BANDUNG, India — Ateja Tritunggal, PT, a 35 year old weaving mill here will introduce a series of eco fabrics at MoOD.

Since its founding 35 years ago, Ateja has focused on contract, transportation and home decor fabrics.  It is also a global supplier of mattress ticking fabric, under the ‘Serenity’ brand.  

The new Ateja lines are called ‘Eco Green Fabrics’ and are made from recycled polyester yarn which contain at least 40% recycled raw material recycling six PET bottles in the 1.5 liter size to make each linear yard, according to Samuel Stepanus, assistant director, sales & marketing. Eco Green fabrics by Ateja

At MoOD, Ateja will also unveil  its ‘Sunproof’, outdoor fabric brand  made from 100% solution dyed olefin. It comes in plains,  textures and jacquard woven floral/contemporary designs in up to 32 colors. Ateja said the product is 100% recyclable and has been tested according to British Standard (BS EN) resistant against UV and can stand up under natural weathering to at least 1500 hours, some even up to 2000 hours, according to American standard (ASTM). Sun Proof is said to be water repellent, resistant to bacteria and mold. It has even obtained the Oekotex certification, with the class 1, meaning it is safe even to babies, the company claims. 

Also for outdoor applications, Ateja will show new sling fabrics in polyester yarn with PVC coating geared for contemporary designs of outdoor furniture.  

In addition, Ateja will launch new polyester; viscose and linen blend drapery ranges in damask, lampas and matelase, featuring wrinkled effects.    F&FI