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Technical background of water and soil repellent finishing on textiles

Post author:Christian Schumacher
Post published:13/08/2013
Post category:Chemistry Textile
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Perfluorinated fluorocarbon (PFC) polymers provide the best performance for water and oil repellent finishing on textiles, but there are serious concerns regarding their environmental and toxic properties. In this article we discuss the technical and scientific background of water and oil repellent finishing on textiles, and will look into options for future, more sustainable technologies and chemical solutions.

Greenpeace puts pressure on outdoor brands to phase out fluorocarbon chemistry

Post author:Christian Schumacher
Post published:09/07/2013
Post category:Ecology Textile
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Greenpeace increases the pressure on leading retail brands. The environmental pressure group revealed data on hazardous fluorocarbons, PFOA, PFOS and others, tested on outdoor textiles from leading brands. We had a closer look at the report and discuss the issue in light of the progress in the ZDHC programme.