Exactly your chemistry.

A Clariant Chemicals (India) Limitedpublicationfor theTextile, Leather, Paper & Alliedprocessingindustries

April 2007
th
28 year of Publication
Contents
Corporate Product Safety
(CPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Pantone and Clariant Partnership. . . . 4
Sense the difference
with Clariant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
New Arrivals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Colour Chronicle
April 2007
Textile
Leather
Paper
Clariant Consultancy Service Section
New Arrivals
Inside View
Apparel & Fashion
Corporate Product Safety (CPS)
Gleanings fromPress
PantoneandClariant Partnership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Lyocell Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SensethedifferencewithClariant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Leather SpringSummer 2008 Trends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Emulsions for Paper application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Eganal PS Liquid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Bactosol COipLiquid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
CerapermMDPlus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Colour Chronicle
April 2007
Pantone and Clariant Partner
New Tools, Technology andServices will
IncreaseSpeed-to-Market andReduce
Costs for Designers, Manufacturers and
Retailers
CARLSTADT, N.J. andMUTTENZ,
Switzerland March8, 2007 Pantone,
Inc., theglobal authority oncolor andprovider
of professional color standards for thedesign
industries, andtheTextileBusiness of Clariant
International Ltd., oneof theworld's largest
textilecolorant andchemical producers, today
announceda strategic partnershipthat will
turntextilecolor development into a vehiclefor
increasedproductivity andrevenuefor the
fashionandhomefurnishings industries
worldwide.
This partnershippairs thetrustedcolor and
trendexpertisesynonymous withthe
PANTONEBrandandClariant's global
network of colorant andapplicationtechnology
specialists. For businesses whosesuccess
hinges onanefficient andaccuratecolor
development workflow, thePantoneand
Clariant partnershipwill offer a SMART
solutionthat delivers a faster, morepreciseand
technically-soundendproduct anywhereinthe
world.
Thereis a great deal of synergy between
PantoneandClariant that enables us to
dramatically improvethecolor development
process witha variety of new tools,
technologies andsupport services, saidLisa
Herbert, executivevicepresident, Pantone, Inc.
PantoneandClariant sharethesamevision
for streamliningthecolor development
workflow so designers andretailers canexpect
andachieveaccuratecolor reproductionevery
time. Throughthis partnership, wearenow
ableto providetools andservices for every
aspect of thedesignprocess frominspiration
throughproduction, empoweringour customers
to maintaintheintegrity of their creative
vision.
Clariant's technical expertisemakes us the
best company intheindustry to providetrue,
accuratematches to PANTONE Colors, said
Peter Piringer, Headof Clariant's Textile,
Leather & Paper Division. This means that
today's topnamebrands andretailers save
money andcritical timeinthecolor.
development cycle. Our partnershipwith
Pantoneoffers designers, manufacturers and
retailers a network withunparalleledskill in
color development, communicationand
technology to expediteperfect color
coordinationfor new product lines ona global
basis.
This new partnershipwill connect thevast
number of users of thePANTONE FASHION +
HOME Color Systemaroundtheworldwith
Clariant's global network of technical
specialists andstate-of-the-art colorants
technology. Together, thetwo companies will
better servicetheworld's textileindustry,
whichis increasingly challengedwith
specifyingandexecutingcolor ona global
scale. Thepartners' combinedcapabilities will
improvethecolor matchingandapproval cycle,
potentially reducingcolor development times
andtheassociatedmanagement costs by 50%
or more.
As a result of this partnership, designers,
retailers andtheir vendors will haveaccess to
thetechnical expertise, specifications andtools
that will enablethemto accurately and
efficiently matchany of the1,925 colors inthe
PANTONE FASHION + HOME Color System
anywhereintheworld. BeginninginMarch
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to Advance Color Development for Textile Industry
2007, PantoneandClariant will introducenew
products andservices that will enableusers to
takeadvantageof technology andworkflow
advancements ona global basis.
Pantone, Inc. has beentheworlds color
authority for morethan40 years, providing
designprofessionals withproducts and
services for thecolorful explorationand
expressionof creativity. Always a sourcefor
color inspiration, Pantonenow offers paint and
designer-inspiredproducts andservices for
consumers. Moreinformationis availableat
www.pantone.com
About Pantone, Inc.
Lyocell Fiber
Lyocell is a natural, man-madefiber producedin
anenvironment-friendly process fromwood
pulpandhas becomepopular inclothing
becauseit is absorbent andcomfortablefor
wear, especially inconditions of highhumidity.
Lyocell was developedby Courtaulds Fibers
(now Acordis Cellulosic Fibers), aninternational
supplier of rayon. It enteredtheconsumer
market in1991. Theproperties andproduction
processes wereuniqueenoughfor theFederal
TradeCommissionto designateit as a separate
fiber group. Thetradenamefor lyocell
producedby Acordis is Tencel. LenzingFibers,
another major manufacturer of rayon, has also
enteredthelyocell market. This product is
marketedas Lenzinglyocell. Animprovedfiber,
interms of performanceandproperties, lyocell
is also friendly to theenvironment. Virtually all
of thechemicals usedintheproductionprocess
arereclaimed. Theresultingfiber, lyocell, is
bothbiodegradableandrecyclable.
Lyocell is a manufacturedfiber, but it is not
synthetic. It is madefromwoodpulpharvested
fromtreefarms for this purpose. Becauseit is
madefroma plant material, it is cellulosic and
possesses many properties of other cellulose
fibers, suchas cotton, linen, ramie, andrayon-
another manufacturedbut non-synthetic fiber.
Inmany ways, lyocell is moresimilar to cotton
thanit is to rayon. Likeother cellulosic fibers,
it is breathable, absorbent, andgenerally
Properties andCharacteristics
Details Tencel Viscose Cotton Polynosics
Count (dtex) 1.4-1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7
Dry Tenacity (CN/tex) 41 25 28 38
Dry Extension(%) 13 17 10 11
Wet Tenacity (CN/tex) 34 14 32 26
Wet Extension(%) 16 21 11 12
comfortableto wear. Infact, lyocell is more
absorbent thancottonandsilk, but less so
thanwool, linen, andrayon. It cantakehigh
ironingtemperatures, but likeother cellulosics
will scorch, not melt, if burned, andis
susceptibleto mildew anddamageby
silverfish. Cellulosic fibers arenot resilient,
whichmeans they wrinkle. Lyocell has
moderateresiliency. It does not wrinkleas
badly as rayon, cotton, or linen.Also, slight
shrinkageis typical inlyocell garments.
Stability, overall, is similar to that of silk and
better thancottonor linen.
Lyocell has strengthanddurability. It is the
strongest cellulosic fiber whendry, even
stronger thancottonor linenandis stronger
thancottonwhenwet. Lyocell is muchstronger
thanrayonwhenwet. This property of high
wet strengthusually determines theextent to
whichfabrics canbemachinewashed
successfully.
Physical Characteristics
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Other desirableproperties of lyocell areits
luster andsoft drapewhichmakes it an
aesthetically pleasingfiber. Sinceit is a
manufacturedfiber, thediameter andlengthof
fibers canbevaried. Lyocell canbemadeinto
microfibers (very finefibers), offeringdepth
andbody to fabrics combinedwithluxurious
drape. Short staplelengthfibers givea cotton-
likelook to fabrics. Longfilament fibers are
successful insilk-likeenduses. Lyocell blends
well withother fibers includingwool, silk,
rayon, cotton, linen, nylon, andpolyester. It
successfully takes many finishes, both
functional andthosedesignedto achieve
different surfaceeffects, anddyes easily.
Overall, lyocell is a versatilefiber withmany
desirableproperties.
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+Every kindof regeneratedcellulosic fibre
shows a skin-corestructure. Theskinpart
has anamorphous structurewhilethecore
part shows a highly crystallineoriented
one. Their specific repartitioninsidethe
Lyocell fibreleads to uniqueremarkable
properties calledfibrillation.
