Full competence in:

Primary Spinning
Secondary Spinning
Sizing
Pretreatment
Dyeing
Printing
Softening
Finishing

texperts
from fibers to finish
The right chemistry
Cognis is a leading supplier of specialty
chemicals. We offer our customers a complete
range of products based on natural oils and
fats, assistance in developing innovative
product concepts, and comprehensive chemical
and technical know-how.

Fiber manufacturers and the textile processing

industry around the world rely on this. Just
as do the leading producers in the cosmetics,
detergents and cleaners sectors, and in many
other industrial markets such as nutrition and
health, plastics, coatings and inks, oil drilling
and ore mining, lubricants and agribusiness.
Chemistry is our profession. As a subsidiary
of the Henkel Group, we can look back on 120
years of textile chemistry know-how; no-one
can teach us anything there. And we master
the technology down to the last detail: We can
simulate each one of your processes under
real conditions and optimize our products to
suit your requirements.
Benefit from our strength. Use our intelligent
chemical solutions as the key to added value
through improved performance.
 Over 120 years of texperience

texperience
1876 Foundation of Henkel in Aachen:
first branded detergent in Germany
1881 Foundation of Boehme Fettchemie in Chemnitz:
manufacture of textile chemicals and auxiliaries
1928 Alkyl sulfates, ester oils, amide oils, FEWA
(first synthetic branded detergent), cationic surfactants
1935 Integration into the Henkel group as Boehme Fettchemie;
continuous growth due to innovations and the founding
of subsidiaries in foreign countries
1946 Move to Duesseldorf-Holthausen
1970 Henkel Textile Technology; further growth in the home market
and abroad, acquisition of Standard Chemical Products, USA
1985 Acquisition of Pulcra, Spain; extension of affiliated companies
in Middle East and South America
1987 Acquisition of Nopco, USA, and Gruenau, Germany
1989 Acquisition of Emery, USA
1990 Foundation of affiliated companies in Far East incl. China
1999 The chemicals division of Henkel becomes Cognis
2000 Joint Venture with Auschem Ahura, India
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Full competence in:
Primary Spinning 1
Secondary Spinning 2
Sizing 3
Pretreatment 4
Dyeing 5
Printing 6
Softening 7
Finishing 8
steps to success
One would never suspect simply from looking at them
just how much know-how goes in to making modern
textiles. It takes intelligent chemistry and technology
to turn natural and synthetic raw materials into attractive
products. Whatever stage in the textile production chain
you want to excel at, Cognis Textile Technology offers
you wraparound competence – from spinning, through
pretreatment, dyeing and printing, to finishing of the
end product. No matter what you buy from us, you will
always get three things: Reliability, to make your proc-
esses run smoothly. Efficiency, for higher productivity.
Profitability, with genuine cost advantages.
We keep our promises. Because we master the
technology in all processes.
That’s why the Cognis experts spell their name with
a “T”. Our Texperts offer you absolutely professional
service, anywhere around the world.
 Full competence in:
Primary Spinning
Secondary Spinning
Sizing
Pretreatment
Dyeing
Printing
Softening
Finishing Spin finishes:
High-performance chemicals for
maximum process reliability
Uncontrolled friction and heat are the natural
enemies of every synthetic fiber. In yarn pro-
duction and processing, spin finish formulations
from Cognis ensure perfect cohesion of the
sensitive filaments and wrap every yarn reliably
around the bobbin.
No doubt about it: Synthetic fibers are Either absolutely thermally stable, or
gaining ground in modern textiles. The volatile without leaving residues. Your
fact that polyamide, polyester and the yarns will thus turn out as resistant and
like display many of the advantages strong, as voluminous, elastic or fine
Cognis spin finishes are of natural fibers – and quite a few more that the quality of the end product and
optimized for every process besides – is also attributable to high- the process itself will never hang upon
system and condition. performance spin finishes. They ensure a thread.
that engineering polyester yarns will This precision is possible because our
not break, even under extreme loads. chemists have in-depth knowledge
And they give fine nylon yarns the of the materials, the machines and the
smoothness they need for high-speed processes. With this competence, we
processing into elastic hosiery. can develop perfectly tuned high-
We design our spin finish formulations performance products for optimal
to have precisely the right properties results in any processing environment.
for each processing step. Whether for
texturizing, drawing or twisting, our
spin finishes will deliver exactly what
you need. Their sliding capability can
be tailored to suit requirements, super-
smooth or moderately smooth.
 You want improved efficiency and process reliability.
Where conventional production methods set limits to achieving these goals,
the patented ILX® In-line Mixer opens up new horizons.

