Silicone softeners
Finishing
RUCOFIN GES
Silicone softener
On a bed of roses: When function turns into passion...
Highly jet-stable for ultra-soft hydrophilic knitwear and terry fabric
Field of application
Durable, hydrophilic, jet-stable silicone softener for textiles of all fibre types, preferably for highly absorbant cellulosic or synthetic fibres; especially suitable for terry or knitted goods
Properties
Jet-stable
Very soft, full and supple handle
Hydrophilic character
Confers antistatic properties to synthetic fibres
Good resistance to washing
High resistance to yellowing
Excellent exhaust properties
Application
Exhaust method
Chemical basis
Polysiloxane compound
Ionic character
Cationic
Form
Liquid (microemulsion)
RUCOFIN GNH
Silicone softener
Field of application
Silicone softening and smoothing agent for all fibre types, confers a synthetic surface handle
Properties
Soft, synthetic handle
High surface smoothness
Compatible with resin finishing agents
Improves the crease recovery
Moderate hydrophilic properties
Improves the sewability
Resistant to yellowing
Application
Pad or exhaust processes (not for machines with high liquor turbulence)
Chemical basis
Polysiloxane compound
Ionic character
Non-ionic, weakly cationic in acid medium
Form
Liquid (macroemulsion)
RUCOFIN GSQ
Silicone softener
Field of application
Hydrophilic softening and smoothing agent for all fibre types, especially for absorptive cellulosic or synthetic fibres; improves the sewability; especially suitable for terry goods or knitwear
Properties
Very soft, fluffly handle
Surface smoothness
Volume
Hydrophilic character
Highly resistant to yellowing
High process stability
Optimised sewability
Gentle in home laundering with colour maintenance
Application
Pad or exhaust processes (on machines with high shear forces, eg jet – preliminary trials)
Chemical basis
Polysiloxane compound
Ionic character
Cationic
Form
Liquid (macroemulsion)
RUCOFIN GWA
Silicone softener
You can’t be too sure
Amino-functional silicones confer excellent softness, elasticity and lustre to textiles.
Field of application
Highly process-secure, hydrophilic, jet-stable silicone softener for textiles of all fibre types, especially for synthetics or blends with cellulosic fibresobserve foam formation in jet dyeing machines
Properties
Jet-stable
Natural, inner softness
Resistant to washing
Compatible with resin finishing agents
Highly resistant to yellowing
High pH stability
Compatible with many optical brighteners
Maintains the hydrophilic properties
Application
Pad or exhaust processes (even jet dyeing machines)
Chemical basis
Polysiloxane compound
Ionic character
Non-ionic
Form
Liquid (microemulsion)
RUCOFIN GWB
Silicone softener
Field of application
Economic silicone softener, maintains the hydrophilic properties of absorbant textiles, especially suitable for articles from microfibres or white goods
Properties
Soft, handle
Highly effective on microfibres
Highly resistant to yellowing
Compatible with resin finishing agents
Elasticity and elastic recovery
Maintains hydrophilic properties
Application
Pad process
Chemical basis
Polysiloxane compound
Ionic character
Non-ionic, cationic in acid medium
Form
Liquid (microemulsion)
RUCOFIN GWE
Silicone softener
The panther finish
Colour-intensifying effects + ultra-soft finishes for cellulosic or synthetic fibres
Field of application
Durable-to-washing, highly concentrated silicone softener for an excellent soft handle, surface smoothness and colour intensification, esp. suitable for dark-dyed articles (black dyeings), for articles from OE yarn, wool, pigment print pastes
Properties
Soft, velvety handle
Surface smoothness and lustre
Colour-intensifying properties (jet-black effect)
Improves wash-and-wear properties
Hydrophobic, durable-to-washing finishing effects
Application
Pad process
Chemical basis
Polysiloxane compound
Ionic character
Non-ionic, cationic in acid medium
Form
Liquid (macroemulsion)
RUCOFIN GWM
Silicone softener
Field of application
Highly durable silicone softener with super soft handle effects similar to elastomers for textiles, esp. PA blends with lycra/elastane, cellulose or woolnot compatible with alkalis
Properties
Extremely soft, elastic handle
Excellent durability to washing
Elasticity, elastic recovery and dimensional stability
Hydrophobic finishing effects
Application
Pad or exhaust processes (no nozzle dyeing machines, such as jets)
Chemical basis
Polysiloxane compound
Ionic character
Non-ionic, cationic in acid medium
Form
Liquid (microemulsion)
RUCOFIN GWS
Silicone softener
The Silicone Network for Textiles
Amino-functional silicones combine resilience and bulkiness with the silicone-specific soft handle.
