BASF and Wacoal Develop Thin, Durable Bra Cup Solution Using Elastollan TPU

BASF and Wacoal, a leading Japanese innerwear company, have jointly developed a new bra cup for sportswear and activewear using nonwoven fabric based on Elastollan TPU. This material innovation aligns with Wacoal's 'Melooop' technology, which creates three-dimensional objects via melt-blowing to achieve monomaterial design, enhancing recyclability and reducing material waste. By adopting Elastollan TPU, Wacoal addresses common issues in conventional materials, such as deformation from repeated washing, restricted breathability, and durability loss. Its lightweight, flexible nature, shape retention, and mechanical strength improve mobility and comfort while extending product life. Furthermore, Elastollan TPU allows for high design flexibility, enabling the production of thin cups with minimal material usage without compromising functionality. Keisuke Kawanishi, Representative Director of Wacoal, noted that Elastollan TPU improves bra cup flexibility while maintaining a lightweight, adaptable fit. Rohit Roop Ghosh from BASF highlighted that advanced materials like Elastollan TPU enhance activewear design, comfort, and performance under dynamic conditions.