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Textile Processing and Finishing
Dow offers versatile solutions to help textile manufacturers achieve greater productivity and efficiency.
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Textile Processing and Finishing
Enabling performance at every stage
From fiber to apparel, Dow's products can make a positive impact on all stages of textile processing and finishing.
Dow's versatile portfolio includes specialty surfactants, amines, solvents, and other processing aids which will help enhance your process from improved penetration and fastness to optimized operating economics.
Applications
Water Repellency
Used in combination with crosslinkers and extenders, Durable Water Repellent Silicone Emulsions can help target variable levels of durability and hand-feel.
Fabric Finishing
DOWSIL™ and XIAMETER™ Silicone Polymers and Emulsions make fabrics more comfortable and more desirable to touch, purchase and wear thanks to their softening capabilities.
Foam Control
Dow offers various foam control agents under the DOWSIL™, DOWFAX™, TERGITOL™ and XIAMETER™ brands. They enable textile manufacturers to operate their pretreatment and finishing steps productively and are suitable for every textile processing use.
Pre-treatment and Processing
The textile pretreatment process can help eliminate impurities while improving whiteness and feel of the fabric. Dow's product portfolio can help textile processers go beyond simple coating, waterproofing and softening to achieve the perfect combination of comfort, performance and style.
Featured Products
DOWSIL™ IE-8749 Emulsion
You can achieve durable water repellent finish for fashion and technical textiles with DOWSIL™ IE-8749 Emulsion – a proven silicone-based technology that offers greater control, compatibility, exceptional durability and more.
ECOFAST™ Pure
By reducing the water, chemicals, dye and energy required to color cotton textiles, ECOFAST™ Pure award-winning technology can help brands meet sustainability targets while also addressing climate change, water pollution and water scarcity.
Textile Processing and Finishing resources
Silicone chemistry can boost productivity throughout the various stages of textiles processing and finishing.
As a global leader in textile auxiliaries, Dow offers high-performance solutions to meet your needs.
Enhanced textile pretreatment and processing to deliver the perfect combination of comfort, performance and style.
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