Performance Polymers

BASF Freeflex® – Sustainable Innovation for Comfort, Performance, and Circularity 

Discover Freeflex® by BASF, a breakthrough TPU material that blends comfort, performance, and sustainability. Designed for modern textiles, Freeflex® supports eco-friendly production, meets global safety standards, and adapts to diverse applications - from babywear to outdoor gear and footwear. With solvent-free processing, Freeflex® is shaping the future of responsible fashion. It also complies with key regulations like REACH and is certified by OEKO-TEX®, ensuring safety and environmental responsibility throughout its lifecycle. 

Freeflex is widely used in both outer and inner wear

  • Extremely stretchable
  • Soft Touch
  • Enables low Heat Setting Temperature
  • Eco-conscious
  • Enhanced Colour Brightness 

Freeflex is suitable for various kinds of fiber such as

  • Rayon (Viscose, Lyocell, Modal, Tencel, and Bamboo)
  • Dope dye rayon
  • Cotton
  • Dope dye cotton
  • Wool
  • Nylon
  • PP
  • Cat-PET
  • Solution dyed fibers 

Different kinds of Freeflex Apparel Applications

Applications

In collaboration with LEMON Co., Ltd., Freeflex® is now powering next-gen waterproof and windproof apparel.
Engineered for fabricating nanomembranes via electrospinning.
Key Features
  • Ultra-light & breathable
  • High water repellency
  • Made without intentional use of PFAS & recyclable
  • Comfort in extreme conditions

Customer Success 

The Black Sun Project - A BASF Fashion Show
Fashion outfits - BASF at Chinaplas 2018

View the designs that Freeflex brought to life

The outfits channel the true spirit of freedom and being which can only be made possible with Freeflex and Haptex by BASF. They represent a step-change for the future of apparel production and fashion industry

Enchi Shen , Creative Director, Seven Crash

Watch how Freeflex empowers fashion at New York Fashion Week 2019

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