Covestro and
ISOTEX announce joint program to promote waterborne PU technology for
textiles.
ISOTEX Engineering has announced a
new agreement with Covestro, using INSQIN® technology to develop total
solutions for the textile industry. The two companies will jointly
promote environmentally-friendly solutions for PU coated fabrics, addressing the
emerging requirements from the sportswear, fashion and automotive
industries.
ISOTEX Engineering
machines will guarantee optimal production standards using INSQIN® technology.
The new line of machines will be designed for using INSQIN® technology with
process innovation from ISOTEX Engineering, to produce waterborne PU
synthetic materials and other coated textiles.
More about INSQIN®:
It starts with pure
waterborne PU technology from Covestro, the inventor of PU - formerly known
under the brand Bayer. INSQIN® technology, designed especially for the coating
of textiles, brings functionality to fabrics and astounding quality to synthetic
materials.
Encompassing a range
of waterborne PU dispersions (PUD’s), INSQIN® technology opens up a wealth of
possibilities to enhance and transform fabrics. For example quieter, more
comfortable functional layers and high performance screen printing for apparel
or footwear fabrics. Or PU synthetic material able to match both the design
requirements of fashion and the performance requirements of sports applications.
And importantly, INSQIN® enables efficient and solvent-free manufacturing
processes, thereby addressing some of the major concerns around coated fabric
material manufacturing.
But INSQIN® is even
more. Covestro offers a unique set of services to accelerate the introduction of
new products and promote sustainable practices in the supply chain. They work
closely with both manufacturers and brand owners on projects, connecting needs
from the market with the possibilities offered by their technology.
By
the way, PU
(Poly) Synthetic Leather is a man-made material that will represent the
look and feel of Genuine Leather.
The
following information about PU textiles from Brentano Fabrics:
“Polyurethane is a
greener alternative to PVC (vinyl) and leather in both production and
after-care. Naturally soft and flexible, polyurethane does not require the
solvents used to soften PVC or leather in the manufacturing process. Leather
production is an especially chemical-laden process involving heavy metals.
Polyurethane can also be designed to deteriorate after a period of use specific
to interior design applications, whereas PVC never degrades. It leaches toxins
into landfills and emits carcinogenic dioxin when incinerated.” (source:
http://www.brentanofabrics.com/fabrics_FAQ/eco_polyurethane.aspx)
Learn more about the
textile industry manufacturing and resources from the textile
industry guide section.
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