Durable Water & Oil Repellency Solutions for Textiles
Silicone DWR & DWOR Solutions for Textile Processing
Dow's sustainable silicone emulsions deliver durable water repellency (DWR) and durable water and oil repellency (DWOR) for modern textile processing. Designed for outerwear, outdoor fabrics, and athletic wear, our fluoro-alternative technologies help formulators and mills achieve reliable protection without compromising fabric comfort or breathability. Differentiate your products with flexible, high-performance solutions that meet the evolving demands of the textile value chain.
Find the Right Repellency Technology for Your Application
Whether you're a brand evaluating new performance requirements, a formulator developing textile finishing solutions, or a mill looking to achieve specific repellency outcomes, Dow offers a portfolio of silicone-based technologies designed to support a range of textile applications. Explore solutions based on the performance challenge you're trying to solve, from reliable water repellency to advanced water and oil repellency.
Reliable Water Protection for Everyday Textile Applications
For textile applications requiring proven water repellency and fabric comfort, DOWSIL™ IE-8749 Emulsion delivers durable silicone-based water protection while helping maintain softness, appearance, and wearer comfort across a broad range of fabric constructions.
DOWSIL™ IE-8749 Emulsion
Reliable silicone-based durable water repellency for textile manufacturers seeking proven performance and fabric comfort.
Enhanced Water Protection for Demanding Textile Applications
For textile applications requiring elevated water repellency performance and durability, DOWSIL™ IE-9100 Emulsion helps deliver enhanced water protection while maintaining fabric comfort, appearance, and breathability. Designed for demanding textile applications, this silicone-based technology supports durable water repellency performance across a wide range of fabric constructions while helping manufacturers meet evolving performance expectations.
DOWSIL™ IE-9100 Emulsions
Advanced silicone-based durable water repellency technology developed for higher-performance textile applications.
Protection beyond water repellency
As textile performance requirements continue to evolve, some applications require protection beyond traditional water repellency. DOWSIL™ IE-5619 DWOR Emulsion is a silicone-organic hybrid technology designed to provide durable water and oil repellency, helping protect fabrics from both water-based and oily contaminants while maintaining fabric comfort, appearance, and performance. Suitable for a wide range of textile applications, it supports customers seeking next-generation protection and fluoro-alternative solutions.
Introducing DOWSIL™ IE-5619
The newest addition to Dow's textile repellency portfolio expands protection beyond water repellency by helping fabrics resist both water and oily contaminants.
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