Nylon Taslan
Also known as: Taslan nylon, Air-textured nylon
Air-jet textured nylon yarn with a soft, cotton-like hand and good wind and water repellency.
Description
Nylon Taslan refers to a polyamide yarn produced by an air-jet texturing process named after the trademark Taslan® (DuPont, 1954). Continuous filaments are turbulated in an air jet and entangled with each other, creating a voluminous, cotton-like structure.
The resulting fabric appears more matte, softer and more breathable than smooth nylon while retaining the characteristic tear strength and dimensional stability. It is often given a water-repellent finish (DWR) and used for wind jackets, light rainwear, anoraks and outdoor trousers.
- Soft, textile hand with high tear strength
- Good wind resistance and water repellency
- Light, packable and quick-drying
- Robust against abrasion
Compared to classic ripstop nylon, Nylon Taslan is visually slightly coarser and more subdued in sheen, which makes it particularly interesting for fashion outdoor styles.
Properties
| Fibre base | Polyamide (nylon) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Air-jet texturing (Taslan® process) |
| Hand / look | matte, cotton-like |
| Typical use | Wind jackets, light outdoor wear |
Related product categories
Sources & references
3- Wikipedia: Air-jet texturing Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Textured_yarn
- DuPont dupont.com https://www.dupont.com/
- OEKO-TEX OEKO-TEX Association https://www.oeko-tex.com/
