Applications & Industries
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 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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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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