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Number 1 | 2009

Colour ChronicleA Clariant Chemicals (India) Limited Publication for the Textile, Leather, Paper & allied processing industries30th year of publication

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Contentsq&aInputs from the Industry on the Current Scenario

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textileCationic Dyeable PES Fibers PA and Cationic Dyeable PES Fibers Dyeing on PES/PAN Fibers Pad-Batch with Drimaren Sulphur Black v/s Reactive Black Moisture Management

leatherClariants Feel Additives

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paperCartabond

GOTS approved list new arrivals inside views gleanings from press

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q&a

Inputs from the Industry on the Current ScenarioDo you think the Textile Industry today is facing a global recession? Yes denitely. Indian textile industry is facing the effects of global recession. Textile industry is not insulated from global recession because of shrinking of demand from US and Europe. Several new units have been set up in India in the past few years expecting the demand from US and Europe will continue to grow and now we are facing shrinkage in demand. Shrinking of liquidity is also responsible for shrinking of demand in textile. This shrinkage of demand is expected to continue for intermediate period since the supply and distribution pipeline is ush with stocks. Only after liquidation of this pipeline stock, is the demand expected to increase. How do you assess the threat from China? Indian rupee has depreciated in last six months where as Chinese currency has appreciated by nearly 8 to 10%. India will be very much competitive in future. The deciding factors will be on time delivery and quality of the products. Costs are going up in China. In the last few months many production units have closed down or are running in reduced activity due to environment factors and power availability. We will be very much cost competitive but China will dominate the textile world as they have huge production capacities and can achieve quick turnaround of high volumes. What innovations do you plan with reference to branding, retailing, new products and new nishes? Raymond Zambaiti is a B2B business and our emphasis is on becoming a strong player in the industry. New product development is a continuous process. We have a development team which is working continuously on new products and new nishes. We are also working closely with our customers on their specic needs and new ideas. We have also expanded into Bottom Weights to better utilize our production capacity. How do you envisage the growth of brands and its impact on textile business? The growth of Brands has been phenomenal in the last ten years. Till 2007 most of the brands have grown by 20 to 40 % year after year. Number of brands have not increased much, but the existing brands have expanded. Capacities got built up in the past 5 to 6 years based on the projected domestic demand as well as growth in garment exports. In the current scenario, I personally believe the domestic brands will have a more realistic growth as compared to the highs of the previous years. What are your plans to expand your international textiles and retail business? Raymond Zambaiti is a Joint Venture between Raymond and Gruppo Zambaiti form Italy. About 40% of our production is currently exported. Going forward considering the high cost of production in Italy compared to India, we expect our JV partners to source more fabrics from our unit in India. How do you see the role of dyes and chemical manufacturing companies (like Clariant) in future to help the textile industry? We have a lot of pressure on cost so we expect that chemical suppliers should come with innovative solutions / processes / products to make us cost competitive. Chemical suppliers should come out with speciality products, which offer better value for money in terms of perceivable benets to the consumer. The challenge for the chemical companies is to come up with products and processes that are more sensitive to environmental issues as consumers become more and more environment conscious. Another challenge is to minimize energy consumption for which, the chemical suppliers have to come up with innovative solutions. Your message to the textile industry? It is going to be a tough time for the textile industry. In this period we have to focus on internal improvement in all areas and weather the period out. We will have to learn to work under a tight cost control regime but at the same time look at value addition at all levels.colour chronicle 1 | 2009

Mr. V. Vasudevan, Works Director, Raymond Zambaiti. He has 30 years of industrial experience, with some of the leading companies in India like, Madura Coats Ltd., Vardhman, India Polycot and Grasim Industries.

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textileDyeing Methods and Dye Selection for Blends of:

Cationic Dyeable PES FibersCationic dyeable PES / CV is dyeable with same process as PAC / CVI One Bath Method with Cationic/ Indosol Dyeshis method is only recommended for pastel and medium shades. Thiotan R paste prevents precipitation between the cationic dyes and anionic Indosol dyes, which may occur depending on the dyes and concentrations used. Standard Recipe It is essential to set the dye bath in the following order: Liquor ratio: 1/10 a) 1 g/l Thiotan R paste 0.5 g/l sodium acetate Run 5 10 min b) x % Cationic dye Run 5 10 min c) y % Indosol dye 6 g/l sodium sulphate anhydrous d) Adjust pH to 4.5 5 with acetic acid. Dyeing Programme120 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 a-b-c-d 30 0 20

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II One Bath Method with Foron RD/ Indosol DyesSame process as with PES normal but with 120C xation temperature. For these two processes, the dyeing will be xed with Indosol E 50. For pale shade we recommend Optix WEI liq.

III Two Bath Method with Cationic/ Drimaren K or CL and HF DyesFor better brilliance and high wetfastness properties we can dye this blend with two baths cationic dyes/cold reactive. 1. Dyeing the PES anionic component with cationic dyes in the 1st bath.

Dyeing Methods and Dye Selection for Blends of:

PA and Cationic Dyeable PESI. One bath method for pale to medium shade depthsDyeing Programme120 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 0 50 100 150

Temperature (C)

Dyebath Composition 0.5 1 g/l Thiotan R paste 6 g/l sodium sulphate 0.5 g/l sodium acetate x% Cationic dye y% Nylosan dye pH 4.5 acetic acid 80%

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Dyebath Composition x% Cationic dye 0.5 1 g/l Thiotan R paste 6 g/l sodium sulphate anhydrous 0.5 g/l sodium acetate pH = 4.5 acetic acid 80% Dyeing Programme120 110 100 Temperature (C) 90 80 70 60 50 0 30 60 Time (min) 90 120

3. After treatment Rinse well Treat at 70 80C for 15 min with, 1 g/l Lyocol OI liq pH = 9 using soda ash Rinse. 4. Special treatment for very high wetfastness properties. Aftertreat with Indosol E-50. Same Method in Reverse Order Although it is economical to carry out this method in the reverse order, i.e. rst dyeing the viscose component with Drimaren dye and then the PAC with cationic dye, the dyed viscose component is more heavily stained by the basic dyes while the PAC is being overdyed (mordant effect), than when dyeing according to the conventional method. For this reason the reverse method can only be carried out with especially selected basic dyes. In the interest of reliability and reproducibility we would not recommend this procedure.

