The company will showcase elk, a lightweight, durable and breathable material that serves as an excellent substitute for polyurethane in a range of cushioning applications, according to the manufacturer.

Teijin will introduce various elk applications, including lingerie, sports brassieres and laminated sheets. According to the company, elk is environmentally friendly because it is flame-retardant and does not generate cyanogen gas when incinerated.

Increased recognition for elk

The annual Interfilière Shanghai fair showcases high-quality lingerie, sportswear and beachwear items and materials every October. Last year, the event attracted over 7,000 visitors from some 40 countries in different regions including the US, Europe and Southeast Asia.

By participating in Interfilière Shanghai, Teijin expects to gain increased recognition for elk and the company’s other high-performance polyester materials as it steadily develops its solutions-oriented global market.

Teijin Group

Teijin is a technology-driven group offering advanced solutions in the areas of sustainable transportation, information and electronics, safety and protection, environment and energy, and healthcare.

Its main fields of operation are high-performance fibres, such as aramid, carbon fibres and composites, healthcare, films, resin and plastic processing, polyester fibres, products converting and IT. The group has some 150 companies and around 16,000 employees spread out over 20 countries worldwide.

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