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Features
- What is SOYSILKŪ fiber?
- SOYSILKŪ brand fiber is made from the residue of soybeans from tofu manufacturing. This process is 100-percent natural and free of any petrochemicals, making it an extremely environmentally friendly product. Soy is a completely renewable resource - coming from the earth and being wholly biodegradable. As early as the 1940s, textile experts dreamed of a fiber made from soy. (In fact, Henry Ford had a suit made of soy as an early prototype.) SOYSILKŪ brand fiber offers superior moisture absorption and ventilation properties along with beautiful draping, softness and warmth.
- What are the benefits of SOYSILKŪ brand fiber and how does it differ from other fabrics?
- SOYSILKŪ brand fiber has the softness and smoothness of cashmere but isn't hazardous to the environment
- SOYSILKŪ brand fiber is beautiful to look at and has excellent wearability
- SOYSILKŪ brand fiber has the same moisture absorption as cotton but with better moisture transmission, making it more comfortable and sanitary
- How is SOYSILKŪ brand fiber manufactured?
- SOYSILKŪ brand fiber is manufactured using new, cutting edge bioengineering technologies. It is produced by extracting proteins from the residual oils of soybean cake - a liquid "batter" is created and cooked, then the fiber is produced by wet-spinning and stabilized by acetylating, and is then cut into short staples after curling and thermoforming.
- What is the washability of SOYSILKŪ brand fiber?
- SOYSILKŪ brand fiber can be washed in home washing machines and air dried. It is not recommended for commercial/industrial washing machines. In textiles, SOYSILKŪ fabrics are known to be wrinkle-free and have little to no shrinkage.
- How does SOYSILKŪ brand fiber affect the environment?
- SOYSILKŪ brand fibers are part of the new class of green textiles. Soy fibers provide the environment with a unique "cradle-to-cradle" approach - coming from the earth and being wholly biodegradable. SOYSILKŪ brand fibers contain no petroleum and all products are manufactured to be eco-friendly. In addition, the United States is currently the largest exporter of soybeans in the world.
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