ILX®:The new formula for just-in-time mixing

This Cognis innovation optimizes mixing and application of textile
chemicals and makes previously labor-intensive processes easier, faster,
safer and less expensive. Just-in-time mixing slashes high freight costs
and long storage of large volumes. It eliminates the need for extensive
quality controls for batch-produced emulsions. The programming
Your benefits options are many and varied; all production data is permanently
• Customer-specific product accessible. Once stored, formulations can be reproduced at any time.
adaptation to your The In-line Mixer also offers the possibility of customized multi-stream
requirements configurations and networking with external systems. Knowledge
of food and pharmaceuticals processes was channeled into the
• Comprehensive know-how development of the In-line Mixer to facilitate production of especially
for all fibers fine and stable emulsions.This results in mixes with higher homo-
• Problem solutions and geneity and reproducibility.
optimization for each
machine technology
• Chemical solutions for
high operational safety
and minimized environ- Best in class for high performance
How does the industry judge us? In terms
mental burdens
of emulsifying capability or solubility, our
products come out top of the class. The Tailor-made solutions
Our products same goes for their wetting properties, No matter what technology you use and
film building on the fiber surface, and what fiber grades you produce, we know
• Spin finishes: thread adhesion. Fiber manufacturers the tasks involved and provide matching
Stantex® around the world appreciate the reliability solutions that help you too to meet the
• Components: of our spin finishes:Yarn cohesion without most stringent of customer demands.
Standapol® stickiness, no chemical reaction with We make your challenges our own and
the yarn, and no aggressive effects on optimize our spin finish formulations
metals, paints or materials. Easy handling, precisely to meet your requirements
high storage stability and good wash- profile. We have our finger on the pulse
out characteristics are all part of the of technical progress. Increasingly high
package with Cognis products. And since production speeds demand increasingly
we care about people and the environ- high performance from processing aids.
ment, we have developed chemical Our experts look beyond their test
solutions that make a substantial con- tubes: Inter-disciplinary research is a
tribution to minimizing health risks and matter of course at Cognis. We maintain
the burden on wastewater. a permanent dialogue with leading
machine manufacturers.

Precise knowledge of
the processes involved
allows us to develop
optimally adapted high-
performance products.
 Full competence in:
Primary Spinning
Secondary Spinning
Sizing
Pretreatment
Dyeing
Printing
Softening
Finishing All processes firmly under control:
Ideal formulations for exceptional
price/performance ratios
Spinning staple fibers to yarn is not such a fairy-tale
task as spinning straw to gold. Nonetheless, there
are clear parallels: Secondary spinning, too, involves
a certain transformation and an unlocking of secrets.
In both cases the challenge is a tough one, and the
degree of success can be measured in hard currency
in the yarn produced.
Transforming staple fibers only a centi- To find the optimal chemical solutions
meter long into kilometers of spun yarn for you, Cognis Texperts closely study
All developments are involves many complex processes. the physics and mechanics involved,
tested under industrial Different and special fiber lubricants are particularly that of fiber friction and how
conditions with advanced required for worsted or semi-worsted to measure it. Our research team uses
analysis techniques. combing and carding processes. No advanced analysis techniques and instru-
matter what technology is used, our mentation to test all developments for
softeners, lubricants, coning, twisting field compatibility. Even for conflicting
and beaming oils do a perfect job. They requirements, we can solve the problem
ensure that the fiber will not be damaged with a tailor-made formulation.
or even break due to excessive friction. We go to great lengths to ensure that you
They prevent individual filaments emerg- can get the best out of your processes. In
ing from the bundle and dropping off, other words, more reliable production,
which would result in a poorer yield. less fiber loss overall. Our lubricants are
And they keep unavoidable electrostatic a key to higher profitability.
charging within acceptable limits.
 From the freshly shorn fleece to the clean yarn,
something will be lost on the way. Exactly
how much, depends to a great extent on the
quality of the processing aids.

