Evaluated Alternative Nofia® Copolymers - Halogen Free Flame Retardants for Resin Systems Nofia CO6000 is a poly(phosphonate-co-carbonate) and is part of a family of products that can be produced in a range of compositions from high to low phosphonate content. The copolymers have good impact resistance and glass transition temperatures while maintaining high melt flow and a high limiting oxygen index.
Evaluated Alternative ATMOS 08 ATMOS 08 is designed to enhance the ozone activity achieved during the Jeanologia ATMOSPHERIC process.
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 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® 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 Seycosize Plystran KP: sizing compound for cotton and polyester/cotton blends Seycosize Plystran KP is a is a new generation size which optimizes adhesion, abrasion resistance, and controls migration. The size is applied to the surface of the yarn, and this provides improved fiber laydown, better protection against abrasion, greater yarn strength and less shedding during weaving.
Evaluated Alternative Biodegradable wetting agent with very low foam AG6206 is a low foaming alkylglucoside, excelling in high caustic and high cloudpoint formulations. Readily biodegradable and approved by CleanGredients and Safer Choice.
Evaluated Alternative Non-ionic surfactants for degreasing – high performance at low concentrations Berol 260 from Nouryon is a non-ionic surfactant for degreasing. Highly targeted performance, effective at very low concentrations, excellent low temperature handling. Approved by CleanGredients and Safer Choice.
Evaluated Alternative Acticell LB3 ACTICELL LB3 laser booster is a dynamic bleaching technology that enhances the laser effect on denim fabrics. This facilitates a high whiteness degree, powerful effects even on stretch fabrics, excellent tear and tensile strength and increased laser production.
Evaluated Alternative Seyco Sperse SPW & SPW Conc: Anti-redepostion aid Seyco Sperse SPW & SPW Conc are industry leading, high performance anti-redeposition agents.
