There is a large demand for performance fabrics that provide multiple benefits. To date, these performance features have largely been obtained through finishing fabrics with various chemical additives. In some cases, there are multiple finishing stages which end up costing additional dollars and sacrificing hand / aesthetics. Cocona® fabrics and yarn were developed to provide multiple attributes (Evaporative cooling, UV protection, odor resistance and, with some fabric constructions, static resistance) that are permanently in the fiber and won't wash out.