Field of application
Universal, durable, concentrated silicone softener, confers excellent handle effects and resilience to all fibre types, especially suitable for dyed fabrics from OE yarns or wool
Properties
Soft and supple handle
Highly effective
Increases resilience
Improves crease recovery and self-smoothing properties
Excellent durability to washing
Compatible with resin finishing agents
Intensifies colour impression
Application
Pad process
Chemical basis
Polysiloxane compound
Ionic character
Non-ionic, cationic in acid medium
Form
Liquid (microemulsion)
RUCOFIN GWT
Silicone softener
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The novel silicone softener on the basis of a [mini] emulsion for the softening and easy-care finishing of all fibre types
Both a high surface smoothness and a good "inner softness" - this is what the final consumer appreciates in a textile.
Field of application
Durable silicone softening and smoothing agent for the easy-care finish of all fibre types; confers high surface smoothness and a soft inner handle, especially suitable for articles made of OE yarns
Properties
Inner softness and high surface smoothness
Silk-like handle effects through calendering
Wash-resistant
Revitalising capacity
Colour-intensifying
Easy textile care
Application
Pad or exhaust processes (not suitable for machines with high shear forces, eg jets)
Chemical basis
Polysiloxane compound
Ionic character
Non-ionic, cationic in acid medium
Form
Liquid (miniemulsion)
RUCOFIN HHS
Silicone softener
HYBRID SILICONE
No compromises: HYBRID-HYDRO-SOFT-Technology
Field of application
Ultra-hydrophilic softening and smoothing agent for textiles of all fibre types, especially for highly absorbent cellulose or microfibres
Properties
Soft, fluffy, cool handle
Ultra-silicone-hydrophilic character
Improves moisture transportation
Highly resistant to yellowing (resistant to moulding)
Readily overprinted or overdyed
High pH stability, high stability to shear forces
Compatible with many optical brighteners
Application
Pad or exhaust processes (run preliminary trials on machines with high shear forces, eg jets)
Chemical basis
Polysiloxane compound
Ionic character
Cationic
Form
Liquid (microemulsion)
RUCOFIN HSF
Silicone softener
Hybrid Silicone
Opposites united: Hybrid-Soft Water/Oil-Repellent Technology
Field of application
With distinct hydrophobic properties for all fibre types; can be used in fluorocarbon finishing
Properties
Soft handle
Very good hydrophobic properties
Repels aqueous soil
Highly resistant to washing, not resistant to dry cleaning
Excellent abrasion resistance
Fluorocarbon finishes do not impair the oil and water repellency
Application
Pad processes
Chemical basis
Organopolysiloxane
Ionic character
Cationic
Form
Liquid
RUCOFIN HSV
Silicone softener
...closes the gap!
Hydrophilic properties and sewability newly defined
Field of application
Softening and lubricating agent for woven and knitted fabrics, preferably of cellulosic fibres, to improve the sewability
Properties
Smooth, very soft handle
Superfatting effect with higher application quantities
Compatible with many optical brighteners
Improves the sewability
Does not at all impair the fabric’s hydrophilic properties
Application
Pad or exhaust processes, jet
Chemical basis
Preparation of fatty acid condensation products, silicone and polyethylene
Ionic character
Cationic
Form
Liquid
RUCOFIN LAN
Silicone softener
Natural softness for bio-textiles
Lanolin, also known as wool fat, is natural protection for woollen clothing made of sheep’s wool against the effects of weather. Lanolin is obtained from the process of wool refinement after clipping. Owing to its excellent trans-epidermal and water retention properties on the skin, mankind has been using wool fat for centuries for both cosmetic and medicinal applications.
