HeiQ launches PFC-free, dry cleanable DWR

August 2nd, 2019

Swiss textile manufacturer HeiQ recently launched a new fluorocarbon-free (PFC-free) product in their HeiQ Eco Dry product family of PFC-free water repellent textile technologies. These carry OEKO-TEX® labels and are bluesign® approved or pending, the company reports. The company says that the latest product adds dry cleaning durability to their durable water repellence (DWR) technology, making it […]

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Huntsman introduces new DWRs for outerwear

November 20th, 2017

Huntsman Textile Effects has introduced the new PHOBOTEX RSY non-fluorinated durable water repellent (DWR) providing rain and stain protection for high-performance outerwear. The product responds to consumers’ demand for rain-, stain- and soil-resistant qualities, as well as consumer and industry-level concerns about environmental health and worker safety. PHOBOTEX RSY durable water repellent is based on non-fluorinated technologies […]

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