Updated fluorine-free repellency finish from Rudolf
08/10/2015
The new finish offersh a high level of effectiveness with lower quantities used, high wash resistance even without a booster and more environmentally friendly components, according to the company.
It said: "The discussion about perfluorinated substances has been going on for years and has led to a more conscious application of repellents which contain fluorine for the finishing of textiles and other items. Water-repellent products based on fluorocarbon polymers/resins are increasingly only being applied to textile items for which the repellency of oily substances and chemicals is absolutely necessary.
"When the focus is on work safety functions, the use of this kind of chemistry is absolutely justified, because the effects of oil, chemical, petrol and blood repellency can only be achieved with finishes containing fluorine due to the physical-chemical properties.
"For items which require permanent water repellency primarily for protection against the weather, for example outdoor clothing and awnings, finishes using products based on a fluorine-free compound are the ideal way to achieve wearing comfort and material protection via ecologically optimised finishes.“
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