Field of application
Robust-in-processing silicone softener with a lanolin portion for the natural soft handle finishing of textiles of all fibre types, especially for synthetics or blends with cellulosic fibres
Properties
Confers very soft, inner handle effects
Resistant to yellowing
Improves the sewability
Shear-stable and robust in processing
Suitable for finishing ecological textiles according to Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and G.O.T.S. (Global Organic Textile Standard)
Application
Pad or exhaust processes
Chemical basis
Polysiloxane compound and wax
Ionic character
Non-ionic, cationic in acid medium
Form
Emulsion
RUCOFIN MAX
Silicone softener
Softness and maximum hydrophilic properties at a minimum price
Some products don‘t show what they are going to be...
Field of application
Economic silicone softener maintaining the fabric’s hydrophilic properties, for textiles of all fibre types
Especially suitable for fabrics made of microfibres or for white goods
Properties
Natural, soft handle with wellness factor
Highly resistant to yellowing
Hydrophilic character
Compatible with resin finishing agents
Good price-performance ratio
Application
Pad or exhaust processes
Chemical basis
Polysiloxane compound
Ionic character
Non-ionic, cationic in acid medium
Form
Liquid (Microemulsion)
RUCOFIN MIN
Silicone softener
Maximum softness at a minimum price
Some products don‘t show what they are going to be...
Field of application
Durable softener for all fibre types with high “inner” softness and resilience
Properties
Very soft, supple handle with wellness factor
Excellent durability to washing
Revitalising properties
Improves resilience
Optimum price-performance ratio
Application
Pad process
Chemical basis
Polysiloxane compound
Ionic character
Non-ionic, cationic in acid medium
Form
Liquid (Microemulsion)
RUCOFIN SIQ
Silicone softener
Quaternary silicone softeners
Patented technology revolutionises hydrophilic handle properties and process stability in continuous finishing
Field of application
Hydrophilic softening agent for textiles of all fibre types, especially highly absorbant cellulose or white goodspay attention to foam formation in nozzle dyeing machines
Properties
Soft, voluminous handle
Maintains the fabric’s hydrophilic properties
Highly resistant to yellowing
High pH stability
High running and shear stability
Improves the sewability
Compatible with many optical brighteners
Application
Pad or exhaust processes (run preliminary trials in machines with high shear forces, eg jets)
Chemical basis
Polysiloxane compound
Ionic character
Cationic
Form
Liquid (microemulsion)
RUCOFIN TWO
Silicone softener
Two in one: Hybrid-Soft Colourfast Technology
Wash-durable soft handle finishing and dyestuff fixation of direct, acid or reactive dyestuffs on cellulose or polyamide fibres as well as wool
Field of application
Softener, especially for shortening process times in the exhaust method
Additionally confers fastness-improving effects when dyeing cellulosic fibres, PA fibres or wool with direct or reactive dyestuffs, acid dyestuffs
Formaldehyde-free
Properties
Soft, pleasant silicone handle
Highly effective dyestuff fixation
Hydrophilic character
Improves wet and wash fastness properties
Resistant to yellowing
Highly jet-stable and resistant to shearing
No or only insignificant impairment of the light fastness
Application
Pad or exhaust processes
Chemical basis
Polyammonium-modified polysiloxane compound
Ionic character
Cationic
Form
Liquid (microemulsion)
RUCOFIN WSE
Silicone softener
Field of application
Softening agent for CO, CV and their blends with synthetic fibres, especially suitable for OE yarns
Properties
Soft, surface-smooth handle
For white goods
Suitable for resin finishing
Compatible with many optical brighteners
Improves the sewability
For pigment dye liquors
Application
Pad or exhaust processes
Chemical basis
Preparation of fatty acid condensation product, polyethylene and polysiloxane compound
Ionic character
Non-ionic
Form
Liquid
Silicone softeners
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