Pantone launches polyester standards

Dyed on 100% warp knit polyester, these products can be expertly used for colour management in poly-blends, polyester, and other synthetic materials. The new Pantone Polyester Swatch Set is composed of 203 new colours, ranging from timeless neutrals to eye-popping neon,that are not available in the existing cotton library and cannot be reproduced in cotton with the same degree of clarity or intensity.

A provider of professional colour standards for the design industry, Pantone, has introduced polyester standards for footwear, athleisure, swimwear, sleepwear and the home and fashion accessories markets, as a total to it’s Home + Interiors System,Fashion,.

Laurie Pressman, Vice-President, Pantone Color Institute said that, “In today’s culture where colour plays an important part in our visual identity, we see an increasing desire for more saturated colours that help us stand out; colours beyond those formulated for natural fibres; colours whose appearance displays greater hue intensity.” “Our new polyester offering addresses this demand for a deeper level of coloration, resulting in a comprehensive mix of colours relevant across design industries including all fashion- and lifestyle-driven markets, as well as home furnishings.”