About Corn Fiber
Corny Goodness
What is it?
The world's first man made fiber made 100% from
annually renewable plant resources.
How is it made?
Ingeo is made from corn kernels. The starch/
sugar is fermented to produce polylactide resin
(PLA) which is then extruded and spun into fiber.
The world's first man made fiber made 100% from
annually renewable plant resources.
How is it made?
Ingeo is made from corn kernels. The starch/
sugar is fermented to produce polylactide resin
(PLA) which is then extruded and spun into fiber.
Care
-Washable
-Requires less drying time, or
just hang to dry
-Gains strength with multiple
washings!
-Antibacterial
-Natural Soil Release
-Wrinkle Resistent
Environment:
-Compostable
-Requires less energy to dry
-50% less energy is used to
produce Ingeo than polyester
-Low flammability and very low
smoke generation.
-Washable
-Requires less drying time, or
just hang to dry
-Gains strength with multiple
washings!
-Antibacterial
-Natural Soil Release
-Wrinkle Resistent
Environment:
-Compostable
-Requires less energy to dry
-50% less energy is used to
produce Ingeo than polyester
-Low flammability and very low
smoke generation.
Properties of Ingeo
Wearability
-Breathable
-Moisture wicking
-Odor resistent
-Comfort
-Natural insulating warmth
Aesthetics
-Color fast
-UV resistent
-Wrinkle resistent
-Resembles natural fibers
-has a "pearly sheen"
Hypoallergenic
-Resistent to odor-causing
bacteria, microbes, mildews,
and molds.
Antibacterial
-Does not support the growth
of bacteria, fungi, or viruses.
Wearability
-Breathable
-Moisture wicking
-Odor resistent
-Comfort
-Natural insulating warmth
Aesthetics
-Color fast
-UV resistent
-Wrinkle resistent
-Resembles natural fibers
-has a "pearly sheen"
Hypoallergenic
-Resistent to odor-causing
bacteria, microbes, mildews,
and molds.
Antibacterial
-Does not support the growth
of bacteria, fungi, or viruses.
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