Textile Coatings
Coatings can play a significant role in contributing to the overall performance of textile and leather products used in different applications and can positively influence how the products are perceived by end customers. We offer a number of different silicone and polymer products that can deliver a variety of desired attributes, including products that can make surfaces less slippery, more resistant to fire & abrasion, or simply feel better in the hands of the user.
Artificial leather is very popular at the moment, particularly in the fields of interior design, furnishings and upholstery. Silicone rubber can be used for producing artificial leather that very closely resembles the original in terms of its tactile properties, durability, tear strength and longevity. Its outstanding water-repellent properties give it a huge advantage over traditional artificial leather.
Benefits:
- Supple feel
- Water-repellent
- Odorless
- Reduces weight
- Fire safety
- UV resistance
- Chemical resistance
- Easy to clean
Applications:
- Interiors
- Seating (in cars and planes)
- Industrial applications
Silicones open the door to a wide range of functional coating possibilities. Textiles such as spandex, cotton and wool can be coated with silicone rubber to produce anti-slip properties – improving the comfort of thigh-high stockings, cycling garments such as pants, shorts, tights, arm warmers and leg warmers, or shin guards for soccer players.
Benefits:
- Exceptionally soft silicone coating
- Skin compatible
- Anti-slip properties
- Wash fastness due to chemical bond with many textiles
Applications:
- Anti-slip socks for children/toddlers
- Shin guards
- Cycling pants, shorts and tights, arm warmers, leg warmers
- Strapless bras, thigh-high stockings and garters
Control over the spread of fire is an important attribute that can be provided by textile coatings and is an area in which our VINNOL® and VINNAPAS® products can excel in your coatings formulations. Due to their low initial flammability and their compatibility with a wide range of flame-retardant additives, VINNOL® and VINNAPAS® binders can help you meet strict flame-retardant standards, while minimizing your formulation costs.
