Huntsman Textile Effects introduces new PFC-free durable water repellent in performance breakthrough. PHOBOTEX® R-ACE raises the bar for DWR performance and trouble-free production.
PHOBOTEX® R-ACE, a breakthrough PFC-free durable water repellent (DWR) from
Huntsman Textile Effects, enables mills and brands to deliver high-performance outdoor and extreme sports apparel and everyday wear while meeting stringent environmental standards and optimizing production flow.
PHOBOTEX® R-ACE has excellent water repellency on all fibers. PHOBOTEX® R-ACE offers excellent compatibility with resin finishing to ensure even application with unrivaled performance on cellulosic fibers, in addition to its outstanding performance on synthetic fibers and blends.
It provides exceptional rain and splash protection for water repellent and windproof garments, even in the harshest conditions. Furthermore, it repels common stains such as mud, coffee, ketchup, and juice, allowing garments to stay cleaner for longer.
Textiles treated with PHOBOTEX® R-ACE are breathable, retain their soft handle, and maintain their appearance and performance even after repeated laundering and drying.
“There is growing worldwide demand for garments that deliver high-performance weather protection and stain-resistance with improved sustainability. Achieving these attributes in concert has been challenging, as traditional non-fluorinated DWR technologies can have undesired side effects that impact fabric quality.
Drawing on Huntsman Textile Effects’ research expertise and global operational experience, PHOBOTEX® R-ACE is a true breakthrough that helps mills and brands deliver excellent water repellence with minimal impact on fabric performance,” said Lutfu Okman, Vice President of Global Revenue, Huntsman Textile Effects.
Even in the harshest conditions, it provides exceptional rain and splash protection for water repellent and windproof garments. It also repels common stains like mud, coffee, ketchup, and juice, allowing garments to remain cleaner for longer.
Textiles treated with PHOBOTEX® R-ACE are breathable, have a soft handle, and retain their appearance and performance even after laundering and drying several times.
The breakthrough DWR also offers best-in-class runability, for faster trouble-free production and good reproducibility. Its excellent compatibility with resin finishing ensures even application with unmatchable performance on cellulosic fibers.
Critically, PHOBOTEX® R-ACE meets current and upcoming industry standards. The new DWR is PFC-free and formaldehyde-free PHOBOTEX® R-ACE meets the bluesign® criteria (imminent approval pending) and will be published on the ZDHC Gateway with Conformance Level 3, and suitable for STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certified textile products. It also meets new bluesign® restrictions on 2-Butanone oxime in chemical products, which will come into effect in June 2022.
Textiles treated with PHOBOTEX® R-ACE qualify for the High IQ® Repel Performance Assurance scheme.
With PHOBOTEX® R-ACE, Huntsman Textile Effects is affirmed as the leader of the industry’s DWR transition.
The innovation continues more than a decade of DWR breakthroughs from the Huntsman research labs team and partners, including PHOBOTEX® R, a pioneering PFC-free C0 technology introduced in 2010; ZELANTM R3, Chemours’ renewably sourced PFC-free DWR, launched in 2015; and the market-leading PFC-free PHOBOTEX® RSY range, introduced in 2017 for extreme DWR performance.
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