Naia : Cellulosic fiber from Eastman

Naia™ from Eastman. Made from the cellulose esters of renewable wood pulp, Eastman Naia™ cellulosic yarn is a new brand of fiber for that can be knitted or woven into fabric providing comfort, ease of care, excellent dry rates for textiles and garments.

Eastman Naia™ cellulosic yarn, the ultimate name in fashion apparel, offers a differentiated product for brands looking to innovate in their next collection. Create comfortable, easy-to-care-for, and luxurious fabrics—all thanks to inherent qualities found in Naia™ from Eastman.

• Naia is made from fully traceable and sustainably sourced wood pulp.
  
• The cellulosic yarn is produced in a safe, closed-loop process where solvents are recycled back into the system for reuse.
  
• Naia has an optimized, low-impact manufacturing process with a low tree-to-yarn carbon and water footprint.
  
• Naia has a third party reviewed Life Cycle Assessment compliant with ISO14044 and is listed on the HIGG Materials Sustainability Index.
  
• Naia emits less green house gases, uses less fresh water in preparation and production, and has less negative impact of nature such as land use, eco-toxicity and water acidification than silk, cotton, viscose filament and polyester.
  
• fabric made with Naia will have superior breathability and moisture management.
  
• Garments made from Naia are easy to care for, can be laundered at home, and have excellent wrinkle recovery and pilling resistance.

Naia™is made from fully traceable and sustainably sourced wood pulp; Eastman holds FSC® and PEFC™Chain of Custody certification.The cellulosic yarn is produced in a safe, closed-loop process where solvents are recycled back into the system for reuse. In addition, Naia™hasan optimized, low-impact manufacturing process with a low tree-to-yarn carbon and water footprint.Naia™has a third party reviewed Life Cycle Assessment compliant with ISO14044 andis listed on the HIGG Materials Sustainability Index.

Naia fiber Process Infographic: diagram of every step of Naia's processing.

Naia Benefits Chart: chart of Naia's fiber comparisons if you want to see how Naia stacks up to other fabrics such as silk, cotton, viscose filament and polyester.

2018 Environmental & sustainable certifications: document about Naia's environmental and sustainable certifications such as sustainably sourced wood pulp, safe chemical use and disposal, and its low-impact manufacturing process.

Naia Launched in Womenswear Market

Today's consumers expect comfortable, luxurious, and easy-to-care-for garments, all with desirable aesthetics and rich color. Naia allows all these expectations to be woven or knit into uncompromising fabrics to fit your unique lifestyle.

Designers and consumers alike have praised fabrics made of Eastman's cellulosic yarn for their luxurious aesthetics, elegant drape, and superior hand. fabrics made from Naia cellulosic yarn naturally have a beautiful luster, creating a standout look. And for a more subdued appearance and texture, the yarn can also be transformed into a luxurious fabric with a matte finish. Extremely versatile with the ability to be transformed into fabrics with unique textures and patterns, Eastman Naia™ cellulosic yarn inspires designers to create enticing and accentuating silhouettes. To add to its versatility, Naia fabrics can also be digitally printed, which allows you greater creative freedom to discover new possibilities in the next season of fashion apparel.

Learn more about Naia at the Eastman website.

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