Fabric Science Documentation on

Assignment fabric finishing agents

Submitted by
Rohit Raj
BFT/20/90
Nift Bangalore
1. Finoguard SIFX

PRODUCT Finoguard SIFX

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Concentrated fluorocarbon chemical

resin emulsion based on C-8
Chemistry.

TYPE OF FINISHING Water repellant

Oil Repellant

COST -

APPLICATION It is used in synthetic fibers like

nylon and polyester; and natural
fibers like cotton.
2. Finopret NFR

PRODUCT Finopret NFR

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Formaldehyde cross linking agent

without a built-in finish.

TYPE OF FINISHING Anti-crease finish

Shrinkage control finish

COST -

APPLICATION It is used in fibers like cotton and

rayon.
3. Repmatic DH-3642N

PRODUCT Repmatic DH-3642N

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Organic fluorocarbon cation (Ph

ranges between 2-5)
TYPE OF FINISHING Water repellant
Oil repellant
COST -

APPLICATION It is usually used for non woven

fabrics to provide water and oil
repellancy.
4. Repmatic DH-3602N

PRODUCT Repmatic DH-3602N

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION C-6 type organic fluorocarbon

TYPE OF FINISHING Water repellant

COST -

APPLICATION It is usually used for cotton, polyester,

nylon and their blends,
Suitable for fabric finishing with high
hydrostatic resistance requirements,
such as tents and geotextiles.
5. NICCA FI-NONE

PRODUCT Nicca FI-None

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION -
TYPE OF FINISHING Flame retardant finish
COST -
APPLICATION It is usually used for polyester and
natural fibers.
This is a crucial feature for
interior material such as curtain and
automotive interior such as car seats
and fire fighters garments
6. Starch

PRODUCT Starch

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Polysaccharide comprising glucose

monomers joined in α 1,4 linkages

TYPE OF FINISHING Adds stiffness

Improves lusture

COST Around Rs. 35 / Kg

APPLICATION Starch is a traditional finishing

agent for cotton and rayon fabrics.
7. Chitosan

PRODUCT Chitosan
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION linear polysaccharide composed of
randomly distributed β--linked D-
glucosamine and N-acetyl-D-
glucosamine
TYPE OF FINISHING Used to achieve anti-microbal finish

COST Around Rs. 1250/kg

APPLICATION Chitosan is an environmentally friendly
agent that is used to achieve the
antimicrobial properties of textiles
Generally used for fabrics such as cotton,
polyester and cotton blend
8. ECCO™ REZ FRU-01

PRODUCT ECCO™ REZ FRU-01

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Composed of flame retardant

polyurethane
TYPE OF FINISHING Provides UV resistance, abrasion
resistance, water resistance
COST -

APPLICATION This product produces excellent

adhesion, a high degree of flexibility,
abrasion resistance, and chemical
and water resistance for textiles,
rubbers, plastics and metal surfaces
9. CELLAMINE SPECIAL NEW™

PRODUCT CELLAMINE SPECIAL NEW™

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Anionic co-polymerization of an alkyl-vinyl-

ether solution
Ph is around 3.6 +-0.3
TYPE OF FINISHING Provides anti-static finish.
Shrinkage control finish
Gas protection finish
COST -

APPLICATION This product is extremely useful in treating narrow fabric and

those elasticized narrow fabrics containing Spandex or Lycra.
It may be applied to cellulosic, polyester and polyamide
(Nylon) fabrics to obtain the gas fading protection properties
on neutral un-dyed fabrics, which often discolor with
exposure to the atmosphere. This protection is durable to
laundering and dry cleaning.
10. Orco Flex Finish 40™

PRODUCT Orco Flex Finish 40™

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Modified Anionic polyvinyl acetate
emulsion
Ph is around 3.5 – 4.5
TYPE OF FINISHING Coating and Finishing where a
strong but flexible film is desired
Provides fullness
COST -
APPLICATION Applicable to all fabrics.
For application where fullness of
hand is desired.
11. Orcoset Resin CN™

PRODUCT Orcoset Resin CN™

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Composed of non-ionic polyvinyl
acetate homo-polymer

