What are functional technical fabrics?

The Innovation Engine of the Textile Industry

What are functional technical fabrics?

The Innovation Engine of the Textile Industry

From daily commuting to extreme sports, from protecting against the sun to regulating body temperature, these fabrics with specialized properties not only greatly enhance the practicality of clothing but also become a key force driving innovation and development in the industry.

YIMAN offers a versatile fabric selection to meet your diverse clothing needs.

Sun Protection Fabrics – Invisible Shield Under the Scorching Sun

With the growing demand for sun protection, YIMAN offers a series of cool summer fabrics to combat the scorching heat. These fabrics not only offer superior sun protection, but also combine 3A heat-blocking properties, quick-drying moisture wicking, and a continuous cooling effect, providing comprehensive protection for summer travel. YIMAN’s lightweight sun protection series also performs exceptionally well, with a UPF value greater than 50 and a UVA transmittance less than 5%. The fabrics are also ultra-lightweight and offer excellent waterproof and breathable properties, aligning with the trend towards lightweight and high-performance outdoor apparel. YIMAN’s silk sunscreen fabric takes a unique approach, combining the skin-friendly feel of silk with superior sun protection. This is a boon for commuters and those with sensitive skin, demonstrating the new possibilities of traditional fabrics empowered by technology.

Moisture-wicking and quick-drying fabrics – a dry companion for athletes

With the rise of outdoor sports, moisture-wicking and quick-drying fabrics have become a market favorite. YIMAN’s moisture-wicking superconductive polyester fiber utilizes a special process to significantly enhance moisture wicking properties, rapidly transferring sweat from the skin to the fabric’s surface for accelerated evaporation, keeping the wearer dry at all times. YIMAN’s discretely wrapped cotton-like moisture-wicking and quick-drying series are also excelling in their respective fields. From yarn structure design to fiber combination, they precisely address the problem of sweating during exercise, satisfying the dual demands of sports enthusiasts for both comfort and functionality.

Antibacterial fabrics – a solid line of defense for a healthy lifestyle

In the era of comprehensive wellness, antibacterial fabrics are attracting significant attention. YIMAN antibacterial fabric, with its antibacterial ingredients derived from natural plant extracts, not only effectively inhibits 25 odor-causing bacteria but also maintains an antibacterial rate of up to 95% even after repeated washings, making it an ideal material for applications such as maternity and healthcare, where hygiene and safety are paramount. Zhejiang Xinjinghe’s wool and bio-based antibacterial wool yarn and Hengli Group’s Coolcon Spin also offer excellent antibacterial properties, combined with environmental friendliness and comfort, to safeguard consumers’ health.

Nanotechnology – Innovative Change in the Microscopic World

The application of nanotechnology in the fabric industry has ushered in a quantum leap. YIMAN, with its nano-scale antibacterial technology at its core, combines antibacterial, breathable, and skin-friendly features. It has also received OEKO-TEX international certification, meeting infant and child safety standards. Some nano-spider web textiles utilize the air glide effect to meet the high-efficiency, low-resistance requirements of air filtration materials. Other companies have leveraged nanotechnology to develop fabrics with specialized microstructures, achieving “triple protection”—water, oil, and stain resistance—without compromising softness or breathability, opening up a new dimension of functional innovation in fabrics.

Bionic Technology – Wisdom Learned from Nature

Bionic technology draws inspiration from nature, injecting new vitality into fabric development. Inspired by the porous core and dense shell structure of polar bear hair, the YIMAN R&D team used freeze-spinning technology to create a thermal fiber. While maintaining comparable thermal performance, the fabric is only about one-fifth the thickness of a typical down jacket, laying the foundation for the development of lightweight, thermal textiles. By simulating the super-hydrophobic, multi-porous structure of the waxy surface of cineraria leaves and the super-hydrophilic, mucus-containing surface of fish scales, they developed a nanofiber textile for oil-water emulsion separation, demonstrating exceptional performance in oil-water separation. “Hydrogen-like” fabrics imitate the evaporation cooling principle of human sweat glands, which can reduce skin temperature by about 2°C, providing an innovative solution for cooling textiles.