Rhodia, a member of the Solvay group, and Fulgar, Europe's largest producer of polyamide 66 yarn for the textile industry, today engage discussions aiming an agreement to produce and market Emana® yarn in
Emana® is the latest innovation in textiles from Rhodia. The result of four years of development in Rhodia’s research centers, Emana® is a polyamide 66 yarn which incorporates bioactive mineral crystals in its polymer matrix, making it possible to produce clothes that promote a high level of interaction between the fabric and skin, improving blood microcirculation and cellular metabolism.
Proven in scientific studies, the benefits of clothing made from Emana® include improved skin elasticity and smoothness, postponed muscle fatigue and reduced signs of cellulite. The product is recommended for all types of clothing, including underwear, shapewear, sportswear and fashion, seeking to promote consumer health and wellbeing.
With patents applied worldwide, the benefits of this innovative yarn has been successfully assessed by independent world-class laboratories, through recognized scientific protocols, clinical tests and rigorous statistical data treatment. It has also been certified Oeko-Tex Standard 100 - Class 1, being suitable for manufacturing of any type of clothing, including for children.
Products made from Emana® also feature a versatile range of colors, do not lose their functionality when washed (permanent effect) and, like any conventional polyamide 66, are easily washed and kept. Just as with other products made from Rhodia’s microfibers, articles made from Emana® are lightweight and offer a unique feeling of comfort, thanks to the gentle touch of polyamide 66.
"We are proud to engage discussions with Fulgar, a large and renowned textile company in Europe, which is fully aligned with Rhodia’s and Solvay’s values in the development of sustainable innovations aimed at improving people’s quality of life," commented Marcos De Marchi, President of the GBU Rhodia Fibras.
"For us, this initiative represents a qualitative leap in the provision of polyamide textile products to our customers in
About Fulgar
Founded in 1980, Fulgar SPA is the European leader in the field of polyamide 66 for spinning and covered spandex. Strongly committed to sustainable development, quality, service and innovation, Fulgar provides yarns for all end uses: seamless, sewing, weaving, circular knitting, warping, Raschel, and socks. To meet customers’ needs, Fulgar offers a wide range of textile yarns and continually invests in new products and technical applications.
About Rhodia
Rhodia, a member of the Solvay Group, is an international specialty chemicals company resolutely committed to sustainable development. As a leader in its businesses, the Group aims to improve its customers’ performance through the pursuit of operational excellence and its ability to innovate. Structured around 11 Global Business Units (GBUs), Rhodia is the partner of major players in the automotive, electronics, flavors and fragrances, health, personal and home care markets, consumer goods and industrial markets. The Group employs around 14 000 people worldwide and generated sales of €5.23 billion in 2010.
Rhodia Fibras, a Global Business Unit (GBU) of Rhodia’s, it operates in the production and marketing of textile fibers and yarns and industrial polyamide 66, being one of the pioneering companies in the world in the creation and development of microfibers, supermicrofibers and intelligent textile fibers. Its main brands are AMNI® and Emana®.