Huntsman Textile Effects Introduces New Non-Fluorinated Durable Water Repellent

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Huntsman Textile Effects Introduces New Non-Fluorinated Durable Water Repellent

Huntsman Textile Effects has introduced the new Phobotex® RSY non-fluorinated durable water repellent (DWR) which raises the standard for repellency, especially for high-performance synthetic textiles. The new product will allow brands and retailers to meet global demand for eco-friendly clothing which require extreme rain and stain protection.

The market for outdoor apparel is growing worldwide since customers expect comfort and high-performance protection. At the same time, the industry is shifting away from traditional formulations based on per-fluorinated chemicals (PFCs) due to environmental health and safety concerns.

“Phobotex® RSY durable water repellent raises the bar for performance on synthetics, allowing brands to offer high-performance weather protection to outdoor enthusiasts with an assurance of eco-friendly sustainability. As a trusted partner to the industry, Huntsman Textile Effects continues to lead the transition to non-fluorinated DWR alternatives that meet stringent environment, health and safety standards,” Huntsman Textile Effects Global Marketing Manager for Finishing Lee Howarth said, according to a company release.

Phobotex® RSY durable water repellent is an environmentally friendly, non-fluorinated formulation which customers and global brands can rely on to produce sustainable textile products without compromising performance. This new addition complements Huntsman Textile Effects’ comprehensive range of durable water repellents and reinforces the company’s position as the textile industry’s leading provider of non-fluorinated technology.

Providing effective protection in extreme environments, Phobotex® RSY durable water repellent repulses rain, sleet and snow and performs well on synthetics and blends. It is ideal for high-performance outerwear fabrics, offering breathable comfort and durable water repellence. Fabrics treated with Phobotex® RSY durable water repellent also repel stains, so they stay looking new for longer and can be easily spot cleaned.

Phobotex® RSY durable water repellent is based on non-fluorinated technologies and complies with the latest requirements of bluesign®, the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals MRSL (Manufacturing Restricted Substances List) and restricted substances lists of the world’s global brands. Fabrics treated with PhoboteX® RSY durable water repellents are suitable for OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 when applied as recommended.

Further, Phobotex® RSY durable water repellent meets the criteria for Textile Effects’ High IQ® Repel performance assurance scheme which ensures that fabrics conform to stringent performance requirements, the release stated.