When buying clothes or choosing home textiles, what do you value more?
Comfort? Appearance quality? Or cost-effectiveness?
Different fiber materials have their own distinct advantages and characteristics.
The drawbacks of a single material are...
Sometimes, the problem can be solved by the combined application of different materials.
Polylactic acid (PLA) fibers, as a new type of bio-based material,
When it meets the familiar materials such as cotton, linen, silk and wool,
Viscose fibers or other fiber materials,
What kind of sparks will be generated?
Today, let's have a good chat with all of you.
The "magical effect" achieved by combining PLA fibers with other materials!
01
Polylactic acid fiber + cotton
Both extremely skin-friendly and natural, as well as easy to wear and durable.
The popularity of cotton fibers is self-evident. They are soft and comfortable, suitable for all ages, and are the preferred material for many people when buying clothes and bedding. However, cotton also has some annoying drawbacks. For instance, it doesn't dry easily after absorbing sweat, and clothes tend to feel damp during the rainy season when hung out to dry; it is prone to deformation and yellowing.
However, when PLA fibers and cotton "team up", not only can the drawbacks be improved, but the material can also acquire completely new functions.
When PLA fibers are blended with cotton, they remain soft and comfortable to the touch. Due to the adsorption effect of PLA, its moisture absorption, quick-drying, breathability and moisture-permeability properties will be further enhanced. Especially in summer, it can quickly absorb sweat and dry, maintaining a dry and comfortable usage experience. During the rainy season, there is no need to worry about clothes not drying or having an unpleasant smell.
Meanwhile, PLA fibers have better anti-wrinkle properties. When blended with cotton, they can also improve the problem of cotton fibers being prone to wrinkling, allowing the related products to be worn for a longer time and offering a higher cost-effectiveness.
02
Polylactic acid fiber + Hemp fiber
A sustainable development model where 1+1 is greater than 2
In summer, linen becomes an "atmospheric charm" - linen shirts and gauze dresses, with a relaxed "old-money style", and they are highly breathable. Worn on the body, they feel cool and are more resistant to hot weather than other materials. However, linen has a "weak point": the material is a bit rough and prone to wrinkling.
When PLA fibers and hemp fibers are combined, they can precisely "offset" these drawbacks.
PLA fibers themselves have a smooth and fine texture. When blended with hemp, they can retain the advantages of breathability and coolness while making the wearing experience softer and more comfortable. They also have antibacterial properties and are resistant to wrinkles and easy to clean. Moreover, when PLA fibers are blended with hemp fibers, they can be applied in various fields. For example, in automotive interiors, they can achieve lightweight and environmental protection; in the packaging field, they can avoid introducing irritants and be used in home wall panels, etc., with broad application prospects.
03
Polylactic acid fiber + wool
Innovative breathable eco-friendly fabric technology
Fur, usually referring to animal fibers such as wool and cashmere, is the "warmth provider" in winter. However, woolen products also have their drawbacks, such as being prone to shrinking, difficult to care for, and easy to deform.
Poly lactic acid fiber combined with wool, the blended fabric has both warmth retention and quick-drying properties, and is antibacterial and anti-mite, suitable for close-fitting garments. At the same time, it can enhance the stiffness of the clothing and reduce costs. Whether it is knitted sweaters or suit fabrics, it demonstrates outstanding performance.
04
Poly(lactic acid) fiber + viscose fiber
The "golden pair" of moisture absorption and antibacterial properties
Viscose fiber is the "versatile supporting role" in the fiber world. It has excellent moisture absorption and breathability. Whether used in various types of clothing or home textile products, it is very comfortable and has a relatively high cost performance.
The combination of polylactic acid fibers and viscose fibers will further optimize the moisture absorption, breathability, moisture wicking and quick-drying performance of downstream products, while also enhancing the antibacterial effect of the products. Its applications are extensive, ranging from antibacterial medical supplies to eco-friendly packaging, and to skin-friendly clothing, fully meeting market demands.
In addition to the above cases, polylactic acid (PLA) fibers can also be widely used with other fiber materials. High-adhesion bio-based environmentally friendly bicomponent fibers have brought new
breakthroughs to hygiene non-woven products; low-cost and durable functional fibers can further balance product functions and costs; bio-based filling balls can meet diverse filling needs.
In conclusion, PLA fibers have wide applicability. Their "cross-border combinations" with different fiber materials not only meet consumers' pursuit of comfort and quality but also better conform to the trend of sustainable development.
