{"id":8104,"date":"2026-08-19T06:21:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T06:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fabricair.com\/za\/?post_type=news&#038;p=8104"},"modified":"2026-08-19T06:21:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T06:21:35","slug":"fabricair-launches-combi-eco-fabric","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.fabricair.com\/za\/news\/fabricair-launches-combi-eco-fabric\/","title":{"rendered":"FabricAir Launches Combi Eco fabric"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>FabricAir Launches Combi Eco Fabric | South Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">FabricAir introduces <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fabricair.com\/za\/products\/duct-systems\/fabrics\/\">Combi Eco<\/a>, a more sustainable version of the well-known Combi fabric. It delivers the same reliable performance customers have come to expect. The fabric is now produced in a cleaner, more responsible way through dope dyed yarn technology.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Same Trusted Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Combi Eco matches the proven performance of the standard Combi fabric that customers already know. It offers the same strength, durability and cleaning characteristics. The only change lies in how the yarn is dyed. This keeps technical performance intact while enabling a more sustainable production process. To further boost sustainability, permeability in the relevant Combi Eco variants is kept to a minimum, without relying on chemical coatings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">In dope dyed yarn production, colour pigments go directly into the liquid polymer before the yarn is extruded. This differs from dyeing the fabric after weaving. The method protects the fabric&#8217;s technical properties while adding environmental benefits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Combi Eco works with most existing FabricAir designs and installations. This makes it straightforward to specify for new projects and ongoing ones alike.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Significant Environmental Advantages<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Dope dyed yarn helps FabricAir cut the environmental footprint of fabric production significantly:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Up to 90% less water usage than conventional dyeing<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Lower chemical usage during production, plus less wastewater<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">42% lower CO\u2082 emissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">This process removes the multiple dye baths and chemical treatments that wet dyeing usually needs. The result is a cleaner and more efficient production method.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Enhanced Colour Durability<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The pigment becomes part of the fibre itself, so Combi Eco offers stronger colourfastness and better resistance to fading. Colour embedded this deeply resists washing and UV exposure more effectively. This helps ducts keep their visual appearance for longer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Built for Projects Where Responsibility Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Combi Eco complies with REACH and RoHS directives and meets Oeko-Tex\u00ae Standard 100 requirements. It gives project teams a responsible choice when sustainability matters, without compromising the performance of standard Combi fabric.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The fabric comes in a selection of popular colours, with further options available on request.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">With Combi Eco, FabricAir keeps moving forward, pairing proven performance with a more responsible production approach. Customers can meet their environmental goals while keeping the quality they expect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FabricAir presents Combi Eco, a sustainable version of its Combi fabric that saves water by using dope dyed yarn technology.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8105,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-8104","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>FabricAir Launches Combi Eco fabric | South African Republic<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Combi Eco is FabricAir\u2019s new innovation. 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