SurfTechs
products are a family of specialty finishes formulated to lend unique
performance characteristics to the treated fabrics. The product range
comprises a wide range of chemistries for a variety of effects. SurfTechs
products are applied to a wide range of fabric types, cellulosic,
synthetic and blends. The product range is positioned to address specialized
finish treatments.
Hand Builders and Stiffening Agents | Softners
Performance Finishes | Process
Specialities
Hand Builders and Stiffening Agents
SurfTechs
4000 - A hydroxyethylated cellulose stabilized vinyl acetate homopolymer.
The product is designed for use as a fabric stiffening agent and a
specialty denim coating. This product can be used in conjunction with
water repellant finishes to achieve a clean and flat Techno appearance.
SurfTechs 4000-D - A dry powdered vinyl acetate and acrylate hand
building finish. The product is recommended for use a conventional
fabric-stiffening agent and to be used in conjunction with other finishes
for special effect denim.
SurfTechs 4001 - A polyvinyl acetate polymer for use as a stiffening
agent and hand builder. The product is compatible with various catalyst
and resin finishing systems. It is also compatible with water repellants.
It is durable to repeated home launderings. The product is highly
recommended for use as a fabric hand builder, label stiffening agent
and rope finish.
SurfTechs 4002 - A liquid styrene acrylic polymer for use as a stiffening
agent and hand builder. The polymer lends water resistance to treated
fabrics. It is compatible with hydrocarbon and fluorochemical water
repellants and is extremely durable. The product is highly recommended
for outdoor fabrics where stiff hand and water repellency are desirable
properties.
SurfTechs 4005 - A liquid acrylic polymer for use as a soft and flexible
hand builder. The polymer reduces fraying, pilling and seam slippage
of treated fabrics.
SurfTechs 4010 - A liquid starch ether based polymer hand building
finish. The product is recommended for conventional fabric stiffening
and denim stiffening. The product may be used in conjunction with
other finishes and resins. It is highly recommended for use as a fabric
hand builder, a product to improve seam slippage strength and an additive
to resin finishes to enhance flex abrasion and tear strength values
of treated cotton fabrics.
SurfTechs 4011 - A low cost and low viscosity starch ether based polymer
hand building finish similar to SurfTechs 4010. The product may be
used in conjunction with other finishes and resins to improve flex
and abrasion resistance.
SurfTechs 4012 - A liquid vinyl acrylic polymer for high loft non-woven
applications and for use as a stiffening agent and hand builder for
woven fabrics. The product is catalyzed for extremely fast cure.
SurfTechs 4020 - A liquid acrylic flame retardant polymer used for
hand building. The product lends a soft hand to treated fabric. The
product may be used a lone as a flame retardant or in combination
with other types of flame retardants.
SurfTechs 4021 - A liquid acrylic flame retardant polymer used for
hand building. The product lends a stiff hand to treated fabric. The
product may be used a lone as a flame retardant or in combination
with other types of flame retardants.
SurfTechs 4022 - A medium to firm hand acrylic polymer formulated to be used as a coating polymer and non-woven binder. The product lends strength and is compatible with most thickeners and flame-retardants.
SurfTechs 4023 – A firm hand polymer formulated to be used as a flame retardant finish. The product may be used alone or in conjunction with other flame retardant products to meet various flame retardancy standards.
SurfTechs 4200 - A dry powdered combination natural and synthetic
polymeric finish formulated for denim. The product enhances Sanforizing
by facilitating rewetting, lending hand and controlling elongation.
SurfTechs 4215 - A liquid acrylamide polymeric finish formulated for
denim. The product enhances Sanforizing by facilitating smoothness,
lending hand and controlling elongation. The product also provides
the fabric with polymeric lubrication.
SurfTechs 4225 - A low formaldehyde pre-catalyzed DMDHEU resin formulated
for application to pocketing. The product lends good shrinkage control,
smoothness and excellent whiteness retention. It is highly resistant
to chlorine and dry scorch.
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Softeners
SurfTechs 4100 - A water dispersible organic cationic anti ozonate
and softening agent. The product is recommended for use as a softening
and anti ozone finish for indigo denim in full width indigo denim
finishing. The product may also be applied to garments in laundry
applications. In each application, the product lends a soft hand and
protection from ozone fading.
SurfTechs 4105 - A concentrated amber liquid anti-ozonate softener
base. It is a cationic fatty acid amide derivative that is dispersible
in hot water. The product provides a soft hand and anti-ozone properties
to indigo dyed denim garments. It must be dispersed prior to use.
SurfTechs 4106 – A concentrated beige waxy compound anti-ozonate softener base. It is a cationic fatty acid amide derivative that is dispersible in hot water. The product provides a soft and greasy hand while lending anti-ozone properties to indigo dyed denim garments.
SurfTechs 4107 - A concentrated light tan wax-like solid softener
base. It is a cationic quaternary cyanoethylated fatty acid amide
that is dispersible in hot water. The product provides a very soft
and greasy type hand. It is considered low yellowing and is highly
recommended for use as a water-dispersed softener for indigo denim
garments. The product must be dispersed prior to use.
