Evaluated Alternative EcoPhob PLUS: Fluorine free, bio-based, water repellency Worldwide leading product for ecological hydrophobicity of textiles. The ecological product for the durable water repellency for textiles of all kinds.
Evaluated Alternative PFC Free Water- and Windproof Membrane Guaranteed Green – The Sympatex climate-neutral and recyclable membrane As one of the worldwide leading producers, Sympatex® Technologies has been a synonym for high-tech functional materials in clothing, footwear, accessories and technical fields of application since 1986. Together with selected partners, Sympatex develops, produces and distributes membranes, laminates and functional textiles as well as finished products worldwide. The Sympatex membrane is highly breathable, 100% wind- and waterproof and regulates the climate. It is 100% recyclable, climate-neutral, bluesign® certified, and it received the 'Oeko-Tex-Standard 100' certificate. It is also PTFE-free and PFC-free. The technologies and procedures are based on the principles of ecological responsibility and sustainability with a special focus on the optimal carbon footprint.
Evaluated Alternative Zelan™ R3 finish: Non-fluorinated, bio-based, durable water repellent finish Zelan™ R3 / Teflon EcoElite™ finish is the first renewably sourced, non-fluorinated repellent finish with the following benefits: • Up to three times more durable than original non-fluorinated repellents • Contains 60 percent renewably sourced raw materials (ASTM D6866-12) and is recognized as a USDA certified biobased product • bluesign® approved, meeting the strict ecological and toxicological requirements of the bluesign® criteria • GOTS approved input finishing chemical
Alternative Unidyne XF - fluorine-free, water-based polymer emulsion It is a fluorine-free, water-based polymer emulsion. It imparts water repellency to e.g. textiles and nonwovens.
Evaluated Alternative Nofia® Homopolymers - Halogen Free Polymeric Flame Retardants for Plastics Nofia homopolymers have an exceptionally high limiting oxygen index of 65%, which makes it particularly well suited to be used as Flame Retardant additives. Nofia homopolymers are transparent, high flowing polymers with a glass transition temperature of about 90-105°C. The different grades have different molecular weights.
Alternative LIFA INFINITY PRO™ Using LIFA® fibers, a Helly Hansen technology that is lightweight and hydrophobic, the fully waterproof/breathable membrane and durable water repellent performance are achieved without the use of chemicals.
Evaluated Alternative HeiQ Eco Dry – Durable water repellency (DWR) without fluorine (non-PFC) High-performing, sustainable and durable water-repellency, no fluorine (no PFOA, no PFOS), formaldehyde-free. Exceptional efficiency and durability (100% DWR performance up to 50 washings depending on fiber type). Complies with EU REACH, US TSCA, JP METI, ZDHC and most RSL regulations.
Evaluated Alternative ATMOS 08 ATMOS 08 is designed to enhance the ozone activity achieved during the Jeanologia ATMOSPHERIC process.
Evaluated Alternative Cadira® Polyester/Cellulosic Exhaust The Cadira® Polyester/Cellulosic Exhaust module offers process optimization options and product offers for exhaust processing of polyester/cellulosic blends to reduce consumption of water, energy and reduce the output of greenhouse gas emission, as well as wastewater quantities and effluent load.
Evaluated Alternative Cadira® Polyamide Cadira® Polyamide is an environmentally-friendly dyeing process for polyamide, recycled polyamide and polyamide blends with elastane. Can be used with Telon® and Isolan® dyes together with selected Sera® products for pre and aftertreatments. The dyeing process is shorter by scour-dyeing and a modified aftertreatment in one bath.
Alternative Reapret - flourine-free water repellent This family includes fluorocarbon resins, fluorene-free water repellents, cross-linkers for acrylic and polyurethane dispersions enhancing textile substrates with special performance properties.
Alternative Permutex® WR 43-064 - PFC-free water repellence Very effective, wash-durable fluorine free water repellent (DWR).
Alternative NoStone®+ - denim-washing system NoStone®+ is the newly redesigned denim-washing system developed by Tonello in collaboration with Levi Strauss & Co. It is designed to overcome the economic, mechanical and environmental limitations of the stone-washing process.
