Key benefits of Evolon® technology

Evolon® fabrics combine very good textile and mechanical properties. As with traditional microfibers, they are soft, drapable and light, but they are extremely strong at the same time.

With their dense and compact fiber structure, Evolon® fabrics have very good filtration properties. Thanks to the internal microfilament structure, they are very absorbent, quick-drying and breathable.

Evolon® fabrics are washable and ideally suited for durable applications.

Last but not least, they are extremely easy to process. Evolon® fabrics can be finished, dyed, printed, cut and sewn in exactly the same way as any traditional textile.

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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.

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.

Fast dry

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

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.

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.

No fiber release, lint-free

Unlike staple fibers, Evolon®’s microfilaments are endless, making the fabric entirely lint-free. As a consequence, Evolon® microfilament fabrics are the ideal material for contact with sensitive surfaces, protective packaging and high-tech wiping applications.

Cleaning power

In wiping applications, Evolon® performance is outstanding on dirt, dust, liquids, grease and inks… in household cleaning as well as demanding industrial environments.

Evolon® microfilaments are up to 100 times thinner than a human hair, and 5 to 10 times thinner than some other microfibers. Its extremely thin microfilaments make Evolon® the most efficient technology at trapping dirt, dust and other kinds of contaminants.

For sensitive surfaces

No stain, no fiber release, no scratch and no abrasion. Evolon® microfilament fabrics are the ideal solution for delicate surfaces, glass, painted parts and more.

Compact

Evolon® microfilament textiles are ultra-light and compact.

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.

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.

Economical

With exceptional long-lasting performance, Evolon® microfilament fabrics offer excellent value for money.

Environmentally friendly

Evolon® microfilament textiles are long-lasting materials that help to reduce the impact of waste on our environment.

No binders, solvents or PVC are used in the manufacture of Evolon®.

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Acoustics

Evolon® microfilament fabrics have very good sound absorption properties.

The tightly entangled multi-directional microfilaments create millions of “micro” air channels, which enables the optimum air permeability required to absorb sound energy.

Ultrasonic

Evolon® microfilament fabrics are suitable for ultrasonic cutting.

Thermal insulation

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

Windproof

Evolon® microfilament fabrics are windproof. This is another barrier property of the compact microfilament structure.

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.