SurfTechs 4109 - A concentrated off-white wax-like solid softener
base. It is a nonionic mixture of fatty acid esters that is dispersible
in hot water. The product provides a soft waxy type hydrophilic hand.
It is considered non-yellowing. It is highly recommended for use as
a water-dispersed softener for white fabrics and garments and also
for indigo denim garments. It is highly recommended for softening
towels due to its hydrophilic nature.
SurfTechs 4110 - A concentrated light tan wax-like solid softener
base. It is a cationic quaternary fatty acid amide and emulsifier
blend that is dispersible in hot water. The product provides a very
soft and silky type hand. It is considered low yellowing and is highly
recommended for use as a water-dispersed softener for indigo denim
garments. The product must be dispersed prior to use.
SurfTechs 4120 - A cationic micro-emulsion silicone softener highly
recommended for denim finishing. The product lends a very soft and
silky hand at low dosage rates. The product may also be used in garment
wet processing applications for softening denim and twills.
SurfTechs 4121 - is a mildly cationic silicone emulsion softener for use on cotton and cotton / polyester fabrics. The product is very clean running on pad rolls and equipment. The product imparts a luxurious, soft hand with excellent non-yellowing properties.
SurfTechs 4122 - is a mildly cationic combination softener for use on sheeting and shirting. The product is formulated to lend a silky soft hand to cotton and cotton / polyester fabrics. The product will also provide surface slickness and needle lubricity.
SurfTechs 4125 - A nonionic polyethylene softener and lubricant highly
recommended for denim finishing. The product lends a very smooth hand
at low dosage rates. It significantly reduces needle-cutting problems
associated with denim. The product may also be used in garment wet
processing applications for softening denim and twills.
SurfTechs 4125-C - A cationic polyethylene softener and lubricant
highly recommended for denim finishing. The product lends a very smooth
hand at low dosage rates. It significantly reduces needle-cutting
problems associated with denim. The product may also be used in garment
wet processing applications for softening denim and twills.
SurfTechs 4130 - A blend of organic softeners and synthetic polymeric
lubricants for use as a denim-finishing agent. The product is formulated
to lend softness and lubricity in the Sanforizing process. The handle
is described as soft and silky cationic.
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Performance
Finishes
SurfTechs 4300 - A low temperature cure fluorochemical product formulated
for application as water, soil and stain repellent. The product is
highly recommended for application to upholstery, apparel, mattress
ticking, and other flat goods woven of synthetics, cotton, wool, and
blended yarns.
SurfTechs 4301 - A low temperature cure fluorochemical product formulated
for application as water repellent. The product is highly recommended
for application to outdoor furniture upholstery, awnings and other
flat goods woven of synthetics, cotton and blended yarns.
SurfTechs 4302 - An ambient temperature cure fluorochemical and hydrocarbon
wax combination product formulated for water, oil and alcohol repellency.
The product is highly recommended for outdoor fabrics.
SurfTechs 4400 - A unique durable anti-microbial finish. The product
is formulated to cross link to form a polymer network on fabric substrates
of all types, cotton, rayon, and polyester/cotton. The product is
also available in a concentrate form. The product is highly recommended
for medical fabrics including sheets and towels.
SurfTechs 4401 - is a concentrated silane quaternary ammonium salt designed for use as a durable antimicrobial that cross-links to form a polymer network on the surface of fabric. The product lends a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity, bacteria static and fungi static properties, to treated fabrics.
SurfTechs 4500 - An anionic water micro emulsifiable ultraviolet light
absorber with enhanced durability compared to conventional ultra violet
light absorbers. The product is highly recommended for draperies,
curtains and upholstery fabrics.
SurfTechs
4580 - A water dispersible polyester polymer is solid form. The product,
once dispersed, is designed for as a soil release agent and hydrophilic
finish for polyester fabrics. The product may also be used, dispersion,
as an anti back-staining agent in the garment wet processing of denim.
The product must be dispersed in water prior to use.
SurfTechs 4581 - is a water dispersible polyester polymer in solid form. The product is designed for as an anti back-staining agent in the garment wet processing of denim. The product must be dispersed in water prior to use.
SurfTechs 4582 - is a formulated anti back-staining agent for application in the garment wet processing of denim. The product is based on polyester polymer chemistry. It contains surfactant additives, detergents, dispersants, and emulsifiers to enhance performance. It must be dispersed in water prior to use.
SurfTechs 4583 - is a unique multi-purpose auxiliary water dispersible polyester polymer. The product is designed to impart several desirable properties to fabric including: wicking, absorbency, soil release, bath lubrication, detergency and oil scavenging.
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Process
Specialties
SurfTechs 4320 - A nonionic non-rewetting wetting agent designed for
use with fluorochemical type water, soil and stain repellants. The
product is a low foaming and alkaline stable.
SurfTechs 4610 - An ammonium salt of nonyl phenol ether sulfate. The
product is a fast wetting foaming and wetting agent. The product is
highly recommended for application in processing of carpet and carpet
yarn.
SurfTechs 4615 - A sodium lauryl sulfate product derived from fatty
alcohol. The product is recommended for use in the foaming of textile
coatings.
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