Arkema, a leader in Specialty Materials, has launched its new range ENCOR® bio-based waterborne dispersions designed for textile printing and finishing applications. These binders, with up to 30% bio-based content¹, and up to 40% carbon footprint reduction² compared to traditional textile resins, are supporting the textile industry’s efforts to decrease their product’s carbon footprint, supporting a more sustainable lifestyle.

“The textile value chain being responsible for 6 to 8% of the worldwide emissions³, with an increasing demand, there is an important need to transform and reduce the carbon footprint of the sector. Bio-based solutions set the stage for the next generation of more sustainable textile products, supporting our customers to achieve their sustainability and carbon reduction goals” said Helene PERNOT – Global Sustainability Marketing Director @Coating Solutions.

“Arkema’s approach encompasses the entire lifecycle”: From safer product, such as formaldehyde and APEO-free⁴ formulations that comply with Oeko-Tex® Eco Passport standards⁶ and/or are suitable for food contact⁵, to the use of renewable and lower carbon feedstocks, said Patricia BEURDELEY- Global Market Manager Nonwovens & Textile @Coating Solutions. “We also focus on end-of-life management, with work to enhance the biodegradability of our future grades, extending durability, as well as improving color solidity and washing resistance.”

Notes

1. A bio-based product is wholly or partly derived from biomass. The biobased content is the % breakdown based on a carbon ratio following EN16640. Bio-based products here come mainly from beetroot and sugarcane.
2. PCF cradle-to-gate including biogenic uptake according to ISO 14040, 14044 and 14067, calculated vs fossil equivalent.
3. https://webapps.ilo.org/static/english/intserv/working-papers/wp053/index.html
4. Product designed without formaldehyde releasers. During normal conditions of use, these binders do not generate formaldehyde.
5. Due to the evolution of regulations and or existing specific restrictions, it is necessary before any use in food contact applications to request the related Declaration of Compliance on specific required legislations from your Arkema commercial representatives.
6. OEKO-TEX® Ecopassport Certificate number 24EP00062 covering the following products: ENCOR® 1159 S, ENCOR® 1219, ENCOR® 1246 S, ENCOR® 1230 S.