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Schoeller’s sustainable DWR ecorepel has won the renowned OutDoor Industry Award in Friedrichshafen at the OutDoor trade fair in the category ‘products of high ecological and sustainable value’. With the development of ecorepel, Schoeller Technologies has introduced an innovative water and mud repellent textile finish on the basis of biodegradablility in accordance with OECD 302 B (80-100%), paraffin chains. According to Schoeller, the jury were impressed by the combination of exemplary environmental safety and uncompromising performance.
16th July 2013
Innovation in Textiles
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Schoeller’s sustainable DWR ecorepel has won the renowned OutDoor Industry Award in Friedrichshafen at the OutDoor trade fair in the category ‘products of high ecological and sustainable value’.
With the development of ecorepel, Schoeller Technologies has introduced an innovative water and mud repellent textile finish on the basis of biodegradablility in accordance with OECD 302 B (80-100%), paraffin chains.
According to Schoeller, the jury were impressed by the combination of exemplary environmental safety and uncompromising performance.
Successful
The success of ecorepel at the fair is said to confirm the rising expectations of the community for sustainable outdoor apparel.
The discussions around fluorocarbons (PFC’s) have gained attention through the publication of the Greenpeace study in October 2012, making the public aware of these non-degradable compounds. “Ecorepel resigns the use of fluorocarbons that have commonly been considered essential for DWR, and instead works with eco-friendly paraffin,” the company explained.
Similar to a thin layer of wax, the long paraffin chains wrap themselves around individual fibres, designed to reduce their surface tension so that water droplets and even mud with significantly higher surface tension simply run off . Ecorepel doesn’t contain PFOA or PFOS. Nevertheless, according to Schoeller, the finish shows excellent test results in terms of wash permanency and resistance to abrasion.
Schoeller Technologies
Schoeller Technologies offers smart and innovative textile technologies for various needs and requirements. The company is based in Switzerland and has been globally active licensing its technologies since 2000.
Schoeller Technologies focuses on the development of textile technologies, many of which have received numerous international awards and are featured in functional clothing and textiles of international premium brands.
In addition, the emphasis is placed on sustainable and environmentally conscious and responsible manufacturing.
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