Wool, a valuable commodity –

Every fraction counts
Your benefits The profitability of the spinning process stands and falls with the optimal preparation of the raw fibers.
This is where state-of-the-art solutions from Cognis are pushing back frontiers. Since the spinning process
• Sound knowledge
with its many steps poses especially high demands, the wool requires multiple treatments – to adjust its
of processes and
dynamic and static friction properties, to smoothe it, and to render it antistatic. Effective lubricating before
technological know-how
carding and combing of the raw wool, softening before spinning of the combed tops requires processing
• A broad range of aids that guarantee high quality of the end products and keep fiber losses to a minimum. Our answer:
application-specific Selbana® and Belfasin®.These combing/carding oils, lubricants and softeners will help you to get the best
products possible yield out of the raw material. In cooperation with renowned wool research institutes, we are
• Special competence for currently working on improving raw material yield by a further half percent. As anyone will recognize –
wool and all wool mixes and who better than you – this is a real milestone when one considers the savings and benefits achieved.
• Wraparound technical
support and advice on
applications
• Optimum effectiveness,
reduction of material
losses Environmentally kind solutions for Know-how for optimal effectiveness
• Oleochemical products every process Are your production processes really as
We offer you optimal processing aids for efficient as they could be? If you are
for high occupational
each type of raw material, from cotton looking for ways of making your pro-
safety and environmen-
through polyester to silk, and wool to duction more economical with added
tal protection.
cashmere. For each specific application. benefits, we are the ideal partner for
And in any desired form – emulsions, you. Check out our competency in con-
Our products solutions, or pure oils. sulting. From the formulation, through
Wherever possible, we use oleochemical its application, to process control, Cog-
• Lubricants: Selbana® nis Texperts are highly qualified textile
base materials from natural sources. It is
• Coning oils: Spreitan® no coincidence that Cognis products specialists who know both your require-
• Additives: Silkol® like Selbana® lead the field. They excel ments and those of the market.

• Antistatics: Katax®
not only in terms of outstanding perfor-
mance, but also due to their optimal
compatibility for humans and the envi-
ronment.
You can rely on our products, our world-
wide Cognis service, and our compre-
hensive consultancy skills to help you
significantly reduce material losses and
production downtimes and to achieve
measurably more efficient operation.
Full competence in:
Primary Spinning
Secondary Spinning
Sizing
Pretreatment
Dyeing
Printing
Softening
Finishing Optimal raw material combinations for
maximum effectiveness – an insurance
against downtimes and production losses
Warp yarns often only become weavable when
they are properly sized. We design optimal size
formulations for our customers to ensure that
high-speed weaving machines do what they
should – function trouble-free, 24 hours a day,
with well over 90 percent availability … or even
a little more.
Machine stoppage is just one, though raw materials we will mix the optimal
perhaps the most inconvenient, kind of combination for your specific application.
trouble. Other aspects include effective With decades of experience and our
prevention of sloughing, pilling, linting technological know-how to back us, we
and yarn breakage to achieve the high- have secured a leading position in the
est possible quality weaving. Where up world market. Your partnership with
to 10,000 tautly strung warp yarns flick Cognis is virtually synonymous with an
up and down at breathtaking speed to insurance against stoppages.
let the weft yarns through, a blink of an Three good reasons for choosing Cognis
eye can be a small eternity – and resist- First, we select our raw materials from
ance to friction is an absolute must. all possible classes to design the most apt
In weaving, everything hinges on the solution for the requirements: Natural
quality of the size: The more resistant oils and fats for the sizing bath and as
and smooth the film that protects the lubricants/rewaxing agents; synthetic
yarns from rubbing and splitting, the oils and polymers for cold sizing; starch,
fewer production stoppages there will be. galactomannan and cellulose deriva-
How do Cognis products do their job so tives, PVA and copolymers as staple fiber
well? We pull out all the stops in formu- sizes; and PES resins for filament sizing.
lating sizes. Among all the available size
 Conventional starch-based sizes often do not perform sufficiently well for maximum
weavability of the yarn. Special applications need more effective products.

