DWR development from Dow
Materials science company Dow has launched a new finishing product for durable water repellency (DWR), Dowsil IE-9100 Emulsion. It will bring the product to market as part of its Ecolibrium brand portfolio.
The company said the product would match the DWR performance of fluoro-containing emulsions, making it a good choice for high-performance outerwear fabrics, including athleticwear, outdoor garments and equipment, personal protective equipment, and footwear.
It said manufacturers and brands would be able to tailor the levels of repellency to match the specific end-use needs of each application.
Its marketing lead in Europe for textiles, Isabelle Riff, said that improving fabric performance and working towards greater sustainability were the two biggest drivers of innovation in the textile industry. “We engineered this DWR technology to support brand owners in meeting these needs,” she added.
Her counterpart in Asia, Yusuke Kuwana, said the product would help manufacturers “explore new possibilities in performance apparel and technical textile development”.
