Antimony Free Yarns-Eco Friendly Polyester Yarn Non-Heavy Metal

Antimony oxide is worldwide used as catalyst in polyester fibre and filament yarn production processes and therefore, is often part of textile materials.

Partial quantities of these antimony compounds can dissolve out of the textiles through sweat and be absorbed via respiratory tract or skin, which can cause irritation of eyes, skin and lungs, especially for sensitive people.

In case of the Diolen Hypoallergenic yarns made by us, the commonly used antimony oxide is replaced by non-toxic substitutes.

Also in every further auxiliary material and processing step, avoiding antimony contamination is given great importance.