Alternative LAMORAL®, PFAS Free DWR LAMORAL® is an unnoticed and transparent coating, 2 times thinner than human hair, offering: Durable repellance Durable colour protection Durable corrosion protection
Evaluated Alternative PFC Free Water- and Windproof Membrane Guaranteed Green – The Sympatex climate-neutral and recyclable membrane As one of the worldwide leading producers, Sympatex® Technologies has been a synonym for high-tech functional materials in clothing, footwear, accessories and technical fields of application since 1986. Together with selected partners, Sympatex develops, produces and distributes membranes, laminates and functional textiles as well as finished products worldwide. The Sympatex membrane is highly breathable, 100% wind- and waterproof and regulates the climate. It is 100% recyclable, climate-neutral, bluesign® certified, and it received the 'Oeko-Tex-Standard 100' certificate. It is also PTFE-free and PFC-free. The technologies and procedures are based on the principles of ecological responsibility and sustainability with a special focus on the optimal carbon footprint.
Evaluated Alternative iCareTM Heavy Metal Free PET Fibers Global awareness of the potential dangers in consumer products is increasing. iCareTM Heavy Metal Free PET Fibers are available as filament yarns, polyester chips and staple fibers. iCareTM PET is compliant with the Toxic-Free Future Initiatives and has diverse applications. The iCareTM products fulfill the requirements under REACH SVHC.
Request Recycled Waterproof fabric or PFC-free DWR treatments I am looking for recycled waterproof fabrics for the use of production of outdoor apparel. Alternatively, I am looking for PFC free DWR agents which are based on bio materials, sustainable and environmentally friendly which can be applied to rPET and other recycled materials. Bluesign approved required.
Evaluated Alternative CiCLO™ Sustainable textile technology CiCLO™ is an easy to implement, upstream solution for reducing microfiber pollution and unrecycled synthetic textiles by allowing polyester and other synthetic materials to biodegrade like natural materials. Fabrics built with CiCLO™ look, feel and wear just like any other textile, and can be engineered with high performance characteristics and finishes.
Evaluated Alternative Sciessent Curb® Fluorine-Free Durable Water Repellent Sciessent Curb® is a fluorine free durable water repellent for textiles that is made without perfluorinated chemicals or fluorinated silicones. It is certified by Oeko-Tex, bluesign and GOTS and its water repellent performance and durability is equivalent to C6 PFC technology. In addition, Curb is a highly biodegradable chemical. Curb® was tested using the OECD 301B method. The results of this testing showed that Curb® is 79.1% biodegradable. This is very close to the maximum of 79.8%, and is considered rapidly biodegradable.
Evaluated Alternative Smart Soaping Through Biogegradable Probiotics ProAvita ProDet C, globally, is the only one of its kind Probiotic Soaping Agent for dyed cotton / cellulose / viscose / blend of fiber, yarn and fabric that offers several value adds. It is fully biodegradable and is not enzyme based. It offers tremendous flexibility in application. It delivers excellent fastness, matching tough international norms. Besides it boosts profit by reducing operating costs. It does not contain phosphates or alkalies and hence dyed fabrics show better depth and brightness of colours.
