Soft and strong
Much lighter than traditional textiles, 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-microiflaments 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 trasnportation 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.
Long-lasting material
Durable, washable and reusable materials that generate less waste than many conventional alternatives.
Safe composition
No use of solvents or chemical binders and free of PVC.
Resource savings
A part of Evolon® product range is available with a high share of recycled content.
Evolon® Anti-mite encasings
Anti-mite encasings made from Evolon® protect allergy sufferers.
Evolon® Sports and beach towels
Towels made of Evolon® are exceptionally absorbent, compact and lightweight.
Evolon® Cosmetic wipes
Thanks to their smooth non-abrasive surface, Evolon® microfilament textiles work wonders as facial wipes.
Evolon® Cleaning cloths
Cleaning experts value Evolon® for its superior wiping performance.
Evolon® Tea Towels
Tea towels made from Evolon® provide perfect, lint-free wiping for dishes and glasses.
Evolon® Food contact applications
Evolon® improves hygiene conditions, manufacturing processes and conservation.
Evolon® Sound absorption layer for automotive applications
Evolon® acoustic composites reduce noise and weight, have good moldability and are easy to process.
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® incontinence pads
Evolon® microfilament textiles can absorb up to 400% of their own weight in liquid, distribute it evenly, and dry quickly.
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® Horse Blankets
Evolon® microfilament textiles are ideal for horse rugs and blankets.
Evolon® for technical packaging
High performance lint-free packaging solutions for sensitive automotive parts.
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® 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.
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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.
Evolon® –
made in green
The super microfilament textiles are durable materials that meet the most demanding requirements and generate less waste. Compared to the production of conventional textiles, Evolon® technology makes a sustainable contribution to saving raw materials. Evolon® microfilament textiles are two to four times lighter. In addition, the water used during the manufacturing process is treated and reused within the company.
- No use of solvents or chemical binders, PVC-free
- OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN, OEKO-TEX® STeP and OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 (annex 6) certified
- The Evolon production site is ISO 14001 certified and the energy management system is ISO 50001 certified
Certifications
The effectiveness of Evolon® has been tested and confirmed by several independent institutes: Hohenstein Research Institute (Germany), IFTH - Institut Français du Textile Habillement (France), LNE (France), FIATEC (Germany).
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.
Special award for environmental friendliness
Freudenberg received a special award for the water recycling process that the company implements in the production of Evolon®: the “Eco-Trophée du Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges”.
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.