Nuva N1811: C6-based
microencapsulated technology
In addition to increasing C6 production
capacity in Germany, the company is now
introducing Nuva N1811, with similar performance
to existing C6 products. Georg
Lang, Head of Product Group Finishing,
Business Unit Textile Chemicals, Clariant
comments, “With its new microcapsule
technology, there is no compromise in efficiency
with Nuva N1811. The technology
combines a number of benefits.
Conventional fluorochemicals, for example,
usually impart a ‘paper-like’ feel to fabrics,
since the process significantly hardens the
fibers. This, in turn, can have an effect on
the abrasion and tear strength of the treated
fabric. Nuva N1811, however, imparts a
softer hand to fabrics and doesn’t cause a
negative impact on abrasion resistance and
tear strength,” says Lang.
“We believe these new additions to
the C6 product line will convince even
more textile manufacturers to adopt
Clariant’s C6 Nuva line and move away
from conventional C8 products, hence the
decision to further boost our production
capacity in Germany.” concluded Lang.