- Detailed Technology Description
- Traditionally, water-repellent surface finishes are achieved by using perfluorochemicals (PFCs), which are toxic chemicals hazardous to humans and the environment. This entry is a new water-repellent surface finish using natural and recycled materials obtained from textile waste, which is a safer alternative to PFCs on textiles. The project has developed a novel water-repellent surface finish that makes use of PFC-free recycled cellulose material through a two-step chemical process: firstly, a hydrophobic modification of the recycled cellulose powders to make them water repellent; secondly, adding functional additives to improve the washing durability properties of the fabric.
Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury in Special Edition 2021 Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days
- Type of Cooperation
- Licensing
- Publication Country/ Region
- EEC
USA
PCT
- Application Date
- 2020-02-18
2020-02-18
2020-02-18
- Application No.
- EP20157890.3
16/792,946
PCT/CN2020/075646
- Country/Region
- Hong Kong
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