TYPE OF FINISHING Provides Stiffness

COST -
APPLICATION Mainly used in the textile industry
to produce maximum stiffness to
cotton, synthetics and blends.
12. SARAFLAM-CWF

PRODUCT SARAFLAM-CWF
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Composed of organo phosphorous

TYPE OF FINISHING Flame retardant finishing

COST -
APPLICATION It is for 100% cellulosic fibers such as
cotton and regenerated cellulosic
fibers like viscose, modal.
It is recommended for home textile,
industrial textile and apparels
13. MM Powder – Fabric Whitening

PRODUCT MM Powder – Fabric Whitening

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION -

TYPE OF FINISHING Fabric Whitening finishing

COST -
APPLICATION Brilliant blush whitening effects.
Good light fastness
High chemical stability
Low volatibility
14. Finostat 20

PRODUCT Finostat 20
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION -

TYPE OF FINISHING Anti-static finishing agent

COST -
APPLICATION A soil-release finish with antistatic
property, to dissipate static charges
and prevent shocks on the finishing
trolleys.
This textile finishing provides the
processed fibers with a dry handle.
15. Repello- MSQ

PRODUCT Repello-MSQ
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Non-ionic in nature
Ph is close to that of water
TYPE OF FINISHING Mosquito repellant finishing agent

COST -
APPLICATION Repello-MSQ is recommended for
natural and synthetic fibers and their
blends. It prevents vectors such as
mosquitoes, ticks, dust mites etc. from
landing/biting. Repello-MSQ is
durable to multiple home laundering.
16. Helafin-42

PRODUCT Helafin-42
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Non-ionic in nature
Ph is close to that of water
TYPE OF FINISHING Mosquito repellant finishing agent

COST -
APPLICATION Helafin-42 is a novel finishing agent for
Cotton, Polyester and their blends. It
improves resistance to pilling, snagging
and also reduces the tendency of seam
slippage. It also acts as an Anti-slipping
agent for fibres to avoid yarn slippage. It
also improves bursting strength of
knitted
17. Saralube-2975

PRODUCT Saralube-2975
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Non-ionic in nature
Ph is around 9
TYPE OF FINISHING Tear strength improver
COST -
APPLICATION Saralube-2975 is a special finishing chemical to improve
the tear strength of the woven and knitted fabrics.
Incorporation of Saralube-2975 in the normal finishing
bath as well as in resin finishing bath improves tear
strength without affecting the handle. It imparts soft and
waxy handle to finished fabric. Saralube-2975 does not
affect whiteness or brightness of the shades. Saralube-
2975 can also be used in fluorocarbon finishing without
any effect on performance of flurochemical for stain and
water repellency.
18. Natrium-FF

PRODUCT Natrium-FF
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Formaldehyde free crosslinking agent

TYPE OF FINISHING Wrinkle free, Easy care finish

COST -
APPLICATION Natrium-FF is a formaldehyde-free cross-
linking agent for easy care finish to cellulosic
and its blends. It does not affect handle of the
fabric. Very good DP rating due to balance of
wet and dry crease recovery angle. Strength loss
is lower than conventional resin. It also has
excellent antipilling properties to
cotton/viscose, P/V blended fabrics. It can be
applied at wide temperature range.
19. Super fresh- Jasmine

PRODUCT Super fresh - Jasmine

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION -

TYPE OF FINISHING Fragrance Finishes

COST -
APPLICATION Superfresh-Jasmine is a new odour absorbing &
refreshing finish. Superfresh-Jasmine imparts
durable fragrance to the fabric. Durability of the
finish can be further improved by the addition
of binder in the recipe. Fragrance is released
from micro capsules due to abrasion which
occurs under normal wearing condition.
Superfresh-Jasmine is applicable on synthetic
and natural fabrics.
20. Yuvi-493

PRODUCT Yuvi-493
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION -

TYPE OF FINISHING UV protective finishing agents

COST -
APPLICATION Yuvi-493 is a UV absorber for Polyester.
It reduces the fibre damage due to photo
chemical degradation. Yuvi-493 has very
good dispersion stability and is therefore
particularly suitable in exhaust method
of application. Yuvi-493 has no influence
on the shade of dyeings.
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