Molvenin®: Eco-size with

superb performance
The problem is that, though CMC and synthetic sizes made of petro-
chemical raw materials such as PVA and copolymers are suitably power-
ful, they are difficult to reconcile with current wastewater legislation.
Your benefits Galactomannans on the other hand, extracted from the seedpods
• All size raw materials of tropical and subtropical plants like cassia or guar, are 100% environ-
from a single source mentally compatible.
• Unbeatable formulating Cognis offers galactomannan derivatives under its Molvenin® brand.
know-how This natural-source product ensures high weaving effectiveness, is compatible with alkalis, mixes
• In-depth knowledge of excellently with other sizes, and washes out easily even at low temperatures. Based on renewable
machine technologies raw materials and readily biodegradable, Molvenin® is the No.1 eco-size.
• Applications technology
know-how
• Product solutions for
all environmental and Second, we have by far the most varied As Cognis, our competence is a clear
wastewater needs product portfolio in the world: Quellax®, differentiator in the market: We will
• 24-hour service world- Inex®, Horsil®, Fibrocol®, Fibropur®, always find the best solution for you.
wide Fibrosint®, Fibrotex®, Filasint® are well- Economical solutions are not a matter
known brands in the Cognis sizes range. of product price, but rather a question
Avirol® gives the sizing film its supple- of benefit and heightened efficiency.
Our products ness, Molvenin® is just as environmen- The arithmetic is simple: If you can raise
tally benign as starch but technically far the availability of your looms by just one
• Starch derivatives:
superior. percent through utilizing an optimized
Quellax®
Third, we can draw on solid experience size, the actual cost of the product pales
• Carboxymethyl cellulose
with all technological systems. Flyshot, into insignificance. Our Texperts will be
(CMC): rapier or projectile/gripper shuttle happy to present you with detailed
Horsil® weaving technologies, waterjet, airjet or calculations – and support you at any
• Galactomannan: the new multi-phase technology – you time with comprehensive advice on
Molvenin® name it, we can handle it. applications.
• Polyvinyl alcohols (PVA): With such a wide variety of technical
Inex® systems on the one hand and some 20
raw materials on the other, the combi-
• Product mixes:
nation options are endless.
Fibrocol®, Fibrotex®,
Fibropur®, Fibrosint®,
Filasint®
• Sizing waxes, warp
lubricants and cold sizes:
Avirol®

Cognis sizes
provide yarns with
effective protection
from abrasion.
 Full competence in:
Primary Spinning
Secondary Spinning
Sizing
Pretreatment
Dyeing
Printing
Softening
Finishing Making a clean job of it –
the gentle way
The pretreatment of yarns and fabrics prior
to dyeing is a science in itself – just as exciting
and complex as the alchemy of old. But, the
difference between now and then is that we
can precisely calculate the results every time.
And unlike our medieval counterparts, we
make no secret of what our science can do.
Before a fiber will take a dye, everything A whole spectrum of specialties
in it has to come out – all the natural Whether the process is continuous or
soiling and all the upstream processing discontinuous, irrespective of the make-
aids, such as finishes, lubricants and up, we will define the optimal combina-
sizes. Nothing goes without chemicals. tion of auxiliaries and agents for optimal
Cognis auxiliaries are Surfactants to wash out water-soluble results. Minimum stressing of materials
designed for minimum fiber and emulsifiable substances. Persulfate and minimum wastewater loading are
stressing and minimum or enzymes to degrade starch. Alkalis to the special features of our products.
wastewater loading. bind soil, make it dispersable and emul- Biodegradable substances come first
sifiable. Hydrogen peroxide to remove every time.
discolorations. For optimal metering, Specialty number one: continuous pre-
control and process-linking of the indi- treatment of cotton and cotton mixes.
vidual pretreatment stages, we are your Products such as Cottoclarin®, Stabilol®
ideal partner. Make the most of our and Securon® stand out for their low
comprehensive understanding of the foaming, rapid wetting and optimal
processes, excellent laboratory skills and emulsification – and have made us
engineering knowledge about the a global market leader.
machinery and equipment, materials,
and the possible error sources.

