Freudenberg Performance Materials, a leading manufacturer of innovative technical textiles, has carried out tests on various materials that show that sports towels made from the company’s Evolon's microfilament fabric offer the best correlation of performance with compact design, according to the manufacturer.

Thanks to patented microfilament technology, Evolon is said to combine excellent mechanical properties with the benefits of textiles, such as comfort, softness and drapability.

Ultra-light and absorbent

Sports and travel enthusiasts are always on the lookout for the most effective, as well as the most compact, accessories to accompany them in their activities, including towels for swimming, hiking, travelling or for the beach.

Evolon can absorb four times its own weight in water, providing users with excellent wiping performance, the company reports. Once wet, Evolon towels will dry two to three times more quickly than traditional towels. For optimal hygiene, Evolon can be washed at temperatures up to 95°C and can be optionally equipped with built-in antibacterial properties.

With a weight of 100g/m² and the exceptional density of the microfilaments, towels made from Evolon are ultra-light and take up five times less space than terry cloth towels, according to the company.

Colours, patterns and structure

In addition to its performance, Evolon can be dyed or printed using continuous or digital printing methods, increasing the possibilities for extending the range and for personalization.

The towels can also be produced based on original Evolon with its flat structure or brand new Evolon 3D for an even greater textile look and feel, the company reports.

Cost-savings

Ultra-light and compact towels made from Evolon are said to offer leisure and tourism professionals an important advantage. Significant savings in water and energy can be achieved when washing Evolon towels – up to five times more Evolon towels can be washed in one maintenance cycle than towels traditionally used by fitness clubs or hoteliers.

Evolon fabrics are certified Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Product Class I, are manufactured in Europe in accordance with ISO 14001certification for respecting the environment, ISO 50001 for the company’s continuous programme to reduce energy consumption and OHSAS 18001 for the health and safety of employees.

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