We have already introduced you to Olea, the first viscose fibre with intrinsic water repellent properties. Now, Olea has taken the next step towards a commercial launch: during the first production trial, we have confirmed that the fibre can be manufactured at a reliable quality level on a larger scale. The fibre process, including its stability and consistency, ran well within the anticipated parameters.
After this first successful production trial, there are more tests planned which will prove Olea’s processing properties. First results have already shown that Olea fibre can be processed in the same way as our standard viscose fibres.
During the next weeks we will be showing the first samples of nonwoven fabrics made using Olea fibre to our customers. At the same time we will continue to optimise the fibre for its respective end applications in nonwovens, textile, paper and short cut products.