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R uey Tay Fibre Industrial Co. Ltd. is one of several global Innovation Alliance partners for Lubrizol's new fiber: X4zol™-J. Ruey Tay is an innovative fabric manufacturing company based in Taiwan that is recognized for creating unique fabric constructions from new fiber and finishing technologies and developing fabrications to meet the apparel industry need for function, styling, and comfort. e 53-year old company is known for expertise in computerized warp knitting, circular knitting, and its precision dyeing and finishing processes to produce high quality products. In addition to Taiwan, Ruey Tay also has fabric production in ailand. "Utilizing strategic alliances, like our partnership with Lubrizol using X4zol™-J, allows us to innovate our stretch fabrics with enhanced fit, feel and functionality to bring new fabrics to the apparel marketplace," says Sheng-nan Liu, President, Ruey Tay. "An additional benefit to the partnership with Lubrizol is the ability to form new relationships with fabric manufacturers that process differently than Ruey Tay, such as seamless, narrow elastics and wovens, which opens the door to new brand connections," continues Mr. Liu. With an extensive product line that features both warp and circular knit fabrics in blends of synthetics and natural fibers, Ruey Tay offers flexibility for brands to work with one fabric mill for multiple fabrications and product needs. Exceptional Benefits of X4zol™-J Fiber X4zol™-J is a revolutionary elastomeric fiber that enhances fabrics by elevating performance and providing exceptional feel and fit. e X4zol™-J fiber is finer and stronger than conventional stretch fibers and transforms many types of fabrics into thinner and more lightweight fabrics, which allows for greater air permeability. e unique consistency of the fiber surface structure gives fabrics a smoother and so!er feel. X4zol™-J fiber is a monofilament, as compared to a multi- filament spandex. Most spandex fibers exhibit a steeper stress/strain curve, illustrating low initial resistance to stretch, or elongation; and then a rapid increase in resistance to the point of full elongation, or breakage. e stress/strain curve of fabrics containing X4zol™-J illustrate a so!er, more consistent stretch up to the point of full elongation – tracing a J-shape. is attribute translates into comfortable compression for the wearer, which allows the wearer to pull on a garment without feeling constricted and to take off a garment a!er exercising without the uncomfortable "stickiness" o!en associated with some stretch fabrics. "e physical attributes of the fiber (thinner and stronger) combined with the elongation properties provides us greater creativity and latitude in fabric design and fabrication," adds Dean Wu, Ruey Tay sales manager for sport. "It gives us a performance differentiation not available with typical spandex fabrics." An additional advantage is that X4zol™-J is produced solvent-free. It requires lower processing temperatures and is recyclable* when combined with other synthetic fiber. "We are very conscious of ensuring that our processes and products are in no way hazardous to the environment," says Sheng-nan Liu, President, Ruey Tay, "so knitting X4zol™-J into our fabrics aligns with our health and environment-conscious standards." Ian Su, Ruey Tay sales manager for lingerie, sums up the value of X4zol™-J: "X4zol™-J fiber puts a new level of performance in the fabric, which gives the consumer the added value that they look for in today's garments. Top it off with the so! feel of the fabrics, and comfortable stretch and recovery of the garments, we're giving the market what it wants." Q Fabrics with X4zol™-J allow you to workout in stylish comfort. ADVERTISEMENT The Power of Partnership Lubrizol and Ruey Tay Unite to Advance Innovation s 4HINNER STRONGER AND MORE DURABLE s #OMFORTABLE COMPRESSION s "REATHABLE FASTER DRYING AND COOLING SENSATION s "ALANCED STRETCH FOR ENHANCED lT s 3USTAINABLE BENElTS n SOLVENT FREE LOWER PROCESS TEMPERATURES AND recyclable* fiber s #HLORINE AND 56 RESISTANCE Fabric Elongation (%) Fabric Force (lbf) Benefits of X4zol™-J in Fabrics *Recyclability is based on access to a readily available standard recycling program that supports such materials. Products may not be available in all areas.