Avantium advances PEF-based spacer fabric for Auping

Spacer fabric is an innovative material known for its breathability, cushioning, and versatility. Unlike traditional 2D fabrics, spacer fabric is constructed by joining two separate layers of fabric with monofilaments, creating a breathable 3D “microclimate” between the layers.

This unique structure allows heat and vapor to escape from the body while enabling cool air to circulate through the permeable layer, ensuring optimal temperature control and maximum air circulation.

Throughout 2024, Auping, renowned for its commitment to sustainable innovations in premium sleeping solutions, has worked closely with Muller Textiles, a leader in fabric development.

Muller Textiles has been developing and supplying PEF-based spacer fabric, while ANTEX and Monosuisse have supplied yarns to Muller Textiles. PEF is a plant-based, fully circular polymer material.

The consortium has completed the initial proof of concept study and is progressing towards prototype development. Simultaneously, efforts are being directed towards scaling up the development and production process.

We are proud to collaborate with Auping, Antex, Monosuisse, and Muller Textiles to drive innovation in the textile industry. This partnership underscores our collective commitment to minimizing the environmental footprint of textile production. By harnessing Avantium’s innovative technology and the combined expertise of our partners, we can make meaningful progress towards a more sustainable textile industry, said Pavan Kumar Manvi, Technical Application Manager at Avantium.