New Fluorine-Free Water Repellent Hits Market

As part of its commitment for advancing environmentally sound technologies for the textile marketplace, Bolger & O’Hearn introcued Altopel F³, a durable fluorine-free water repellent finish. Altopel F³ contains no organic solvents, fluorine compounds, or harmful surfactants. And a substantial portion of the raw materials used to produce Altopel F³ is derived from renewable sources, says the company.

Brand owners are demanding more environmentally sound textile finishes and F3 delivers this with market-leading performance, says company president Shaun O’Hearn. “Consumers are the ultimate driver in the market and they are demanding more environmentally sound products. When a brand replaces their fluorinated water repellent with Altopel F³, they are making a statement they are listening to their customers.”