Your benefits
• Powerful products and
optimal solutions for all
process stages and all
textile fiber types
• Designing efficient
chemical systems for
superb effects while mini-
mizing material stress
• Preferred use of natural,
biodegradable substances
• Customized problem
solutions and innovative,
economical concepts
• Continuous product
adaptation for maximum
exploitation of speed
advantages of improved
machine technology
Our products
• Wetting agents:
Cottoclarin®, Syntergent®,
Defindol®, Floranit®
• Desizing agents:
Forylase®
• Complexers and
stabilizers:
Securon®, Stabilol®
• Detergents:
Foryl®, Fluidol®, Miltopan®
• Special detergents:
Solvoclarin®, Syntergent®
• Defoamers/deaerators:
Foamaster®
You know the problem: Conventional cotton pretreatment
methods result in silicate deposits in machines and on textiles.
The result? Costly and annoying stoppages for cleaning.
What you maybe didn’t yet know is that Cognis’ Seclarin®
method does away with this problem altogether.
Cost-saving and effective
bleach stabilization
In both continuous and discontinuous boiling-off and bleaching, Cottoclarin® and Securon® are
an unbeatable product team.They keep high-molecular soiling substances and the silicate stabilizer
soluble during the entire process, thus preventing deposits. Once dissolved, soiling will not re-attach
itself to the materials.The Seclarin® method ensures that decomposition products will be transported
out, while preventing agglomeration.
Silicate aggregation or crystallization on the fiber or the equipment is ruled out. Instead of crystalline
precipitation, amorphous compounds are formed, which can be easily rinsed off.
Specialty number two: Expert knowledge for greater efficiency
processing aids for mercerizing cotton. Our international team of experienced
Foam-free processes with biodegradable specialists will be right there to help you
products such as Floranit® and Securon® start up new machinery and equipment,
improve the dye uptake, luster and proc- switch to new products, and adapt for-
essing properties. mulations for new effects. In everything
we do, efficiency is the watchword –
Specialty number three: spearheading
that includes increasing capacity and
solutions for pretreatment of elastane
and elastane fiber mixes. Syntergent® productivity by speeding up processes.
and Solvoclarin® dispel even stubborn
silicone-containing oils and put an end
to unwanted yellowing.
Specialty number four: wool pretreat-
ment. Our detergents based on natural
raw materials are especially gentle.
Foryl® and various protein products
preserve fiber elasticity during the raw
wool wash and optimize processing
during spinning.
 Full competence in:
Primary Spinning
Secondary Spinning
Sizing
Pretreatment
Dyeing
Printing
Softening
Finishing Brilliant results: Dyeing auxiliaries
for dazzling quality and shining market
opportunities
Colors change as quick as fashion. But their
brilliance and fastness must never change.
Besides the right dyes, the optimum dyeing
auxiliaries are paramount. No need for you
to experiment; we’ve done that for you.
The process requirements in dyeing are Cognis auxiliaries set the color tone
countless. Practically every fiber needs Our competence is a key success factor
its own dye system and consequently in your quality and efficiency equation.
needs a systematic combination of For example, in polyester dyeing: Foam-
chemicals with differently adjusted free operation in advanced equipment
parameters such as pH, temperature is still a challenge for any dyer. With
profile, time, etc., for dyeing. And that’s special products like Breviol ® from
We offer you an optimized not all: Depending on the fiber grade, Cognis all add-ons become feasible with
system for every dyeing the various and fundamentally different all types of machines. Our Lamepon®
process. processes also require completely differ- assures you perfect control in dispersing
ent machinery. dyes. The result? Maximum uniformity
Through this kaleidoscopic array, we of dyeing, no problems with oligomers.
see clearly for you. Cognis offers the
appropriate system for each dyeing
process, tuned to your specific machine
technology. With competent advice and
solution-oriented service, we help you
to obtain results that will meet market
needs and improve your competitiveness.
 Denim is an absolutely special case in dyeing. And not just because only the
warp yarn is dyed instead of the entire fabric. Or because indigo, being insoluble
in water, presents a tough problem that can only be cracked
with care and ingenuity. But above all else, because
fashion is such a crazy thing.

Indigo – a special case:

How to win the in-out game
Your benefits
• Dyeing auxiliaries for After you have finally succeeded in forcing the dye into the fiber in six succes-
trouble-free operation sive processes, using a multitude of tricks on the way, you then have to extract it
and colorfast results again. At least, partially.To achieve the mandatory wash-out look.
• Competence in all fiber
qualities and machine This is where Cognis offers an exclusive new, enzyme-based technology. Perpetual
technologies prewashing – until the blue in the garments has faded to the desired degree of light-
• Tailor-made systems for ness – is out, just as is the stone-washing process.
every dyeing process
Enzymes do the job better in every way. However, besides enzymes the process does require
Our products special softeners and smoothing agents. And it takes special expertise to apply these. Cognis
is fully in touch with this technology. Don’t let fashion quirks drive you crazy; rely on our
• Dyeing auxiliaries:
knowledge and our products.
Arbyl®, Breviol®,
Polyclear®, Superclear®,
Lamepon®
• Reductants:
Lorinol®
• Defoamers/deaerators:
Foamaster®, Arbyl®
When dyeing elastane fiber mixes, Wool – a problem child: High tempera-
Breviol® helps you achieve streak-free, tures and the use of acids in wool dyeing
even results without damaging the normally result in wool weight loss due
fibers. Our running crease inhibitors do to leaching out of proteins. The wool
an excellent job in all machines and on loses its luster, its natural character, its
all types of fiber. With Breviol®, you can stability and elasticity. With protein
run even sensitive fabrics trouble-free products like our wool protecting agent
on winch backs or jets. Breviol® WSM, you can restore lost pro-
teins and prevent quality losses.

