What is the Textile Softener?
Textile Auxiliary Softener Dimethyl Silicon Oil, It's usually refers to a functional additive used in the textile, leather and other industries. The following is a detailed introduction:
Basic concepts and ingredients
Softener belongs to a class of fine chemical products that can give the treated objects (such as fabrics, leather, etc.) a soft feel. Its main ingredients are often a mixture of multiple organic compounds, including fatty acid esters, silicone oils (such as modified silicone oils, etc.) and some special surfactants. The specific ingredients of different softener products will vary according to the functions and application scenarios they focus on.
Mechanism of action
Lubricating effect: Softener can form a thin lubricating film on the surface of fibers or leather, just like "applying a layer of oil" to them, thereby reducing the friction coefficient between fibers and between fibers inside leather, making it easier for fibers to slide relative to each other, and leather becomes softer and smoother, making the fabric feel soft and comfortable, and the flexibility of leather is also enhanced.
Improving surface properties: Its molecular structure can adjust the surface energy and other properties of the treated object, change the hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity of the surface of fabrics, leather, etc., and help improve their texture and appearance, such as making the fabric look more shiny and the leather surface more delicate.
Product Features
High efficiency: Just add a relatively small amount of softening oil to the corresponding treatment process to significantly improve the softness of fabrics or leathers, and achieve a good softening effect. It can meet the needs of different degrees of soft feel. From mild softness to very soft texture, it can be achieved through appropriate dosage and product selection.
Good compatibility: It can usually coexist well with other auxiliaries (such as dyes, detergents, finishing agents, etc.) in the textile and leather processing process. It will not affect the function of each other or cause quality problems of the product due to chemical reactions between each other, and it is convenient to add and use in the existing production process.
Wide applicability: It can be applied to fabrics of various materials, such as pure cotton, linen, wool, chemical fiber and other textile fabrics, and also suitable for different types of leather, such as natural cow leather, sheep leather and artificial leather, etc., and can play a corresponding softening role according to the characteristics of different materials.