Silicone Softeners & Softening Agents for Fabric
Silicone Softeners [ResearchGate – Development of Cationic Softener] and Softening Agents product line from SINOSIL includes softener flake, amino silicone softener as well as block silicone softener, effectively combines voluminous and bulky feel, smooth drape or silky softness and hydrophilic properties, making it ideal for, e.g., towels and other textiles in which water absorption plays an important role. Processing also benefits from our softening agent and silicone softener, which are water-dispersible or dilutable and offer shear and alkaline stability even at low use levels.
When formulating traditional softening agents, you can also choose from a comprehensive range of highly functional amino silicone softeners, in fluid, micro and macroemulsions. SINOSIL silicone softeners covers a wide range of traditional amino silicone softeners in fluid and emulsions form for particular efficiency in your formulation.
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| Property | Benefit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Hand Feel | Imparts an exceptional, luxurious, soft, and voluminous touch to the fabric. | Super-Soft or Fluffy Hand-Feel across various fiber types. |
| Drape & Flexibility | Significantly improves the fabric’s natural drape and flow, reducing stiffness. | Enhances fabric Elasticity and Recovery in knitwear and woven goods. |
| Sewing Lubricity | Reduces needle heat and fiber breakage during high-speed sewing and cutting. | Lowers the Coefficient of Friction (CoF) for improved process efficiency. |
| Durability | Softness is maintained even after multiple industrial or home launderings. | High Wash Durability (e.g., maintains $80\%$ softness after 5 washes). |
| Yellowing Resistance | Suitable for treatment of white and light-colored fabrics. | Low Yellowing Index even under high-temperature drying or storage. |
| Fiber Compatibility | Versatile formula works effectively across different material compositions. | Excellent results on Cotton, Polyester, Nylon, and Blends. |
