1. Tri Ocean Textile Co., Ltd.
DreamFel®
Performance of Polypropylene

2. What is the Polyolefin’s world

3. DreamFel®’s Manufacture ProcessPP
Chip
Additive
Spinning
FDY
Air Textured
Yarn
Elastic
Taslan
Draw Textured
Yarn
Fancy Yarn
Air Covering
Yarn
Knitting
Weaving
PP Blend：Pretreatment／Dyeing／Finishing
PP Gray：Pretreatment／Finishing
Fabric

4. Properties 1.Moisture Transfer 2.Quick Dry
PP is the least absorbent of the textile fibers.
It does not wet out. In fact, PP “adsorb” water, moving moisture in the vapor stage to the outside of the fabric, never holding any moisture. An added benefit is the breathablility of PP. The moisture moves away from the skin in the vapor stage, before it has condensed on the skin. Condensation on the skin gives rise to a feeling of clamminess.
2.Quick Dry
Because PP does not absorb moisture into the
fiber, drying time is minimal. The fabric will dry while you wear it.

5. 3.Lightweight 4.Thermal Conductivity
PP is the lightest of all apparel fibers and is lighter than water. It is 30% lighter than polyester, and 20% lighter than nylon. Regardless of the activity, weight saved means energy is saved for improved performance. You get more bulk and warmth for less weight.
4.Thermal Conductivity
PP possesses the lowest thermal conductivity of any natural or synthetic fiber. This means that more heat is retained for a longer length of time. The wearer stays warmer longer. The insulation factor is greater by weight for PP than other fiber.

6. 5.Chemical Resistant 6.No Odor Retention
PP will not react to ordinary chemicals or degrade due to sweat and body salts.
Therefore, if washed with bleach or harsh detergents, polyolefin will not break down.
6.No Odor Retention
PP is non-absorbent. It is hydrophobic, so bacteria and mold can not survive on the non-moisture surface of the DreamFel® fabric.
A garment that is washed regularly in hot or warm water with detergent will not retain body odors.
Note that the PP is lipophilic; therefore, when you wear PP clothes for several days without washing your body, the body oil will generate smell of the grease which will stick on PP surface, but it can be washed.

7. 7.Colorfastness 8.Abrasion Resistant
PP is precolored in the liquid stage so the color in
the fiber is part of the fiber itself. Why is this significant?
PP will hold color longer than other fibers. During outdoor activities, washing or wear and tear your garment stays looking newer longer. Who said outdoor enthusiasts don’t want to look good?
8.Abrasion Resistant
PP is a durable fiber, and will withstand a lot of wear and tear. This will help preserve those pressure points where clothing tends to wear, like in the seat.

8. 9.Environmentally Polymerization process：saving energy
PP belong to polyaddition, it can release heat.
Spinning process：low energy exhaust
The spinning temperature of PP is lower than
polyester and nylon. The waste yarn can be
respinning. There is no waste yarn in spinning
process.
Dying and finishing process：
Because PP can’t be dyed, water is no wasted.
Throwing away problem ：
1.100% PP can be recycled easily.
2.The harmlessness of this material is approved by FDA &
Oeko-Tex Standard 100 class 1 for baby articles.
3.It does not produce any toxic gas or harmful by-products.
4.After throwing away, PP will degrade by sunlight in half year.
※DATA SOURCE : INNOVA

9. CO2 emissions of fossil Polymers
Source: Industrial Biotechnology Volume 6 Number 4 August 2010
PP is the fosssil polymer of the lowest CO2 emissions.

10. The energy consumption of fossil polymers
Source: Industrial Biotechnology Volume 6 Number 4 August PP is the fossil polymer of the lowest energy consumption.

11. DreamFel® vs. other fibers

12. Electric Property of DreamFel®
Glass
Nylon
Wool
Rayon
Silk
Cotton
Acetate
Vinylon
PET
Acylic
Metal PP
PVC
Teflon
negative static electric ←　 → positive static electric
When any two kinds of the above materials cause friction with each other, the static of the left side material is negative and the right side is positive.
When Teflon and glass are in friction with each other, the static is the strongest.