2. Overdyeing the viscose component with Drimaren dyes in the 2nd bath. Classic Drimaren dyeing with Thiotan R paste.

FibersII. One bath two stage method for medium to dark shade depthsDyeing Programme120 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 0 Cationic Dye

Temperature (C)

Dye Bath Composition 1 g/l Thiotan R paste 6 g/l sodium sulphate 0.5 g/l sodium acetate x% Cationic dye y% Nylosan dye pH 4.5 acetic acid 80% Softening If softening is not carried out simultaneously in the dye liquor or brightening bath (this would be advantageous), the goods are treated in a separate bath with: 0.7 1.5 % Ceranine PNL liquid At pH 5 6 for 15 min at 45Ccolour chronicle 1 | 2009

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Dyeing on PES/PAN Fibersyeing on PES/PAN depends on the material but we can try to give you a general process for this blend on knit goods by exhaustion. There are three kinds of process.

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Dyeing Programme

1. Two Bath Process with Carrier at 108CThis method is appropriate; if HT equipment is not available or if the dyebath cannot be brought to the boil, as a result there is no assurance of satisfactory shade buildup, particularly with dark shades such as black and navy. in the case of deep dyeings since the exhaustion of the cationic dye from the bath is retarded by the large amounts of carrier (retarding effect). Pre-dyeing the PES component has the advantage that the coloration of the PAC component by the Foron dye can be controlled. 1st bath: Dyeing the PES component Dyebath additions 2 6 ml/l Dilatin POE liquid 2 g/l ammonium sulphate pH 5 using formic acid

2nd bath: Dyeing the PAC Dyebath additions. 0.5 g/l sodium acetate pH 4.5 using acetic acid 0.5 2% Retargal ANI liquid 0.1 0.5 ml/l Ekaline FI liquid Dyeing programme

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Pad-Batch with DrimarenAlkali-schemeFixation formula Soda formula NaOH + Silicate NaOH + Soda Suitable Drimaren K HF K HF and CL K HF and CL CL and HF dyes requires less silicate than normal Vinyl Sulphone dyes and about half the amount of silicate. NaOH + Soda NaOH + Soda has shortest bath stability and highest exhaustion of the bath due to substantivity of the individual dyestuff. This alkali formula is very sensitive to temperature. Should only be used at a constant temperature of around 20 25C. Fixation time is the shortest. Easy wash-off.

Parameters for Perfect DyeingDye selection. Alkali formula. Temperature constant at 25C (CDG has an advantage, dyestuff tank does not have to be cooled down and no urea). Dosing pumps; 1 : 4 alkali / dye. Most dye manufacturers have made their recipes after this dosing system. Pick-up 75 85 %, woven material, 110 120 %, knitwear. Bath content 20-30 litre. From going into the dyebath until the padding mangle at no more than 1.5 sec, else higher risk for exhaustion of the bath. Always use a wetting agent, like Hostapal UH. CN liq. The dye bath should only contain one roller at the bottom. With more rollers on top of each other, the pick-up cannot be controlled from side to side. Speed should not extend more than 50 m/min. The batching temperature has to be constant at 30C.

Soda formula Soda formula has long bath stability even at temperature upto 30 35C. Are mostly used for heavy material due to long xation (better penetration). Give the impression of better levelness. Easy wash-off, no silicate. NaOH + Silicate NaOH + Silicate, in some cases, has even longer bath stability than soda-formula and are also stable at higher temperature of 30 35C. Fixation time around half of the sodaformula. The wash-off has to be very well monitored, beginning with cold water, to remove the silicate.

TailingIs caused by hydrolysis and difference in substantivity of the dyes. During hydrolysis the dye gets unstable and is reacting with the OH group. Can only be controlled by alkali-scheme, temperature and time of the bath turnover. Substantivity is property of the selected dyes, individually.

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2. One-Bath Two-Stage Process at 108CIntead of the two-bath process, the more economical one-bath two stage process, with pre-dyeing of the acrylic ber, can be adopted. With this method there is no unwelcome retarding effect by the carrier on the basic dye. Dyebath additions for PAC. 0.5 g/l sodium acetate pH 4.5 acetic acid 0.5 2 % Retargal ANI liquid 0.1 0.5 ml/l Ekaline FI liquid X % Cationic dyes For PES. 2 6 ml/l Dilatin POE liquid Y % Foron dyes Dyeing Programme

3. One-Bath Process at 108CDyebath additions. 1 2 ml/l Dilatin POE liquid 0.3 1 ml/l Thiotan R paste 0.5 g/l sodium acetate pH 4.5 acetic acid X % Cationic dyes Y % Foron dyes Dyeing Programme

Sulphur Black v/s Reactive BlackLight FastnessSulphur black rates 5 on the grey scale after 40 hours xenon. Reactive black rates only 3.0.

Crock fastnessWet crock fastness for shades of equal depth is about equal. Most reactive black shades are much lighter in depth, giving slightly better crock fastness.

Lot Dyehouse Finished Original Aged %loss pH pH strength Strength 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9.5 9.8 9.3 9.8 8 7.4 8 8.1 8.3 8.4 8.5 9 7.4 89 90 87 97 102 104 107 107 106 80 81 85 94 87 95 96 93 87 10% 10% 2% 3% 14% 9% 10% 13% 18%

Perspiration Light FastnessTest is based on duplicating exposure to light combined with perspiration. Sulphur black rates 5.0 after 20 hrs. Reactive black shows break at 2 hrs with a rating of 2.5 after 20 hrs.

Reworks and overdyesSulphur blacks are easily reworked using the original process without stripping. Reactive blacks require a caustic/ hydro strip and full formula add. Sulphur black can be used to overdye many reactive colors without having to strip rst.

Dyeing CyclesSulphur black can be dyed in 3.5 4 hours vs typical reactive time of 6 7 hours. Sulphur cycles require much less salt (20 30 gm/l) vs reactive where 100 120 gm/l is needed.

SummaryGood fastness in repetitive domestic washing. Excellent light and perspiration light fastness. Minimal water use and low salt use. Dyebath re-cycling is possible. A much deeper, richer shade of black. Easier re-processing and over-dyeing possibilities. Shorter cycles.colour chronicle 1 | 2009

TenderingTendering is minimized by controlling the fabric pH. The fabric must have an alkaline pH from the dye machine prior to nishing. After nishing the pH must also be above 8.0.

Wash FastnessSulphur black gives practicaly no stain in the AATCC 2a wash test. As a result of this, sulphur black can be used in color blocking with pastel shades. Reactive black would require a x to obtain the best results.

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Moisture Managementomplete removal of moisture combined with an accelerated spreading and evaporation rate results in a rapidly drying textile and thus increased wearing comfort with Clariants products : PA : Hydroperm RPU (best wash permanence) Hydroperm ECO (low to medium wash permanence) Cotton : Hydroperm RPU (best wash permanence) Hydroperm ECO (low to medium wash permanence) PES : Hydroperm SRHA (medium to high wash permanence)Remark: Hydoperm ECO is the best product for improving vertical wicking on CO and PA.

