#Yarn & Fiber

2020-05-28

Q-SKIN® by Fulgar bacteriostatic yarn has been chosen by Pompea for its new KIT protective masks

Pompea, an Italian hosiery and intimate wear brand has chosen to join the fight against the current Covid-19 pandemic by dedicating a tranche of its production to the manufacture of masks with filters for the exclusive use of the community, made entirely in Italy - P.Masks.

The masks are enhanced with HeiQ Eco Dry ecological water repellent technology and can be washed repeatedly. They feature an innovative core created by special bacteriostatic Q-SKIN® yarn that makes up the masks’ fabric weave, and is inspired by cutting-edge research carried out by Fulgar, a centre of excellence for Made in Italy textiles and world leader in the production of high-quality man-made yarn.

Q-SKIN® by Fulgar is a Nylon 6.6 fibre with silver ions inserted during spinning, making the yarn bacteriostatic. It works in this way - bacteria have a negative charge while the silver ions in Q-SKIN® by Fulgar are positively charged, and this mechanism enables the silver ions to inhibit bacterial growth. The masks made using Q-SKIN® yarn by Fulgar® can be made even more effective by a synergy with HeiQ Viroblock treatment. HeiQ Viroblock is a unique combination of the most advanced silver and vesicle technology developed to inhibit the growth and persistence of bacteria and viruses. HeiQ silver technology has an antiviral and antibacterial action (both antimicrobial) while the vesicle technology functions as a booster, stripping the viral membrane (the pericapsid) of its lipid content in seconds, thereby destroying the virus.

The masks will be available from the end of May at pompea.it, free to consumers making purchases worth 39.90 euro or more, and later in stores in four colour versions (two masks with 4 filters).

P-Mask is made with Q-SKIN by Fulgar (c) 2020 Fulgar

Fulgar voice at the Milan Fashion Institute

Daniela Antunes, Marketing Manager at Fulgar, participated as an expert speaker at the XVII edition of the Master in Brand & Product Management of the prestigious Milano Fashion Institute, which trains well-rounded professionals capable of managing both the creative and strategic-managerial aspects of the fashion & luxury sector.

Fulgar and Q-CYCLE® feature in the new ALBINI STUDIO A/W 2026/2027 COLLECTION

Textile innovation and sustainability meet once again thanks to Fulgar, the Italian company and leader in the production of man-made fibers, which brings its revolutionary Q-CYCLE® yarn to center stage at Milano Unica, the benchmark trade show for premium fabrics and accessories for men's and women's fashion apparel. This choice is also shared by Albini 1876, a global reference in high-end textiles, which selected the yarn for its new Albini Studio capsule collection debuting for Autumn/Winter 2026/2027.

Fulgar highlighted Q-CYCLE® yarn at Performance Days

Fulgar, a global leader in producing innovative man-made yarns, reaffirms its commitment to a responsible textile supply chain. At Performance Days in Munich, Fulgar’s innovative products went beyond fabrics thanks to its collaboration with NYGUARD, a cutting-edge company in zipper manufacturing, which has chosen Q-CYCLE® technology to offer a more circular solution in the apparel accessories sector.

Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2026 closes doors, advancing sustainable and innovative sourcing in South China

Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2026 served as a strategically positioned mid-year sourcing platform for the Greater Bay Area, highlighting Shenzhen’s role in connecting regional demand, supply and innovation exchange across the textile value chain. During the three-day fair, over 20,000 visits were drawn from 74 countries and regions[1], as exhibitors and buyers engaged with new developments in greener, performance-led, and value-added yarn and fibre solutions. Held in conjunction with Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and PH Value, the fair underscored the benefits of closer synergy and new materials across yarn, fabric and apparel platforms for the South China market.

Yarns and technologies in symbiosis: Biella Yarn presents Fall/Winter 2027/2028 collection “New Romance_”

Biella Yarn, the flat knitting brand of Suedwolle Group, launches new Fall/Winter 2027/2028 collection, inspired by the symbiosis of yarns and technologies – elements that blend, adapt and evolve together, forming something new without losing their origin. The name “Neu Romance_” reflects the emotional and neurological dimension of the yarns: a connection that engages the senses, experienced through material, touch and interaction. The collection is further brought to life through design collaborations, featuring selected yarns used in different design approaches.

The textile industry in transition

Recycling, traceability, eco-design and digitalisation are among the key future challenges facing the European textile industry. The Erasmus+ project Skills4Circularity, involving 21 partners from twelve countries, is investigating the skills required to address these challenges. As the German industry partner, the Industry Association for Finishing – Yarns – Fabrics – Technical Textiles (IVGT) is bringing the industry’s perspective to the project.

Rieter sees Barmag integration on track as orders and sales rise

The first half of 2026 was shaped by the successful completion of the largest acquisition in Rieter’s history. The Man-Made Fiber Division enables entry into the growth segment of man-made fibers and sustainably strengthens Rieter’s market position in the Asia region. The expanded Group is now the world’s leading system supplier for the processing of natural and man-made fibers. In the first half of the year, initial cost savings in material costs and operating expenses have already been realized. The targeted synergies are expected to amount to at least CHF 20 million by the end of the 2028 financial year. Due to the completion of the acquisition on February 2, 2026, the first half of the year for the Man-Made Fiber Division only amounts to five months.