13. Sunlight Resistance of DreamFel®
1.PET 2.Specially Treated PP 3.Treated PP 4.Nylon Normal PP
※DATA SOURCE : POLISILK

14. Shrinkage of DreamFel®
Constant load 15 gram(DIN53866)：

15. Influence of Bleaching on PP
bleaching with chlorine：
NaClO2(80%):2% o.w.f., PH 4.0, 85℃×40min
bleaching with H2O2：
H2O2(35%):1% o.w.f., PH 11～11.5
Na2SiO3:2% o.w.f., 98℃×40min

16. The Table of Fiber Identification

17. Functional DreamFel® 1.Photo-catalytic：DreamFel® - PCAM
The effect of Photo-catalytic DreamFel® ：
1.Anti-bacterial.
2.Anti-odor and breaks down organic gases.
3.Generates negative ions(phyton-cide-filled).
Double deodorizing mechanism of photo-catalytic reaction and chemical absorbing reaction.
As long as there is light, photo-deodorant DreamFel® keeps working!
Because of compounding in melt-spinning, the effect is high durability to withstand long usage.
Even weak light from fluorescent lamps is enough for the photo-catalytic reaction to decompose odor molecules.

18. Photo-catalytic Reaction
The irradiated light energy makes water and oxygen molecules nearby the surface of the photo-catalyst to become activated pieces, and those pieces oxidize the organic odor molecules absorbed in the ceramics. Finally odor molecule is decomposed to CO2 and water and the smell is gone.
※ DATA SOURCE:KURARAY

19. Test Report of Photo-catalytic DreamFel ®

20. DreamFel® has been tested under the following standards
AATCC 100：Antibacterial Test
JIS L-1902(2002)：Antibacterial Test
JIS Z-2911(2000)：Mildew Test

21. 2.Far Infrared ： DreamFel® -FIR
The effect of Far Infrared DreamFel® ：
1.It brings about heat storing and insulating.
2.It promotes metabolism and enhances circulation in
the long run.
Far Infrared action process：
1.FIR radiation causes resonance in the human body.
2.Vibration of water molecules.
3.Thermal reaction resulting from friction between
molecules.
4.Rising of subcutaneous temperature.
5.Dilation of capillaries and acceleration of circulation.
6.Enhanced metabolic activities help remove harmful
substances and heavy metals from inside the body.
7.Fast production of new enzymes.
8.Active physiological functions.

22. What is Far Infrared Ray
Sunlight
100%
outside of clothing
visual
reflectance
reflectivity curve
infrared ray
Reflectivity of light
inside of
clothing
energy transfer
absorb
Light
Heat (IR)
wave length of light UV
Visual
Infrared Ray
0.2μm
0.4μm
0.75μm
1000μm
6.1%
51.8%
42.1%
energy ratio from sunlight

23. Heat Retention of DreamFel®
Heat source：500W halogen lamp
Heat distance：100cm
Exposure time：10min

24. DreamFel®’s Far Infrared Test Report

25. 3.Minus(Negative) Ion： DreamFel® -MI
The effect of Minus Ion DreamFel® ：
1.Blood purification, promotes circulation.
2.Inhibit free radicals, enhanced resistance.
3.Regulation of autonomous nerves.
4.Cell activation, waste excretion.
Generation of Minus Ion：
1.Mechanical force, just like waterfall.
2.Sunlight.
3.Static energy.
4.Chemical and biological energy.

26. 4.Flame Retardant： DreamFel® -FR
The effect of Flame Retardant DreamFel® ：
1.Flame retardant PP fibers.
2.Non-halogenated; no interaction with HALS.
3.UV and thermal stability.
4.Flame Retardant DreamFel® is active at low
concentrations compared to classical flame
retardants.
→No reduction in physical/mechanical properties.
5.Synergist with traditional flame retardants.
6.Low cost.

27. Kinds of Flame Retardants：
1.Halogenated (Br) / Antimony Oxides
2.Phosphorus Compounds
3.Metal Hydrate
The problem of traditional flame retardants：
1.Processing Problems (Odor, Corrosion, etc.).
2.Loss of Physical / Mechanical Properties.
3.Decrease in UV Stability (Deactivation of HALS).
4.Environmental Concerns.

28. DreamFel® has been tested under the following standards
FMVSS 302 Flammability Test for Automotive
CPAI-84 Section 5&6 for Camping Tentage
16 CFR(FF-3-71) 1615/1616 Standard for the Flammability of Children’s Sleepwear
BS-5852 Part1 Source 0：Cigarette

29. 5.Super Light： DreamFel® -Light
Hollow percentage 20%, specific gravity is 0.73
Light weight & keeps warmth

30. Super Light DreamFel® Compared with other fibers

31. 6.Multifunctional： DreamFel® -Plus
“+“Cross section combined
with hollow section and
functional additives.
Function：
Moisture transfer, quick dry,
heat retention, anti-bacterial,
odor removal, optical
whitening、uv-cut,etc.。

32. 7.Laminatable：
Special functional group gives PP best lamination
fastness.
Application of laminable DreamFel® ：
1.Lamination with Neoprene used in diving suit.
2.Lamination with Coretex used in softshell.
3.Lamination with PVC film used in Luggage.
4.Best fastness of washing by resin after
finishing.

