May-2020

May 2020 Birlacril™ New sletter

Prosperity Textile launches anti-microbial “denim with Amicor™

Prosperity Textile, an expert denim mill in China have joined hands with TAF to launch an innovative anti-
microbial denim collection, “FRESHEVER DENIM®”. The yarn has developed by Prosperity’s spinner
partner, Texhong by using Amicor™, the patented anti-microbial fibre blended in the yarn.

FRESHEVER DENIM®, the Award-winning anti-microbial performance fabric prevents the growth of
various microbes with more than 99.95% reduction rate to keep the denim fresh, and deliver exceptional
durability. The anti-microbial performance is imparted by Amicor™, which is a specially engineered fibre
incorporated with additives in the fibre core. The denim also has odor resistance property and its perfor-
mance lasts up to 100 washes.

“We always focus on creating denim that speaks. The combination of art and science makes us a unique
denim maker. We pay special attention to materials and we found Amicor™ to be best suited to our needs
for a performance denim. In these times, when everyone is concerned about maintaining hygiene and being
safe from microbes, our FRESHEVER DENIM® will be an ideal addition to the everyday clothing of the
consumers”, said Andy Zhong, Marketing Director of Prosperity Textile.

“Amicor™ is one of the top specialty fibre in our Value Added Products portfolio with proven anti-
microbial performance. Amicor™ is being used in medical and baby products, but now we are happy that

Prosperity Textile brings it to
fashion world. As denim is very
popular in street fashion and the
way it’s being used, we hope that
Amicor™ can enhance a denim’s
lovers’ lifestyle.,” adds Ashwini
Chotani, Chief Marketing Officer,
Thai Acrylic Fibre.

Amicor™ is a OEKO-TEX Class
1 and REACH certified product as
well as has a “Seal of Approval”
from the British Allergy
Foundation

Fight Against COVID-19

Aditya Birla Knowledge Centre (ABKC) in Saraburi,
Thailand, which is managed by TAF, stood up for the
challenge when we were short of face masks to protect
employees against COVID-19. These wonderful masks
made and supplied by ABKC trainees have ensured that
work goes on smoothly even during these challenging
times.

ABKC provides high quality vocational training,
education and capacity building towards economic self
reliance to empower the local people & nearby
economically weak communities.

Across the globe, everyone is doing their part to support Wearing mask for a
healthcare workers. We also did our small bit by donating long time can cause
medical suits for frontline medical workers at Kaengkhoi the skin problems
hospital in Saraburi province, Thailand. because bacteria
grows due to lack of
the air flow inside.

Only 20% - 30% of
Amicor™ in a mask
can solve this issue
and its function
retains even up to
100 washes.
Amicor™ can be
blended with other
fibres and also can
be used for non-
woven mask. Feel
free to contact us to

Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd. Incorporated in 1987, Thai Acrylic Fibre (TAF) ranks among
888/168-169, Mahatun Plaza, the top five quality acrylic fibre producers globally. The company
16th Floor, Ploenchit Road, has a strong focus on system improvements and has established
Bangkok 10330 comprehensive standards of ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001,
OHSAS 18000 and SA 8000.
Phone: +66 (0) 2-253 6754
Fax: +66 (0) 2-253 4769, 253 6734 We produce more than 14 different types of specialty fibres for vari-
Email: [email protected] ous applications ranging from sweaters, blankets, carpets, circular
knitting and technical fibres for outdoor applications.
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