Invista Unveils New Fiber

Atlanta, GA, June 3, 2010--Invista said it has unveiled the first carpet fiber to combine recycled and renewable content in a single fiber offering but ithe company did not provide figures for a minimum percentage.

Antron Lumena solution dyed nylon with TruBlend fiber technology combines a total of up to 25% post-industrial and post-consumer recycled content with up to 5% bio-based content derived from castor beans, a high-yield and renewable resource.

“The TruBlend fiber technology product line allows us to introduce new blends over time as technology changes and new innovations and resources are available," said Diane O’Sullivan, global marketing director of Invista's commercial flooring segment.

"This is another step towards introducing products that strive to change the conversation from one focused just on single-product ingredients to one that includes a balance of resources and understanding the cycle of our products.”
 
InterfaceFlor will showcase new products that the new technology at NeoCon.  Due to its unique composition, the fiber is the only commercial solution dyed nylon carpet fiber that can contribute to both the Rapidly Renewable and the Recycle Content credits for LEED projects, Invista said. It may also contribute to an Innovation in Design credit.
 
The new fiber is currently available in seven colors.