Textiles, Leather & Nonwovens

Evonik offers a comprehensive range of products that cater to the evolving performance and ecological demands of the Textiles, leather & nonwovens industry. VESTANAT® IPDI and TMDI provide the building blocks for resilient polyurethane coating, essential for artificial leather and high-performance textiles. These coatings are light-stable and offer enhanced durability, making them suitable for a range of applications from fashion accessories to automotive interiors. 

TEGO® Wet and TEGO® Twin are expertly formulated to reduce surface tension, improve leveling, enhancing adhesion and finish quality of leather products. The TEGO® Foamex series is designed to enhance leather finish production by reducing foam-related defects, while TEGO® Glide offers refined surface qualities for a flawless finish and tailored tactile properties. Our ACEMATT® silica matting agents provide exceptional matting efficiency and transparency. Catylen® catalysts enhance textile manufacturing with improved reaction efficiencies and superior end-product quality.

Supporting the shift towards sustainability, Evonik has developed the innovative ORTEGOL® P series foaming agents for waterborne polyurethane dispersions. These additives ensure efficient foam build-up and a homogenous cell structure, crucial for the next generation of sustainable artificial leather. POLYCAT® and  DABCO® products provide comprehensive catalyst solutions for 2K leather, including standard and delayed amine catalysts, as well as tin-free metal catalysts, which ensure system reactivity and align with ZDHC targets. 

TEGOPREN® 7008 improves processability and provides textiles with enhanced properties like softness, hydrophilicity, and durability. Meeting the rising demand for eco-friendly processes, our TEGOTEX® finishing products are biodegradable and non-toxic, significantly reducing microplastic emissions. TEGO® Sorb effectively eliminates odors, ensuring that textiles maintain their aesthetic and functional qualities while adhering to environmental standards.

The VESTAMID® Terra range of bio-based polyamides, derived from renewable castor oil, enable the production of high-tech fibers providing maximum comfort, unparalleled performance, and natural bacteriostatic properties in a variety of textile applications. VISIOMER® Terra monomers made from up to 85% bio-based and recycled raw materials, deliver performance with reduced environmental impact. VESTOPLAST® APAOs provide solutions for carpet textile flooring, offering an eco-friendly option with excellent sound, waterproofing insulation properties. DYNACOLL® copolyesters ensure durable textile bonding and resistance to washing, making them ideal for outdoor, sports, and leisure wear. 

Evonik's innovations support the Textiles, Leather & Nonwovens Industry's push towards eco-friendly and high-performance solutions, ensuring a sustainable and efficient future.