Teijin launches Microft™ AR, a seamless knit designed for outdoor sports made from recycled polyester

Teijin Frontier, a company within the Teijin Group that specializes in fiber and product conversion
Frontier), recently launched Microft™ AR, a seamless knitted product specially designed for outdoor sports. This innovative garment combines mild warmth and stress-free comfort with high functionality. The garment is made from newly developed high-performance polyester fiber.

Microft™ AR uses specialized DELTAPEAk™ processed yarn as the core yarn, forming a high-density coil structure that provides excellent thermal insulation and prevents fiber shedding. The pile is made from Teijin Frontier’s proprietary polyester filament, which provides a variety of functions. Low-gauge seamless knitwear made from this fleece yarn offers a unique fit – stress-free, soft, lightweight and warm, with added features such as sweat-wicking, quick-drying and high breathability.

Microft™ AR is an environmentally friendly product made entirely from 100% recycled polyester. It shows limited appearance changes after repeated washing and wear, ensuring long-term use and minimizing fiber shedding that can lead to microplastic contamination.

Teijin Frontier recognizes the changing needs of outdoor apparel and sportswear and focuses on developing a high-end product with enhanced aesthetics, wearing comfort and eco-friendliness. Unlike traditional fleece materials, Microft™ AR avoids problems such as poor moisture absorption and appearance changes after washing.

Teijin Frontier focuses on the construction of chenille yarns to provide warmth and functionality without relying on bristle technology. Traditional chenille yarns are primarily used in fashion garments, while Microft™AR
The functions required for outdoor activities are introduced.