+All regeneratedcellulosic fibers (not cotton)
losea part of their tensilestrengthin
water; this loss is significantly less for
Lyocell fibers.
As withconventionally manufacturedcotton
fabric, therearemany steps andprocesses
involvedinproductionof Lyocell. Themajor
steps are:
1. creatinga solvent solutionfromwood
pulp
2. spinningLyocell fiber fromthesolvent
solution
3. washingLyocell fiber to remove
solvents dryingfiber andproducing
yarns
4. dryingfiber andproducingyarns
Lyocell Fibers ProductionProcess
Lyocell fibers production process
AmineOxide
Mix
Dissolve
Filter
Spin
Wash
Finish
Dry
Crimp
TENCEL
FIBRE
Purify
Evaporate
Woodpulp
+Step1 Creatinga solvent solution
fromwoodpulp
Themanufacturingprocess for Lyocell is
basedontheprincipleof direct solvent
spinning. Thewoodpulpsolutionis
producedina straight salvationprocess by
dissolvingwoodpulpat hightemperatures
andpressures ina non-toxic organic solvent
solutionof amineoxide, particularly N-
methylmorpholineN-oxide, whichis
reclaimedandrecycledina closedloop
spinningprocess conservingenergy and
water. Upto 99%of thesolvent is
recoveredandreused. Thewoodpulpcan
comefroma variety of sources, suchas
woodchips or evenlargerolls of paper that
havebeenfinely shredded, dependingupon
themanufacture's technologies.
+Step2 SpinningLyocell fiber fromthe
solvent solution
Beforebeingformedinto fibers, thefiber-
producingsubstances for all manufactured
fibers is ina thick liquidstate. Inthe
spinningprocess this liquidis forced
througha spinneret. Theclear viscous
resultant solutionis filteredandextruded
into anaqueous bathof diluteamineoxide,
andcoagulatedinto fiber form. This
process does not involveany direct
chemical reactionandthedilutedamine
oxideis purifiedandreused.
+Step3 WashingLyocell fiber to
removesolvents
Thefiber is thenwashedbeforeit is dried
andtwistedor spuninto yarns, whichare
wovenor knittedinto fabrics or garments.
+Step4 Dryingfiber andproducing
yarns
Whenthefilament dries or solidifies, it
forms what is calleda continuous filament
fiber. Many continuous filaments of specific
thicknesses collectedina largebundle
calleda tow. Strands of continuous
filament fibers arethentwistedtogether to
forma continuous filament yarn, whichis
thenwovenor knit.
A uniqueproperty of Lyocell is that thefibers
fibrillate whenwet andaremechanically
agitated. Thefibrils peel off alongthesurface
of individual fibres whenthey are:
+Swolleninwater
+Undergoinga mechanical stress inwet
state.
+Thefibres split into many small fibrils
attachedto thebasefibres.
+Abrasioncauses fibrils to break, one
break givingtwo fibrils.
New fashionlooks
Thehighdegreeof fibrillationof Lyocell fibre
provides thebasis for new fabrics exhibiting
+different soft handle
+thepeach-skineffect
Fibrillation
+neppy appearance
+Distressed"frosty" look ....
Constraints
Onanother handif thefibrillationis not
properly controlled:
+creasemarks, greyingmay appear
+recurrent fibrillationcouldspoil the
goods duringconsumer's washing
+Pills wouldbeentangledfrombadly
fibrillatedfibres.
Effect of temperature andpHon
Fibrillation (Courtaulds Fibres
Chart)
Additionof a lubricant is essential:
+to overcomewet rigidity of Lyocell
fibres
+to eventheprefibrillation
+to makethesubsequent enzyme
treatment moreeffective
A full primary fibrillationis necessary to
prevent anexcessivepost fibrillationduring
subsequent wet processsteps likedyeingso
thechoiceof theright lubricant employedat
theright dosageis important.
I. PEACHSKIN EFFECT stableto washing
+OpenWidthPreparation: including
desizingsingeing*, scouringbleaching
(continuous machines)
+Fibrillationonjet ( Air-jet-machine):
Primary fibrillationof Fibres ends at
surfaceof thefabric
+Enzymatic defibrillation( Air-jet-
machine): Removal of fibrillated
surfacefibers
+Dyeing, PadBatchor Exhaust onjet:
Additionnal removal of fibrillated
surfacefibres. Generationof secondary
fibrillationat fabric surface.
+Treatment ontumblingmachinewith
softener: A Finesecondary fibrillation
formedby fibresplittinginexposed
areas takes place.
+FinishingonStenter.
* singeingmay reducetheintensity of primary fibrillation.
LYOCELL - POSSIBLE PROCESSING
ROUTES
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9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
FI
4
pH
13
20
0
Temp(C)
135
0
95C,
pH9.5
II. CLEAN SURFACE stableto washing
+OpenWidthPreparation: includingdesizingsingeing*, scouring
bleaching(continuous machines)
+Fibrillationonjet (Air-jet-machine): Primary fibrillationof Fibres
ends at surfaceof thefabric
+Enzymatic defibrillation(Air-jet-machine): Removal of fibrillated
surfacefibers
+Dyeing, PadBatchor Exhaust onjet: Additionnal removal of
fibrillatedsurfacefibres. Generationof secondary fibrillation* at
fabric surface.
+Check if: A secondenzymatic defibrillationis necessary (selection
of reactivedyes, openfabric structure)
+FinishingonStenter.
LYOCELL FIBRES PROCESS FIBRILLATION
LR5:1 to10:1
95C
2C/min
1-2 g/l Imacol C2G.INliq
- rinsing
- neutralisation
- cleanfilter
loadthegoods
0.5-1 g/l Humectol C
Check fibrillationeffect
3 g/l Sodaash or
2 ml/l NaOH(36B)
60C
60 min
5 min
60C
2C/min
LYOCELL FIBRES ENZYMATIC DEFIBRILLATION
Process
It is important to control thetemperatureandpHto obtainoptimum
effects. A bufferedsystemis advisable.
After checkingdegreeof defibrillationtheenzymeis disactivatedunder
alkalineconditions.
- Rinsingat 40Ctwice
- Cleanthefilter
0.5-1 g/l Humectol Ch.c.
pH5/6.5*
Sirrix2UD.INliq
60C
1-2 g/l Imacol C2G.INliq
45 min 10 min
1 g/l SodaAsh
Bactosol CA liqconc
0.8%to1%
DYEINGOF LYOCELL FIBRES
DRIMAREN/ SANDOSPACE R Paste
+As describedintheprocessingroutes theprimary fibrillation
couldfollow its courseduringthedyeingof goods inrope of
garment form
+Dueto crosslinkingbehaviour certaintypeof bireactivedyes
reducethefibrillationtendancy duringdyeing. Theworking
conditions arealso very important like, for exampledyeing
temperature.
DrimarenK / DrimarenCL
Dueto thelower dyeingtemperature, to theexcellent washingoff
properties of thesetwo families of dyes, thedyeingconditions aremild
andleadto reproducibledesiredeffects.
+Primary trials arerecommandedto check theinfluenceof thetypeof
Drimarendyes, theconcentrationof SandospaceR Pasteonto the
desiredeffect.
+DrimagenE2R Liquidis necessary to level thedistributionof thedyes
duringthefirst stepof thedyeing(salt phasis), to control thefixation
of thedyes (alkali addition).
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LR: 6:1 to10:1
Imacol C2G.INliq
Salt Sodaash
60C 20/30 20/30 20to30
DrimagenE2R(1-2%)
DrimarenKor CL combined
with2%to4%SandospaceRPasteif necessary
*pH5/6.5 to ensurebalancebetweenfibredamage& desireeffect.
+2-3 rinsings at 50C accordingto depth
+Soapingbetween80/95C with
+Ladipur RSK or Ladiquest 1097.INliq
+pH9
+Imacol C2G.INliq.