Alternative NATURALE - Natural dyeing process and dyes Besides a wide yarns collection, Tintoria di Quaregna are offering to dye the customers’ fibres and yarns with Tintoria di Quaregna dyeing NATURALE® .
Alternative Green screen chemicals - Environmentally friendly chemicals Eurodye-CTC group offers surface-active, products that are specially developed for the textile industry.
Alternative Fluorine-free HDF™ This is your opportunity to incorporate a completely green, fluorine-free solution that is permanent and will outperform every other DWR on the market while simultaneously improving the health of the planet.
Alternative Activated Silk™ technology (Natural Silk protein) Activated Silk is: Biocompatible, Non-GMO, Non-toxic to you and the world (no BPA, phthalates, formaldehyde or other harmful ingredients commonly found in consumer goods), made from organically grown cocoons, sustainably produced.
Alternative Sustainable dyeing solution That flaw wreaks havoc on the environment, people, and business. ColorZen’s revolutionary technology solves this by applying a patented treatment to raw cotton, making the dyeing process far more efficient and sustainable.
Alternative HYDROSIN NF-01 - Textile flourine-free water repellence HYDROSIN NF-01 is a hydrophobic agent without fluorine. This product provides a durable and transparent treatment on the textiles.
Alternative GreenShield ZERO - Fluorine Free Finish for Water-Based Stain Resistance GreenShield ZERO is a Fluorine Free Finish for Water-Based Stain Resistance. GreenShield and GreenShield ZERO are nanoparticle based innovations that reduce the health and environmental impact of stain resistant fabric finishes.
Alternative Intrepid - breathable waterproof membrane Based on both Trenchant Textiles own testing and the feedback of materials professionals given the chance to preview Intrepid, Trenchant Textiles believes it to be the lightest and most breathable waterproof membrane on the market.
Alternative EVORAL NFP – PFC-free water repellent (Textile) EVORAL NFP is applied by padding followed by drying and fixation at 100 – 170 °C dependent on the substrate. EVORAL NFP as single application already leads to very good water repellent effects in initial state and after washes.
Alternative ECOfree 2 - denim ozone treatment The ECOfree 2 system allows you to treat your garments with ozone both in water and in air. Thanks to adopting cold plasma generators Tonello are also able to obtain higher concentrations of ozone with lower oxygen and electrical energy consumption compared with traditional systems.
Alternative CO2 technology for dyeing Super critical CO2 technology. Dye Textiles Without Water: The use of supercritical CO2 in textile dyeing is an environmentally friendly, sustainable alternative.
Alternative Waterproof fluorine-free membrane New generation of fluorine-free, fully microporous – highly breathable and waterproof membranes.
Alternative PILI dyes - fungus dyes and pigments made by fermentation Fungus dyes and pigments made by fermentation. PILI dyes do not contain PCA (para-chloro-aniline) which are the main suspects in health issues related to textile dyes.
Alternative Leather alternative from salmon Washable salmon leather and vegetable tanned salmon leather.
Alternative G2 and E-flow - bleaching jeans without chemicals G2: Washed by the atmosphere. G2 is the latest and most eco efficient ozone textile technology, the result of 15 years of constant innovation in the garment finishing industry. e-flow: e-Flow technology is the sustainable textile solution to transfer chemicals onto garments made of any fabric.
Alternative DropelTech Cotton - water and stain repellent fabric made with natural fibers Durable water repellency for cotton. Pima cotton is a premium type of cotton with a longer fiber than conventional cotton, which yield softer touch and higher durability than conventional cotton.
Alternative Dermizax - laminate without PFCs Dermizax™ is a laminate with a sophisticated membrane that achieves the highest level of water resistance, breathability, and resistance to condensation.
Alternative Aquapel™ - PFAS free DWR Aquapel™ is the next generation in water repellency performance. Aquapel modifies fabric at the molecular level by permanently attaching hydrophobic ‘whiskers’ to individual fibers that elevate liquids, causing them to bead and roll right off the fabric surface.