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Vertical WickingHydroperm RPU 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Original 10 times washed at 40C Wicking height in mm Conventional hydrophilic finish Conventional finish

Hydrophilic softener to be used with these products : Solusoft TOW Solusoft SE1 Hydroperm HV Dilasoft TF

Wicking height after 5 min. Washing conditions : ISO 6330 / 40C gentle program tumble dried.

b) Surface evaporation test (Clariant method)100 90 80

Hydroperm RPU(a) Moisture management on PA and Cotton Moisture Management on polyamide Hydroperm RPUWaterdrop absorbencyHydroperm RPU 300 Absorbing time in seconds 250 200 150 100 50 0 Original 10 times washed at 40C Conventional hydrophilic finish Conventional finish

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Testing conditions: 20C, 65% air humidity

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Testing conditions: 20C, 65% air humidity

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Residual moisture in %

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Hydroperm ECO liqHydrophilizing Agent for Moisture Management Finishes(a) Properties Weakly cationic. Chemical character : Aliphatic polyether amide solution. Improves perfectly wicking and surface evaporation properties. Supports the transport of moisture in an ideal manner. Causes no water drop marks. Imparts soft handle to the goods. Does not impair the degree of whiteness on optically brightened goods. First choice on cotton if wicking is the main point. Suitable for exhaust application on polyamide and PA-blends. For woven and knitwear. Not suitable together with resins and their catalysts. Not recommended for polyester and their blends.

(c) Moisture management on PA and PA/Lycra:Example recipes: PA moisture management 30 g/l Hydroperm ECO liq 15 g/l Solusoft TOW liq c Pad and dry at 120-140C. PA moisture management best wash permanency 30 40 g/l Hydroperm RPU liq 15 g/l Solusoft TOW liq c Pad, dry and cure at 170C for 15 sec. Permanent freshness and moisture transportation on PA and PA/Lycra 40 g/l Hydroperm RPU liq 10 g/l Solusoft TOW liq c 13 g/l Sanitized T 27-22 Silver Pad, pick up 75 %, pH 5.5 with acetic acid. Dry and cure at 170C for 15 sec.

(d) Moisture Management on CottonGuide recipes for cotton : Hydrophilic nish 20 40 g/l Hydroperm ECO liq 5 15 g/l Solusoft TOW liq c Pick up 70 %. Pad and dry at 120C 130C. Hydrophilic Easy-Care nish 40 60 g/l Arkox NES liq c 10-15 g/l Catalyst NKC liq 20 40 g/l Hydroperm RPU liq 5 15 g/l Solusoft TOW liq c Pad, pick up 70 %. Dry and cure at 170C for 20 sec. Permanent Freshness, Easy-Care and Moisture Transportation on Cotton 50 g/l Arkox NES liq c 13 g/l Catalyst NKC liq 40 g/l Hydroperm RPU liq 5 g/l Hydroperm HV liq 10 g/l Solusoft TOW liq c 8 10 g/l Sanitized T99 19 Pad, pick up 75 %. Dry and cure at 170C for 15 sec.colour chronicle 1 | 2009

(b) Wicking height100 % cotton knitwear (Interlock)Wicking height after 3 min according to M&S P136 9 8.5 8 7.5 7 6.5 6 Original Unfinished 30 g/l Competitor product After 20x40C launderings 30 g/l Hydroperm ECO 30 g/l Hydroperm ECO + 15 g/l Solusoft TOW Wicking height in cm

Washing conditions ISO 6330 / 40C gentle program tumble dried.

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Permanent Freshness and Moisture Transportation on Cotton 30 g/l Hydroperm RPU liq 10 g/l Solusoft TOW liq c 4 5 g/l Sanitized T27-22 Silver Pad, pick up 75 %. Dry and cure at 160C for 20 sec. effective curing temperature.

b) FeaturesImproves durable moisture absorbency of polyester bers. Imparts soil and stain release properties. Minimizes static build-up and adds comfort to the garments. Prevents soil re-deposition. Inhibits greying of polyester-containing fabrics during laundering. Saves time and money because it can be added directly to the dye-bath during high-temperature dyeing. Acts as a lubricant in the dyeing process, improving piece-to-piece consistency. c) Durable hydrophilic properties

(e) Hydroperm ECO liquid on Polyamide by ExhaustionWaterdrop Test on Polyamide Application condition : 4 4.5 % Hydroperm ECO liq pH : 4.5 5.5 using acetic acid Temperature : 40C Time : 20 min No rinsing, hydroextract and dry

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unnished (PES ber naturally hydrophobic). 5% (owf) Hydroperm SRHA liq. 5% (owf) Hydroperm SRHA liq / 1x 40 C. 5% (owf) Hydroperm SRHA liq / 5x 40 C. 5% (owf) Hydroperm SRHA liq / 10x 40 C.

After this Hydroperm SRHA treatment the uncomfortable PES is transformed into a hydrophilic, comfortable PES ber. d) Absorbency (Wicking test) Conventional PES nish

Hydroperm SRHASoil Release / Hydrophilic / Antistatic

a) Main featuresHydroperm SRHA liq is a soil release and hydrophilizing agent for woven and knitted synthetic ber textiles, especially those made from polyester bers and polyester/cellulosic ber blends. This auxiliary overcomes the well known uncomfort of synthetic bers.Original 5 x 40C wash 10 x 40C wash

Finished with 5 % (o.w.f.) Hydroperm SRHA liq

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Antistatic behaviour according to Cling test 5% Hydroperm SRHA liq unnished

Finished with 5 % (o.w.f.) Hydroperm SRHA liq Original soiling with a after soiling, one drop of dirty motor oil additional wash

5 x 40C then soiling with a drop of dirty motor oil Soil release (dirty motor oil) Unfinished Original soiling with a after soiling, one drop of dirty motor oil additional wash

after soiling, one additional wash

10 x 40C then soiling with a drop of dirty motor oil

after soiling, one additional wash

5 x 40C then soiling with a drop of dirty motor oil

after soiling, one additional wash

Stains are removed faster and easier during laundering. Application of Hydroperm SRHA liq The preferred method for applying Hydroperm SRHA is during high temperature dyeing in the disperse dye procedure. The product will exhaust onto the fabric like a dyestuff. 4 7 % (o.w.f.) Hydroperm SRHA liq 0.5 1 % (o.w.f.) Eganal PS liq 1 g/l Opticid PB liq x % Disperse Dyestuff Example for pad application (wash durability is higher by exhaust application) 15 25 g/l Hydroperm SRHA liq 10 15 g/l Solusoft SE1 liq (20%)

10 x 40C then soiling with a drop of dirty motor oil

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Clariants Feel Additiveslariants wide spread range of feel agents/ additives hands out very versatile tools to the nishers and enables them to make customers wishes and dreams come true. But its not only the variety of feels alone, some of them are developed to improve selected properties too.

