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EL PRIMER SUAVIZANTE RECICLABLE
THE FIRST RECYCLED SOFTENER
El sistema circular de la CHT
CHT’s Circular System
La silicona es un material versátil que se utiliza en una
Silicone is a versatile material that finds use in a wide
amplia gama de aplicaciones diferentes y, como tal, su
range of different applications, and as such its commercial
importance is significant. Silicones are an integral part
importancia comercial es significativa. Las siliconas son
parte integral del acabado de los artículos textiles en forma
of textile finishing as softeners, waterproofing agents,
de suavizantes, agentes impermeabilizantes, antiespumantes
defoaming agents or lubricants. However, the production
of silicones is extremely energy intensive. In order to
o lubricantes. Sin embargo, la producción de siliconas es
extremadamente intensiva en energía. Con el fin de explotar
fully exploit the value of this resource, end-of-life silicone
plenamente el valor de este recurso, los productos de
products are recycled. As a result, today’s silicone waste
silicona al final de su vida útil se pueden reciclar. Como
can be used to produce an important alternative raw
resultado, los residuos de silicona de hoy pueden ser
material for tomorrow.
utilizados para producir una importante materia prima
alternativa para el mañana.
New way of thinking - new way of creating
Post-consumed products normally become waste. CHT
Nueva forma de pensar - nueva forma de crear
uses this post-consumed materials as new raw material.
Los productos consumidos se convierten en desperdicios.
TUBINGAL RISE can be applied on new textiles. These
La CHT usa estos productos consumidos como nueva
textiles can be used and subsequently recycled back again.
materia prima. El TUBINGAL RISE, se puede aplicar
This represents a circular economy.
a textiles nuevos. Estos textiles se pueden usar y
End-of-life Silicones
posteriormente volver a ser reciclados otra vez. Esto es
la economía circular.
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RETAKE REGENERATE REMAKE REUSE
„End-of-life Silicones“ Recycling to silicone oil, Application of softener New textiles are used 0 10 s 30 s 60 s 5 min 30 min
are collected and then processing to the on textiles (e.g. recycled and can be recycled untreated TUBINGAL RISE
processed softener TUBINGAL RISE materials rPES, rCO) again.
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characteristics of TUBINGAL® RISE are:
• Made of recycled silicone and renewable 40
CHT has launched World's First-ever recycled market. TUBINGAL® RISE enriches recycled bio-based emulsifiers End-of-Life Polymer 20
silicone softener named Tubingal® Rise. Silicone is a materials by creating a fully integrated and • Hydrophilic silicone softener, microemulsion
versatile material that finds use in a wide range of • Soft, flowing feel with pronounced core softness 0
different applications, and as such, its commercial • Treated products have excellent re-wetting 10 s 30 s 60 s 5 min 30 min
importance is significant. Global sales in the silicone properties WASTE Silicone recycling follows the waste-to-value process untreated TUBINGAL RISE
market in 2017 amounted to over USD 16.3 billion. • Improved sewability TO and takes place across several stages. End-of-life textiles. This can be avoided by applying and fast-drying properties are ensured
Silicones are an integral part of textile finishing as • Improved tear resistance polymers are catalytically split into silicone monomers, TUBINGAL® RISE, which delivers excellent surface (BeSo®ACTIVE). Both are core properties for the
softeners, waterproofing agents, defoaming agents, • Can be combined very successfully with selected VALUE modified, and then finally polymerized into e.g. a new smoothness. The flexibility of meshes is moisture management of modern functional textiles.
