Soft and strong
Lightweight with high mechanical strength and isotropic properties at the same time.
Evolon® –
high technology at its best
Evolon® is a unique microfilament material that combines outstanding technical and textile properties within a single product and can be used to realize a wide variety of application solutions.
One fabric, many possibilities –
for your innovative projects
Evolon® textiles are manufactured using a unique textile process invented by Freudenberg. In a revolutionary process, bicomponent continuous filaments are spun, laid on a belt, then split into microfilaments , and at the same time entangled using high-pressure water-jets, creating a fabric without the use of solvents or binders. Evolon® microfilaments and super-microfilaments are up to 200 times finer than a human hair and up to ten times finer than many other microfibers. The exceptional technology of Evolon® is the key to versatile possibilities for numerous, innovative applications with a convincing number and variety of benefits.
Absorbent
Can absorb up to 400 % of its own weight in water.
Breathable
The microfilament structure enables high air and water vapor permeability.
Barrier properties
Highly dense and compact fibre structure provides excellent particle filtration, wind resistance and UV protection.
Outstanding textile properties
achieved in just a few minutes
The Evolon® continuous production process achieves in a few minutes what the traditional textile industry can only make in a few weeks with several manufacturing and transportation steps. The resulting fabric combines excellent barrier function with many other advantages of textile properties, e.g. moisture management and breathability, drapability, superior feel and soft touch, and very good washability.
Evolon® –
get expert insights
Our Evolon® expert, Eva Welsh, talks about the unique possibilities offered by our microfilament textiles and the benefits of Evolon®, especially for reusable packaging solutions.
Eva Welsh
Expert for High Performance Technical Textiles
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Evolon® –
an extremely versatile technology
Evolon® microfilament textiles can be adapted to a variety of needs and applications thanks to their wide range of available weights, flexible product characteristics and the ability to further enhance the functions of Evolon® textiles using all conventional finishing and processing methods. The many finishing options include: dyeing, printing, calendering, coating, impregnating, antistatic or water-repellent treatment, flame retardant, antibacterial, dirt repellent and many more.
Durability and Reusability
Evolon® materials are designed for repeated use and washing, depending on the application and treatment. In general, they are suitable for applications requiring multiple cleaning cycles, maintaining their mechanical stability under standard washing conditions (laundry analyses data upon request).
Mechanical process without chemical binder or solvent
Evolon composition includes polyester and polyamide. No PVC is added in the manufacturing process. No solvent is used during filament splitting, and no chemical binder is used during filament bonding, which is achieved thanks to high pressure water jets.
Available with recycled content
Certain Evolon® product variants contain recycled polyester content (percentage varies by product type, up to 85% of the total composition).
Evolon® Anti-mite encasings
Anti-mite encasings made from Evolon® protect allergy sufferers.
Evolon® for technical packaging
High performance lint-free packaging solutions for sensitive automotive parts.
Evolon® Cleaning cloths
Cleaning experts value Evolon® for its superior wiping performance.
Evolon® Sports and beach towels
Towels made of Evolon® are exceptionally absorbent, compact and lightweight.
Evolon® Tea Towels
Tea towels made from Evolon® provide perfect, lint-free wiping for dishes and glasses.
Evolon® Cosmetic wipes
Thanks to their smooth non-abrasive surface, Evolon® microfilament textiles work wonders as facial wipes.
Evolon® anti-mite bed linen
The Evolon® super-microfilament technology combines several ideal sleeping conditions in a single fabric
Evolon® covers for fiber-filled pillows and comforters
Evolon® New Generation is the ideal cover fabric for fiber-filled bedding items and protects allergy sufferers from dust mite allergens.
Evolon® bathrobes
Evolon® fabric takes up five times less space than a conventional terry cotton. It fits easily into a small gym bag or the corner of a suitcase.
Evolon® incontinence pads
Evolon® microfilament textiles can absorb up to 400% of their own weight in liquid, distribute it evenly, and dry quickly.
Evolon® Textiles for printhead cleaning
Very light Evolon® fabrics for printhead cleaning: lint-free, absorbent, stable under tension, with consistent impregnation and excellent cleaning for optimal printing conditions.
Evolon® Coating substrates
Evolon® microfilament textiles provide the optimal combination of textile and mechanical properties and are excellent coating substrates for a variety of applications.
Evolon® Food contact applications
Evolon® improves hygiene conditions, manufacturing processes and conservation.
Evolon® Horse Blankets
Evolon® microfilament textiles are ideal for horse rugs and blankets.
Evolon® Sound absorption layer for automotive applications
Evolon® acoustic composites reduce noise and weight, have good moldability and are easy to process.
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Looking for
your specific
solution?
Benefit from our innovative strength and the unique customization possibilities offered by Evolon®. With our distinctive expertise and decades of experience, we are able to develop your specific solution together with you.
Recognized by third-party standards
Evolon® products and manufacturing site meet recognized third party standards, depending on the product variant:
- OEKO TEX® STANDARD 100 (testing for harmful substances)
- Evolon manufacturing site is certified to OEKO TEX® SteP
- OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN
- ISO 14001 (environmental management system)
- ISO 50001 (energy management system)
Certificates and scope details are available upon request or via official certification databases.
Certifications
ISO certifications
ISO 9001:2015 (quality), ISO 14001:2015 (environment), ISO 45001:2018 (safety), ISO 50001:2011 (energy)
OEKO-TEX® certifications
OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN, OEKO-TEX® STeP and OEKO-TEX®, STANDARD 100 (annex 6) certified
ECARF
Evolon® has received the ECARF quality seal, certifying it as suitable for allergy sufferers based on strict standards.
Certified for latex inks and flame-retardant
Evolon® print media with the product references EVO 100 PMB FR, EVO 130 PMB FR and EVO 170 PMB FR are certified for latex inks and are also certified as flame-retardant in accordance with French fire protection regulations and comply with the M1 classification.
Laser cutting capability
Evolon® was tested for its laser capability in the eurolaser GmbH application laboratory and rated as follows: “Laser cutting capability: outstandingly suitable”.
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Our capabilities for
market-leading innovations
Our technical possibilities are unique on the market and open up almost unlimited solutions for you. This creates a wide range of options for developing your product into the optimum solution for your requirements. Our materials can be used in a wide range of applications - we also offer intelligent, tailor-made solutions for modern, resource-saving applications. We modify standard products or develop new material combinations exactly according to your specifications and manufacture them using high-performance processes to the highest quality - you decide which material properties our nonwovens should have. Challenge us and our experts with your desired properties and performance requirements.
Base materials processes
Bonding processes
Value adding processes
Composite possibilties
Let’s get your
project started
together
We work with you to find the right answer for your specific application. Our technical capabilities enable us to work with you to develop a customized product that is perfectly tailored to your requirements – let's get started together.