Many garments, when discarded, become a burden to the environment and a potential health risk, taking up space, leaving behind microplastics or toxins, and harming plants and animals. To solve these problems, FPMA’s new shirt interlining range has been tested and approved for biodegradability and non-toxicity by Germany’s independent Hohenstein Laboratories.
Based on elements of DIN EN ISO 11721-2:2003 and EN ISO 846, soil burial tests revealed that over 90% of the fusible interlinings are expected to biodegrade after an approximate period of 15-24 months (results of laboratory tests carried out for 12 months). Additional tests showed no negative effects on either the germination of garden cress nor on earthworms in the acute toxicity test.
The new FPMA shirt interlinings also show potential for energy saving. The temperature between the upper fabric and the shirt interlining during fusing is only 127 °C, lower than the commonly used temperature of 143°C. Certified to Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class II, the shirt interlinings are washable at up to 40°C and resistant to dry cleaning.
The products in range 46xx are available in Europe in white and the following weight classes: 4605 (90gsm), 4616 (150gsm) and 4618 (55gsm). The interlinings are ideal for reinforcing shirt and blouse collars, cuffs and plackets used in fashion, leisure and business clothing. The biodegradable, non-toxic interlinings are particularly important for labels with an ecologically sustainable claim.
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