Guides & Resources
Practical guides on durable water repellents for textiles, footwear, leather and non-wovens.
Water Repellent for Cotton: How to Make Cotton Repel Water
A water repellent for cotton is harder to get right than a finish for synthetics, because cotton loves water: it is a natural, absorbent…
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Water Repellent for Polyester: Choosing and Applying the Right Finish
A water repellent for polyester is one of the most common finishes in textiles, because polyester is the most widely used fibre and takes…
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Water Repellent for Nylon: Choosing and Applying the Right Finish
A water repellent for nylon is one of the easier finishes to get right: nylon takes a durable water repellent well and holds a…
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Water Repellent Certifications: OEKO-TEX, ZDHC & bluesign
Water repellent certifications — OEKO-TEX, ZDHC and bluesign chief among them — tell a buyer that a finish is tested, safe and compliant with…
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Water Repellent for Technical Textiles & Filtration Media
A water repellent for technical textiles has a different job from an apparel finish: it protects industrial fabrics — filtration media, nonwovens, geotextiles, protective…
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Private Label Water Repellent Spray: An OEM Guide for Brands
A private label water repellent spray lets a brand sell its own branded protector spray — for shoes, textiles, upholstery or outdoor gear —…
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Water Repellent vs Waterproof vs Oil Repellent: What’s the Difference?
Water repellent vs waterproof is the most common mix-up in fabric finishing, and the two are not the same. Water repellent means the surface…
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Spray-On Water Repellents: How Air-Dry “Set-and-Forget” Sprays Work
A spray-on water repellent is applied by spraying it directly onto a finished product — a garment, shoe, bag or piece of furniture —…
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Water Repellent for Apparel: Softness, Breathability & Wash Durability
A water repellent for apparel has to do more than shed rain: it must keep the fabric soft, breathable and comfortable, and survive repeated…
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Wash Durable Water Repellent: Crosslinkers, Curing & How Many Washes
A wash durable water repellent keeps beading water after repeated laundering, instead of rinsing out after a few cycles. Durability comes down to three…
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