33. Specialty Cross-section DreamFel®
Trilobal
DreamFel ® - T
(Ever-Bright)
＋-Cross-Section
DreamFel ® - ＋
(Ever-Dry)
Hollow
DreamFel ® - H
(Ever-Warm)

34. Applications 1.Thermalwear(underwear)、Skiwear
Heat Retention:PP has the lowest thermal conductivity rating of all natural and synthetic fibers. Thermal conductivity is the rate at which a substance loses heat. Because of PP's low rating, more heat is retained than any other natural or synthetic fiber. PP is even warmer than wool.
PP is specified by the U. S. Military for Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS). ECWCS is a five layer clothing system for military use in extreme environments such as Alaska and Bosnia. A PP brushed fleece garment is the first thermal layer, the skin contact layer, of the ECWCS system.
PP is soft to the touch and comfortable to wear.
PP Tg point is between -15 to -20 ℃. In a polar environment, compare to the other fibers, it will not become hard and brittle.

35. Compare Polymers of Tg -15~-20 40 47 75~80 40~45 Polymer Character：PP
NYLON6
NYLON66
PET
PTT
T g (℃)
-15~-20 40 47
75~80
40~45
Polymer Character：
Temperatures below Tg: Glassy State → Hard, Friable
Temperature below the melting point higher than Tg:
Rubbery State → Firm
Explain :
When the temperature is below the polymer Tg, it will become the glass state that will be easily broken, so the lower the Tg region more suitable for low temperature.
From the above chart, we see that PP fabric is suitable for low-temperature region.

36. Polymer Character

37. Companies that utilized PP for thermalwear：
Helly-Hansen
Rocky Mountain Outfitters
Tel-a-Runner
Anyweather USA
Thermarest
Extreme

38. 2.Dive and Surf
In many cases an PP wetsuit can delay the need for a neoprene wetsuit until later in the season. PP retains body heat and is less cumbersome and more comfortable than neoprene. The spandex in conjunction with the PP gives complete freedom of movement.
For warm weather diving, the suit insulates the body as water temperatures vary by depth and time of day.
For cold weather diving when added protection is needed, an PP wetsuit serves as a neoprene liner which a) eases the diver in and out of the cunbersome neoprene bodysuit, and b) adds another layer of insulation to retain body heat. PP is diving gear which is used year round.
PP does not absorb water, therefore the divingsuit will dry rapidly out of the water.
For surfing, PP is used again as a seasonal replacement for neoprene in both surf and rashguards. Again, it is an insulating fiber to keep the surfer comfortable as he/she goes in and out of the water.
Protection from the sun, jelly fish and sharp coral.

39. Companies that utilized PP for diving and surf suit：
Diveskins
Extremeclothing
Olefin Dive Skins and Triolefin Diving Suits
Henderson USA
Ago
Waterwarm-ups
Aeroskins

40. 3.Swimwear
PP does not absorb water, therefore the swimsuit will dry in minutes.
Chlorine Resistant: Eliminates the need for expensive chlorine-resistant spandex.
Complete freedom of movement. PP with spandex has complete 4-way stretch up to 125% in each direction. Most swimsuit fabric has 2-way stretch.
PP is a warmer fiber than nylon. Takes the chill off early morning practices or ocean swims.
Companies that utilized PP for swimwear:
SPEEDO
arena
Aquajogger

41. 4.Activewear and Multi-sport
PP is a warmer fiber than nylon. Takes the chill off early morning or winter work-outs.
Evaporative cooling. The insulative properties of PP enable the wearer to cool down slowly after exercising without getting chilled.
PP is an excellent fabric for cross training and multi-sport. It keeps the wearer warm, dry, and comfortable, important characteristics for skin contact fabrics used in multi-sports.
Complete freedom of movement: PP with spandex has complete 4-way stretch up to 125% in each direction.
※DATA SOURCE : INNOVA

42. Companies that utilized PP for activewear:
Dryfibre
Reliance
HummingbirdA
Duradry
Dukeathletic
Coville,inc.
MossBrown
Stickman Sports
Loffler

43. 5.Other applications Tents→lightweight Curtain→quick dry
Luggage→abrasion resistant, lightweight
Workwear→abrasion resistant,quick dry
Upholstery→environmentally,colorfastness
Hats,gloves→abrasion resistant,keep warm
Sliver knits→lightweight,keep warm
Automotive→environmentally
Outdoor fabric→environmentally
Denim and twills→lightweight,quick dry
Socks and sock liners→moisture transfer,quick dry
Bedclothes(Anti-bacteria)→moisture transfer
Sports and medical textile→moisture transfer,quick dry