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In order to visualise the possibilities and characteristics of these products several tables and gures are given below. Besides the water based feel agents given here, some solvent based products are shown as well.

Product DetailsProduct SC Feel dry, waxy Comments Aqueous Feel Additives Melio Fettgriff SZ 25

very nice feel when added into dry mill, 1:100, the last 30 minutes of dry druming, slightly cationic, therefore check compatibility when used in mixes with anionic products, effective additive for cationic applications. Melio Fettgriff TRA 24 slightly dry, very close to Fettgriff SZ, more elegant effect, slightly cationic, therefore waxy check compatibility when used in mixes with anionic products. Melio Ground P 20 strong stoppy, for nappa types, gives a very natural feel, Do not overdose. waxy Melio Ground PS 20 stoppy, waxy- close to Ground P, more elegant, very useful for kind all kind of soft leathers greasy with a natural aspect and only thin finish films. Melio Wax 180 14,5 fatty/waxy soft wax, used as antisticking and feel improving agent in base coats, used also in aqueous top coats and feel applications. Melio WF 5213.B 12 slightly dry, for all kind of leathers except white and automotive (yellowing), slightly waxy cationic, can be used as additive in cationic applications. Melio WF 5220 36 warm-waxy special additive for automotive leathers, eliminates squeaking, can reduce soiling, feel also very attractive for all soft leathers, even with heavy layers. Melio WF 5226 27,5 silky, slippery improves abrasion resistance and rubbings, counter type to HM-183. Melio WF 5227 45 waxy increases abrasion resistance, not to be used with WF-5233 (can cause white spots), dries white, hence cannot be used as single product for oversprays. Melio WF 5230 20 silky, greasy, very attractive feel for all kind of leathers, normaly not used for automotive natural (VOC), improves scratch resistance when used in patent leather imitation top coats, increases the gloss. Melio WF 5238 50 silky, slippery succeeder of Melio WF-5226 conc., especially for automotive top coats, improves physicals especially when used as overspray. Melio WF 5243 30 silky, creamy pleaseant creamy wet touch, for all nappa types. Melio WF 5244 7 stoppy main use as hydrophobing agent, most effective when not used together with other (hydrophilic) products. Aqueous/Organic Feel Additives: Melio OF 5215 14 oily, slippery Melio OF 5216 57 slippery, slightly waxy Organic Feel Additives: Melio Guard 5228.A 15 Nubuck oils: Melio Oil PO 230 Melio Oil PO 232 for nappa types. can be used aqueous or organic, very nice for garment and nappa types, improves gloss.

strong stoppy, very effective hydrophobing agent, feel can be modified with other organic dry dilutable feel agents. silky strong grabby special feel oil for nubuck leathers, can be thinnend with Melio E 700/710. special feel oil for nubuck leathers, can be thinnend with Melio E 700/710, for leathers with a very intensive feel.

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leatherProduct CategoriesConsidering technical and promotional parameters we categorized our feel agents into the following groups: A Categories: From Slippy to Stoppy SlipperySlippery Sliding Silky/Velvet Melio OF 5216 Melio WF 5230 Melio WF 5220 Melio WF 5226 Melio WF 5243 Melio WF 5238 Waxy/Smooth Melio Fettgriff SZ Melio Fettgriff TRA Melio WF 5213.B Melio OF 5215 Melio Wax 180 Melio WF 5227 Waxy/Stoppy Melio Ground PS

StoppyStoppy Specialities Melio Ground P Melio WF 5244 Melio Guard 5228.A Melio Oil PO 230 Melio Oil PO 232

Some more details are shown in the table below. Please be aware of the fact that the perception of a feel and its description is very subjective. Never the less we would like to give you this table as a map to help you to nally reach your destination.

B Categories: Detailed Feel Descriptionsdry waxy slippy oily greasy stoppy

Melio Fettgriff SZ Melio Fettgriff TRA Melio Ground P Melio Ground PS Melio Wax 180 Melio WF-5213.B Melio WF-5220 Melio WF-5226 Melio WF-5227 Melio WF-5230 Melio WF-5238 Melio WF-5243 Melio OF-5215 Melio OF-5216

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C Categories: Suitability by Leather Articles In another table we would like to show you the main elds of applications where the products can be used. Please be aware of the special characteristics developed to cover special requirements. Further details you have already seen in the short descriptions at the beginning.automotive shoe upper sport shoe garment fancy goods upholstery special characteristics

Melio Fettgriff SZ Melio Fettgriff TRA Melio Ground P Melio Ground PS Melio Wax 180 Melio WF 5213.B Melio WF 5220 Melio WF 5226 Melio WF 5227 Melio WF 5230 Melio WF 5238 Melio WF 5243 Melio OF 5215 Melio OF 5216

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D Categories: By Application Besides the usage with water/solvent as feel coat, the feel agents can be used in the following nishing systems (additionally light fastness and heat resistance are given):Protein top Aqualen top Melio EW-top Melio N/ES-top Light Fastness 1:5 1:10 Heat Resistance 1:5 1:10

Melio Fettgriff SZ Melio Fettgriff TRA Melio Ground P Melio Ground PS Melio Wax 180 Melio WF 5213.B Melio WF 5220 Melio WF 5226 Melio WF 5227 Melio WF 5230 Melio WF 5238 Melio WF 5243 Melio OF 5215 Melio OF 5216 Melio Guard 5228.A

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E Categories: Specialities For Nubuck leathers two special feel promoters are available:dry waxy slippy oily greasy stoppy

Melio Oil PO 230 xxx xx xxx 0 0 0 Melio Oil PO 232 0 xxx 0 0 0 xxx Both oils may be used as single products or in combination with other oils/waxes to improve the feel. These two oils are not mixable with water. The hydrophobing agents into Clariants additive range are shown in the tables below, following the same discription order as shown for the feel additives above: Feeldry waxy slippy oily greasy stoppy

Melio WF 5244 Melio Guard 5228.A Main Application

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Melio WF 5244 Melio Guard 5228.A Main Use in following Systems:Protein top

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CartabondWhy insolubilizers are useful for improving the runnability and print quality of coated / uncoated paper on offset pressReasons of Offset Printing Defects Easily released or free fibers, filler, coating pigment particles Dust from previous handling (production, cutting) Wetting by fountain water Ink tackiness Pulling forces / printing nip