LYOCELL FIBRES FINISHINGROUTES
Therecommendations givenherefor LYOCELL andTENCEL fibers areguidelines. Specific recipes must beformulatedtogether withthecustomer on
thebasis of thequality of his substrateandavailablemachines.
Telluric treatment to producefibrillatedsurfaces
Scouring/Desizing 1g/l Imerol PCJ liquid
Desizing 2ml/l Bactosol PHC LiquidHC
0
Sirrix 2UD.IN Liq pH6, 20mins at 60 C
0
Causticizing 6 Be NaOH
0
1ml/l Imerol PCJ Liquid 60mins at 70 C
1ml/l Imacol C Liquidconc
EnzymeTreatment ca.1% Bactosol CA Liqconc
0
(beforeor after dyeing) Sirrix 2UD.INLiq pH5.5, 40 minat 60 C
Telluric Treatment 3-5% PumiceStones
(after dyeing) 0.5-1% Bactosol CA Liqconc
1ml/l Imacol C Liquidconc
0
Sirrix 2UD.IN Liq pH5.5, 40 minat 60 C
Finishing: 1-3% Solusoft MWLiq
0
Exhaust Process 1-3% Sandosoft PNLI pH5, 20 mins at 40 C
Finishing: 10-30g/l Solusoft MWLiq pick-up70-80%
0
PadProcess 10-30g/l CerapermMN Liq dry at 130 C
Dryingandtumbler Treatment Highspeedtumblingmachines arerecommendedso as to ensureaneffectiveenzyme
wash.
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Preventionof fibrillationduring
dyeing(jet)
Wet cross linking
Upto now very littleother than"peachskin"
effects wererequiredonfabrics of 100%
Tencel or Lyocell andtheir blends. Thesewere
achievedthroughfibrillationprocesses on
special machines withBactosol CA Liqconc
treatment followedby "telluric" treatment.
Smoothfinishes areincreasingly indemand.
Fibrillationis not desired, particularly onknit
goods. Sincethis undesiredfibrillationis
producedby minimal mechanical stress during
wet processes, wehavedevelopedprocesses
whichprevent fibrillation, e.g. duringdyeingon
thejet.
After desizing(e.g. padroll desizing) and
scouring, thegoods aredriedinopenwidth.
Thecross linkingagent solutionis thenpadded
(pickupca. 80%) andthegoods rolledupand
batchedwithrotationfor 22-24 h. Re-rolling
after 1 - 2 his recommendedto equalizeany
swellingtension. After washingoff and
neutralizing, thegoods canbedyedwithout
any disturbingfibrillation.
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Recipe:
50 - 150 g/l Arkofix NDF.IN LiqConc
80 - 100 g/l Hydrochloric acid80%
2 g/l SandozinNIN Liquid
+padcold, pickupca 80 %
+roll
+after ca. 1 hre-roll andwrapinplastic
film
+batchwithrotationfor 22-24 h
+rinsethoroughly coldandat 60C
+neutralizewith1.5 - 2 g/l soda ashat
50C
+rinsehot andcold
+if necessary neutralizewithacetic acid
+Rinsecold.
Theamount of cross linkingagent depends on
thematerial andwhether this wet cross linking
is intendedto stabilizefibrillationas well as
prevent greyingduringsubsequent domestic
laundering. Thedepthof thedyeingmay be
affectedso it is advisableto determinethe
optimumrecipeinpretrials.
Withwet-cross linkedgoods it is virtually
impossibleto producea peachskineffect by an
enzymatic/telluric treatment. Macro- andmicro-
fibrillationareblockedandthesurfaceremains
smooth.
A mercerizationprocess at 22-27Balso
achieves blockingof undesiredfibrillation. The
goods canbedyedonthejet but contrast to
wet cross linking, micro fibrillationis still
possibleby applyinganenzymatic treatment.
Theeffects show relatively goodwash
fastness so that finishingwithArkofix
NDF.INLiqconc canbeomittedinsome
cases. Inany casetheamount of Arkofix
NDF.INLiqconc canbereduced. Anyway, it is
important that permanent softeners areapplied
infinishing(exhaust or pad).
Whether wet cross linkingor mercerizationis
carriedout also depends onthefollowing
factors:
+availablemachines (mercerizing
machine, padder for CPB process)
+whether total blockingor micro
fibrillationis required
+quality of goods
+constructionof thegoods
+Dyeingprocess, etc.
Bothmethods haveadvantages and
disadvantages. Themost suitableprocess must
beselectedineachcasetogether withthe
customer.
Complaints about unsightly garments after only
Mercerization

Greyingandfibrillationindomestic
laundering
oneor two washes aresteadily increasing.
Thegarment containingLyocell/Tencel which
was prepared, finishedandmadeupwithso
muchcarewas washedby thehousewife
accordingto therecommendationina gentle
programmeat 40C. Inspiteof this the
mechanical stress inthewashingmachinewas
sufficient to causeseverefibrillationof the
surfaceanda grey appearanceof thegoods.
Oftenafter thefirst washthespecial soft
flowinghandleof this fibrehas disappeared
andleft a hard, boardlikefabric. This is the
result of usingthewrong, non-permanent
softener duringfinishing.
Werecommendour permanent softeners from
the SandopermandCerapermranges for this
special, eco-friendly hi-techfibreof the
superior class. Garments finishedwiththese
softeners arestill soft andcomfortableto wear
after several washes. Thesepermanent
softeners also contributeto protectionof the
environment becausethey remainonthefibre
andarenot washedinto theeffluent.
But!
Eventhey cannot prevent fibrillationduring
domestic washing.
Therearevarious possiblemethods of
achievingwashingmachine-resistant goods:
+Resinfinishingwith Arkofix NDF.IN
Liqconc by thedry curingmethod
together withpermanent softeners (see
recipes)
+As mentionedabove, a higher amount
of Arkofix NDF.INLiqconc canbe
addedinwet cross linkingbefore
dyeingto achievefibrillation
stabilizationfor domestic laundering.
However, if it is desiredto keepthe
Arkofix NDF.INLiqconc
concentrationas low as possiblebefore
dyeing, it is possibleto adda reduced
amount of Arkofix NDF.INLiqconc
duringfinishing.
+Inmany cases mercerizationproduces
adequatestabilizationbut thereis also
thepossibility of applying Arkofix
NDF.INLiqconcinfinishing.
If no cross linkingagent has beenapplied
beforefinishing, higher amounts of Arkofix
NDF.INLiqconcmust beappliedinfinal
finishing.
Werecommendthefollowingrecipes for resin
finishingof knit andwovengoods.
Finishingrecommendations for padapplication:
Knits:
0.5 g/l SandozinNRWLiquid
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April 2007
40-60 g/l Arkofix NDF.IN LiqConc
12-18 g/l MagnesiumChloride
0.3-0.4 g/l Citric Acid
15-20 g/l CerapermMN Liquid
20-30 g/l Solusoft ACN Liquid
0
170-175 C, 30-25secs curingtime(without
dryingtime)
Very goodsewability, soft, slightly full, flowing
handle, semi-permanent, no fibrillation, no
greyingevenafter several domestic washes.
0.5 g/l SandozinNRWLiquid
40-60 g/l Arkofix NDF.IN LiqConc
12-18 g/l MagnesiumChloride
0.3-0.4 g/l Citric Acid
15-25 g/l CerapermMN Liq
10-20 g/l Solusoft ACN Liquid
20-30 g/l HydropermRPU Liq
0
170-175 C, 30-25secs curingtime(without
dryingtime)
Very soft & highly voluminous handlewith
excellent elasticity andelegant drapeof the
knit goods. Theeffects arewashresistant.
Very goodsewability, no fibrillation, no greying
evenafter several domestic washes.
