Innovative Home Textile R&D

Targeted Solutions and Product Novelty

R&D output is primarily channeled into creating distinct market advantages for our clients across various textile segments:

• Performance Bedding: Developing fabrics with Phase Change Materials (PCM) to maintain a stable sleep temperature range.
• Wellness & Hygiene: Creating textiles with permanent Anti-Microbial and Anti-Bedbug properties suitable for hospital and hotel environments.
• Sustainability Lines: Researching and integrating recycled polyester or certified organic cotton fibers, providing traceable, documented eco-friendly options.

This division provides the technical foundation for unique, patentable product offerings.

Testing Standards and Material Selection

Core Advantages of R&D Focus

• Risk Mitigation: Pre-market testing ensures compliance with complex international regulations (e.g., REACH), minimizing export complications for clients.
• Product Differentiation: Enables the introduction of unique functional features that provide a competitive edge in mature markets.
• Sustained Quality: Continuously monitors and improves the dimensional stability and longevity of core products like knitted and woven fabrics.
• Material Innovation: Access to the latest functional fibers and treatments, maintaining product relevance in a rapidly evolving home textile industry.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: What is the typical lead time for testing a new functional finish on a base fabric?
• A: Standard testing for new functional finishes (e.g., anti-microbial efficacy and wash durability) is typically completed within 10 to 15 working days, depending on the required wash cycle validation.

• Q: Does your R&D focus only on mattress fabrics, or does it cover all home textiles?
• A: Our scope covers all core home textiles mentioned in our capabilities, including fabrics for mattresses, pillow covers, cushions, and sofas. The foundational research on fiber technology and functional finishes is applicable across all these categories.

• Q: What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for an R&D collaboration involving a new fiber blend?
• A: Developing a new fiber blend requires a dedicated trial run on the machinery. The typical MOQ for a custom R&D blend starts at 500 meters for the initial sampling phase, with commitment for a production run of 5,000 meters or more.

Material Testing Mandates

All new material introductions are subjected to mandatory testing to ensure end-user safety and performance integrity:

• REACH Compliance Check: Screening for over 200 SVHCs (Substances of Very High Concern) to ensure acceptability in the European market.
• Physical Stability Assessment: Verification of tensile strength, seam slippage, and weight consistency across production batches.
• Thermal Performance Validation: Measuring Qmax​ values for cooling textiles and assessing thermal resistance for insulating fabrics.

Production Integration for New Launches

Our R&D team works directly with the production facility to scale new concepts efficiently. This includes:

• Process Optimization: Modifying dyeing recipes or finishing line parameters to accommodate new fibers or chemical treatments.
• Pilot Production: Running small-batch trials on the full-scale machinery to confirm manufacturability and cost efficiency before full commitment.
• Documentation: Creating comprehensive technical data sheets (TDS) and production specifications for smooth future order replication.