Chemicals manufacturer Huntsman Textile Effects has developed a new non-fluorinated durable water repellent (DWR) to help brands and retailers meet global demand for eco-friendly outdoor clothing with extreme rain and stain protection repellency.
Phobotex RSY has been developed to help the industry shift away from traditional formulations based on per-fluorinated chemicals (PFCs) due to environmental health and safety concerns.
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The new product is said to perform well on high-performance synthetics and blends, as well as high-performance outerwear fabrics where it offers breathable comfort in addition to durable water repellence.
The new technology complies with the latest requirements of Bluesign, the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals MRSL (Manufacturing Restricted Substances List) and the Restricted Substances Lists of the world’s global brands. Fabrics treated with Phobotex RSY are suitable for Oeko-Tex Standard 100 when applied as recommended.
“Phobotex RSY durable water repellent raises the bar for performance on synthetics, allowing brands to offer high-performance weather protection to outdoor enthusiasts with an assurance of eco-friendly sustainability,” says Lee Howarth, global marketing manager for finishing at Huntsman Textile Effects.
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