PBT: Fibers That Fit

For both young and old, the active lifestyles of today require clothing that is comfortable, stretches, recovers and wears well. Performance Fibers’ PBT (polybutylene terepthalate) is a multi-filament yarn designed for sewing thread applications and is well suited for use in premium comfort clothing. So whether you are designing jerseys for world-class competitions or just snug, body-forming leisure wear for everyday use, look to our PBT products for a great fit.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

o High tenacity makes for a strong fiber that can hold up to the demands of everyday use in multiple sewing thread applications

o Good elongation helps provide unique stretching and recovery properties important in active wear

o Resistance to humidity and perspiration make for a long-lasting fiber that also dries quickly when wet

o Good color fastness stands up well to ultraviolet light

o Chlorine resistance helps make this fiber last longer through repeated laundering or exposure to chlorinated water