Printing Defects Related to the Paper Surface StrengthPrinting defect Printing processOffset, letterpress Offset, letterpress Offset (multicolour press) Offset (blanket) Offset Letterpress (flexo, gravure Offset, letterpress Offset, letterpress Offset Offset

Offset Printing defects Offset blanket piling Offset press productivity

Influenced Uncoated by surface or coated strength paperDry / wet Dry / wet Wet uncoated coated coated

Picking Coating pick Wet pick

Offset Printing and Wet Picking Water is adsorbed on the hydrophilic areas of the printing plate and ink on the hydrophobic ones. Ink and water are transferred from the printing plate to the blanket and from the blanket to the paper. The paper goes through several presses to be printed by each color before drying. Picking occurs when the ink lm is split between the paper and the rubber blanket if the paper is weakened by water addition on the previous presses.Fountain Water Printing Ink

Piling Milking Dry pick Blister pick Dusting Linting Fiberpick

Wet Wet Dry Dry / wet Dry / wet Wet Wet

coated / uncoated coated / uncoated Coated / uncoated Coated uncoated uncoated uncoated

Relationship between Particles and Fibers Buildup on Blankets vs Offset Print Quality

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paperRelationship between Particles and Fibers Buildup On Blankets vs Wet Rub Resistance can be expressed by the number of printed copies before cleaning the offset press. 2) WSS is a Varying, Hardly Controllable Property of Printing Paper : Once the paper has left the drying section, its WSS naturally increases by itself but very slowly, and reaches a maximum after one to two months of storage. This is due to the constant evolution of cellulosic bers, starch, and particularly synthetic binders for coated papers, with time. This phenomenon is strongly dependent on the storage temperature. For this reason, papers stored in winter or summer may have very different printabilities. The quality and variability of the raw materials used in the paper production also increases the variability of the WSS. Relationship between Particles and Fibers Builtup on Blankets vs IGT Dry Pick 3) Offset Printers can be unsatisfied with, irregular, insufficient and unpredictable Offset Printabilities : Offset printers are very concerned by the defects they observe on the papers they have printed. This affects the quality and consequently the value of their work. Offset printers are not interested to spend time and money for cleaning the offset blanket, because deposits have been collected from the paper, and degrade the printing quality. If such problems occur, they may have two kinds of attitude : Either they can claim to the paper producer and ask for money as a compensation of the loss of productivity and paper quality. They may give a chance to their supplier for improving the paper quality. Or they may directly prefer to switch to another supplier, providing similar paper, but with better-offset runnability. In such cases, papermakers are merely losing some of their customers. 4) The regular use of an Efficient Insolubilizer is the Right Way to Ensure a Constant and Satisfactory Offset Printability There are many ways to improve the WSS, through the choice of the ber composition or rening degree, optimization of the sheet formation, optimized choice of surface starch, synthetic binders, etc., but the more direct, economical and controllable way to achieve high levels of WSS is to use an efcient crosslinker. Its role is to reduce the water sensitivity of the polymers (starch, PVOH, synthetic binders, etc.) and cellulosic bers located close to the surface, by a crosslinking action.

Four Good Reasons for using an Insolubilizer in Coating Recipes1) A Clear Correlation Exists between the Wet Surface Strength (WSS) of Paper And their Offset Printing Runnability : Offset printing defects, such as blanket piling, wet picking of coated paper, as well as dusting, can be signicantly reduced or avoided when the papers WSS is increased. The best correlation is obtained between offset runnability / printing defects and WSS, as measured through Adams wet rub or modied Taber abrasion tests. Other characteristics, like dry surface strength (dry IGT or Prfbau) are not so well linked to the behaviour of the paper in offset printing. The productivity and the quality of the offset printing process directly depends on WSS this

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paperA fast reacting insolubilizer provides high and controllable levels of WSS just at the end of the drying section. The use of an efcient crosslinker gives the insurance to maintain a regular paper quality, in terms of offset printability, against the negative and unpredictable impacts of process, raw materials or storage time and temperature variations. Not using any insolubilizer, can result in apparent cost savings like driving a car without insurance! but nally with the risk of expensive consequences. The use of a good insolubilizer is the right way to : Save money, as the probability of claims from offset printers can be signicantly reduced, even to zero. Secure market shares, keeping offset printers as satised, regular and loyal customers. As a performaner insolubilizer, Clariant recommends the regular use of Cartabond EPI liquid, an efcient and fast reacting crosslinker, that papermakers often need to ensure the right and constant level of offset printability for their papers. Cartabond EPI liquid is a recognized tool for improving the WSS of uncoated and coated offset paper in 18 countries in the world. Offset printability defects (blanket piling, linting, milking, picking etc., can be well correlated with the measurement of the paper wet surface strength. The best way to improve the paper wet surface strength is to crosslink the hydrophilic binders and cellulosic bers with a Surface Strength Improver Crosslinking action of Cartabond EPI on hydroxyl groups from starch, CMC, PVOH, cellulose

Characterization of the Paper Wet Surface Strength

Cartabond EPI liquidHighlights Efcient Surface Strength Improver. Crosslinks hydrophilic binders, such as starch, PVOH, proteins. Mainly used in size press application, also in coating. Reduces dusting, wet picking, piling, etc. Improves offset printability. Formaldehyde free. Fast curing. Easy repulping. Typical dosage : 1 to 8 % dry on dry binder. Complies with FDA 176.180 and BGVV XXXVI requirements.

Surface wet abrasion test : Evaluation of paper surface strength in wet conditions using a modied Taber abrasion equipment - comparative test

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paperAction mechanismUncrosslinkedInfluence of Crosslinker on WSS and Offset Press Productivity

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WET

Production : 6 tons / hr - deinked pulp - 80 gsm Size Press : native starch 3 gsm + OBA Printing issues : dry pick on large black areas - deposits on blanket (piling)

Number of Printed Copies before Blanket Cleaning

Case history : Cartabond TSI for MWC Roll Offset - Magazine paperProduction : Coated offset printing paper for magazines - 110000 tons / y.

Crosslinked

DRYGrammage : 70 to 180 gsm wood containing pulp. Coating colour : (dry parts) Clay: 25 Calcium Carbonate: 75 Synthetic latex: 10 CMC: 0.3 PVOH: 0.3 Leucophor NS : 0.75 pH: 8.5 - Dry content : 63 % Coated weight : 10 gsm / side top coat

WET

Case history : Cartabond TSI for MWC Roll offset Magazine paperIGT wet pick (3804 ink): Quotation: UF res.: 3 Cartabond TSI : 1 (good). Whiteness : same for both products : WCIE : 112 - R457 : 88. Offset printing : OK. Cartabond TSI has replaced the UF resin (0.3 pt against 1.6 UF).

