Huntsman Textile Effects has introduced Stabilon NPY. This is a protective agent against phenolic yellowing. Pale and full white polyamide fabrics are prone to unsightly yellowing when they come into contact with phenolic antioxidants, which are frequently encountered during textile processing and commonly present in packaging materials. Stabilon protective agents prevent such yellowing by blocking the free amino end-groups of polyamide fibers.

Stabilon helps textile mills protect product quality and avoid costly recalls by ensuring that lingerie, swimwear, underwear and other polyamide garments in whites as well as pale shades will not yellow during storage or transit.

Designed to help mills enhance quality and profitability, Stabilon NPY is easy to use and highly effective at low concentrations. It will not foam and is suitable for all exhaustion machines and processes, withstanding severe, high temperature processing conditions such as molding. It delivers a silky-smooth handle and does not impair light fastness. Stabilon NPY protective agents comply with the requirements of bluesign, the zero discharge of hazardous chemicals roadmap and the restricted substances lists of the world’s most exacting global brands.

This new technology from Huntsman delivers superior protection at a previously unattainable cost-performance ratio, while also meeting stringent environmental standards.