KNIT MAGAZINE
- Yarn/Fiber
Did you know You can make fiber from milk!
- Post date:
- January 9, 2015 07:00
- (Update: August 14, 2024 03:20)
KNIT MAGAZINE
Did you know that milk can be turned into fiber? That’s right—you can actually make fiber from milk.
Table of Contents
Promix” is a fiber developed by Toyobo in the 1970s. It combines animal protein (milk casein, also known as chinin) with acrylic nitrile, the raw material for acrylic fiber. Since animal protein is found in milk, this fiber is often referred to as milk fiber. For reference, approximately 1.4 liters of milk are needed to produce 100 grams of “Promix”.
Developed as an alternative to silk, it features a soft texture and luster similar to silk.
It has good hygroscopic properties, as the amino acids in the fiber help retain moisture and absorb sweat quickly. It is comfortable to wear, alleviating stuffiness when sweating and providing warmth after sweating stops. Additionally, it has good dyeability and excellent light resistance.
Being made from milk protein, it is gentle on the skin and moisturizing, with excellent moisturizing properties. As a result, it is used in products that come into direct contact with the skin, such as:
As it mimics the qualities of silk, it is also ideal for luxury women’s clothing, including:
Many wonderful fibers have been developed in Japan, but it seems they haven’t received much attention. Going forward, I would like to promote more of these materials globally and showcase the excellence of Made in Japan!
*Note: Our company does not currently handle this product.
Subscribe Now
To receive the latest updates and insights, subscribe to our newsletter.
Contact Us
For further inquiries regarding this article, please feel free to contact us.