Starch Fibres

Filler particles Crosslinker

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paperSummaryCoating process Binder Cartabond Cartabond composition TSI / EPI MZI / KZI XXX XXX 0 0

ConclusionLike an insurance, the use of insolubilizers in coating recipes is often necessary to reduce the risk of non-conformity in terms of offset printing quality and offset press machinability. Clariant has 15 years technical experience in the use of crosslinkers for improving the paper wet surface strength and consequently the offset printing performances. Taylored made laboratory evaluations can be implemented in order to establish a diagnostic on the paper wet surface strength and eventually recommend the right insolubilizer with preferred addition levels. Clariant proposes a full range of insolubilizers from 3 different chemical families, which can cover most of the needs of the paper industry.

Size Press Starch Pigmented, Starch pre-metering Synthetic Size Press Latex Starch Synthetic Latex

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Single coating Pre coating CMC Synthetic latex Starch Synthetic Latex CMC Synthetic latex

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To coating

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SummaryProduct Cartabond TSI Chemistry Patented technology Food contact compliance BfR 36 FDA 176.180 Application Uncoated and coated offset printing paper, office paper, siliconrelease, carbonless paper Benefits Multipurpose surface strength improver Resistance to high temperature and pH conditions in coating colour (resp. up to 70C and 9.5) Multipurpose surface strength improver Optimized costperformance Activated zirconium technology allows higher cost performance vs benchmark Activated zirconium technology allows higher cost performance vs benchmark No ammonia smell

High reactivity YES Glyoxal based crosslinker

Cartabond EPI

High reactivity Glyoxalbased crosslinker

YES

BfR 36 FDA 176.180 FDA 176.170

Uncoated and coated offset printing paper, office paper, siliconrelease, carbonless paper Coated offset printing paper (LWC, MWC)

Cartabond MZI

High reactivity Ammonium Zirconium based crosslinker

YES

BfR 36 FDA 176.180 FDA 176.170

Cartabond KZI

Starch Synthetic Latex

YES

BfR 36 FDA 176.180 FDA 176.170

Coated offset printing paper (LWC, MWC)

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GOTS approved list

new arrivals

Result of Assessment of Dye / Processing aid for the use in EKO Sustainable Textile Standard (GOTS system)Name dye/Proc. aid Ceranine SWPI liq Diresul Antioxidant PRM liq Drimaren Turquoise CL-B p Sirrix 2 UD.IN liq Drimaren Navy X-GN.IN Drimaren Red X-6 BN p Drimaren Yellow X-4RNI p Leonil UH liq Sirrix Antox.IN liq Imacol C2G.IN liq Sirrix N liq c Ceraperm K.IN liq Stabilizer AWN.IN liq Stabilizer FCB.IN liq c Sirrix SB.IN liq Appretan ECO liq Imerol XN.IN liq Printofix Thickener CA liq Revatol S.IN p Sirrix N liq Stabilizer SIFAM.IN liq Printofix Binder 1912 PLUS Printofix Binder ITL liq Hostapal DTC.IN liq Formerly (Sandopan DTC.IN liq) Imerol NLF.IN liq (Formerly, Sandoclean NLF.IN liq) Leomin PNLI liq (Formerly, Sandosoft PNLI liq) Ceralube JNF.IN liq (Formerly, Sandolube JNF.IN liq) Ceralube HD.IN liq (Formerly, Sandolube HD.IN liq) Imerol MWP liq c (Formerly, Sandoclean MWP liq c) Ladipur SN liq (Formerly, Sandopur SN liq) Date of Approved approval Yes / No 25/06/2007 25/06/2007 13/03/2007 13/08/2007 06/09/2007 06/09/2007 06/09/2007 06/09/2007 06/09/2007 12/10/2007 12/10/2007 12/10/2007 12/10/2007 12/10/2007 12/10/2007 12/10/2007 04/08/2007 13/11/2007 13/11/2007 13/11/2007 13/11/2007 14/12/2007 14/12/2007 22/01/2008 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Name dye/Proc. aid Optisul HSI liq (Formerly, Sandozol HSI liq) Stabilizer SIFA.IN lq Imerol SR liq Stabilizer SOF.IN liq Diresul Black RDT-S-IN liq (Formerly, Diresul Black RDT liq) Drimaren Blue HF-2B cdg Ladipur R3C.IN ip liq Drimaren Navy CL-R p Arkofil PVS p Arkofil S 100 p Ceraperm 3P PLUS liq Ceraperm AQUA liq Drimaren Red CL BL Drimaren Red CL-B p Drimaren Yellow CL-R p Ladiquest DWA liq Leomin SFC liq Printofix Navy R-B Printofix Violet R-B Printofix Black R-NG liq Printofix Blue R-BN Ceraperm TSLF liq Ceraperm 3P liq hc 22/01/2008 22/01/2008 22/01/2008 Yes Yes Yes Reductor D.IN p Stabilizer 3Z liq Sirrix SAI liq c Hostalux ETB.IN liq Leucophor BMF.IN liq Leucophor BMB.IN liq 22/01/2008 Yes Leucophor BFB.IN liq Appretan PUL liq Ceraperm MN liq 22/01/2008 22/01/2008 Yes Yes Mercerol QWNI.IN liq Mercerol RWLF liq Sirrix CPA liq Sirrix USB liq Date of Approved approval Yes / No 22/01/2008 11/02/2008 11/02/2008 11/02/2008 11/02/2008 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Global LaunchNylosan SIn addition to the existing ternary combination (for nylon) of:Nylosan Yellow S L sgr Nylosan Red S B p Nylosan Blue S R p

12/02/2008 12/02/2008 12/02/2008 13/03/2008 13/03/2008 13/03/2008 13/03/2008 13/03/2008 13/03/2008 13/03/2008 13/03/2008 13/03/2008 13/03/2008 13/03/2008 13/11/2007 20/03/2007 11/06/2008 11/06/2008 11/06/2008 11/06/2008 12/06/3008 17/06/2008 17/06/2008 17/06/2008 17/06/2008 29/07/2008 29/07/2008 29/07/2008 29/07/2008 29//07/2008 29/07/2008

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

The new additions are:Nylosan Orange S 3R sgr Nylosan Red S 3B sgr Nylosan Navy S 3G sgr All three new dyestuffs are valuable additions to the existing Nylosan S range and represent a true new State of the Art as regards wet fastness for the Super Milling Dyestuff class.

Features and benefits:Exceptionally high wet fastness. High degree of combinability with no blocking effect. Very high build up particularly on nylon micro-ber. Moderate PU stain in PA/PU blends. Simple, conventional application on both nylon and wool. Suitable for wool bers with excellent coverage. Minimal wool ber damage dyeing in the iso-electric region pH 4.5. Very high fastness on wool to in house processing. Metal Free.

