Sol-gel technology converts liquid precursors into structured inorganic coatings directly on textile fibers enabling flame retardancy, UV protection, antimicrobial activity, and hydrophobicity in a single processing step. The process relies on hydrolysis and polycondensation of metal alkoxides primarily silicon-based — forming a nanoscale siloxane network that chemically bonds to fiber surfaces. Compared to conventional wet…
There is no greater headache for a finishing manager than a “Low GSM” report landing on the desk right before a shipment inspection. You ran the fabric, the hand-feel is perfect, the whiteness index is spot on, but the fabric is sitting at 155 GSM instead of the required 160 GSM. Do you pass it?…
The functional textile finishing agents market is moving beyond conventional softness, appearance and easy-care performance. In 2026, mills and brands increasingly expect finishing chemistry to deliver measurable functions—antimicrobial performance, moisture management, water repellency, UV protection, flame resistance, thermal regulation and more—while also meeting stricter chemical-management and traceability requirements. This is changing how finishing agents are…
