Taslanizing

Taslanizing or taslanising is a process for making textured yarns, involving air-texturing or heat-treatment.[1][2] Taslan is an expired registered trademark of DuPont for this process, first registered on October 19, 1954.[3] In German the word is Luftex. The process is simply feeding a bundle of continuous filament yarns into a small jet nozzle with various amounts of slack (overfeed). High-pressure air ( > 100 PSI ) creates suction and a turbulent airstream which tangles any slack into a yarn with a similar hand as a spun yarn. It is the turbulent airflow that tangles the fibers. This method of yarn production creates a yarn that is normally more even than spun yarn and does not pill like spun yarn.[citation needed]

The yarn used is typically polyester, nylon, or a blend. Besides the expected properties of these synthetic fibers, it is also breathable and lightweight.[2]

Taslan is also a name for yarn made using this process.[1] Taslan is used in: outdoor clothing and sportswear, footwear, upholstery and home textiles, and luggage or travel bags.[2]

Invista has a branded version known as "Supplex®".[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Tortora, Phyllis G.; Merkel, Robert S. (1996-01-10). Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles (7th ed.). New York: Fairchild Publications. p. 566. ISBN 9780870057076.
  2. ^ a b c brydenapparel.com https://brydenapparel.com/taslan-fabric/. Retrieved 2025-08-07. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ^ "Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS)". Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  4. ^ "What's the difference between a Supplex nylon and a Taslan nylon?". Rockywoods Fabrics. Retrieved 2025-08-07.
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