Cupro (Bemberg)
Also known as: Bemberg®, Copper silk, Cuprammonium rayon
Cellulose regenerated fibre made by the cuprammonium process, silky and fluid, the classic lining for premium jackets.
Description
Cupro (short: CUP) is a regenerated cellulose fibre made by the cuprammonium process (E. Schweizer 1857) from cotton linters — the short residual fibres from cotton ginning. Today it is globally sold exclusively under the Bemberg® brand of Asahi Kasei (Japan), with annual production around 10,000 t (2023).
The fibre has a circular skinless cross-section and filament fineness of 0.7–1.9 dtex — producing silky lustre, excellent drape and a pleasant cool touch. Cupro is hygroscopic, low-static and biodegradable. Main use: linings for jackets, blazers and coats, plus premium women's outerwear, lingerie and saris. Cupro shrinks slightly on washing and should be washed cold.
- Regenerated cellulose (cuprammonium process)
- Raw material: cotton linters
- Filament fineness 0.7–1.9 dtex
- Linings, women's outerwear, lingerie
Bemberg® meets the EU Ecolabel and biodegrades in industrial compost within a few weeks.
Properties
| Fibre type | Regenerated cellulose |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Asahi Kasei (Japan) |
| Filament fineness | 0.7–1.9 dtex |
| Use | Linings, women's outerwear |
Related product categories
Sources & references
1- Wikipedia: Cupro Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupro
