Textile companies are using new technology to develop products that protect against natural elements like sun and water.
Consumers want maximum protection from the sun’s harmful rays, especially when it comes to protecting children.

Huntsman Textile Effects has launched High IQ Sun Protect to help mills, brands and retailers meet consumer demand for apparel and accessories with built-in sun protection. High IQ Sun Protect provides an Ultraviolet Protection Factor of up to 50, offering the wearer with the highest level of protection for the lifetime of the garment.

High IQ Sun Protect guards against damaging UV-A and UV-B rays. The product does not impair the natural aesthetics of the fabric and prolonged exposure to sunlight and multiple laundering will not degrade the protection or fade the colors.

Textile chemicals company Bolger & O’Hearn has introduced an advanced durable water repellent technology engineered to keep apparel dry and consumers comfortable, even when exposed to pounding wind and rain. Garments made with the material are engineered to deflect heavy, wind-driven rain, but are lightweight and allow perspiration to evaporate.

Chemours has introduced Zelan R2 Plus, which contains 30 per cent renewably sourced, plant-based raw materials and is focused on delivering a high level of durable water repellent technology for all material substrates.