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1 September 2008
In close collaboration with Sympatex Technologies, textile finishing specialist Rudolf Chemie has developed the first fluorocarbon-free durable water repellant (DWR) treatment for textiles. With Bionic Finish Eco and environmentally-friendly Sympatex products, functional clothing can be manufactured without any elements containing fluorocarbon, as illustrated by the new Air 37degC jacket from the Swedish outdoor clothing brand Lundhags.