Even with sensitive

fabrics you can obtain
uniform results in jet
dyeing.
 Full competence in:
Primary Spinning
Secondary Spinning
Sizing
Pretreatment
Dyeing
Printing
Softening
Finishing One principle, a host of right solutions:
Printing chemistry formulated to a T
Just as cuts, shapes and colors change with the
times, so do print designs. But one thing will
never change: the challenge of getting colors
harmoniously and permanently onto the fabric.
Irrespective of the printing technique and type,
nothing goes without printing thickeners.
And that is where we come in.
Flat screen, rotary screen, transfer or jet Acrylates, alginates, guar & Co.
printing – no matter what the tech- Synthetic or natural? Even if there’s no
nique, printing chemistry always follows getting around acrylates in pigment
the same basic principle. The dyes are printing, wherever possible we preferen-
bound in a carrier substance, then tially select products derived from nat-
Wherever possible, applied to the fabric. Cognis possesses ural raw materials. With an eye to
the bases for our printing extensive know-how in conditioning, achieving the best possible results,
pastes are derived from preparing and applying these carrier these will be alginates for printing on
natural raw materials. materials. Whether you need thickeners cotton and other cellulose fibers. For
for printing pastes in additive processes wool and silk, on the other hand, sub-
such as pigment, reactive, direct and stances based on guar meet the most
resist printing, or reductants for the sub- exacting demands.
tractive discharge process, we formulate
them all to a T.

Your benefits
• Printing thickeners for all
fiber grades and printing
processes
• Specially developed
products for printing on
synthetic fibers, wool
and silk
• New, ethoxylated natural-
source thickeners for
discharge printing
• Formulations for prints on
non-absorbent fibers
• Product focus on natural,
biodegradable substances
Our products
• Printing thickeners/binders:
Lamalgin®, Lameprint®,
Stabiprint®
• Printing auxiliaries:
Printol®, Lamephil®
Our development specialists have
even the most complicated processes
at their fingertips.
Specialists for
problematic printing
For discharge printing, we have distilled all factors down to a
common denominator. Our reductants attack only the unwanted
dye, but not the printing pastes.They stay resistant and consist-
ently processable. In this instance, the products are ethoxylated
natural-source thickeners from the Lameprint® range, which
guarantee maximum color yield, absolutely sharp contours, and
outstanding colorfastness in the wash off.
Finally, hydrophobic fibers are a headache to all printers.
But our specialty chemicals will help you achieve superb results.
True, people have been printing on Our service offer – quick and close
wool and silk for aeons. But today, you In the printing trade, flexibility is a must.
can get high-fashion and high-quality The business is increasingly character-
results with printing thickeners from ized by small production runs. To cater
Cognis’ Lameprint® family. to your situation, we have reorganized
If your objective is intricate prints with our service network worldwide. You can
sharp contours, good color yield and obtain Cognis printing products rapidly
excellent fastness on synthetic fibers, and without fuss. And for advice on
applications, you’ll find our Texpert right
you will find the ideal special printing
thickeners in the Lameprint® range. And next door.
all based on renewable raw materials of
superb purity and quality.
Full competence in:
Primary Spinning
Secondary Spinning
Sizing
Pretreatment
Dyeing
Printing
Softening
Finishing Goodbye to harsh times,
thanks to softeners
Softeners occupy a special place among textile
finishing products. Even more than convenience,
the prime concern is processability. Belfasin®
keeps your processes running smoothly, right
through to the making up stage.
What do you think of when you hear Co-development of products
the term softening? A softener for a What makes Belfasin® processing aids
fluffy pullover, a hydrophilic softener for stand out is their design concept. They
a towel, a non-yellowing softener for ensure that the treated yarns will slide
white underwear? We do too. But along- through the machines at constant
side the product properties, we also tension. This results in more regularly
focus on how the products will process worked goods, fewer machine stop-
in the textile production chain. Weaving pages, and greater production efficiency.
and knitting processes are continuously No matter what kind of yarn you
speeding up, making ever-greater process – synthetic fibers, cotton, wool
demands on the yarns used. or their mixes – you will be sure to find
We develop softeners that not only fulfil a suitable product in the Cognis range.
their primary objective, but also act as
smoothing agents and antistatics. The
name? Belfasin®. Applicability? All make-
up forms, all application methods.
 Fashion textiles in particular have to feel full and soft
and need an elegant, smooth touch.

