Scholler Textil AG has recently introduced Ecorepel® DCR as an eco-friendly water repellent with the ability to resist dry cleaning solvents. Founded in 1868 with headquarters in Switzerland, Schoeller Textil AG is a global leader in high-performance textile manufacturer specializing in the sustainable development and production of innovative textiles and textile technologies. As a system supplier of solution-oriented products, Schoeller addresses specific customer requirements and supplies its customers and partners with tangible added value. Schoeller Technologies AG is a subsidiary of Schoeller Textil AG and was founded in 2000 as a global licensing company. It markets textile finishing technologies developed by its parent company. The products are available to production partners in the form of patents and trademarks.
In recent years, the textile industry has developed significantly in terms of environmentally-friendly water repellency.
Many manufacturers have already successfully replaced textile finishes containing fluorocarbons with fluorocarbon-free (PFC-free) finishes. Nevertheless, many textiles equipped with alternative finishes are reaching their limits in performance, especially when it comes to materials that are subject to heavy wear or require a particular type of care.
The PFC-free, water-repellent ecorepel® technology launched by schoeller® in 2012 has been further developed to allow for successful application on textiles and apparel that are “dry clean only.” Ecorepel® DCR achieves impressive water-repellency results, even after several home launderings and professional dry cleaning cycles.
The resistance to professional dry cleaning refers to the F-cleaning symbol, which stands for a recommended cleaning process for sensitive fabrics using hydrocarbon solvents. In addition, tests show that materials finished with ecorepel® DCR are highly resistant to abrasion and scuffing. Ecorepel® DCR technology is now available for licensing and can be used in a variety of applications, such as outdoor, sport, and fashion apparel, as well as upholstery fabrics.
