Crabyon Fibre

Do you know about Crabyon Fibre?

CRABYON is totally new fiber based on the technology of making Chitin/Chitosan into fiber.

The idea behind the development of #CRABYON is the fact that chemical structure of Chitin/Chitosan is quite similar to that of cellulose

The #CRABYONfibre is developed with a blend of #Chitosan and #viscose. Chitosan is a product derived from Chitin, a compound of natural origin obtained from the shell of crab and shell of fish. Chitin is an absolutely “safe” material, with a scientifically proved bio compatibility. It is used in the medical, health and pharmacological fields too.

The chemical structure of Chitosan is similar to that of cellulose, therefore blending of CRABYON fibre with cotton and viscose is extremely versatile and easy to dye. In order to obtain appropriate functional property, the percentage of CRABYON may vary from 5 to 20% in the fabric, depending the customer’s requirement, i.e. higher the percentages better the antimicrobial property.

SALIENT FEATURES:- 1 Effective #antibacterial function for a long time Because Chitin/Chitosan is a built-in part of CRABYON, its antibacterial function stays unchanged against washing or abrasion for a long time. Major and basic function is activation of LYSOZYME and CHITINASE, enzymes which decompose cell membrane and inhibit growth of disease bacteria. This natural function of CRABYON helps to keep bio system balanced and human body is protected against disease bacteria and toxic substances.                    2 Excellent for sensitive skin CRABYON keeps skin dry because its moisture absorption property is better than any other cellulosic fiber. It gives a delicate touch and no irritation to the skin. CRABYON is safe and comfortable even for people with soft or sensitive skin like babies or aged people. 3 Water absorption property Moisture absorption property 4 Dye ability CRABYON exhibits excellent dye take up with reactive and direct dyes. 5 #Eco-friendly and #biodegradable CRABYON is totally biodegradable by microorganisms. In this sense it has no burden to the environment. APPLICATIONS:- #Sportswear,  #Innerwear ,Baby cloths ,Socks, Uniforms, T-shirts, Antimicrobial #medical dressings etc. Courtesy : http://www.crabyon.it/productionflow.html Picture Credit: https://www.google.co.in/search?q=Crabyon&authuser=1&biw=1366&bih=657&site=webhp&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjvv-ungprMAhVDo5QKHctCD5oQ7AkILg&dpr=1#imgrc=y8b4Uwx44CPezM%3A

Art of Dyeing Using Herbal Dyes

Art of Dyeing Using Herbal Dyes

Using herbal dyes on organic fabrics is not actually a recent trend. The process dates back to almost 4000 years and was being practiced more as an art.

Environment friendly fibers such as organic cotton and recycled synthetic fabrics have become more popular among apparel makers. However, during the process of apparel making though organic fibers are used, chemical dyes are used in the process, which again infects the environment.

The need for using herbal dyes came into practice recently. Extracts of herbs are used for dyeing fabrics. They not only have natural but also medicinal values. This provides health benefits to the end products, and helps the wearer in fighting against diseases such as asthma, hypertension, diabetes and many more. Alluring shades of red , brown, orange , and green are obtained from herbs.

Herbal dyeing process does not involve any chemical treatment on fabrics. Only natural and certified organic fibers such as silk, hemp, cotton and wool are used. The dyeing process even stays ahead of organic fabrics in a way that throughout its various stages, only natural processes are used. Even bleaching is done by exposing the cloth to sunlight. To keep the purity and power of the herbs intact, the extracts are directly applied to the fabric. Desizing of the fabric is done by washing the cloth with sea salts and natural mineral water. Herbally dyed fabrics are mostly used for making undergarments, bed sheets and pillow covers. These fabrics stay close to the skin, so all the benefits of the herbs are absorbed by the skin.

 Reference : Fibre to Fashion ,Nov'12