Smoothing softeners for

fashion textiles and processing
But a smooth product is often of crucial importance in processing too. In knitting, the
yarn must slide through the machine evenly and at constant tension.This is the only
way to achieve the regular appearance that consumers want in a fabric. A smooth surface
Your benefits
is also essential in the making-up of fine woven or knitted textiles for easier sewing with-
• Leading global producer out any loop damage.This considerably improves the appearance of the material.These
and marketer of textile enhancements can be achieved with our smoothing softeners Belfasin®, Adasil® and
softeners Adalin®.Your benefits: A considerably reduced risk of downgradings, and minimized costs.
• Comprehensive product Our Texperts can tell you how.
range for textiles of all
make-up types and for all
application methods
• Customized product
development
• Ecological and toxico-
logical competence
• Products based on The making-up stage also requires in- Decades of experience have gone in to
renewable raw materials creasingly effective softeners. Particular- the development of a range of products
ly with knitted goods, where sewing that meet even the most exacting market
speeds are rising so fast that processing needs.
Our products reliability is essential. Products from the What’s more: Customizing products to
Belfasin® range improve the touch, while meet your needs is all part of the agenda.
• Cationic softeners and
protecting the textiles from damage.
finishes:
Belfasin®, Adalin®, Adasil® Applications technology know-how, eco-
logical and toxicological competence
• Nonionic softeners and
have made us the number one producer
finishes: Belsoft® and marketer of textile softeners.
• Anionic products:
Utinal®
• Hydrophilic softeners:
Aquasoft®
• Scroop finishes: Setilon®

Cognis softeners
allow high-speed
sewing while
enhancing processing
reliability.
Full competence in:
Primary Spinning
Secondary Spinning
Sizing
Pretreatment
Dyeing
Printing
Softening
Finishing We turn product visions
into a reality
Finishing is the grand finale of the process chain.
We help fashion designers to make their ideas
materialize and garment manufacturers to gain
a clear edge in production.
Convenience is the magic word. The but also the safety of the products in
market is increasingly calling for textile application. What we offer you is ideal
finishes with specific added effects: formulations to make your product
Easier care, enhanced durability and visions a reality.
improved comfort greatly facilitate Smooth or soft. Glossy or matt.Wash
focused target-group marketing. To be and wear, crease-resistant, shrink-proof.
sure, the finishing of textiles for special Dirt and/or water repellent. With Cognis
wearability, usage, processability or at your side, everything becomes
fashion features can’t be done by waving possible in achieving the desired effect
a wand. It needs precision chemistry for virtually any fabric. In finishing, we
Cognis finishing Products and application techniques are frontrunners worldwide. Exceptional
formulations are for any desired effect specialties include silicone softeners
outstandingly Developing products that answer market and fluorocarbon resins for stainproofing.
easy to apply. needs is one thing; application tech-
nology know-how is something else.
We offer both – and more. Permanent
research and development guarantee
not only high-quality finishing effects,
 With its Repellan® family, Cognis has established its undisputed competence
in stainproofing.With four products for all natural and synthetic fiber grades,
this is a product portfolio that covers even highly specialized applications.
Some of the products have set unattainable benchmarks. So much so that even
competitors buy from Cognis.

Unsurpassed benchmarks:
Stainproofing with Repellan®
Your benefits Oil or water repellent Repellans® from Cognis can be used anywhere.
• First-class products in In the apparel industry. In home textiles and carpets. And in engineering textiles
a quality recognized for all industries, from automotive, shipbuilding, aircraft and railroad, through
worldwide architecture, filter and transport media, to special occupational clothing,
• Special developments such as required in hospital operating rooms or by emergency services.
for virtually every What’s more, when combined with other products, our stainproofing range
desired effect on nearly provides integrated modular solutions. Optimized stainproofing plus
all fabrics softening for a pleasant touch is just one example. Repellans® are
• Competitive edge thanks based on fluorocarbon or paraffin.
to specialty products like Our special competence in stainproofing includes the advice and
silicone softeners and support in applications technology that we offer to our customers.
fluorocarbon resins Detailed product know-how, from pretreatment through to finishing,
• Assured future through makes us a valued partner to production, development and
permanent research and purchasing managers. And a preferred supplier for all required
development products.

Our products
• Resin finishes:
Adalin®, Adasil®
• Hydro- and oleophobic
finishes: Repellan®
• Special finishes: Nonax®
• Filling and stiffening
finishes: Cottosint®,
Stabiform®, Stabicryl®
• Coating and consoli-
dation: Stabiform®,
Stabicryl®, Stabiflex®,
Acronet®, Anipur®,
Laviron®, Dynapress®
Best performance at all levels
Our silicone softeners go by the name
of Adasil®. Whether they are used alone
or in combination with other products,
they perceptibly improve the feel and
appearance of textiles. Like Adalin®,
our special polyethylene dispersions,
they stand for elegant, super-soft touch,
brighter luster, reduced pilling and good
washfastness.
Another area of intensive research is the
wool finish. Based on our experience in
wool pretreatment we can equip your
wool products with ever-better washing
properties.
But not just consumers benefit from
this. Even during production, finishing
generates distinct advantages through
improved sewability and easier garment
make-up. To make your operations more
economical.
 Love