WovenGoods:
0.5 g/l SandozinNRWLiquid
50-80 g/l Arkofix NDF.IN LiqConc
15-24 g/l MagnesiumChloride
0.3-0.4 g/l Citric Acid(only for shock
curing)
20 g/l Solusoft ACN Liquid
25-30 g/l Solusoft MWLiqconc
10 g/l CerapermMN Liq
o o
170-175 C, 30-25secs or 150 C, 4mins,
followedby tumbler or sanfor treatment
Soft, smooth, slightly voluminous handle. Cool
silk touch. Permanent protectionagainst
greyingindomestic washing. Soft handleeven
after several washes.
0.5 g/l SandozinNRWLiquid
50-80 g/l Arkofix NDF.IN LiqConc
15-24 g/l MagnesiumChloride
0.3-0.4 g/l Citric Acid(only for shock
curing)
20 g/l Solusoft ACN Liquid
30-40 g/l HydropermRPU Liquid
o o
170-175 C, 30-25secs or 150 C, 4mins,
followedby tumbler or sanfor treatment
Exceptionally soft, voluminous handlewithvery
elegant drapeandnatural fullness (Body). The
volumeandsoft handlearehighly wash
resistant. No greyingevenafter several
domestic washes throughthepermanent
preventionof fibrillation. Especially onpre-
emerizedgoods, a washresistant peachskinor
velvet effect is achievedwiththis topfinish.
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April 2007
TheSociety of Dyers andColourists (U K) has
conferred, Dr N. N. Mahapatra, as Fellow of
theSociety of Dyers andColourists. Ina
th
communicationsent on16 J anuary 2007, Mr
KennethMcGhee, Chief Executive& Secratory
SDC intornedDr. Mahapatra of this decisionof
council of thesociety
Dr Mahapatra holds B.Sc TechinTextile
Chemistry fromUICT, Mumbai University; M.Sc
andPh.DinChemistry fromUtkal University,
Orissa; M.B.A fromI.M.M. Kolkatta. At present
Dr N. N. Mahapatra, Dy. General Manager
(Processing), Sutlej Textiles AndIndustries
Limited, K. K. Birla group, Unit; ChenabTextile
Mills, Kathua (J & K) is headingthebiggest
fibredyeingunit inIndia.
Dr Mahapatra is having23 years of experience
inTextileIndustry. Hehas workedinunits like
J ayashreeTextile(a unit of Aditya Birla group),
Rishra, Hooghly (W. B); Gujarat Spinners Ltd,
Bharuch, Gujarat; RaymondKenya; RSWM Ltd
(Banswara andGulabpura units); Churchgate
groupNigeria; RelianceIndustries; Naroda;
Ahmedabad.
Dr Mahapatra's expertiseis invarious typeof
fibredyeing, yarndyeing, hank dyeing. Heis
involvedincost reduction, process
optimization, erectionandcommissioning,
effluent treatment andnew fibreprocessingin
Textileindustries.
Dr. N. N. Mahapatra
conferred as Fellow of
the Society of Dyers and Colourists
Heis a Senior Member of American
Associationof TextileChemists andColorists
andTextileInstitute,Manchester. Heis a life
member of TextileAssociationof India, Indian
Instituteof Chemical Engineers andAll India
Management Association.
Theformal presentationof thediploma of
fellowshipto Dr Mahapatra will takeplaceat a
ceremony to beheldinBradford(U K) onApril
27, 2007.
References:-
+Thesis of Mrs. Nicolai - TITK - D07407 Rudolstadt
+www.fibersource.com
+Lyocell - onefiber, many faces ( www.ohioline.osu.edu)
Colour Chronicle
April 2007
New CartafenZFX liqfrom
Clariant has already achieved
soaringpaper productionand
significant cost savings inpaper
mills makingbrownpackaging
grades.
CartafenZFX liqdelivers:
+Increasedpaper machine
dewatering
+Increasedproductionspeed
+Increasedproductionoutput
per day
+Significant savings inenergy
andtotal cost of operation
BecauseCartafenZFX liqis
unaffectedby thedissolvedand
colloidal anionic materials inthe
papermakingfurnish, it makes a
measurabledifferenceto
productivity and
cost-effectiveness wherever there
is low freshwater usage(<5
m3/tonne), highconductivity
(>2,500 S/cm), or whenusing
lignin-containingpulpfibres.
Paper Business
Exactly your chemistry.
Take productivity to new
heights with Cartafen ZFX liq
Sense the difference with Clariant
CLARIANT TAKE FASHION seriously. The
company undertakeextensivefashionresearch
whichis thenappliedinthecreationof finished
articles. Theseuniqueprototypes demonstrate
thepotential of thelatest leather trends and
areshownto tanners at thecompany's
roadshows andcustomer events across the
globe. Inadditionto theroadshows, Clariant
canstagespecial customer events longbefore
theseasonbegins. They havefounda big
demandfor this inAsia andLatinAmerica
becauseClariant's fashionexperts arecloser to
thecentreof global fashioninEurope.
Clariant havea longhistory of involvement
withgarments, leathergoods andfootwear. The
programmewas createdto assist tanners with
their marketingandtheinitiativebeganinItaly
withdesigner, technicianandmarketingteams
workingtogether.
Clariant presentedtheir ownfashionarticles as
longago as theSemaineduCuir inParis
twenty years ago. Unlikeareas suchas
automotiveandtechnical leathers, imagination
is thekey whencreatingfashionleathers. The
fashiongroupwas createdas a serviceled
project, takinga strategic approach. Gian
Pietro Papa is thedesigner who has been
involvedsincethebeginning. Hetravels widely
andhas anoverview of what is goingon.
Clariant also work withLondonbasedfashion
institutes. Inspirationis takenfroma rangeof
sources includingarchitecture, arts, interiors
andtextures.
Four to fivetrends areproducedeachseason.
Trendforecasts appear twicea year andare
publishedwell inadvanceof theseason. From
Right (fromtop): Driftwood,
Sandy Bay, Brine, Salt
Wash, Pebble, CapePoint
andFroth.
Colour Chronicle
April 2007
conceptionto thefinal articletakes 3-4
months thentwo moremonths to bringto the
marketplace.
Clariant's Global Colour forecast withreal
leather samples comes inadvanceof thetrend
packageto beas timely as possible. These
colour moods arenow integratedas part of the
packageandtherearethreeleather collections
worldwide.
A key point is that theleathers arereproducible
internationally; thesearenot one-off designs
madeby hand.
All inall, everyonecanbenefit fromplanning
well inadvance.
THE LATEST FASHION UP! comes withfour
freshseasonal statements fromClariants
Leather Business. Thelatest forecast for
spring-summer 2008 allows tanners to beone
stepaheadwhenit comes to leather fashion.
TheGroups innovativefashionpackage
includes four trendsettingroutes to follow:
PureandSimple, Fashion
Rebellion, CleanLines and
Cool Luxe.
Developedby Clariants
International Fashion
Group, this stylish
promotional
kit is
Clariant forecast thelatest leather trends
for spring-summer 2008
equippedwithaneye-catchingfashionposter
swatchedwithreal leather samples and
comprehensiveinformationabout trends
andcorrespondinginterpretations onleather.
All prototypearticles areexclusively madeby
Italianstylists andwill bedisplayedduring
Clariants fashionshows andfairs aroundthe
world.
Minimalism, luxury, natureandtoughlooks are
thefour key directions to pursue. Pureand
Simplereflects precious nature, realisedwith
exclusivecolour mixes andfinishingeffects.
Greenfashionandproducts that conjureupa
feelingof natural goodness arehighprofile. The
colour paletteranges frompaleto earthy
shades for a highly sophisticatedchic
combinedwitha feelingof natural goodness.
FashionRebellionis a reactionto recent girly
frills andhourglass silhouettes. Now it is time
to toughenup! Thecurrent punk, grungeand
gothrevivals havesparkedoff a new feelingfor
toughaggressivelooks. Barrenconcrete
interiors, surreal natureandrebellious heavy
bootedfashionmodels set thescene. Fashion
Rebellionworks onopposites
usingdark summer shades.
