| protein fibre [SPF] is made from the soybean cake. | | | | other fibres are ideal for functional underwear and |
| The residue after extraction of the protein is used as | | | | summer wear. |
| livestock feed. SPF has the physical properties of | | | | Because soybean protein fibre is sine, soft and |
| synthetic fibres. Fabrics made from SPF have the | | | | smooth as well as absorbent it is ideal for products |
| luster of silk with excellent drape. The fibre is soft, | | | | that are worn close to the skin such as underwear, |
| smooth and lightweight and has the same moisture | | | | sleepwear, sportswear and children's and infant's |
| absorption as cotton and better moisture | | | | clothes, bed sheets, towels and blankets. When |
| transmission than cotton. | | | | soybean protein fibre blends well with other fibres |
| The original color of soybean protein fibre takes dye | | | | giving more features. When mixed with cashmere it |
| well and is color fast. SPF has higher breaking | | | | provides a smooth quality as well as increasing the |
| strength than wool, cotton, and silk, but less than | | | | easy care properties. As a wool / soy protein fibre it |
| polyester fibre. SPF will not shrink when washed in | | | | reduces shrinkage and increases ease of care. As a |
| boiling water. The fabric is anti-crease, easy wash and | | | | silk blend it improves the properties of silk and |
| fast drying. SPF has antibacterial properties that resist | | | | prevents the fabric from sticking to the skin when |
| colibacillus, staphylococcus aureus and candica albicans. | | | | wet. |
| Fabrics made from soy protein fibre and linen or | | | | |