texplained
What love has to do with textile technology?
A great deal. The love of perfection, for example,
which keeps us relentlessly optimizing our
products’ performance. Or the way we appreciate
our customers: We take your requirements to
heart and develop the best possible solutions
for you. For you as the customer, this approach
means one thing above all others: top quality
products, consulting and service.
Our philosophy: High performance
chemical products and expert service.
The best you can get. In concrete terms,
this means we supply you with the
optimal product for each process and
every technology. Plus all the support
you could wish in applying it – anywhere,
anytime.
Love also means loyalty, which is why
we keep our promises. Our Texperts are
experienced textile engineers whose
competence is recognized all around
the world.
Quality assurance, as we see it, also
encompasses consumer protection,
occupational safety and environmental
protection. Our products are intensively
researched in all microbiological, toxi-
cological and ecological aspects and
present a high standard of safety.
We draw on decades of experience in
developing cosmetic raw materials and
products. Wherever possible, renewable
raw materials will always be our clear
first choice as the basis for our formula-
tions.
So, when you’re thinking about how to
maintain quality while reducing pro-
duction costs, remember: Love makes
all the difference. Think Cognis.
texcitement
all around the world
Reliability also means delivering
the goods where and when they
are needed. The global Cognis
network makes it possible to
supply our products, anywhere
in the world – and fast.
Many companies claim to be global.
We really are.
With production sites, service centers and sales
subsidiaries on all five continents. Close to you,
wherever you are.
Cognis Textile Technology is present in more than
100 countries all over the world, with 36 affiliates,
40 distributors, and 39 production sites.
 Algeria
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium Lebanon
Benin Lithuania
Bolivia Luxembourg
Bosnia-Herzegovina Macedonia
Brazil Malaysia
Bulgaria Mauritius
Cameroon Mexico
Canada Morocco
Chile Myanmar
China Netherlands
Colombia New Zealand
Costa Rica Nigeria
Côte d’Ivoire Norway
Croatia Oman
Cyprus Pakistan
Czech Republic Paraguay
Denmark Peru
Dominican Republic Philippines
Ecuador Poland
Egypt Portugal
El Salvador Qatar
Estonia Romania
Finland Russian Federation
France Saudi Arabia
Germany Senegal
Ghana Singapore
Great Britain Slovakia
Greece Slovenia
Guatemala South Africa
Honduras Spain
Hong Kong Sri Lanka
Hungary Sweden
India Switzerland
Indonesia Syria
Iran Taiwan
Ireland Thailand
Israel Tunisia
Italy Turkey
Japan Turkmenistan
Jordan Ukraine
Kenya United Arab Emirates
Korea Uruguay
Kyrgyzstan USA
Latvia Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yugoslavia
8
good reasons
for dressing up with Cognis Textile Technology

1. Greater customer benefit through

optimization of the value-adding
chain
2. High performance products for
all processes
3. Applications know-how for all
technologies
4. Top-flight consultancy and technical
support
5. More than 120 years of textile
competence through Henkel
and Cognis
6. Products and services available
worldwide
7. Hi-end processing chemicals based
on natural, renewable raw materials
8. Toxicological and ecological product
safety
Watch out for
the texperts !
www.cognis.com

Cognis Deutschland GmbH Textile Technology Cognis Brazil Ltd.

Postfach 13 01 64, D-40551 Düsseldorf, Germany
Phone: ++ 49-2 11-79 40-75 78, Fax: ++ 49-2 11-7 98 -20 28
Cognis Corporation
3308 Westinghouse Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28273, USA
Phone: ++704-945-88 30, Fax: ++704-945-88 68
Avenida Nações Unidas 10989, 4 Andar
Vila Olimpia, São Paulo, Brazil, CEP: 04578-000
Phone: ++55-11-38 48-23 61, Fax: ++55-11-38 48-23 01
Cognis Chemical HKG Ltd.
Suite 2201-04, 1063 King’s Road, Quarry Bay Hong Kong
Phone: ++8 52-25 46-50 65, Fax: ++8 52-28 58-25 59

Published by: Cognis Deutschland GmbH, Dr. Udo Kloubert,Textile Technology • Editors: Peter Wallscheid, Silke Rau, Cognis Corporate Advertising
Concept, design, copy, production: creativ partner, agentur für werbung gmbh, Düsseldorf • Translation: ExperTeam, Neuss
Photos: Krieger Design, Krefeld, Premium, Stone, Stock Market • Issue: July 2001