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, § 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

• Casein
• Milk fiber