Clariant to debut innovations at Indian leather fair
20/12/2012
In the spotlight will be the Swiss group's developments for the fine leather sector: a range of low VOC top coats “Aqualen Top FL Series” for shoes and bags. The innovative topcoats can be used as alternatives to the currently available solvent-based tops and the company claims they have better performance.
Further product-firsts include extensions to Clariant’s finishing and wet-end solutions. The highly transparent Neosan Lucido pigment range is based on a nanotechnology type of pigment dispersion and creates opportunities in both anionic and cationic finishing systems. It provides an elegant, aniline-like appearance for classical articles as well as fashionable and brilliant shades without performance limitations (eg migrations).
Clariant will also unveil a compact range of syntans offering "high economy" and which meet the latest formaldehyde-free specifications: Tanicor RS-38 Powder, Tanicor RS-40 Powder and Tergotan RE-5020 Powder.
New waterproofing agent Dermaphob WA-71 is a highlight from the company's wet end range, specially developed for high-performance water-repellent shoe uppers.
The new Melio Softfix ANV will also be revealed, offering the tanner a solution to the problem of improving fastness on nubuck or suede leathers while maintaining their natural beauty and aesthetics. Clariant’s cutting-edge solution to anti-soiling properties for sofa leathers will also be on show.
The India International Leather Fair will be held in Chennai from January 31 to February 3, 2013.
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