An Asian market leader for apparel interlinings, Freudenberg & Vilene International will be showcasing its recent product range at the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics Fair that will be held from 21-24 October.

According to the company, its bi-elastic and lightweight interlinings for womenswear as well as ultralight canvases for menswear respond to the general trend towards more freedom of movement in the apparel industry.

Interlining portfolio

Freudenberg & Vilene solution portfolio features a lightweight bi-elastic interlining, available in 16 colours for transparent fabrics for womenswear, offering more possibilities to fashion designers. It also includes inner components needed for menswear, such as fusible and sew-in interlinings, tailoring tapes, pre-formed components, felts and waddings.

Freudenberg also offers the ‘Light Touch’ range of Marelli and Berta’s ultralight polyester canvases. These canvases are said create breathable, eco-friendly chestpieces without risk of hair migration, ideal for tailored jackets.

Simon Fong, Market Segment Manager, Menswear commented: “We’ve had great response to these canvases not only from major international buyers, as you might expect, but increasingly from the upcoming China domestic brands, which are enjoying strong growth these days.”

Easier processing

The new PinBond Direct Coat production capability is located at the Freudenberg & Vilene factory in Nantong, China. With this new production capability, PinBond adhesives can be printed directly onto customers fabrics, the company reports. This process may benefit apparel manufacturers because it is said to eliminate the time and labour required for the transfer process.

According to Freudenberg & Vilene, PinBond bonds fabrics together while maintaining their original softness, stretch and recovery, and breathability. These characteristics make it ideal for sportswear and intimate apparel.

For improved performance through wet processing treatments on sensitive fabrics the company has developed ‘EE’ adhesives on a variety of base materials. With the new ‘EE’ adhesives, the interlinings aim to offer excellent performance, even when fused at mild temperatures or dyed using extremely high temperature conditions.

Vilene – the safe choice

Freudenberg & Vilene also offers an extended service portfolio to its customers, providing product recommendations and technical insight related to interlining application and garment construction.

Managing Director Dr Alexander Rozmán, highlighted the importance of sustainable and eco-friendly solutions for Freudenberg & Vilene: “They are one of the main pillars of our portfolio, emphasising our philosophy and the ECO commitment of our company”.

All Vilene fusible interlinings are certified to meet the Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Class I or Class II.

Freudenberg & Vilene International

Headquartered in Hong Kong, the company has become a market leader for apparel interlinings in Asia, offering a product range including nonwoven, woven, and knit interlinings, wadding, canvas and haircloth, shoulder pads, sleeveheads, chestpieces, and tapes of all types.

The company manufactures interlining in China, India, Taiwan, and Korea. At present, approximately 790 associates are working throughout Asia in 24 sales offices in 14 countries.

The company is a joint venture between Japan Vilene Company and Freudenberg Nonwovens – the leading producer of nonwovens, with 21 manufacturing and processing sites in 13 countries.

www.freudenberg-nw.com