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TEX-SHIELD is developing a new textile finish that replaces harmful perfluorinated chemicals with a silica-based solution. This environmentally friendly treatment aims to provide durable oil and water repellence for technical textiles, addressing ecological concerns while maintaining performance.
In the current market, the well-known brands of technical textiles are coated with Perfluorocarbon chemistry to possess highly durable oil and water repellent (OWR) finish.
In early days, water repellent finish for fabrics was provided by simple paraffin or wax coatings which washed out eventually.
Alternatively, PFOS and PFOA are the chemicals belonging to the family of perflourochemicals (PFCs) also known as C8 chemistry is used.
Although PFC-C8 are used together with binders that act as glue…
NORTH WEST TEXTILES NETWORK LIMITED
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United Kingdom, BURNLEY
Type: Company (for-profit)
Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
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