Evaluated Alternative Fluorine-free durable water repellent finishing agent Non-fluorinated, Fluorine-Free, durable water repellent finishing agent https://chemsilicone.com/product/non-fluorinated-water-repellent
Evaluated Alternative EcoPhob PLUS: Fluorine free, bio-based, water repellency Worldwide leading product for ecological hydrophobicity of textiles. The ecological product for the durable water repellency for textiles of all kinds.
Evaluated Alternative Zelan™ R3 finish: Non-fluorinated, bio-based, durable water repellent finish Zelan™ R3 / Teflon EcoElite™ finish is the first renewably sourced, non-fluorinated repellent finish with the following benefits: • Up to three times more durable than original non-fluorinated repellents • Contains 60 percent renewably sourced raw materials (ASTM D6866-12) and is recognized as a USDA certified biobased product • bluesign® approved, meeting the strict ecological and toxicological requirements of the bluesign® criteria • GOTS approved input finishing chemical
Evaluated Alternative HeiQ Eco Dry – Durable water repellency (DWR) without fluorine (non-PFC) High-performing, sustainable and durable water-repellency, no fluorine (no PFOA, no PFOS), formaldehyde-free. Exceptional efficiency and durability (100% DWR performance up to 50 washings depending on fiber type). Complies with EU REACH, US TSCA, JP METI, ZDHC and most RSL regulations.
Evaluated Alternative SCHUTZENPRINT- FF WHITE DC SCHUTZENPRINT-FF WHITE DC Is a plant based Sustainable, Acrylate rheology free, Water based Ready made print paste for White Discharge printing. The Ready made paste is Solvent Free, Zero Formaldehyde & ZDHC Listed can be utiliesed with SCHUTZENSTRIP-TU ; Zero formaldehyde activator
Evaluated Alternative High IQ® Repel non-Fluorinated Durable Water Repellents High IQ® Repel is a range of industry leading non-Fluorinated Sustainable Durable Water Repellents which complies with most regional and country legislations such as EU REACH and US TSCA, as well as complying with voluntary schemes such the requirements of bluesign®, the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Roadmap (ZDHC) and the Restricted Substances Lists of the world’s most exacting global brands in addition to being suitable for OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.
Evaluated Alternative OrganIQ – Bleaching system for the denim sector OrganIQ is an innovative range of products for the denim washing sector and consists of a bleach finishing system for jeans. All organIQ products are free from heavy metal compounds and chlorine, but still enable economical and modern denim finishing.
Evaluated Alternative STAMP IT SAFE SYSTEM STAMP IT SAFE is a formaldehyde-free* pigment printing system for soft fabrics, which is better for you and our planet. It is based on new generation binder, softener and fixing agent. *below limit of detection according to industry standard test methods
Evaluated Alternative POWER COTTON SYSTEM POWER COTTON is a system for comfortable cotton fabrics with more than 5 times higher abrasion resistance on knitted items
Evaluated Alternative MLSE® - Multiplexed Laser Surface Enhancement for Textile MLSE® is a unique technology that has the ability to treat both natural and synthetic textiles for a wide variety of functionalities; These include dyeability and printing enhancements, hydrophilicity, hydrophobicity, fire retardancy and anti-microbial properties. The use of water, harmful chemicals and energy is significantly reduced in comparison to conventional textile treatment methods.
Evaluated Alternative miDori® bioSoft: outstanding softness for cotton and cotton blend based textiles miDori® bioSoft is a plant seed oil based softener for textiles. It provides an outstanding soft hand for cotton and cotton blend fabrics and garments. It is a USDA certified bio based product and all of its components, on a CAS number level, underwent a so called Greenscreen for safer chemicals.
Evaluated Alternative miDori® bioSoft CA1: C2C Platinum Level certified textile softener miDori® bioSoft CA1 is a plant seed oil based softener for cotton and cotton blends based textiles/garments. It provides an outstanding soft hand and can be applied without having to change any application, process parameters. The unique selection of raw materials used in its formulation allowed us to obtain the Cradle to Cradle Innovation Institutes Platinum Level Material Health Certificate. It too was screened and received certification under the so called Full Material Disclosure Program from Tox Services, a hazard based screen of all components used to formulate miDori® bioSoft CA1 on a CAS number level.
Evaluated Alternative miDori® bioDry: unique mix of softness and wicking for cotton and cotton blends miDori® bioDry 1.0 is a plant seed based softener for textiles. It uniquely adds an outstanding softness and wicking to cotton and cotton blend fabrics and garments. Thus adding performance to cotton, respectively giving cotton it natural ability back to absorb and manage moisture. It is a USDA certified biobased product and it was the first textile chemical to receive a Silver GreenScreen for safer chemicals certification. A 100% palm oil free version available as well.
Evaluated Alternative miDori® bioWick – plant seed oil based wicking finish for textiles miDori® bioWick is a plant seed oil based finishing agent for textiles. It helps the fabric to absorb sweat, wick moisture away and dry faster. Compared to standard crude oil based wicking finishes it has a significantly, up to 8 times, lower carbon footprint. It is highly biodegradable ( Zahn/Wellens Test), a USDA certified bio based product and all of its components, on a CAS number level, underwent a so called Greenscreen for safer chemicals.
Evaluated Alternative TUBINGAL RISE – Recycled Innovative Silicone Emulsion TUBINGAL RISE is a textile softener made of recycled silicone and renewable bio-based emulsifiers. It is the first softener developed for the circular economy with „make-use-reuse“ concept. Post-consumed silicone products are collected, recycled back to their purity and subsequently further processed to TUBINGAL RISE. Besides recycled silicone, CHT additionally focused on using renewable bio-based emulsifiers. TUBINGAL RISE is suitable for all kind of fibres but especially, in the context of circular economy, it is virtually predestinated for finishing of recycled fibres e.g. rPES or rCO.
Evaluated Alternative World's first bio-based, non-antimicrobial, non-silver odor control technology HeiQ continues to redefine freshness for textile by introducing the world’s first bio-based, non-antimicrobial, non-silver-based textile odor control technology – HeiQ Fresh FFL, which is based on a biopolymer derived from 100% renewable source. This wash-resistant, biodegradable textile finishing stops bad smell before it emerges on textile.
Evaluated Alternative Highly Effective Chrome-free Corrosion Inhibitor for Coatings Using our patented and award-winning technology, Hexigone produces safer and smarter, corrosion inhibiting pigment which answers the industry’s search for a functional, highly effective and versatile additive to replace and exceed the performance of hexavalent chromate. Given REACH legislation banning the use of hexavalent chromate within the UK, Hexigone aims to replace toxic chemicals used in the anti-corrosion market with our disruptive micro/nano reservoir technologies, creating ‘smart’ coatings. Our additives will enable coatings to protect for longer in an intelligent manner, increasing the lifetime cycle of the end product, reducing the drain on primary resources.
Request Water and oil repellant surface treatments Water and oil repellant surface treatments for footwear and textiles that do not contain perfluorinated and polyfluorinated compounds (PFC-free).
Evaluated Alternative Natural, Eco-friendly & Sustainable Dyeing Natural Dyeing of Fibres, Yarns & Fabrics and creating Garments using styles like Batik, Shibori, Weaving, Embroidery, etc.