daniel

daniel

With 20+ years in functional yarns and antibacterial innovation, the VI-TEX team (founded 2003) verifies authenticity through lab standards, hands-on tests, and real-world durability. Experts in ISO 20743, AATCC 100, and beyond — we help brands avoid fakes and deliver reliable performance.
Yarn cones and knitted swatches with the text Modal vs Lyocell

Modal vs Lyocell: Properties and Fiber Identification

Modal vs lyocell identification starts with a difference in production. Modal uses a modified viscose process, while lyocell uses direct dissolution of cellulose. Both can give yarn a soft hand and fabric a smooth drape, so touch alone tells us…

Cotton fibres beneath a char layer, with arrows showing reduced heat transfer.

Proban Process for Cotton: Flame Retardant Finishing and Testing

The Proban process for cotton adds durable flame resistance to cotton fabric through a licensed finishing route. The treatment forms a cross-linked polymer within the cotton fibre structure. Untreated cotton remains combustible, so buyers need to assess the finished fabric…

Paper yarn process illustration showing paper strips, twisted yarn and knitted fabric

Paper Yarn Fabric: Types, Properties and Textile Uses

Paper yarn fabric is a knitted or woven textile made with yarn formed by cutting thin paper into strips and twisting them. It can contain pure paper yarn or combine paper with other textile materials. The finished fabric often has…