Transcript Business Development „Active Sports“

Sun Protective
Textiles
„BOTANIC SUNPROTECTION“
Why?
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Because of changes in recreational behavior, dermatologists indicate a
considerable global increase in the occurance of skin cancer.
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Recently experts estimate that there are more than 200,000 incidences per
annum of skin cancer in Germany alone. In Australia it is reported that 50%
of people above the age of 40 are affected to some degree by skin cancer.*
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Dermatologists warn that particularly children should be protected from long
periods of incident solar radiation, e.g. with sun protective textiles.
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But also sportsmen and people who occupationally have to remain
outdoors sun protection is vital.
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Source: WANC 09.05.06/www.medizin-welt.info
Avalanche Workers
A team of Austrian Avalanche Workers working on Hohe Munde/Tirol at 2662m/8733ft
with TENCEL® SUN/Coolmax® T-shirts.
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UPF – Ultraviolet Protection Factor
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UV - Precaution
Sun Protection Factor
TENCEL® SUN
Up to 110
UV-Protective Clothing according to
UV Standard 801*
20 - 80
Tight cotton clothing according to
UV Standard 801 (> 200g/m)
~ 20
Sunscreen used correctly (SPF)
0 - 30
Light cotton clothing according to
UV Standard 801 (< 200g/m)
~ 10
Shade under a tree
~ 5 - 15
Shade under a sunshade
(without especial UV-protection).
~5
Source: Hohenstein Institutes
UPF Classification System
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UPF Rating
UV Protection
UV Blocked
15, 20
Good Protection
93.3% to 95.8%
25, 30, 35
Very Good Protection
95.9% to 97.4%
40, 45, 50, 50+
Excellent Protection
>97.5%
Source: Australian Radiation Laboratory
Textile UV-Protection
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Sun-protective clothing is any garment that can provide adequate protection from
the sun. Generally speaking, clothing must have a UPF value of 15 to 50+ (blocks
93 - 98% of UV radiation), and cover or shade sufficient skin to protect a person
from the damaging rays of the sun*.
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Textiles are predestined for UV-protection. The use of the appropriate textile
materials and constructions in particular textiles gives a good protection against
intense radiation.
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For certain textiles UVPs (Ultraviolet Protection Factors) can be reached which are
far above those from sun creams.
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It is not possible to assess the UV permeability of textiles (how much UV-radiation
goes through textile materials onto skin) by close examination – the measurement
techniques are well defined.
*International UV Testing Laboratories
Test Methods
3 most common tests
Characteristics
Recommended testing
method for:
UV Standard 801
Measurement with
expanded, wet and used
textile. Assumes of highest
level of UV-radiation and
most sensitive skin type.
Acc.to Austr.Solar spectrum
Beach apparel
Swimwear
Childrenswear
Workwear / Uniforms,
Sportswear
Summer apparel
Hats, caps and headdress
AS/NZS 4399:1996-Austr.New Zeal. Standard
Measurement with
unexpanded, dry and
unwashed textile. Acc.to
Austr.Solar spectrum.
Sun protective textiles,
garments and other items of
personal apparel (such as
hats) which are worn in close
proximity to the skin.
EN 13758-1
Measurement with
unexpanded, dry and
unwashed textile.
UV-protective summer clothes
Toughest test:
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(European standard for sun-protective
clothing)
Sun Protective Textiles - Results
Sun protection Factors of knitted fabrics
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
100% TENCEL® SUN, 160 g/m²
Nm 50, Single Jersey
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100% TENCEL®, 160 g/m²
Nm 50, Single Jersey
UPF-Test „Dry&Wet“
60
dry
dry, stretched
wet, stretched
Ultraviolet Protection Factor
50
40
30
20
10
0
TENCEL® SUN
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Lenzing Modal®
SUN
Single jersey´s, weiß, 170g/m²
Polyester (dull)
Cotton
Findings
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Large effect on the sun protection factor between bright and dull fibers
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Tightness of the dull fabric has an exponential influence on sun protection factor
Tightness of the bright fabric has nearly no influence
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Large effect on the sun protection factor between white and coloured fabrics
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Finer yarns (same fabric weight) have better sun protection effect than thicker
yarns.
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Fibrillation and hairiness has quite a big positive effect on the sun protection factor
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Expanded knitted fabric loses most of the sun protection factor
Scope of Applications for TENCEL® SUN and
Lenzing Modal® SUN
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Active sportswear
Workwear/Uniforms (AUVA)
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Apparel for children
Headdress
Summer and beach apparel
Function driven
Casual wear
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Apparel for children
Headdress
Summer and beach apparel
100% Lenzing Modal® SUN
or blended with cotton
Fashion driven
Lifestyle
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Sport-Lifestyle/
Casual apparel
100% TENCEL® SUN or
100% Lenzing Modal ®SUN
Function focused
Performance wear
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TENCEL® SUN blended
with e.g. Cocona; Coolmax
UPF
Prospective Successful Positioning
 “Lenzing AG produces a permanent and inherent UVP
property on highly hydrophilic cellulosic fibers.”
In combination with permanent moisture management, sensitive perception,
hygiene and antistatic we can extend our portfolio of properties on existing LAG
projects/segments e.g.:
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Active Sportswear
Workwear
Sensitive Skin
Children´s clothing
Shirts
Technology Targets
Light knitted and woven fabrics with high UV-protection factors.
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TENCEL® SUN intimately blended with synthetic fibers.
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100% TENCEL® SUN or 100% Lenzing Modal® SUN initmately blended with
other cellulosic fibers
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100% TENCEL® SUN or 100% Lenzing Modal® SUN
Markets TENCEL® SUN
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Active Sportswear
1. Outdoor (Hiking, Walking, Climbing…)
2. Golf
3. Running (Jogging, Trail running)
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Workwear
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Police
Construction workers
Seamen
Lumberjacks
OutDoor Friedrichshafen (17.07.-20.07.08)
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Considerable demand for UV-Protection
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First TENCEL® SUN, Lenzing Modal® SUN appearance with collection from
Chillaz.
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LAG communications support:
New Customers
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Karsu
Merboy
Bostan
Franzoni
Feldkirch
Sampaio
Merboy
Samil
Gerona
Manufacturas
TENCEL® SUN/Pes, TENCEL® SUN
TENCEL® SUN/Pes
TENCEL® SUN/Pes
TENCEL® SUN/Pes
TENCEL® SUN/Pes
TENCEL® SUN
Lenzing Modal® SUN
Lenzing Modal® SUN
Lenzing Modal® SUN
Lenzing Modal® SUN
Invitation for OutDoor F.H. and OR S-L.C.
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Invitation for OutDoor F.H. and OR S-L.C.
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Patent:
“Ultraviolet Protective Fabrics
Based On Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres”
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