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Teijin Frontier Unveils New Extra-absorbent, Fast-drying Fabricwith Diatomaceous Earth-like Surface
Tokyo, Japan, October 9, 2020 --- Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., the Teijin Group's fibers andproducts converting

company,

announced

today

an

all-new

high-absorption,quick-drying fabric inspired by the fine structure of diatomaceous earth used in bathmats. Teijin Frontier will begin selling its new fabric for casual wear in spring/summer
2021 collections, targeting annual sales of 50,000 meters in fiscal 2020 and a tenfold
increase to 500,000 meters in fiscal 2022.

About the new fabric:- Technology- Composite yarn is processed to swell as longitudinal warp andexpand and contract as transverse weft, realizing a fabric surface
Similar towith a fine uneven structure.

diatomaceous- The microporous surface structure, replicated by imitating

earth

diatomaceous earth creates interthread voids within a wovenstructure, using varying shrinkage in composite yarn to form convex
parts.

Natural fiber-likestructure- Natural-like appearance of fabric surface created with composite
yarn made comprising random fibers of varying fineness andshrinkage.

- StructureWhile conventional polyester fabrics have a smooth woven structure made with uniform
fibers, the new fabric has a fine uneven structure made with random fibers.

Fine unevenlayer structure

Smooth wovenstructure

Randomfiber structureHigh-absorption, quick-drying fabric

Smoothfiber structure

Conventional polyester fabric- Fabric Features
The new fabric offers excellent water absorption and diffusion for quick drying. It alsoachieves a natural-like appearance and is stretchable.
Fabric instantly diffuses moisture, is highly absorbent and dries
High absorptionsome 40% faster than ordinary polyester thanks to density differenceand quick dryingof uneven layer structure, which has a diatomaceous earth-likesurface and a convex part that promotes capillary action.

Washing

Excellent durability even after 50 washings to maintain fabricdurability

structure’s water-absorption and quick-drying properties.

Natural-like look

Natural-like achieved with composite yarn made with random fibers

and texture, plusof varying shrinkage. Yarn expands and contracts for moderate

stretchability

stretchability and soft texture. Wrinkles less than ordinary polyester.

Due to increases in double-income and single-person households, demands are risingfor products that help to minimize housework, such as washing clothes. Related to thistrend is the increasing popularity of easy-care attire that dries quickly after washing.
Furthermore, clothing with natural-like appearances and textures have come into vogue
in recent years.
About the Teijin Group
Teijin (TSE: 3401) is a technology-driven global group offering advanced solutions in thefields of environmental value; safety, security and disaster mitigation; and demographic
change and increased health consciousness. Originally established as Japan's firstrayon manufacturer in 1918, Teijin has evolved into a unique enterprise encompassing
three core business domains: high-performance materials including aramid, carbon

fibers and composites, and also resin and plastic processing, films, polyester fibers andproducts converting; healthcare including pharmaceuticals and home healthcare
equipment for bone/joint, respiratory and cardiovascular/metabolic diseases, nursing
care and pre-symptomatic healthcare; and IT including B2B solutions for medical,
corporate and public systems as well as packaged software and B2C online services for
digital entertainment. Deeply committed to its stakeholders, as expressed in the brandstatement “Human Chemistry, Human Solutions”, Teijin aims to be a company that
supports the society of the future. The group comprises more than 170 companies andemploys some 20,000 people across 20 countries worldwide. Teijin posted consolidated
sales of JPY 853.7 billion (USD 8.0 billion) and total assets of JPY 1,004.2 billion (USD9.4 billion) in the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2020.
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