Huntsman Textile Effects has developed a new textile system designed to effectively reduce fabric to skin friction and promote longer-lasting performance especially for active sports.

Developed and formulated by Huntsman and supported with extensive scientific research aimed at establishing the ‘must-have’ effects in the sportswear, EverGlide Low Friction Systems is a technology designed to minimise the incidence of skin irritation and abrasion, commonly sustained by athletes due to perspiration saturation during sports performance.

Resilient and durable

According to the company, EverGlide Low Friction Systems, combined with the ‘cool comfort’ moisture management system that allows better regulation of the body temperature, enhances fabric resilience and durability as it wicks away perspiration from the skin quickly – creating a reliable line of defence against blisters and reddening of the skin.

EverGlide has simple and versatile application procedures that can be used on all substrates, the company explained. Its low yellowing properties said to ensure no influence on thermomigration and degree of whiteness even under moulding conditions. This makes EverGlide suitable for a wide range of apparel including endurance sportswear, cycle shorts, base layer mountain-hiking wear, equestrian trousers, sports underwear and training/ gym wear.

Maximising performance

In relative friction tests based on friction coefficient values on both nylon/ elastane (PA/EL) and polyester knits, EverGlide has been proven to be four times more effective than conventional softeners, remaining highly durable and performing well under wet conditions, according to Huntsman.  

“Huntsman Textile Effects understands how added comfort in active wear, particularly for endurance sports, can go a long way in providing the wearer with enhanced comfort so that they can better focus on their activity and to excel in their sports. With that in mind, Huntsman Textile Effects has delivered yet another innovation based on our extensive research and technology to fulfil market needs,” explained Stephen Gray, Global Vice President, Strategic Marketing and Planning for Huntsman Textile Effects.

“Through EverGlide Low Friction Systems, we believe we have provided our end user customers with distinct key differentiators of superior performance with maximum comfort for their endurance sports active wear.”

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