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Chemours launches renewably sourced DWR technology

10/08/2015
Fluoroproducts-maker Chemours has launched a renewably sourced, non-fluorinated fabric treatment for durable water repellency (DWR).

Teflon EcoElite contains 63% renewably sourced raw material derived from plant-based sources that are non-food source feedstock materials.

The US company claims it is three times more durable than existing non-fluorinated repellents.

“Teflon EcoElite helps garments look newer longer, with excellent water repellency that
performs out to 30 washes,” said Lisa Hardy, North America manager for Teflon textile finishes
at Chemours, which was created from the DuPont performance chemicals business

“While this is a renewably sourced option, we’ve achieved high repellency and maintained fabric breathability, making garments comfortable with the added benefit of easy care.”

The products is suitable for use on cottons, synthetics and blends and offers water-based stain repellency that is effective against liquids, and reportedly allows fabrics to dry faster.

The finish is achieved using Huntsman’s Zelan R3 finish.

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