LEATHER
Clariant forecast the latest leather trends
for Spring Summer 2008
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13 LEATHER
Purelines of modernarchitecture, chic poolside
spas andminimalist summer cabins inspire
Clariants thirdfashiontrend, namedClean
Lines. Cleanshapes instrongboldcolours are
usedfor minimalist summer dresses. Innovative
laser-technology or water-basedbrush-offs
outstandingfinishingtechnologies from
Clariant catchtheeyeof this superbstyle.
Cool Luxeis representedby a brilliant look. It
is inspiredby bronzesculptures inwarmand
cool tones. Highgloss leathers, shineanddull
effects combinewithbrilliant colours for a
splendidsuper chic.
Recognizingthat all aspects of lifestyleare
influencedby fashionmoods, Clariant are
constantly expandingtheir fashionactivities at
a global level to beas closeas they canto the
looks of tomorrow. A strongfocus onquality,
worldwidestandards, innovationandecology
will always bekey for Clariants committed
fashionteam.
Under themotto Fashionup! thebrandnew
fashionpackagewill bediscussedinfurther
detail withcustomers. Fashionup! is not only a
forward- lookingtrendadventure every issue
shouldbea useful tool to integrateart into
fashionandopennew ways for thefuture.
For moreinformationpleaseget intouchwith
Clariant direct or withtheir local
representatives.
Aboveright fromtopto bottom:
Groen, Bakkie, Skollie, Bitumen, Shanty,
Rusty Nail, Rooikop, Chteau, French
Lavender, Hameau, Trianon, GildedCherub,
SunKingandFtes denuit.
Below fromleft to right: Jet Black, Crisp
White, Ink Spot, Battleship, RedFlag,
BuntingandScanda Blue.
Colour Chronicle
April 2007
Feel the fashion with Clariant's fascinating new trends in leather. Spring/Summer 2008
PureandSimple/ Sevillane
TheAndalusiangirl fromSevilleperforms theFlamenco ina colourful
dress for whichthecombinationof Neosan2000 Pigments and
SupronilHK dyes froma perfect match. This colour interplay is
achievedusinga special screen-printingeffect. Thanks to anunique
odourless topcoat system, consistingof MelioEW-346 and
Melio04-G-129, her elegant perfumecanstill exciteher male
audience.
FashionRebellion/ Eruption
Theeruptionof anaquatic volcano withMelio09-L-34leads to hot
magma flowinginthewaves of theturbulent ocean expressedby
Neosan2000 Pigments. This toughlookingmilitary boot shines day
andnight ina patent styleonanaqueous base.
Feel the fashion with Clariant's fascinating new trends in leather. Spring/Summer 2008
Exactly your chemistry.
Cool Luxe/ Crystal Pearl
Crystal Pearl represent a splendidoutfit
combiningluxury witha required
coolness. Theclassical styleof high
gloss is achievedusing
Melio09-L-34incombinationwith MelioTop297. OpcalinPearl
Pigments reflect thebrilliant luxe.
CleanLines / Lino
Whereinnovationhits basic colours Lino is thecatchof theday. A
special pregroundwithMelioGroundCL provides anuniformsurface
onthis yellow-dyedsplit leather handbag. Theclear Lino-effect ina
reddishshadeis appliedusinga special rollercoatingMelioAquabase
techniquewithMelio06-U-55.
Cartacoat B 640 andCartacoat B 641 are
thebuildingblocks
Cartacoat B 640: self-crosslinkedStyreneAcrylate
emulsioncopolymer
Cartacoat B 641: formaldehyde-freeStyreneAcrylate
emulsioncopolymer
Colour Chronicle
April 2007
Emulsions for Paper application
ImpregnatedDecorationPaper
+Typical properties wecantailor:
+Flexibility
+Strength
+Varnishabsorption
+Synthetic resinabsorptionand
compatibility
+Optimal Printability
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Wallpaper andCoatedwallpaper
+Typical properties wecantailor :
+Water resistance
+Light fastness
+Wet anddry tensileStrength
+Tear strength
+Printability
Cartacoat B 432 andCartacoat B 433 are
thebuildingblocks
Cartacoat B 432 : self-crosslinkedVinyl Acrylateemulsion
copolymer for uncoatedwallpaper
Cartacoat B 433 : self-crosslinkedVinyl Acrylateemulsion
copolymer for coatedwallpaper
Cartacoat B 634 is thebuildingblock
Cartacoat B 634: StyreneAcrylatecopolymer dispersion
for coatedpaper andboard
CoatedBottleLabel
+Typical properties wecantailor:
+Resistanceto caustic
+Wet-strength
+Mechanical resistance(impact)
+Gloss
+Printability
Ink jet papers
+Typical properties wecantailor :
+Printingquality
+Optical density
+Color to color bleeding
+Feathering
+Bindingpower
+Coatingandprint water resistance
Cartacoat B 930 andCartacoat B 750 are
thestartingblocks
Cartacoat B 930 : neutral Acrylatecopolymer dispersion,
binder for inkjet papers
Cartacoat B 750 : cationic StyreneAcrylatecopolymer
dispersion, binder for inkjet paper
Technical papers
Automotivefilters
+Typical properties wecantailor :
+Wet anddry tensilestrength
+Burst
+Compatibility withprominent
crosslinkers
+Solvent resistance
+Hightemperatureresistance
Cartacoat B 650 andCartacoat B 642 are
theBuildingblocks
Cartacoat B 650 : self-crosslinkedStyreneAcrylate
emulsioncopolymer for automotivefilters
Cartacoat B 642 : self-crosslinkedStyreneAcrylate
emulsioncopolymer for automotivefilters
Teabags
+Typical properties wecantailor :
+Wet anddry tensilestrength
+Hot water resistance
+Foodcontact compliance
FDA 176.180 and176.170 BfR 36
Cartacoat B 631 is thebuildingblock
Cartacoat B 631: StyreneAcrylateemulsioncopolymer
dispersion
Medical nonwovens
+Typical properties wecantailor:
+Sterilization( rays)
Y
+Fluidbarrier
+Mechanical properties
+Resistanceto alcohols
+Soft hand
Cartacoat B 600 is thebuildingblock
Cartacoat B 600: StyreneAcrylateemulsioncopolymer
dispersion
Wet laidnon wovens
Colour Chronicle
April 2007
Coatedboard
+Typical properties wecantailor :
+Dry & Wet-strength
+Smoothness
+Mechanical resistance
+Gloss
+Printability
+Foodcontact compliance
Packaging
Cartacoat B 631 andB 634 arethe
buildingblocks
Cartacoat B 631 andB 634 areStyreneAcrylateemulsion
copolymers for coatedpaper andboardpaper
Wax coatedboard
+Replacement of wax
+Typical Properties wecantailor :
+Water barrier (Cobb)
+Repulpability
+Recyclingability
+Easy handling
+Application
+Air-Knife, Bar, Blade, size-press
Cartaseal FWP andFWT arethebuilding
blocks
Cartaseal FWP/FWT areformulations basedonStyrene
Acrylateemulsioncopolymers
Foodpackagingpapers andboard
+Properties wecantailor :
+Water resistance
+WVTR (Water Vapor Resistance)
+Fat resistance
+Foodcontact compliance
+Application
+Air-Knife, Bar, Blade
Cartaseal VGL andFTUarethebuilding
blocks
Cartaseal VGL andFTUareformulations basedonStyrene
Acrylateemulsioncopolymers
Greaseresistant foodpackaging
+TheCartapack concept aims to replace
fluorochemicals for fast-foodpackaging
applications
+Effectivecoatingformulations tailoredto
eachcustomer dependingonrequirements
+Comparableapplicationcost to
fluorochemical treatment
+Imminent official launch
Cartapack 0602E and0604E arethe
