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Date of publication: 4 August 2008
First DWR without fluorocarbon
The branch structure in treetops which achieve a greater density and surface areas for their foliage, served as a model for Bionic Finish Eco.
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 37°C jacket from the Swedish outdoor clothing brand Lundhags.
