Taslan Polypropylene Yarn
As a certified Taslan yarn manufacturer, Essekan produces air-textured Taslan polypropylene yarn through a precision air-jet process that delivers a soft, cotton-like feel while maintaining the strength and durability of synthetic filament. Solution-dyed for UV-stable colour and OEKO-TEX Class 1 certified, our Taslan yarn offers excellent bulk, softness, and dimensional stability for upholstery and technical textiles.
Key Performance Characteristics
Air-textured polypropylene yarn delivering softness, durability, and UV-stable colour for textiles.
Durability & Abrasion Resistance
Taslan yarn offers strong resistance to wear and surface damage, ensuring long-lasting performance in both apparel and technical applications.
Air-Textured Structure
Created through an advanced air-jet process, this structure provides natural bulk and a soft, fabric-like feel while maintaining filament strength.
Lightweight Comfort
The textured construction allows air circulation, resulting in breathable fabrics that enhance wearer comfort without added weight.
Dimensional Stability
Maintains shape and structure during processing and end use, reducing deformation after repeated washing or usage.
Dyeing & Finishing Compatibility
Designed to deliver uniform dye uptake and consistent finishes across various textile processing methods.
Designed for upholstery, outdoor, and technical textiles that demand comfort, abrasion resistance, and UV-stable colour across challenging end-use conditions.
Functional Ropes
High-tenacity Taslan polypropylene yarn delivers the strength, moisture resistance, and durability required for functional ropes in demanding industrial applications.
- High tensile strength
- Moisture resistant
- Functional durability
Outdoor & Utility Apparel
- High abrasion resistance
- Shape retention
- Functional durability
Upholstery & Home Textiles
- Soft surface texture
- Long-lasting performance
- Consistent fabric structure
Technical Specifications Overview
Precision-engineered yarn counts for consistent quality and performance
| Denier (Den) | Metric Number (Nm) |
|---|
| 330 den | 27,273 Nm |
| 660 den | 13,636 Nm |
| 1200 den | 7,500 Nm |
| 2400 den | 3,750 Nm |
| Test / Property | Test Method / Standard | Result / Rating | Test Conditions / Specifics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Fastness | UNI EN ISO 105-B02 | ≥7 (max 8 blue scale) | |
| Weather | UNI EN ISO 105-B04 | ≥4 (max 5 grey scale) | |
| Abrasion Resistance | UNI EN ISO 12947 | >40,000 CYCLES | |
| Pilling | UNI EN ISO 12945-2 | 5 (max 5) | |
| Colour Fastness Dry Rubbing | UNI EN ISO 105-X12 | 5 (max 5) | |
| Colour Fastness Wet Rubbing | UNI EN ISO 105-X12 | 4-5 (max 5) | |
| Swimming Pool Water Fastness | UNI EN ISO 105-E03 | 5 (max 5) | |
| Resistance To Liquid (Stains) | UNI EN ISO 12720 | Red Wine | 5 (max 5) |
| Sun Screen | 5 (max 5) | ||
| Cleaning Solution | 5 (max 5) | ||
| Olive Oil | 5 (max 5) | ||
| Tea (80° C) | 5 (max 5) | ||
| Beer | 5 (max 5) |
The reported tests refer to the colour fastness and may vary in the presence of water containing chlorine, salt, and seawater. For some colours in the family of reds, blues, greens and yellows, the parameters may differ. Please contact our offices for more detailed information.
General Performance
| Resistance to Mould & Bacteria | 100% |
| Resistance of Colours in Washing Machine | 100% |
| Recyclable | 100% |
| Certification |
OEKO-TEX Class 1 (non allergenic, articles for babies) |
Sustainability & Compliance
Essekan manufactures Taslan polypropylene yarn using optimised air-texturing processes designed around efficient energy use and controlled resource consumption. Production practices are structured to minimise material waste while maintaining consistent yarn quality and UV-stable colour throughout.
The manufacturing framework aligns with OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and GRS, ensuring product safety, process reliability, and traceability across supply chains. This compliance supports responsible sourcing and meets the quality and environmental benchmarks required for global export markets.
