Heat waves are becoming supercharged as the climate changes – lasting longer, becoming more frequent, and getting hotter.
All around the world, people are feeling the impact of extreme temperatures.
To help you stay cool and comfortable, functional yarns recommends the following summer-friendly yarns:
1. HAKUU-NYLON
a. Moisture Wicking
With a profiled cross-section, fabrics made with Hakuu-Nylon yarns can remove moisture from the body to keep wearers cool and dry.
b. Cool Feeling
With nano-sized natural mineral powder embedded, Hakuu-Nylon improves heat conductivity and offers a great Qmax cooling value.
c. Anti-Ultraviolet
Fabrics with Hakuu-Nylon yarns achieve UPF 50+ protection due to nano mineral powder, reducing risks of sun damage.
d. Product Range:
- DTY: 30D / 40D / 50D / 70D / 140D
- FDY: 50D / 70D / 140D / 280D
2. HAKUU-POLY
a. Moisture Wicking
Cruciform cross-section increases surface area and creates micro-channels to wick moisture away from the body.
b. Cool Feeling
Nano-sized jade improves heat conductivity for a noticeably cooler feel.
c. Anti-Ultraviolet
Provides UPF 50+ sun protection with embedded nano-jade particles.
d. Heat Blocking
Reflects infrared rays and insulates heat away from the body.
e. Anti-Showing Through
Improves opacity in lightweight fabrics by reducing fiber transparency.
f. Product Range:
- Spun Yarn: Count 16/1s – 80/1s, 100% or blended, core spun available
- Filament: 50D/72F, 75D/72F, 100D/144F, 150D/144F
3. TEMSMAR
a. Features
Temsmar is a thermoregulating cellulose fiber yarn with microencapsulation technology.
It absorbs body heat to activate cooling, and releases heat when cold for thermal balance.
b. Applications
Ideal for next-to-skin products like underwear, home textiles, hosiery, sportswear, and children’s garments.
c. Available Counts:
21s, 32s, 40s
4. HAKUU-COTTON
A perfect blend of natural materials and advanced technology for summer use.
a. Cooling Touch
Special spinning and treatment grant it fast-dry, hygroscopic, and cooling properties.
b. Fast Dry
Performs better than regular cotton in terms of moisture absorption and quick drying.
c. Product Range:
- Count: 21/1s – 80/1s
- Ratio: 100% Cotton
- Application: Garments and home textiles
5. TECHNA-COTTON
A natural blend of cotton and zinc-rich herbal extract.
a. Anti-Bacterial & Anti-Virus
Zinc ions damage bacterial cell walls and inhibit common harmful microbes.
b. Deodorization
Neutralizes body odor and promotes cleaner skin.
c. Safety
Zinc is embedded permanently—won’t wash out.
d. Product Range:
- Count: 16/1s – 80/1s
- Ratio: 100% or blended
- Type: Core spun yarn available
6. TECHNA-POLY
a. Anti-Bacterial
Zinc ions damage bacterial cells through ionic interaction, offering permanent protection.
b. Moisture Wicking
Profiled cross-section quickly wicks moisture for dry comfort.
c. Safety
Zinc is embedded during fiber production and is wash-durable.
d. Deodorization
Effectively neutralizes odors for all-day freshness.
e. Product Range:
- Count: 16/1s – 80/1s
- Ratio: 100% or blended
- Type: Core spun yarn available
7. TECHNA-HEMP
Gift from Nature
Hemp (Cannabis Sativa) is one of the oldest textile materials known to humankind.
a. Functional Benefits:
- Hygroscopic
- Breathable
- Anti-bacterial
- Anti-microbial
b. Sustainability
Naturally degradable, grows with less water and pesticide than cotton.
c. Product Series:
Cottonized hemp blended yarns (with cotton, polyester, etc.), count from 10s to 60s
Core spun yarn with spandex is also available
8. Conclusion
Functional yarns is committed to providing eco-friendly, functional yarns that meet the demands of a hotter world.
From cooling fibers like Hakuu-Nylon and Hakuu-Poly, to thermoregulating cellulose yarns, anti-bacterial cottons, and sustainable hemp blends, we offer the right solutions for breathable, UV-resistant, moisture-wicking, and health-conscious summer textiles.
Feel free to contact us to explore custom yarn development for your hot weather apparel collections.
