Silicone Solutions in Textile Finishing

Elkay Silicones offers a diverse range of high-quality silicone products and softeners that are widely used in the textile industry to enhance fabric performance and feel. Our silicone products are designed to provide premium softness, hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties, catering to various textile applications.
Our silicone softeners are engineered to give fabrics a luxurious soft touch. They reduce fiber-fiber friction, making textiles feel smoother and more comfortable to wear. These softeners are ideal for use on a variety of fabrics including cotton, polyester, PC blends, knits, terry towels, wool, and denim.

We offer specialized silicone fluids that impart either hydrophobic (water-repellent) or hydrophilic (water-absorbent) characteristics to textiles:
• Hydrophobic Silicones: These silicone fluids create a water-repellent barrier on fabric surfaces, making them ideal for outdoor and active wear, helping to keep the wearer dry.
• Hydrophilic Silicones: These silicones enhance the water-absorbency of fabrics, which is beneficial for applications like towels and athletic wear where moisture wicking is essential.

Our LK-ASFL SERIES includes both reactive and non-reactive amino-modified silicones, specially designed for textile finishing. These products comply with stringent textile-related certification standards, containing less than 1000 ppm of D4, D5, and D6 substances. The LK-ASFL SERIES is versatile and can be used on various fabric types, providing exceptional softness and performance.
At Elkay Silicones, we also collaborate with clients to develop customized silicone formulations tailored to specific textile needs. Our ready-to-use formulations are perfect for enhancing the quality and functionality of textiles, ensuring they meet the highest industry standards.
Whether you’re looking to improve the softness, durability, or specific functional properties of your textiles, Elkay Chemicals has the right silicone solution for you.

Applications

Premium Softness

Soft Hand Feel

Super Smooth

Light & smooth

Balanced Feel

Elastic Feel

Fluffy Feel

Slippery

Premium Softness

Soft Hand Feel

Super Smooth

Light & smooth

Balanced Feel

Elastic Feel

Fluffy Feel

Slippery

Hydrophobic

Water Repellent

Hydrophobic

Water Repellent

Hydrophilic

Water Absorption

Hydrophilic

Water Absorption

Other Purpose

Non-yellowing Fluid

Anti-slip

Other Purpose

Non-yellowing Fluid

Anti-slip

Textile Fluid Product Series

Hydrophilic Silicone Fluids

Products

Features

  • Natural & soft feel
  • Easily- emulsifiable & shear stable
  • Temperature & pH stable
  • Excellent hydrophilicity
  • Redyeable and durable

Aminosilicone Fluids

Products

  • LK-ASF 09
  • LK-ASF 16
  • LK-ASF 50
  • LK-ASF 60
  • LK-ASF SS20
  • LK-ASF R20
  • LK-ASF R32
  • LK-ASF R35

Features

  • Durable (Multiple wash cycles)
  • Premium feel softeners
  • Reactive series give extra bounce
  • Easy to micro emulsify
  • Soft, supple handle & economical
  • Useful on cotton, suiting’s, knits, polyester, etc

Low Volatile Cyclics Amino Silicone Fluids

Products

  • LK-ASFL 09#
  • LK-ASFL 16#
  • LK-ASFL 50*
  • LK-ASFL 60*
  • LK-ASFLSS20*
  • LK-ASFL R20#
  • LK-ASFL R32#
  • LK-ASFL R35*

Features

  • LK-ASFL SERIES contains each D4, D5 and D6 less than 1000 ppm.
  • Gives an excellent soft handle
  • Resistant to washing and abrasion
  • Amino functional silicone fluids
  • ~100% Active
  • Durable (Multiple wash cycles)
  • Extra bounce and wrinkle recovery

Commercial status – # Commercialized already, * Beta Products

Other Fluids

  • LK-MS 1000: Hydrophilic additive, soluble in water/alcohol, assist emulsification
  • LK-EMS 5110: Dry, bouncy, elastic feel, easily emulsified, reactive fluid, durable, non-yellowing
  • LK-7302: Low COD/BOD wetting agent, reduces foaming & surfactant usage
  • LK-AF 555: Excellent low dosage antifoam compound
  • LK-EMR S41: Thread finishing aid for anti-slip properties

Textile Product Series

Emulsion Product Range

Products

  • LK-PRIMASOFT PLUS H
  • LK-SOF752
  • LK-PRIMASOFT WET PREMIUM*
  • LK-PRIMASOFT SMOOTH 20PE
  • LK-PRIMASOFT LIGHT XL*
  • LK-PRIMASOFT SW 89

Features

  • Durable (Multiple wash cycles)
  • Economical

*Approved and certified by GOTS 7.0 & ZDHC MRSL V3.1 Conformance Level 3

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