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Covestro to show INSQIN waterborne polyurethane at K 2016

14 Oct '16

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Covestro, German manufacturer of high-tech polymer materials, is set to present its INSQIN waterborne polyurethane (PU) technology used in PU-coated fabrics, apparel, footwear, furniture, and other industries, at K 2016, a leading trade fair for plastics and rubber, to be held from October 19 to 26, in Düsseldorf, Germany, in hall 6, stand A 75.

INSQIN is a new process technology used in the production of PU synthetic base material combined with new products in the Impranil range, that enables significant reduction in manufacturing cost of PU textiles and a broader range of fashionable material effects. By enabling solvent-free material manufacturing processes, the technology brings significant improvement to worker safety, eliminates risks of environmental pollution and drastically reduces the consumption of water and energy.

PU base materials are essential intermediates in the manufacture of many PU synthetic textile materials, particularly those used in the fashion industry, since they permit a very high level of production flexibility that is of critical importance in this industry. The new technology developed using INSQIN shows the same high performance, especially softness, of materials manufactured using solvent-based products.

Furthermore, it can be embossed directly, bringing about a significant reduction in manufacturing costs and permitting manufacturers to bring an enormous range of surface effects to the material, another key success factor in the fashion industry. Manufacturers can adopt this new achievement utilising existing production lines, without need for a major investment.

Covestro will also display new PU dispersions that further broaden the application possibilities of waterborne PU, namely Impranil CIL. The newly launched Impranil CIL enables the production of fine nubuck material, a popular material effect that until now has posed a significant challenge for waterborne chemistry. Impranil DLI is a new PU dispersion designed for excellent wrinkle or fold recovery in the coated material. This is an important performance criterion in some applications, for example garments.

The company will showcase the new range of waterborne, bio-based polyurethane dispersions like Impranil eco. With a renewable content that reaches as high as 65 per cent, Impranil eco contributes to a further reduction of CO2 emissions, thus further improving the sustainability of waterborne PU. (GK)

Fibre2Fashion News Desk – India