CELLIANT® Viscose, which converts body heat into energy, is a unique combination of nature and performance. It was developed by materials science leader Hologenix®, creators of CELLIANT, a natural blend of IR-generating bioceramics used in textiles, and Kelheim Fibres, the leading manufacturer of viscose specialty fibers. It is the world’s first in-fiber sustainable infrared viscose. Now Hologenix has partnered with Spectro Coating Corp., the largest vertically integrated flock coating and flock fabric manufacturer in the world, to create the first flocked infrared material with CELLIANT Viscose.
Flocking is an application method in which tiny fibers are piled on to the surface of a textile, creating textures for both decorative and functional purposes. CELLIANT Viscose in a flocked material has many potential applications in the medical field for tapes, bandages, braces and orthopedic products, home textiles and decor, dog beds, clothing, and more. CELLIANT features natural, ethically sourced minerals, which convert body heat into infrared energy for increased local circulation and cellular oxygenation. These CELLIANT minerals are then embedded into viscose plant-based fibers. The Viscose fibers are then flocked onto a base material. CELLIANT Viscose provides all the benefits of being a viscose fiber — lightweight, soft, highly breathable, excellent moisture management — as well as the fiber enhancements from CELLIANT infrared technology.
CELLIANT Viscose is the first IR flocked material that Spectro is producing. CELLIANT Viscose also represents a further expansion into sustainable products for Spectro. In addition, Spectro products are proudly made in the USA, as is CELLIANT’s mineral blend.
“CELLIANT Viscose in a flock coating or fabric is very exciting for us,” said Raj Shah, Vice President of Spectro Coating Corp., which is based in Leominster, Mass. “Not only is it the first time our company has worked with a performance fiber or textile, putting us in a new innovative category, but the sustainability aspects of CELLIANT Viscose also very much align with our mission.”
“We are proud to partner with Spectro Coating Corp. on this initiative,” concluded Stephen Kelly, VP of Global Business and Supplier Development for Hologenix. “CELLIANT Viscose in a flocked material opens up new pathways for us in the medical field as well as other applications in all aspects of the industry; in particular in products where CELLIANT is not easily embedded. It can also be applied on some of our products that already contain CELLIANT, upping the wellness quotient even further.”
About Hologenix and CELLIANT
Hologenix, LLC, headquartered in Pacific Palisades, California, is a materials science company innovating products that energize all aspects of life. Its flagship product, CELLIANT®, is a science-backed infrared (IR) technology that improves health and wellness by promoting restful sleep and enhancing performance and recovery. CELLIANT’s natural blend of IR-generating minerals is embedded into fibers, yarns and fabrics, powering bio-responsive textiles. CELLIANT is a key ingredient used by world-class brands in products spanning apparel, sleepwear, bedding, upholstery, uniforms and medical supplies.
CELLIANT is rigorously tested by a Science Advisory Board composed of experts in photobiology, nanotechnology, sleep medicine, and diabetes and wound care. The Science Advisory Board has overseen nine peer-reviewed published studies that demonstrate CELLIANT’s effectiveness and the benefits of infrared energy.
About Spectro Coating Corp.
Spectro Coating Corp., based in Leominster, Massachusetts, has been providing the world’s highest quality roll-to-roll flocked goods for over 20 years. We design and manufacture the most innovative flock materials to solve some of the most interesting and challenging demands from a wide range of industries and applications. We have developed the skills, capabilities and technologies to produce the most diverse flocked products on the market.
Whether it’s a specialized industrial fabric, medical supplies and apparel or brace or a one-of-a-kind decorative fabric for a unique fashion statement, furniture line or wallcovering, we have the capabilities to provide high-quality, cost-effective flock products for just about any application or market you can think of.
Our services include Flock Coating, Flock Printing, Commission Coating and Fabric Finishing. We can produce flocked products on virtually any type of rolled material, including Films, Vinyls, Nonwoven Materials, Styrene Bonded Leather, Polypropylene & Polyethylene, Polyolefin, Heat-Sealable Films, Supported & Unsupported Foams.
About Kelheim Fibres
Kelheim Fibres GmbH is the world’s leading manufacturer of viscose speciality fibres. Innovative products, flexible technologies and an exceptional focus on sustainability form the foundation of the company’s success. Our speciality fibres are used in most diverse applications from fashion, hygiene and medical products to nonwovens and speciality papers.
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CELLIANT, press release, 2022-10-06.
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Kelheim Fibres GmbH
Spectro Coating Corp.
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