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May 2021 Birlacril™ New sletter

Higgs MSI Scores Validate Sustainability Performance of Radianza™

Radianza™ - our flagship brand of gel-dyed acrylic fibre - has received its Material Sustainability Index (MSI)
scores. The results were arrived at after reviewing of the Life Cycle Assessment data of Radianza™ by Higg Co.
and Sustainability Apparel Coalition. This makes Radianza™, the first and only acrylic fibre to have MSI scores and
Life Cycle Assessments.

The gel-dyeing technology behind Radianza™ is the key driver for its superior sustainability performance. Water
pollution and water consumption are two of the biggest environmental problems facing the fashion industry and
conventional dyeing processes contribute immensely towards these two problems. In gel-dyeing, the dye is
absorbed in the fibre within 4-5 seconds with close to zero discharge of unused dye and minimum requirement of
water. The LCA study of Radianza™ done by thinkstep shows that a sweater made with Radianza™ requires 30
litres less water, 25 MJ less energy and 1.45 kg CO2 equivalent lesser Global Warming potential than the one made
with conventional acrylic and dyeing process.

The MSI scores of Radianza™ also give a similar indication
as follows:

 Reduces the water scarcity potential of the fabric
by 49%

 Reduces the chemistry impact of the fabric by 44%
 Reduces the global warming potential of the fabric

by 7%
 Reduces the Eutrophication potential of the fabric

by 19%
 Reduces the Resource depletion potential of

the fabric by 16%

MSI Scores of Radianza™ fabric v/s conventional acrylic fabric

“We are proud to announce the Higgs MSI Scores of Radianza™. This evaluation has re-assured our customers that
the use of Radianza™ in their products will improve the acceptability among the environment conscious
consumers, brands and retailers”, says Thomas Varghese – Business Head – Textiles business of Aditya Birla Group.

The results are expected to be officially published on Higgs Portal by July 2020.
For more information about the life cycle study of Radianza™, please visit www.radianza.world

Radianza™ is a trademark of Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd.

TAF’s Innovations in Socks

Socks are being considered as a fashion accessory among
millennials. With rapid growth of the global socks market, we have
developed a wide range of socks using our various specialty fibres in
accordance with style and functional requirements during end use.

Freshness & Long Lasting Hygiene
Socks with Amicor™ have long lasting anti-microbial functionality
that comes with guarantee of 100 washes. Amicor™ fibre has been
tested as per international standards to show strong efficacy against
various kinds of bacteria, fungus and viruses.

Thermal Insulation: Thermal socks with
Warmos™ provides excellent bulk, resilience,
comfort and warmth to be used in winters and outdoors.

Pilling Resistant & Soft Handfeel : Socks with Pilbloc™ helps prevent pilling . Your socks
would still look as good as new after countless washes through its lifetime.

Thermoregulation Sustainability

Socks with Outlast® helps reduce temperature swings Eco-friendly Socks with Radianza™ help save
and increase more comfort. Outlast technology works the environment and reduce the consumption
dynamically ad proactively manages heat while of natural resources. Radianza™ fibre is one of
controlling the production of moisture before it begins. the most eco-friendly and sustainable fibres
made with a special gel-dyeing technology.

For more information and inquiry, please contact us at [email protected]

Amicor™, Warmos™, Pilbloc™ and Radianza™ are trademarks of Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd.

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. We produce more than 14 differ-
Phone: +66 (0) 2-253 6754 ent types of specialty fibres for various applications ranging from
Fax: +66 (0) 2-253 4769, 253 6734 sweaters, blankets, carpets, circular knitting and technical fibres for
Email: [email protected] outdoor applications.

www.birlacril.com
www.durashineoutdoor.com
www.radianza.world