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Additions in Local RangeForon Scarlet S-WFHigh wet fast disperse dye for red and scarlet shades suitable for dyeing polyester and its blends. High wet fastness. Low staining on multiber even on post heat set fabric. Can be applied in exhaust, printing and continuous application. Main element for wet fast re shade in combination with Foron Brilliant Yellow SWF, Foron Golden Yellow SWF, and Foron Red SWF. High sublimation fastness even at 210C. Good dispersing and leveling properties. Virtually no negative inuence on water and oil repellency. Main use on cotton and cotton blends. Good sewability properties in combination with uorocarbons on knitwear. Also recommended together with products like Nuva 4200 liq (Soil Release and Soil Repellant) and also products like Nuva SRCN (Soil Release).

Biolase FCE liquidNew generation acid cellulase for biopolishing. Removes fuzziness from the surface of the fabric during production. Improves signicantly the soft feel of garment. Less colour fading after multiple laundering. Rapid kinetic behaviour reduces time of the biowash. Therefore energy consumption costs are saved and productivity is increased. Less colour fading after multiple laundering.

Foron Violet S-WFHigh wet fast disperse dye for violet shades suitable for dyeing polyester and its blends. High wet fastness. Low staining on multiber even on post heat set fabric. Can be applied in exhaust, printing and continuous application. Main element for wet fast violet and purple shade in combination with Foron Blue SWF and Foron Rubine SWF. High sublimation Fastness even at 210C. Good dispersing and leveling properties.

Ladipur RSD liquidAn effective washing off agent and fastness improver for dyeing and prints. Avoids precipitation of insoluble salts of Calcium and Magnesium ions. Suspends and disperses insoluble substances. Does not affect metal complex dyes.

Printofix Thickener ECS liquidElectrolyte stable concentrated synthetic thickener. Concentrated thickener: less dosage. Exhibits good stability to electrolytes. Is easy to handle. Provides prints with high colour yield, good fastness level, especially to print well dened patterns. Does not impair the handle.

Ladipur EXW liquidExcellent after soaping agent for hydrolyzed reactive dyes and unfixed direct dyes removal from cellulosic dyed material. Reduces number of rinsing and soaping steps required. Removes hydroxylate from the material. Retains hydroxylate in the liquor and prevents their deposition on the material. Action is independent of pH and salt concentration. Effective with all chromophores and reactive group structures. Does not get inuenced by water hardness. Also effective for ber blends.

Ceraperm SFC liquidSpecially developed silicone compound for soft fluorocarbon finishes. Very soft and pleasant handle.

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Clariants Expertise at Various ForumsINDIA ITME 2008t INDIA ITME 2008, held at Bengaluru, between November 15 - 22, 2008, Clariant Chemicals (India) Limited, presented its partners with a number of highlights from its range of innovative products and processes: a onestop service for continuous application, a competitive sulphur system for denim and casual wear, a new generation of uorocarbons, as well as various effect labels and 4Es intelligent chemistry. Clariants comprehensive range of products and services offers added value for various textile industry segments: home textiles, sports wear, work wear, swim wear, carpet, automotive, medical sector and further more. At ITME, Clariant provided information on following topics, in particular: 4Es Intelligent Chemistry: Sustainability and environmental issues are becoming more and more important for consumers, retailers, dyers, nishers and producers of textiles along the whole value chain. The compliance of dyes and chemicals with all kinds of various textile standards (like GOTS, Oeko-tex and bluesign) is already a must. Saving resources like water, wastewater, energy, time or efciency in general links ecology and economy.

Clariants Textile Business Stall at the INDIA ITME 2008.

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Various processes and applications were described, as to how by using intelligent chemistry Clariant can bring these 4 Es environment, efciency, ecology and economy together. Even the textile consumer prots from intelligent effect chemistry in home laundering, saving natural resources through less frequent washing or lower washing temperatures. 4Es Cost Calculation Tool: Clariant has developed an electronic tool for cost calculation, process standardization with respect to process control, quality control; with respect to ecological elements in terms of input / output calculation for BOD, COD and TDS. This electronic tool provides cost savings solutions to our customers, for different textile processings. One-stop Service for Continuous Application: From pretreatment, through dyeing to nishing, Clariant has the right product for you all the way to the nished article. A single source from A to Z. Our experts spoke about how to optimize processes in terms of nancial outlay, time, energy and water consumption without affecting its high quality results be it for the work wear segment, home textiles or the fashion industry. Effect Labels: Clariant provides 14

different effect labels. They show the customer the special features (protection, comfort, care) which textile is nished with. The customer can understand the garments quality, effect and added value. Clariant helps you to choose the right products and makes recipe recommendations. Denim and Casual Wear: Sustainable products and production processes that deliver quality performance and results are a must in todays world of increasing environmental legislation. Clariant discussed about its competitive sulphur system for garments and fabric treatment and creative effects with wash-downs, coatings and special effects that go on and on. A New Generation of Fluorocarbons: Clariant has launched a range of innovative products based on C6 chemistry that are classied as PFOA (Per Fluoro Octanoic Acid) free below limit of detection and also offer the same high performance as delivered by C8 chemistry. Nuva N series with their outstanding soil release properties were also discussed at ITME. Transportation: Clariant offers complete range of products for Transport segment. A whole range of dyes and auxiliaries i.e. for automotive selection of disperse Foron AS, UV-Fiber Protection Fadex, dyeing auxiliaries Lyocol/Eganal, antistatic and raising improvement, Ceralube. A range of uorinated polymers Nuva to addcolour chronicle 1 | 2009

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At the INDIA ITME 2008 Stall.

high value (water, oil, diesel, solvent, alcohol barrier / repellency). Nuva and Nuva N (PFOA free). A range of Flame Retardants Pekoam to meet the right requirements (performance / labeling / environmental rules). A range of bacteria, dust mite protection; Sanitized. A range of Binders; Appretan adapted to the non woven/ woven applications. Appretan N and Appretan E (self cross linked and Ultra Low Formaldehyde) along with a range of cross linkers Cassurit to reach very high levels of stability /durability in the technical applications. Consultancy Services: Through this Clariant offers to the customer; Optimization of Process, Standardization of Recipes, Optimum Productions, Optimum Machine Utilization, Optimum Utility Consumptions, Implementation of Process/Quality Control, Inventory control and Inventory Management, Establishment of ECO Standards, Trained Technicians and Best practices of Efuent Treatment and Waste Disposal.

