AF&Y Expands Production of Solution-Dyed Yarns.CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- American Fibers and Yarns (AF&Y) announced it will accelerate its expansion of production of its solution-dyed Marquesa(R) yarns to support additional demand as a result of Solutia's decision to abandon the acrylic acrylic, artificial fiber made from a special group of vinyl compounds, primarily acrylonitrile. Acrylic fibers are thermoplastic (i.e., soften when heated, reharden upon cooling), have low moisture regain, are low in density, and can be made into bulky fabrics. business. In light of the recent market developments, AF&Y will expand its production capacity of Marquesa yarns. "The growing acceptance of the Marquesa Plush yarns as performance enhancing replacements for many traditional materials is very gratifying grat·i·fy tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please. 2. ," said Michael Apperson, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , "and we are now on the front end of a significant expansion. Several mills have already made the decision to translate their constructions containing producer-dyed acrylic to solution-dyed Marquesa yarns. This is a strong indication that Marquesa is now solidly established as a viable acrylic alternative, and we expect our yarns will be making substantial gains in this highly competitive, performance driven market place." Marquesa Plush has been engineered to impart excellent hand and aesthetic qualities married with outstanding fabric endurance Endurance See also Longevity. Atalanta feminine name denotes power of endurance. [Gk. Myth.: Jobes, 148] Boston marathon famous 26-mile race held annually for long-distance runners. [Am. Pop. Culture: Misc. and inherent stain Stain (microbiology) Any colored, organic compound, usually called dye, used to stain tissues, cells, cell components, or cell contents. The dye may be natural or synthetic. The object stained is called the substrate. resistance. Fabrics manufactured from Marquesa Plush yarns offer the easy-care properties of durability, stain resistance and cleanability, without sacrificing the softness, color and look of traditional fibers. "Our customers recognize that it makes sound business sense to buy from a stable American producer wherever possible instead of importing acrylic," said Apperson. "In addition, local domestic production supports the ever growing need for speed in getting new products to market." About American Fibers and Yarns Company American Fibers and Yarns Company (AF&Y) is the world's leading supplier of solution dyed filament filament, in astronomy: see chromosphere. yarns. With thousands of yarns in its product portfolio and the ability to engineer yarns to customer specifications, AF&Y is a dominant supplier to the residential and contract furnishings furnishings the extra type or quantity of hair on the head, tail, ears or legs, specified for a particular breed. For example, the feathers in setters, the beard in Bearded collies, the eyebrows in Schnauzers. marketplace, and has a growing presence in the hospitality, apparel, automotive and industrial markets. Headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC, AF&Y maintains a Technology Center that specializes in engineering filament yarn with innovative combinations not available from other suppliers. The company also operates U.S. production facilities totaling approximately one million square feet of manufacturing space. For more information on AF&Y and its products, please visit www.afyarns.com or call 919-969-4300. |
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