perfect protective layer against dust mite allergens.

The filtration ability of Evolon® textiles is due to the dense, compact structure of tightly entangled microfilaments. The tiny dust mite allergen particles are retained under the Evolon® layer and cannot come into contact with the allergy sufferer. No “plastic” coating and no additional chemical treatment is needed to achieve this protection.

UV protection

Evolon® microfilament fabrics provide outstanding UV protection.

Evolon® microfilament textiles are made from polyester and polyamide, which provide built-in sun protection. Unlike conventional woven or knitted fabrics, Evolon® textiles have a particularly tight construction with multi-directional layering that avoids any gap between fibers. Thanks to this high-density microfilament structure, Evolon® provides a long-lasting sun protection, even after laundering.

Thermal insulation

Thanks to the air contained in the microfilament structure, Evolon® textiles provide very good thermal insulation.

Standard finishing and converting

Evolon® microfilament fabrics can be processed using traditional textile manufacturing techniques. They can be dyed, printed, finished, cut and sewn, just like any other fabrics.

With non-fraying edges, Evolon® microfilament fabrics provide the advantage of easier processing, making overstitching unnecessary.

Applications

Manufacturing, storage, transport, conservation

Bakery, vegetables, fruits and many more.

Applications

Innovative bakery pads made from Evolon® help to improve hygiene conditions in bakeries. They are an excellent substitute for the linen pads traditionally used by bakers during the rising process.

Technology

The benefits provided by Evolon® microfilament fabrics for food contact result from a unique technology.

Food contact applications

Improves hygiene conditions, manufacturing processes and food conservation.