(India) Limited, stressed on the benets of: Various Process Packages along with advantages related to Economy, Efficiency and Environment: Process Packages for articles like Table Cloth, Cotton Knits, Denim, Sportswear and Work wear with respect to pretreatment, dyeing, printing, nishing and consumer care were covered. Various International Standards related to Processes such as RSL, GOTS, Oekotex and bluesign: Clariant offers a broad range of dyes and textile chemicals which comply with these standards. The effect on environment and consumer safety is the key element here. 4Es Cost Calculation Tool, Effect Labels and Clariant Consultancy Services were also highlighted at the seminar.

International Conference by PAF and NISTI

TEX SUMMIT 2008Clariant Chemicals (India) Limited presented Process Packages, which take Care of Consumer Safety and Environment, in an International Seminar Series, on the theme, Technology Punch for Textiles, organized by Institute of Chemical Technology, Department of Fibers and Textile Processing Technology at Bengaluru, between November 16 17, 2008. At this occasion, Mr. Anjani K. Prasad, Country Head of Textile, Leather & Paper Chemicals Division, Clariant Chemicals

the Textile Institute (Manchester) and Pearl Academy of Fashion, on the theme; Sustainability of the Textile Fashion Industry Chain: Crop to Shop at Gurgaon, between November 28 29, 2008. Speaking at this occasion, Mr. Vikas Chachra, Head, North Zone, Textile Business discussed the following: Advanced Denim : Result of Clariants work on denim applications and providing the market with the most advanced solutions applying Clariant products and processes. Colors with Clariants Denim Sulphur Dyes: Ecological, economical and technically sound a synergy simply advanced. Diresul RDTs and Indis take the design options of Indigo dyed fabric off further in color shades, coated, overdyed on Indigo or even Indigo-free, using which you can engineer individual new effects. Effects and Innovations with ecological focus : ANTOX your umbrella against iron. Nylosan S our new metal free dye class. Strength Management Finish. Arkox ELF new resin with ultra low formaldehyde. Clariant provides sustainable solutions and innovations optimizing the 4E-profile of a textile : Here Mr. Chachra, elaborated in more detail on the role of the 4Econcept throughout the entire process, from pretreatment to dyeing, printing, and nishing and nally consumer care during desired use; using examples of table cloth, polo shirt, sportswear, denim and work wear. All the above were explained with reference to the brands and retail business of Clariant.

Vikas Chachara, presenting on Clariants, Innovative Process Packages, to take care of Consumer Safety and Ecology, at Gurgaon.

Clariant Chemicals (India) Limited presented, Innovative Process Packages to take care of Consumer Safety and Ecology, at an International Conference organized by, North India Section of

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gleanings from pressNew Antimicrobial Treatment without SilverSanitized AG presented improved antimicrobial treatment of synthetic bers with a high washing resistance without the use of silver. Two new additives were developed for wash-resistant treatment, enabling a durable xation of the established product, Sanitized T 99-19 on synthetic bers. Sanitized X-Linker PAD 26-19 works as bonding partner in padding applications. The Sanitized Primer EX 27-29 was developed for exhaust applications. A good compatibility with other textile effect is also given. The new additives can be used in textiles with close skin contact in hospital textiles working clothes, home and sport textiles and mattresses. Clariant is the global distribution partner of Sanitized AG.Invista seeks to reduce bers environmental impact. Novetex. They are excited to be joining with SPINEXPO to highlight areas of improvement in processing yarns to make the textile industry more sustainable for future generations. range end uses from home textiles to hotels to submarines.

India Cotton Prices likely to Rise after JanuaryFarmers should hoard cotton for some time, suggests Vaghela. Hoping for a turnaround in the textile industry within few months as far as cotton consumption goes, the Union Minister for Textiles, Shankersinh Vaghela requested farmers to hoard the commodity till January 2009. While Cotton Corporation of India Ltd (CCI) can buy cotton from farmers at an all-time high minimum support price (MSP), they should hoard the commodity till January 2009 so that they can avail better prices.

NOVETEX: 100% Organic WoolSince 1976, Novetex has been at the forefront of yarn innovation and has progressed to being one of the worlds largest single site spinners. As part of ongoing commitment to the respect for the environment policy, they have now been fully accredited with GOTS/EKO Certication and are thus enabled to spin and dye organic woollen bers. In accordance with the eco message being highlighted at Spinexpo, Novetex has developed two main organic wool products to promote at the show: 2/17 nm 100% Organic Wool and 2/26 nm 100% Organic Wool. Garments made with these yarns were on view with an interpretation of each of the colour stories presented by Spinexpo in its Trends Area. The environmental impact of textiles is an issue of great importance to

The Merino Company signs Berwin and Berwin DealThe Merino Company (TMC) which runs transparent branded wool platforms such as Naturally Organic Wool and ZeroCO2 has signed a deal with UK-based Berwin and Berwin, one of Europes largest suit manufacturers. The deal gives Berwin and Berwin exclusive rights to the distribution of TMC branded, tailored wool suits to UK department stores, retail boutiques, as well as featuring in over 50 House of Fraser stores. TMC specialises in setting up supply chains for wool apparel and has worked with companies such as Instyle Contract Textiles Pty Ltd to develop its Life Textiles programme a range of interior textiles which have a minimal impact on the environment. These textiles were developed in conjuction with The Woolmark Company and are now found in

coldback One of Nine Outstanding Swiss Developments Within the framework of the SWISS INNOVATION FORUM held in November in Basel, coldblack technology, was honored as one of nine outstanding Swiss developments. Today, in particular, with climatic conditions subject to rapid change and solar rays becoming increasingly aggressive, it is important to cover the skin with a protective layer. We were among the nalists in Switzerland with coldblack, and in the USA our technology has also just won a major prize, report the delighted Hans-Jrgen, Hrgen Hbner and Hans U. Kohn from Schoeller. coldblack offers double protection from the sun; the technology prevents the textiles heating up and provides reliable protection from UV rays.

Swiss Technology Award 2008:

HUGO BOSS chooses coldblack for Davis Cup Wear127 nations entered for this years Davis Cup - the premium international championships in mens tennis. The nals were held between November 21 23, 2008 in Mar del Plata, between Argentina and Spain. Also on Court was coldblack, the new sun-protection textile nish from Schoeller. HUGO BOSS has been providing the team dress for the Davis Cup since 1988 and has decided on a coldblack nish for the new linesmens collection, like the players themselves, they often stand around in the sun for hours. With new nish, we can use the color black with no diffculties and at the same time integrate good sun protection, is how Till Pohlmann, Head Sports Sponsorship at HUGO BOSS AG, explains the choice of material.Chief Editor: Prabhat Trivedi

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