buildingblocks
Cartapack 0602Eand0604Eareformulations basedon
StyreneAcrylateemulsioncopolymers
Anti-slippaper andboard
+Properties wecantailor :
+Frictioncoefficient
+Foodcontact compliance
+Water resistance
+Temperatureresistance
+Anti-blocking
+Application
+Gravureprinter
+Photogravureprinters
Cartaseal AXU, ATM, APMandAFMare
thebuildingblock
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18 PAPER
Colour Chronicle
April 2007
Cartacoat Bbuildingblocks
Summary
Technical papers
Wet laidnonwovens
Packaging
Decorationpaper
Wallpaper andCoated
wallpaper
CoatedBottlelabels
Ink jet Papers
Filters
Teabags
Medical papers
Coatedboard
Cartacoat B 640, B 641
Cartacoat B 432 , B 433
Cartacoat B 631 and634
Cartacoat B 930 andB 750
Cartacoat B 650
Cartacoat B 631
Cartacoat B 600
Cartacoat B 631 andB 634
Cartacoat B Buildingblocks
0C -25C +25C +50C
Tg
StyreneAcrylates
Vinyl Acrylates
B 432
Wallpaper
B 600
Medical
non-woven
B 433
Coated
Wallpaper
B 634
Coatedboard
B 930,
Inkjet
B 631
Tea
bags
B 640,
Decor
paper
B 642,
Filters
B 641,
Decor paper
B 650,
Filters
B 750,
ink jet
Buildingblocks for Packaging
Packaging
Coating
Water barrier
Greasebarrier
Anti slip
Cartacoat B 631 andB 634
Cartaseal FWtypes,
Cartaseal VGL
Cartapack grades
Cartaseal A.. grades
Global Cartaseal Product Range2006


Barrier Properties
Water
Vapour
Fat/
Grease
Water
Other Properties
Anti-Slip
Heat
Resistance
Heat
Seal
Overcoat-
ability
Product
Category
F
F
F
V
T
S
N
A
A
A
A
SuitableDryingMethod
Non-
Contact
Drying
Cylinder
Product Name
Cartaseal FTU
Cartaseal FWT
Cartaseal FWP
Cartaseal VGL
Cartaseal TPU
Cartaseal SVU
Cartaseal NW
Cartaseal AXU
Cartaseal ATM
Cartaseal APM
Cartaseal AFM
FoodContact
FDA/BfR
Approval
Yes / Yes
No/ No
No/ No
Yes / No
Yes / Yes
Yes / Yes
No/ No
No/ No
No/ No
No/ No
Yes / Yes
Excellent for this application
Goodfor this application
Not recommendedfor this application
Overall emulsionpolymer range
Binders
Barrier and
anti-slip
additives
Range
Cartacoat B
Cartaseal /
Cartapack
Technical
papers
Wet-laidnon
wovens
Packaging
Other additives
Range
Technical
papers
Wet-laidnon
wovens
Packaging
Glyoxal and
zirconium-
based
Crosslinkers
Surfacesizing
Rheology
modifiers
Grease
resistance
fluoropolymers
Cartabond
TSI/LSZ/ZK
Cartacol
Cartacoat RM
Cartafluor
CFI /NFI
Buildingblocks chief characteristics
Buildingblock TginC PH Solids content Comments
Cartacoat B 640 28 4 50 Thermal crosslinking
Cartacoat B 641 28 5 50
Cartacoat B 642 28 4 50 Thermal crosslinking
Cartacoat B 432 20 5 50 Thermal crosslinking
Cartacoat B 433 19 7 50
Cartacoat B 634 8 7 50
Cartacoat B 930 12 8 50 Nonionic product
Cartacoat B 750 51 4 30 Cationic product
Cartacoat B 650 47 4 50 Thermal crosslinking
Cartacoat B 631 20 8 50
Cartacoat B 600 -25 2.5 50 Thermal crosslinking
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Colour Chronicle
April 2007
Clariant Consultancy Service Section
Poor / Unevensurface; Improper removal of kitties inheavy drill fabric onjigger andwhiteness variationaresomeof theother major problems
encounteredduringprocessing
Problems
+Poor / Unevenabsorbency
+Poor dyepick uponviscoseandpolynosics
component
+Bleedingof color to theadjacent white
portion
+Lighter selvedgewhenscouredinJ T-10
+Dark coloredpatches
ProbableCauses/Remedies
Improper Scouringdueto:
+Paucity of Alkali
+Channelingof Kier liquor
+Inadequateboilingtime
+Negativepick-up
+Insufficient steaminginsteamer
+Inadequatedwell timeinCBR/J -Box
+Droppingof steamcondensates water
duringbatchingonPad-roll system
+Dueto theuseof poor quality of wetting
agents whichhavelow alkali stability and
hencecannot assist thepenetrationof
caustic soda for efficient saponification
reaction. Becauseof poor detergency and
dispersingeffects, paraffinwax cannot be
removedcompletely.
+Orientationof skinof viscose/polynosics,
thereby makingpenetrationof dyedifficult
+Presenceof hydrolyzedstarchactingas
a reducingagent
+Recuperator temperaturemorethan
0
60C
+Dueto improper oxidativetreatment
mainly Sodiumhypochloritebleaching.
Theselvedgegets moreexposedto air
+Fabric comingindirect contact with
concentratedfeedingalkali
+Frequent stoppages of mercerizing
machine
+Dry upof improperly neutralizedalkali
after mercerization
+Abrasionbeforedyeing
Remedial Measures
+Maintainproper concentrationof alkali
+Ensureproper pilingof fabric into thekier
+Maintainproper boilingtimedependingon
fabric quality
+Ensure15-20%differential wet pick-upon
saturators
+Ensureproper steampressure
+Maintainthedesireddwell timeby
controllingthespeedof themachine
dependingonfabric quality
+Ensureproper threadingandheatingof TRC
to avoidsteamcondensation/droppingon
cloth
+Useof Hostapal MRN Liqconc. is
recommendedas a wettingcumdetergent.
Thesynergistic properties of theproduct
helpto penetrateinto thecoreof thefibre
by eliminatingfibre-liquidsurfacetension
andsaponificationof oil impurities. So
fabrics gets very goodabsorbency.
+Causticizegoods with(or leachingof
surfaceof viscose) 60 g/l Caustic Soda
5 g/l Mercerol QWN.IN LiqThoroughhot
wash, coldwashNeutralize
withSirrix N Liqconc
+Usemildoxidizingagent likeRevatol S.
IN p
+Recuperator temperatureshouldnot
0
exceed60C
+EnsureuniformpHof thefabric at the
body andnear theselvedgebefore
oxidativetreatment
+If possible, avoidhypochlorite
bleachingandgiveProtonic treatment
withSirrix 2UD.IN Liq+
Hostapal MRN Liqconc. followedby
Peroxidebleaching
+Ensureproper feedingof alkali
+Avoidfrequent stoppages of
mercerizer
+Efficient neutralisationof thealkali
after mercerization
+Check for roughsurfaces infabric
flow.
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Effectivelevelinganddispersingagent for polyester processing
Physico-chemical properties
+Exhibits effectivelevelinganddispersingproperties for uniform
dyeingandprintingwithout retardingaction.
+Produces bright dyeing
+Prevents filteringoff of dyes duringpackagedyeing.
+Excellent oil emulsifyingproperty
+Fabric substantivelevelingagent
+Also suitablefor automotiveyarndyeing
+Yellowish, readily pourableliquid
+Anionic
+Readily Dilutablewithwater
+Goodstability to hardwater, acids, alkalis, salts
+Compatiblewithproducts of various Ionicity
0
+Storage-stableunder normal conditions, i.e., between0 50C
Eganal PS Liquid
A new bio-catalyst basedonselectedpectatelyaseenzymes for
theremoval of pectines andassociatedhydrophobic materials in
thebio-scouringof cottonandits components inblends
+Enzymatic catalyst for theremoval of hydrophobic materials inorder
to giveanexcellent absorbency to thefabric.
+Substitutes thesoda scouring
+Optimumprice/performanceratio
+Works at bathpHapproximately 8.5 9.5
+Significant reductionof overall process costs dueto savinginwater,
energy andprocess time.
