elkem silicones has you covered, presenting its full range of (tcs) solutions at the upcoming
techtextil north america, atlanta, ga., may 22-24.
elkem silicones will feature its high-performance protectives coatings solutions for automotive airbags and industrial fabrics. products such as and are specifically designed to deliver the best and most durable compatibility with nylon and polyester textile substrates. offers the added advantage of fire resistance. these tcs products bring added insulation and protection to industrial fabrics such as welding blankets, insulation panels, personal protective equipment and outdoor fabrics used in the industry.
the company also will feature its textile coating silicone solutions for non-slip in fashion, sports or medical applications. and the tin-free one-part silbione® tcs 7381 are specifically designed for skin contact applications, meeting oeko-tex standards, and exhibit unique anti-slip properties that enable intimate wear or prosthetics to stay in place comfortably.
elkem silicones also will showcase expansions to its tcs product line with a range of silicone bases for textile screen printing. the and, and are environmentally-friendly high-performance options for screen printing inks. the products are engineered to provide the viscosity and rheology required to screen print raised images without stringing, and can produce an image with very low profile and soft hand.
"textile coatings is our business. and, we are proud to have helped save lives over the last 20 years with our protective coating solutions for airbags," said ron hanks, business director, north america. "our focus is helping our customers achieve more than they thought possible with silicone to deliver the next generation of innovations to the markets they serve."