Taslanizing or taslanising is a process for making textured yarns, involving air-texturing or heat-treatment.12 Taslan is an expired registered trademark of DuPont for this process, first registered on October 19, 1954.3 In German the word is Luftex. The process is simply feeding a bundle of continuous filament yarns into a small jet nozzle with various amounts of slack (overfeed). High-pressure air ( > 100 PSI ) creates suction and a turbulent airstream which tangles any slack into a yarn with a similar hand as a spun yarn. It is the turbulent airflow that tangles the fibers. This method of yarn production creates a yarn that is normally more even than spun yarn and does not pill like spun yarn.
The yarn used is typically polyester, nylon, or a blend. Besides the expected properties of these synthetic fibers, it is also breathable and lightweight.2
Taslan is also a name for yarn made using this process.1 Taslan is used in: outdoor clothing and sportswear, footwear, upholstery and home textiles, and luggage or travel bags.2
Invista has a branded version known as "Supplex®".4
References
References
- Tortora, Phyllis G.; Merkel, Robert S. (1996-01-10). Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles (7th ed.). New York: Fairchild Publications. p. 566. ISBN 9780870057076.
- brydenapparel.com https://brydenapparel.com/taslan-fabric/. Retrieved 2025-08-07.
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- "What's the difference between a Supplex nylon and a Taslan nylon?". Rockywoods Fabrics. Retrieved 2025-08-07.