+Less rinsingneededafter bio-scouringfor dark shades' dyeing.
+No neutralizationneeded
+Enzymatic treatment with Bactosol COipLiquidoffers all possible
advantages withregardto efficiency, economy andecology (Clariant
EEE concept)
Bactosol CO ip Liquid




0
1
2
3
4
5
Levelling
Column-Test
Levelling
Mini-Bobbin
Dispersin
HPX-Yellow
Filtertest
white1g/l
Migration
Brown-
Migration
3-Colours
Retardin
Gre
Foaming
Foam

Emulsifying
mineral oil

Emulsifying
siliconoil


NEWARRIVAL
Diagram: Process withBactosol COipliquid
o
Temperature(C)
0
20
40
60
80
100
15min
o
95C
15min
o
73Cmin
Bio-Scouring
Drain
Dyeing
0.2%Sodaash
pH=8.5- 9.0
0.1%Bactosol COipliq
0.4%Imerol NLFLiquid
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Time(min)
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Colour Chronicle
April 2007
Bio-scouring(withBactosol COipLiquid) Vs Conventional Scouring& Bleaching
(Substrate 100%Cottonknits)
Test Parameter Conventional Bio-scouringprocess
Process Time 105 mins 80 mins
Packagecost Rs 2.52/- Rs 2.03/-
Absorbency Droptest Instant Instant
Absorbency Wicking 60 mm 59 mm
COD 7784 mg/lit 741 mg/lit
BOD 4000 mg/lit 300 mg/lit
TDS 4666 mg/lit 923 mg/lit
Ceraperm MD Plus
for the Comfort of Cotton & feel of leather
Speciality Finishfor altogether different handle a leather touchto your fabric
+Newly developedCerapermMDplus alonewhenappliedthroughpaddinggives a uniqueleather
handleto thefabric after curing.
+Imparts goodbounceto thefabric.
+Imparts goodelasticity & stretchto thefabric particularly onknits.
+Fabric becomes muchfuller & soft.
+Produces excellent dry-bouncehandleonpolyester saris.
+Fabric does not becomelimp.
MULTI-DIMENSIONAL EFFECTS
NEWARRIVAL
BOUNCE
PERMANENCE BODY
NOLIMP
DRYBOUNCE
ONPES
LEATHER
ELASTICITY
STRETCH
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Inside Views
Apparel & FashionMeet inBangalore
Mr ChristophBergmann(Apparel & Fashion,
Clariant International) was inIndia to promote
theApparel & FashionConcept inIndia andto
meet someof our key customers. Duringhis
visit, a customer meet was organizedin
Bangaloreandwas attendedby several leading
brands andapparel manufacturers. Special
effects andvarious functional finishes as per
theendusewerediscussed.
Printofix New Rangeintroduced
Technical meets wereorganizedfor Printofix concept inTirupur andDelhi
duringthevisit of StefanSchlosser (PG Printing, Clariant International).
Introducingthenew Printofix T premiumrangewithvery highfastness
levels & Printofix A range rangewithmoderatelevel of fastness,
pigment dispersions for pigment printing, Mr Schlosser highlightedthe
various uniquefeatures of therangeandthebenefits they offer to
printers suchas highdispersionstability, very low viscosity of pigment
dispersion.
TexSummit 2007
Clariant was theGOLDSponsor for the
TexSummit 2007, aninternational conference
onContemporary Processingof Textiles &
Apparels: Challenges andOpportunities which
was heldinMumbai onJ anuary 11, 2007. The
Conferencewas organizedby theUICT
(formerly UDCT). Mr Anjani Prasad(Head
Textile, Leather & Paper Chemicals Division)
presenteda paper onNovel effects inGarment
processingandvalueaddedfinishes.
HehighlightedClariant's products andservices
offerings for textiles that has strengthenedthe
company's imageas a Total Solution provider.
Someof theservices promotedwere
consultancy service, certificatecourseonwet
processingof textiles andpackages likeEasy
Pre, Ant-Ox, pad-Ox, Black magic andso on.
TheDivisions publications wereondisplay at a
stall at thevenue.
Technical Workshop Wet enddyes andchemicals for
Leather Industry
Mr. J ohnAlanGrant, FinishingtechnicianvisitedIndia for trials withkey
customers fromFebruary 19 to March9, 2007. A technical workshop
withcustomer projects for wet enddyes & chemicals was completedin
J anuary 2007 by Mr. Angel Navarro. Mr. CliveSibbornvisitedtheSouth
& East markets fromJ anuary 28 to February 6, 2007.
Colour Chronicle
April 2007
INSIDE VIEWS
Apparel & FashionMeet inBangalore
Mr. A. K. Prasadat TexSummit 2007
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Colour Chronicle
April 2007
International TextileConference
Clariant also sponsoreda dinner at the
International TextileConference organizedby
DKTE Society's TextileandEngineering
Instituteas part of their Silver J ubilee
CelebrationfromFebruary 17 -18, 2007.
Various emergingareas likenano-technology,
technical textiles, recent advances in
machinery andtechnology werethehighlight of
theevent. Mr Nirmal Punjabi presenteda paper
onSpecializedPreparatory, dyeingand
finishingprocesses for fabrics andgarments.
Various specialty / valueaddedfinishes,
concepts fromPre-treatment to dyeing
processes fromClariant werethehighlights.
First certificatecourseonWet Processing
of Textilesby Clariant
Thefirst CertificateCourseonWet Processing
of Textiles was successfully conductedat the
factory premises of M/s OBEETEE PVT LTD,
Gopiganj, Distt. Bhadohi, UP. This Customer is
most reputedWoolenCarpet yarnDyers and
Processor anda trendsetter .Most of the
Woolencarpet is exported. Trainingwas
organizedintwo batches for a total of 28
participants fromdyeingheadto shopfloor
supervisors workinginshifts. Theoneweek
trainingwas organizedto createawareness
about various textilefinishes, pre-treatment
processes, dyeingandthefaults relatedto
dyeing. Other topics suchas roleof auxiliaries,
laboratory test procedures, RFD(ready for
dyeing) andshadecorrectionmethods werealso
discussed. TheCertificatecoursewas
conductedwithout disturbingtheparticipant's
jobschedule.
Mr P K Trivedi (GM Technical Services), Mr S P Verma (Regional Manager Mirzapur) andMr Sanjeev Sinha (Manager PGW/S/N Dyes & Chemicals)
werethefaculty for this trainingProgramme. Thecoursewas appreciatedby themanagement of Obeeteeandthey haveaskedus to offer other
Consultancy Services likeProcess Audit of their Mills.
INSIDE VIEWS
International TextileConference
Participants fromM/s ObeeteewithClariant teamduringthetraining
1 = unfinished
2 = traditional soil releasefinish
3 = easy clean& body comfort
1 2 3 1 2 3
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Colour Chronicle
April 2007
Apparel and Fashion Section
Easy clean and body comfort
Clariant's effort andinnovationto meet themodernrequirements of
garments results inanoutstandingfinish:
easy clean& body comfort
Ordinary finishes inthepast haveprotectedagainst stains but withloss
of wearingproperties. Classical soil
releasefinishes reducethecapability
of thefabrics moisturemanagement
transportationdramatically.
WithClariant's new easy clean&
body comfort, overcomethe
discomfort andfeel great at any time
andany place.
+Easy removal of dirt andstains
duringlaundry
+Excellent body climatedueto
fast andeffectivemoisture
transportationaway fromthe
skin
+Improveddryingproperties
+Durableeffect evenafter
multiplewashes
This effect has a highperformanceregardingmoisturemanagement and
soil & stainrelease.
1. Hydrophilic properties
Oncotton-twill (left) andcotton-interlock (right)
2. Soil andstainreleaseproperties
Soiledwithcookingoil andthenlaunderedonetime
(accordingAATCC 130)
Characteristics of effect are
This finishingeffect is suitablefor different fabrics (Co, Co/PES).