44. Companies that utilized PP for bag(luggage):
Jansport
PING
PONSA
※PICTURES SOURCE : APA

45. PP in Extreme Cold Weather

46. Technology of PP Moisture Management
Dry layer：
1.Against your skin, sweat or moisture transfers to the wicking layer.
2.It can be the hydrophobic fiber (ex.PP) or special cross section fiber(ex.CoolMax).
Wicking layer：
1.It wicks the sweat or moisture from the dry layer to outside of fabric.
2.It can be the hydrophilic fiber (ex.cotton,rayon) or high count filament.

47. Dry Test
1.Water dropped on the white skin-side of the fabric quickly slides vertically through the PP and spreads horizontally across the darker wicking layer.
2.The fabric s pressed forcefully between two layers of absorbent brown paper towel to demonstrate how the moisture moves to the face of the garment, away from the skin.
3.The white PP side leaves no moisture on the paper towel. The water exits through the spaces in the PP layer and is not absorbed into the yarn.
4.Notice the difference in the dryness on the paper towel. The PP side of the fabric absorbs all of the moisture.
→Which side would you rather have against your skin?
※DATA SOURCE：TRANSPOR

48. Characteristic of PP Moisture Management
DreamFel ® is not coating by wicking agent, it is permanent and lasts up to 100 washes.
PP compared with CoolMax：
CoolMax is a polyester yarn made with external channels that move moisture. CoolMax wicks moisture and repels moisture. Once the fabric reaches its saturation point, the spaces between the yarns close and moisture transference and evaporation slows down. PP fabrics go beyond wicking because the PP dry layer is built right in, next to the skin and does not absorb moisture. In effect, the dry layer acts like a “second layer of skin”, allowing moisture and vapor to exit through the spaces in the fabric without saturation – you stay drier longer and dry faster.
DreamFel ® can keep you both cooler and warmer.

49. Compare with Cotton Cellulosic fiber：
Cellulosic fibers like cotton and rayon feel great against the skin when dry. Cotton-rich fabrics have to many OHs, therefore they absorb and hold to much moisture. As a result, there is a breakdown in the moisture transport; the fabric becomes saturated and the microclimate between skin and fabric becomes hot and sweaty.
Moisture management fabric：
The moisture management technology moves moisture quickly from the skin through the fabric and into the air.

50. Design of PP Thermalwear
Helly Hansen 3-Layer Weather System：
1.Inner Layer：LIFA Bodywear
LIFA bodywear, made 100% Polypropylene, serves a dual purpose
of moisture management and insulation. Using the body’s own heat,
LIFA acts as a transport agent to perspiration,moving moisture to
the next layer of clothing and away from your skin so that you
always feel dry and comfortable.
2.Insulating Layer： Helly Hansen PROPILE/PILE
The knitted fabric absorbs minimal moisture and has the unique
capability of collecting and keeping the warmth while transporting
moisture away from the body.
3.Protective Outer Layer：HELLY-TECH
Windproof, waterproof and breathable fabrics give protection
against changing weather.
※DATA SOURCE : HELLY HANSEN

51. Notice Iron free, because of low melting point.
The temperature of dry heat set can’t over 120℃, but PP and PET blend fabrics can dye in 130 ℃ hot water.
Don’t use mineral oil base lubricant, because mineral oil will damage PP.
Don’t dry clean.
Different end use utilizes different softening agent：
a.If the function of fabric is moisture management,
then adding the hydrophilic softening agent.
b.If the function of fabric is water repellent, then
adding the hydrophobic softening agent.

52. Poor adhesion to glues and latex, because of
none functional group.
Flammable which melts and burns like wax.
If necessary, it must be adding the flame retardant.
Poor UV and thermal stability requires addition of UV stabilizers and antioxidants – when the PP fabrics is used as outdoor, just like car seat, beach umbrella, beach chair.

53. DreamFel® Denier Equivalences table
Base on the same volume

54. DreamFel® Specification

55. DreamFel® Specification

56. DreamFel® Specification

57. DreamFel® has been tested under the following standards
AATCC-16E-1998： Colorfastness to Light→1200 Xenon-Arc Lamp Hours
a.Color Change：Grey Scale 4。
b.Strength Retention：90%。
ISO 105 B ：Xenotest Exposure
Colorfastness to Light
Blue standard(Grade)：8。

58. DreamFel® ’s Quick Dry Test Report

59. DreamFel® ’s Colorfastness Test Report

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