Azlon

Azlon is a synthetic textile fiber composed of protein material derived from natural sources[1] such as soy,[2] peanut, milk or corn.[3] Currently it is used in clothing.[4]

Regulation

Canada

Under the Textile Labeling and Advertising Regulations, Section 26(f), Azlon is defined as any fiber made from regenerated protein.[5]

United States

The name "Azlon" is regulated by the Federal Trade Commission, ยง 303.7(g) Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act.[6] However, there is currently no domestic production.[7][8]

Azlon is the common generic name for all man-made protein fibers. Aralac was a registered trademark of Aralac, Inc., a division of National Dairy Products Corporation.[9] Its production from unrationed skimmed-milk supplies may have contributed to its popularization during the Second World War.[10]

United Kingdom

Azlon is also a brand of plastic labware.[11][12] It is a registered trade mark of SciLabware Limited.

See also

References
  1. "Azlon | textile". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
  2. Eco-friendly products closer to your doorstep Archived February 16, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  3. Meet the Azlons from A to Z: Regenerated & Rejuvenated Archived October 13, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  4. Soy No-Show Brief Archived May 26, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  5. Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations Archived September 29, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  6. Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
  7. "Azlon | American Fiber Manufacturers Association". Archived from the original on 2017-02-28. Retrieved 2019-11-27.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. Glossary Archived February 17, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  9. Inc, Time (1946-10-28). LIFE. Time Inc.
  10. "aralac - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
  11. Reusable Plastic Lab Supplies Archived March 12, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  12. Scilabware, manufacturers of Azlon - Reusable Laboratory Plasticware Archived April 6, 2009, at the Wayback Machine


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