FTC recognizes DuPont's new generic elastic fiber subclass
Carole Sloan -- Furniture Today, December 15, 2002
Wilmington, Del. — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a generic fiber subclass recognizing T-400, a new generation of elastic fibers created by DuPont Textiles & Interiors.
Elasterell-p, designed to deliver superior performance and aesthetics in applications requiring low to moderate stretch, has home furnishings applications, including upholstery fabrics and sheets, said Steve McCracken, president of DuPont Textiles & Interiors.
"The new fiber is resilient over a long time, unlike spandex," he said. "It delivers the Lyrcra spandex promise with a lower cost and the ability to withstand chemical treatments of bleach."
Lycra is DuPont's trademark for its spandex stretch fiber. T-400 will be marketed under the Lycra brand.
"T-400's easy-care properties come naturally compared with Lycra and it opens up a whole family of variants where we can exploit its chemistry," McCracken said. He said the new product eliminates processing steps and the need for texturizing while providing a smoother finish. It can be used in woven and knit constructions.
DuPont has applied for a generic fiber category in Europe, where the temporary generic for T-400 is elastic fiber. Currently there are apparel products on the market.
Toray in Japan has been licensed to manufacture T-400 for Japan, marketed under the DuPont-Toray joint venture company TDC. DuPont also has created a 50–50 joint venture with Shinkong Synthetic Fibers in Taiwan to manufacture T-400 for the Asian market.
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