Nuva4118 Liquid
+newly developednanotechbasedhydrophilic soil releasefinish
+excellent wickingproperties
+Goodwashingpermanency
SolusoftTOWLiquidConc.
+Hydrophilic siliconesoftener
+Ideal for moisturemanagement
+finishfine, super soft, elegant handlemeans excellent wearability
+No yellowingonwhitegoods
+Suitablefor overprinting
HydropermHVLiquid
+Hydrophilic siliconesoftener
+Gives soft andfull handlewithhighwickingproperty
+Additionally usedintheeasy-carefinish
HydropermSRHA Liquid
+Moisturemanagement, soil releaseandanti-static properties
+Wicks moistureaway fromskin
+Dries morequickly
+Stays soft andbreathable
+Durableeffects upto 30 laundries
FluowetUDLiquid
+Special wettingagent for fluorocarbonapplication
+Adversely affect thehydrophilic effect of finishes becauseit has
no rewettingproperties
Additionally a new effect label to visualizetheaddedvalueof the
combinationof soil & stainreleaseandmoisturemanagement.
Followingaretheproducts to achieveeasy clean& body
comfort
Unfinished Traditional soil
releasefinish
easy clean&
body comfort
APPAREL ANDFASHION SECTION
25
Colour Chronicle
April 2007
Corporate Product Safety (CPS)
Mountingawareness andconcernfor consumer andenvironmental
protection, increasingly stringent statutory regulations, retailer standards
andvarious eco-labelingrequirements havemadeproduct safety testinga
mandatory pre-requisitefor doingbusiness today.
Thereareseveral reasons
+Legislations relatedto Chemistry, arebecomingincreasingly
expansiveandcomplex worldwide.
+Product exclusionlists fromInsurers arebeingannually extended.
+MoreandmoreRetailers arecomingupwiththeir individual
RestrictedSubstances Lists withvariedlimits
+RequiredSupport withinClariant onEcotoxicological issues
includingtesting.
Withthis new labwewill ensurethat our products arealways compliant
withcurrent legislation, regulations andstandards. A uniquelabandonly
of its kindinIndia dealingwithprocess andproduct safety parameters,
thelabconducts,
NeedandImportanceof Product Safety intoday's scenario
Responsibility:
Key tasks:
+Provideproduct safety services
+Support fulfillment of legal requirements & Customer needs
+Propose& implement PS plan, budget andresources
+Performchemical evaluationandregistrations
+Communicateimportant health& environmental issues
+Support legal departments onliability/claimissues
+Safeguardcompliancewithdefinedstandards & guidelines
+Support Emergency Management
+ManageREACHrelatedactivities
CORPORATE PRODUCT SAFETY
Clariant starts its world class product safety testing
facilities at Kolshet, Thane.
+Restrictedsubstances testing
Testingof restrictedor bannedsubstances inClariant products as
well as finishedarticles madeusingClariant's products.
+Ecological testing
Certainecological tests, whichhelpinassessingthe
environmental impact of products
+Physical testing
For safeproduction, storageandtransportationof products as
they helpindefiningprocess parameters, storageandtransport
classificationandhazardhandling
LMWgroupco to diversify into hometextiles
Madura Garment lines uptwo-way split
GrasimIndustries to launchnew generationviscosefibre
Welspuneyes $75 Mbuys inUK, Europe
TheLMWgroupoutfit AdwaithLakshmi Industries Ltd. Is forayinginto
hometextiles/terry products to takeadvantageof stronggrowth
prospects seeninexport of cottonmade-ups Thecompany is set to
implement a Rs 15 croreinvestment plantowards creatinga hometextile
divisionwhichwill focus onproducingbath/ bed-linens andterry
products for export markets. Thecompany is havingits ownyarn
productionunit witha cumulative35,000 spindlecapacity, producing
75 tonnes of yarnper month. Thehometextileproject will beableto
draw 25 %of this yarnfor captiveusefor hometextileproducts, thus
givingvalueadditionto its spinningoperations
A VBirla group(AVB) is set to split Madura Garments, thecountry's
largest brandedapparel business, into two companies. Thegroupis
poisedto unveil MGLifestyleBrands andRetail Business a new fashion
brands company operatingwithkey brands likeLouis Philippe, AllenSolly
andVanHeusen besides lifestyleretail formats suchas Planet Fashion
andTrouser Town.
Aditya Birla Group's GrasimIndustries is expectedto commercially
launchits thirdgenerationviscosefibre'Excel' next month. Thenew
fiber, after its viscoseandmodal fibreranges will bepositionedat the
premiumcellulosic fibrethat wouldbeusedfor manufactureof highend
apparels suchas shirtingor denimfabrics that areexpectedto carry
higher fabric strengthandthebouncy look. Thecompany's mainviscose
fibreplant at Nagda inMadhya Pradeshhas takenuptrial productionof
thenew generationtextilefibers intendedto cater to thehighendfabric
application.
Youwill hear Vimal Onceagain
TheRs 300 croreVimal textilebrand, launched27 years ago by Reliance
Industries, is preparingfor a major comeback this April. Thecompany is
planningto launcha separateapparel brandinready-madeformal
menswear, besides introducingnewer rangeof fabrics to its existing
textiledivision. Theapparel rangewouldsport a different brandname
andwouldcater to premium, midandaffordablesegments. Thecompany
has also signedonMaurizio Bonas, of master suit-craftsmen
fromItaly repute, to introducenew designs inmen's formal
wear to especially cater to theyounger clienteleinIndia.
WelspunIndia, thecountry's largest terry towel producer and
exporter, is eyeingfurther acquisitions after grabbing85%stakeinCHT
holdings, theholdingcompany of UK's largest andnumber oneterry
towel brandChristy for Rs 132 crorelast year. Currently thetextile
major is exploringoptions to acquireanother company witha minimum
sizeof $50-75 millioninUK or Europeto gainaccess to new customers
andmarkets easily. Christy hadaddedthemuchneededflipto the
Welspunportfolio, whichdidnot havea brandof its owninthemarket,
thoughit has thelicenseto market Tommy Hilfiger intheUS andCanada.
Together withits domestic brandSpaces, theRs 1000 croreWelspunwill
muster 20%of its consolidatedsales frombrandedproducts in2007-
2008.
Gleanings from Press
26 GLEANINGS FROM PRESS
Colour Chronicle
April 2007
Textile
Technology andperformancecometogether inworld's lightest
shoe
5 SEZfootwear parks by 2010-2011
Leather industry targets $7 bnexports by 2011
Adidas announcedreleaseof its highly anticipatedrunningshoe- adizero
inIndia. Nicknamed'Zero Gravity' adizero is world's lightest shoeand
has beendesignedkeepinginmindtheneeds of bothfitness conscious
peoplewho liketo runandprofessional runners. A groundbreaking
combinationof comfort andhighperformance, theadizero finishedfirst
inmorethan15 of theworld's most challengingmarathons in2006,
provingits outstandingdesignandcompetitiveadvantage.
Fivespecial economic zonefootwear parks werebeingdeveloped, under
theCouncil for Leather Exports (CLE) visionmapfor 2010-2011 which
envisages settinguptheseparks invarious parts of thecountry. Oneof
thepark at Sriperumbudur near Chennai is beingpromotedby Tamil Nadu
government whichwill havethecapacity to manufactureonelakhpairs
of footwear a day. Other parks arescheduledto comeupnear Kanpur,
Hyderabad, Agra andKolkata.
TheIndianLeather Industry has set $7 billionexport target by 2011. It is
eager to forgetie-ups withvarious Italianleather goods designers to
achievethetarget. AnItaliandelegation, whichhadrecently visited
Kolkata recently, showedinterest inIndia's leather industry. Italy's Arpel
Group, aninternational school for shoes andleather accessories
designing, is currently lookingfor partners inIndia. Retail major Wal-Mart
is also eyeingtheIndianLeather sector.
Leather
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