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Water-repellent

FREE CONTENT: Oil-repellent coating contains ultrashort-chain PFAS

1 August 2025

An oil- and water-repellent coating that contains only ultrashort-chain per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), yet performs similarly to conventional PFAS-based alternatives, is being developed

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Non-toxic plasma coating renders fibres hydrophobic

2 May 2024

A plasma-coating process that can be used to render fibres water-repellent, eliminating the need for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), is being developed by researchers in St Ga

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Durable water-repellent finish imparts soft hand

30 April 2024

A durable water-repellent (DWR) finish that protects fabrics from rain and stains while imparting a soft handle to them has been launched by Archroma of Pratteln, Switzerland.

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Pulcra and Devan launch water-repellent finish

28 November 2023

A perfluorinated compound (PFC)-free water-repellent finish for fabrics made from polyester (PES), and blends of PES and cotton, has been launched by Pulcra Chemicals and its subsidiary, Devan Chem

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Laminates for workwear feature recycled materials

27 January 2023

For the production of protective workwear, W.L.

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Membrane and laminates added to Gore range for Autumn/Winter 2022

22 September 2022

An expanded polyethylene (ePE) membrane is the latest addition to W.L. Gore & Associates’ product range.

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