New Clariant products give technological edge to technical textile sector

16 Jun '09

5 min read

Other application fields with similar requirements are textiles for the transport sector, protective clothing or filtration. Nuva N2116 liq with its fast curing profile even at low drying/curing conditions supports manufacturers' efforts to reduce production costs and ensures it can be used with sensitive fibers such as polypropylene and on sensitive colors. Based on Clariant's C6 technology that is officially classified as PFOS and PFOA free (below limit of detection), state of the art performance can be achieved while the ecological profile is improved.

In order to further underline its commitment to the EPA stewardship program, Clariant also presents additional elements in this range at Techtextil 2009. The key industry issues of functionality, ecology and sustainability continue to be addressed by Clariant through its innovations on-show at Techtextil 2009. For example, Clariant's Pekoflam product range which offers halogen-free solutions. This is featured alongside the recently launched finishing technologies coldblack and NanoSphere developed with partner Schoeller Technologies AG.

In addition to the garment sector, new applications for coldblack in the automotive and outdoor seat cover segments will be shown; while NanoSphere, with its self-cleaning properties, is set to conquer new markets in home textiles, commercial textiles, in luggage, the pet industry, harnesses and ribbons.

The use of green chemistry is a major part of Clariant's on-going development and business activities. Techtextil visitors can learn more about Clariant's 4E Concept which formally embraces environmental, ecological, efficiency and economical considerations to offer customers a holistic approach along the whole production chain, from pretreatment through dyeing to finishing. 4E balances care for the environment while maintaining high productivity and competitiveness and differentiation for customers.

“Clariant's broad product portfolio, in-depth market knowledge built up over 135 years in the textile industry, and extensive experience of compatibilities and recipes means we can deliver the complete solution package of products, technical support and service; not just standalone products,” comments Thomas Winkler, Head of Clariant's Textile Business.

“This puts us in a unique position to meet a customer need with tailored R&D. Add to this Clariant's harmonized quality and product safety standards, with our capacity to deliver worldwide, and it proves why Clariant is the partner of choice for helping technical textile customers to gain a competitive edge,” says Thomas Winkler. For more information, visit Clariant at Techtextil, hall 3.0/B33.

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