or lubricants. optical brighteners amino-modified silicone in virgin quality, which can be strengthened, and friction between the sewing Hydrophilic textiles show a better moisture
• Excellent resistance to yellowing, therefore well Polymer Monomere needle and the textiles (fiber/metal friction) is absorption; moisture is absorbed quickly and
The production of silicones is hugely suited to all-white products formulated into a fabric softener. reduced significantly by up to 75%. transported to the outside, where they can

energy-intensive. To fully exploit the value of this • Suitable for pad applications evaporate. The determination of the wicking
resource, end-of-life silicone products are recycled. The softeness avoids unnecessary textile wastage. properties is a rate for the hydrophilic properties of
As a result, today's silicone waste can be used to In the past, production methods for manufacturing Tear strength is an indicator for the wear of woven textiles. The results demonstrated that the wicking
produce a critical alternative raw material for silicone fabric softeners were based entirely on linear fabrics during subsequent use. TUBINGAL RISE height with TUBINGAL® RISE is 85% higher than in
tomorrow. The approach to silicone recycling follows concepts. With the development and production of compensates for the embrittlement of the fabric and untreated products.
the waste-to-value process and takes place across TUBINGAL® RISE (Recycled Innovative Silicone strength losses, significantly improved by up to 75%
several stages. The end-of-life polymers are Emulsion), the world's first fabric softener made of mean particle size of < 100 nm. This means the on recycled cotton fabric (results of an experiment). The CHT company is committed to the United
catalytically split into silicone monomers, modified, more than 60% recycled and reprocessed silicone active ingredients can penetrate far into the fiber's This means the durability of clothes during wearing is Nations in the so-called Sustainable Development
and then finally polymerized into, e.g., a new waste and renewable bio-based emulsifiers has now interior, making it possible to achieve exceptional greatly enhanced. In general, untreated textiles made Goals (SDGs). The SDGs Goal 12 is responsible
amino-modified silicone in virgin quality can be been made available to the market. The quality of core softness with a very soft, flowing feel. Not only of synthetic fibers offer only limited wear comfort, as consumption and production that sets out demands
formulated into a fabric softener. this pro- duct deserves to be mentioned, as it is can TUBINGAL® RISE be used to achieve softness they can absorb almost no moisture. The same for more environmentally compatible handling of
identical to a silicone softener made of primary raw (BeSo®SOFT) excellently, but the innovative product applies to recycled synthetic fibers. To achieve chemicals and waste and a significant reduction of
To date, the circular economy strategy has been resource-efficient recycling-based product right to materials. also serves as a processing aid by noticeably adequate moisture absorption, textiles are waste volumes through reuse and recycling. And

applied primarily to recycled fibers. But in the future, the principles of a modern circular economy. improving the confection of clothing products and functionalized with a suitable finishing agent, thus Goal 13 is to take urgent action to combat climate
we can expect to see this trend also make its way their properties while being used/worn. upgrading the performance. In this way, hydrophobic change and its impacts –issues a challenge to
into the world of textile finishing to an increasing TUBINGAL® RISE meets the wide-ranging The softener consisting of recycled silicone is properties are transformed into hydrophilic politics and industry to incorporate appropriate
degree. CHT has already set out on a clear path requirements for textile standards (Bluesign, ZDHC, suitable for all types of fiber. Potential areas of The softener was applied on fabrics, and the test properties. climate protection measures in their strategies. Thus,
down this road. Whereas textile auxiliaries' previous GOTS, Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex, and GRS). A application include apparel, sports, and outdoor results were conducted to investigate sewability and the new sustainable product from CHT could be the
production for textile functionalization was based on critical characteristic of this recycled softener is that it clothing, as well as home textiles. TUBINGAL® RISE tear resistance and the wicking height results. With TUBINGAL® RISE, good moisture transport solution to tackle environmental issues innovatively.
the use of primary raw materials, a softener made has been specially designed to be suitable for the is the perfect match for recycled materials to achieve Embrittlement and losses in strength and the
from recycled silicone and renewable bio-based production of textile products that are certified to the a fully integrated recycling concept. everincreasing speeds at which industrial sewing
emulsifiers is now available for the first time for this GRS Standard (Global Recycled Standard). The machines run can cause damage in the form of
The hydrophilic softener is a microemulsion with a sewing damages, which impairs the sewability of the
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