Alternative Nanooki textile & Nanooki Leather - Free from PFC, PFOA, PFAS Nanooki - stain protection free from PFC, PFOA, PFAS. Denim Leather coloured with natural dyes.
Alternative Bio-based fibers Self-healing and repairing fibres and coatings in powder, polymer or liquid forms. Sustainable manufacturing for creating programmable textile.
Evaluated Alternative The unique, patented Me-Free technology is a metal-free tanning process. MeFree's environmentally compelling, metal-free process replaces chrome and vegetable tanning and it does so without sacrificing any of the benefits of chrome or vegetable tanning. Our process is not only chrome free but entirely METAL free. It presages a technological, environmental revolution in the tanning industry. MeFree is the vanguard of that revolution.
Evaluated Alternative MycoTEX MycoTEX® develops the worlds first 3D produced custom-made clothes made from compostable mushroom roots. Based on the biological life cycle we create garments that perfectly fit YOUR body, shape and style.
Evaluated Alternative High IQ® Repel non-Fluorinated Durable Water Repellents High IQ® Repel is a range of industry leading non-Fluorinated Sustainable Durable Water Repellents which complies with most regional and country legislations such as EU REACH and US TSCA, as well as complying with voluntary schemes such the requirements of bluesign®, the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Roadmap (ZDHC) and the Restricted Substances Lists of the world’s most exacting global brands in addition to being suitable for OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.
Evaluated Alternative Smart Dyeing System NICCA develops environmentally friendly products that do not use hazardous chemicals, streamlining textile processing, and proposing solutions aimed at water saving and energy saving. NICCA's "Smart Dyeing Process" contributes to improving the production efficiency and working environment of scouring, dyeing and wastewater treatment.
Evaluated Alternative NEOSEED® Series: Fluorine-Free Durable Water Repellent NEOSEED® provides excellent Durable Water Repellency on all types of fabric. Made with an environmentally friendly hydrophobic polymer that offers durable performance comparable to fluorine-based products to meet increasing demands from consumers, industry and government regulation.
Evaluated Alternative OrganIQ – Bleaching system for the denim sector OrganIQ is an innovative range of products for the denim washing sector and consists of a bleach finishing system for jeans. All organIQ products are free from heavy metal compounds and chlorine, but still enable economical and modern denim finishing.
Evaluated Alternative Everzol® Black PF and Eco – New reactive black dyes for cellulosic textiles Everlight Chemical has developed Everzol® Black PF and Eco, two new generation eco-friendly reactive black dyes that can be used on a range of cellulosic textiles including cotton, rayon and lyocell.
Evaluated Alternative Levafix ECO - Reactive dyes free of p-CA or other regulatory controlled amines A new range of reactive dyes based on chemistry which is free of p-CA and other regulatory amines. The new dyes have enhanced fastness properties leading to improved sustainability of the textile end product.
Evaluated Alternative Realan Black MF-PV - A quantum leap in the dyeing of black on wool In response to increasing ecological pressure on mordant dyes for wool, DyStar have introduced a new patented Realan Black MF-PV dyestuff.
Evaluated Alternative WETT AGENT 8023 - Organically modified phosphatide derivative Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent borne coating systems, biodegradable
Evaluated Alternative MLSE® - Multiplexed Laser Surface Enhancement for Textile MLSE® is a unique technology that has the ability to treat both natural and synthetic textiles for a wide variety of functionalities; These include dyeability and printing enhancements, hydrophilicity, hydrophobicity, fire retardancy and anti-microbial properties. The use of water, harmful chemicals and energy is significantly reduced in comparison to conventional textile treatment methods.
Evaluated Alternative miDori® bioSoft: outstanding softness for cotton and cotton blend based textiles miDori® bioSoft is a plant seed oil based softener for textiles. It provides an outstanding soft hand for cotton and cotton blend fabrics and garments. It is a USDA certified bio based product and all of its components, on a CAS number level, underwent a so called Greenscreen for safer chemicals.