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Durable Water Repellent for Textiles
Durable water repellency supported by successful silicone technology
If you’re looking to create water repellent textiles, Dow is here to help. DOWSIL™ IE-8749 Emulsion and DOWSIL™ IE-9100 Emulsion are designed to advance durable repellency in the development of outerwear fabric, including athletic wear and winter garments, as well as technical textiles.
According to industry standards (e.g. Bundesmann test).
With resistance to wash cycles (20+ wash/dry cycles).
Maintains breathability of fabrics and membranes to maximize comfort.
Protects from common water-based stains, while retaining color’s vibrancy.
81% certified biobased according to USDA.
With a broad range of synthetic, natural or blended fiber fabrics.
Good tape adhesion and logo printability.
Compatible with standard manufacturing processes, can be tailored thanks to its high solid content.
After laundering and maintains DWR performance.
According to industry standards (e.g. Bundesmann test).
With resistance to wash cycles (20+ wash/dry cycles).
Minimum chalk marks.
Over the hand-feel of the fabric, from very soft to firm.
Maintains breathability of fabrics and membranes to maximize comfort.
With a broad range of synthetic, natural or blended fiber fabrics.
Compatible with standard manufacturing processes, can be tailored thanks to its high solid content.
Compared to other silicone technologies.
Garments can be air dried after laundering and maintain DWR performance.
Watch our recorded webinar to learn more about our innovations in DWR
Introducing DOWSIL™ IE-9100 Emulsion — meeting the evolving demands of modern consumers and supporting the industry's commitment to sustainability.
DOWSIL™ IE-8749 Emulsion
Learn more about DOWSIL™ IE-8749 Emulsion.
DOWSIL™ IE-9100 Emulsion
Learn more about DOWSIL™ IE-9100 Emulsion.
DOWSIL™ IE-8749 EMULSION Webinar
Do a deep dive into DOWSIL™ IE-8749 EMULSION. In this webinar Dow introduces innovative durable water repellent finishing for fabrics based on silicone chemistry.
Award-winning water repellency
Our innovation team of cross-industry Research and Product Development looked to further the power of silicone-organic hybrid when tasked to invent a technology that was both water repellent and durable, recognized with the prestigious SEAL Sustainable Business Award. This patented technology is a 81% biobased product that has been engineered to match the performance of fluoro-containing emulsions in the development of high-performance outerwear fabrics, including athletic wear and winter garments.
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