Effect functionalities

bluesign® approved: Pending
Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® suitable: Yes
ZDHC MRSL compliant: Yes
Actual application for ZDHC Chemical Gateway: Approved - Level 0

• Additive for resin finishing for reducing the loss in tensile strength and abrasion resistance as well as for improving the crease recovery
• Softener for improving the sewability
• Reduces losses in tensile strength and abrasion resistance
• Increases the dry and wet crease recovery
• Improves the sewability and avoids loop damage
• No yellowing even at extremely high temperatures
• Confers a soft, supple handle
• Compatible with virtually all common N-methylol compounds and optical brighteners
• Highly non-volatile

Chemical basis: Polyethylene
Ionic character: Non-ionic

bluesign® approved: Pending
Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® suitable: To be checked
ZDHC MRSL compliant: Yes
Actual application for ZDHC Chemical Gateway: Pending

• Wash-resistant handle-modifying, filling and stiffening agent for all fibre types
• Suitable for wash-resistant anti-curling finishes
• Protects textiles from wearing out
• Applicable in resin finishing liquors
• Resistant to washing
• Forms a very hard, in-elastic, turbid and tack-free film
• Formaldehyde-free
• Good resistance to yellowing

Chemical basis: Polyvinylacetate
Ionic character: Non-ionic

bluesign® approved: Yes
Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® suitable: Yes
ZDHC MRSL compliant: Yes
Actual application for ZDHC Chemical Gateway: Approved - Level 3

• Non-migrating bacteriocidal and slightly fungicidal properties for textile protection
• Highly resistant to washing and dry cleaning; on polypropylene limited resistance of anti-bacterial effects to washing and dry cleaning
• Has no effect on existing or imparted hydrophilic properties
• Resistant to yellowing
• Resistant to higher drying temperatures
• Stable at pH 3 – 11

Chemical basis: Preparation of inorganic salts and surfactants
Ionic character: Anionic

bluesign® approved: Pending
Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® suitable: Yes
ZDHC MRSL compliant: Yes
Actual application for ZDHC Chemical Gateway: Approved - Level 0

• Durable UV protective finish of textiles for protecting the skin from harmful UV rays
• Especially suitable for cellulosic fibres
• Mineral titanium dioxide absorbs and reflects incident UV rays and, thus, significantly reduces the portion of transmitted rays
• Depending on the fabric construction, the requirements of common standards (e.g. AS/NZS 4399, EN 13758, AATCC 183) can be fulfilled
• The best results are obtained on unfinished cotton
• Generally suitable for all fibre materials
• Does not impair the textile handle

Chemical basis: Inorganic pigments in a polysiloxane matrix
Ionic character: Cationic

bluesign® approved: Pending
Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® suitable: Must be checked on textile
ZDHC MRSL compliant: Not checked
Actual application for ZDHC Chemical Gateway: Approved - Level 0

• Thermoregulation

Chemical basis: Micro-encapsulated hydrocarbons
Ionic character: Anionic