Functional Textile Alginate Fiber for Slimming Clothes Fabrics

What is alginate fiber?

Alginate fiber is one type of artificial fiber, and refers to the fiber prepared with sodium alginate extracted from ocean alga plants as raw materials.

Where is alginate fiber from?

Raw materials of alginate fiber is from algae in oceans. At present,the number of known alga types exceeds 22,000. Algae are widely distributed in the whole world and can be roughly classified into red algae,brown algae,green algae and blue algae according to colors. 

Classification of alginate fiber.

Alginate fiber includes alginate salt fiber and alginic acid fiber. The fiber prepared by making sodium alginate and polyva-lent metal ions exchanged and subjected to a chelation reaction is alginate salt fiber which is divided into calcium alginate fiber,silver alginate fiber,zinc alginate fiber and the like according to the different types of metal ions; Classification of alginate fiber.

ALGINATE FIBER FEATURE

(1) Flame-retardant performance
The flame-retardant performance of the product is excellent.the limit oxygen index (LOl) is larger than or equal to 45%: in the combustion process, basically no flue gas is generated, no toxic gas is generated and melting and driciping can not happen, and the performance is far superior to that of the flame-retardant fiber frequenty seen on the cumunt market.

(2) Moisture absorption performance
The moisture absorption performance of the alginate fiber applied to the field of textiles and garments and used as garment materials is excellent, the moisture regain exceeds 16%,and the alginate fiber can compare favorably with high-grade long stapled cotton fiber due to the comfort and has the excellent hand feeling and wearing comfort which are similar to those of silk.

(3)High absorptivity and gel obstruction performance

Alginate fiber applied to the biomedical field can absorb a large amount of wound effusion, and therefore the number of bandage replacement times is decreased, the nursing time is shortened, and nursing expenses are reduced.

(4) Hemostasis moisture preservation and high removability
After Ca2+ in biomedical alginate fiber and Na+ in blood are exchanged, the blood coagulation and escharosis speed is increased; meanwhile, soft gel is formed after fiber absorbs exudate and expands, and a protection effect on regenerated soft and tender tissue is achieved; fiber can be washed away by spraying warm saline water, and secondary injuries caused when gauze is removed are prevented.
(5) Antibacterial performance
Alginate fiber has the excellent anti-bacterial performance, the antibacterial rate of escherichia coli reaches up to 99%, and the antibacterial rate of staphylococcus aureus reaches up to 99%.

(6) Anti-radiation performance

The anti-electromagnetic radiation performance of alginate fiber is obviously superior to that of conventional viscose.

(7) Biocompatibility and degradability

Alginate fiber is extracted from natural plant components and has biocompatibility and degradability.


ALGINATE FIBER FOR HEALTH CARE USE

Alginate fiber used for health care is calcium alginate fiber prepared through the self-developed technology special for health care materials with sodium alginate as raw materials.
Fiber is prepared through the preparation method, for rapid high-water-absorption alginate fiber, rapid liquid absorption can be achieved, and the absorbency can reach up to 100 times.
Fiber has good antibacterial performance (free of antibacterial agent addition) while achieving high absorbency and a rapid absorption function, and the problem that bacteria breed in wet environments can be effectively reduced.
Main application
(1)Diapers, sanitary napkins, adult incontinence care products, etc.;
(2)Mask, wipes, etc.