Made from
nature to
stand up to
the elements
Sustainability—it’s the future of the
apparel industry
That’s why we developed Teflon EcoElite™
renewably sourced finish.
Where durable water repellent effects are required, current
non-fluorinated products in the marketplace, based on
existing technologies (e.g., paraffin, silicones, melamines,
dendrimers), simply don’t hold water when put to the test.
Now there is a breakthrough solution–
Teflon EcoElite™, a highly sustainable,
renewably sourced, non-fluorinated,
water repellent treatment for fabrics.
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The technology in Teflon EcoElite™ renewably
sourced finish
Contains 63% renewably sourced content per
ASTM method 6866
Refers to material from plant origin that can be
replenished naturally over time
Repels water and common water-based liquids
Delivers high-performance repellency to at
least 30 washes
Performs well on cotton, synthetics, and
blends
Is applied in pad bath applications at loading
levels comparable to other repellent finishes
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The Teflon EcoElite™ brand edge
The only highly durable
renewably sourced finish on
the market
Up to 3X more durable than
existing non-fluorinated
repellents
Consistent quality on a
variety of fabrics
Superior technical support
Strong consumer preference
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Teflon EcoElite™ is a hit with consumers
Testing has shown that consumers regard
the Teflon EcoElite™ brand very favorably
and would be willing to pay more to have
garments treated with Teflon EcoElite™
finish.
Consumers highly value the Teflon
EcoElite™ brand.
Consumers prefer Teflon EcoElite™
brand over generic products.
Consumers will pay up to 10% more for a
product that features the Teflon EcoElite™
brand.
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Teflon EcoElite™ finish works on a
variety of fabrics
Polyester Cotton
Polyester/Spandex Cotton/Spandex
Polyester/Cotton Denim
Nylon Microfiber
Nylon/Spandex
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The forecast calls for sustainable protection
When the skies open, you’ll
want to be protected by the
invisible force field that Teflon
EcoElite™ renewably sourced
finish offers treated fabrics.
Highly durable in heavy
rainstorms.
Water simply beads up and
rolls off.
Fabrics dry quicker.
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Teflon EcoElite™ brand
Water Spray Repellency Performance: Natural Fabrics
100% Cotton Twill 100% Cotton Shirting
100 100 100 100 100 95
85
80 80 80
80 80
60 60
40 40
20 20
0 0
Initial 30 Washes Initial 30 Washes
Teflon™ Brand Specification Teflon™ Brand Specification
Teflon EcoElite™ Renewably Sourced Finish Teflon EcoElite™ Renewably Sourced Finish
Application: Pad, Dry, Cure
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Teflon EcoElite™ brand
Water Spray Repellency Performance: Synthetic Fabrics
100% Polyester 65% Polyester/35% Cotton
100 100 100 100 100 100
90
80 80 80
80 80
60 60
40 40
20 20
0 0
Initial 30 Washes Initial 30 Washes
Teflon™ Brand Specification Teflon™ Brand Specification
Teflon EcoElite™ Renewably Sourced Finish Teflon EcoElite™ Renewably Sourced Finish
Application: Pad, Dry, Cure
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Teflon EcoElite™
renewably sourced finish vs. stains
In addition to water, we
tested fabric with Teflon
EcoElite™ finish against
common water-based
liquids:
Coca-Cola® Milk
Fruit Punch Orange Juice
Tea Hot Coffee
Grape Juice Mud
Vinegar Honey
Red Wine
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Water-based stain repellency on
bottom-weight cotton
Coca-Cola® Fruit Punch Tea Grape Juice
Coca-Cola® Fruit Punch Tea Grape Juice
Vinegar Red Wine Milk Orange Juice
Vinegar Red Wine Milk Orange Juice
Hot Coffee Mud Honey
Hot Coffee Mud Honey
Untreated Fabric Fabric Treated with Teflon EcoElite™
Finish After 30 Washes
Same excellent
performance for
synthetics treated with
Teflon EcoElite™ finish
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Minimum Performance Specs for
Teflon EcoElite™ brand
Teflon EcoElite™ Brand Assurance Program
Programs that promote the Teflon EcoElite™ Water Spray Test
(AATCC 22/ISO 4920)
renewably sourced finish brand or use the
logo must meet the following criteria: Fabric Style Initial Laundered*
• The brand must have a signed trademark agreement.
80 at 20
• Zelan™ R3 renewably sourced finish must be applied Woven 90
washes
to the fabric and no competitive repellent finishes
may be used. 70 at 20
Knit 80
washes
• Global performance specifications outlined below
*if using a Mile washer, half the number of laundered cycles are required.
must be met and performance test data—conducted
by the brand or a testing laboratory—must be run
every 50,000 yards or for all new programs.
To obtain a trademark agreement contact your Teflon™
brand representative or complete the request form:
[Link]
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Teflon EcoElite™ finish supply-chain overview
Chemours Huntsman sells and Zelan™ R3 finish is Brands with a
developed Zelan™ provides technical applied by mills and trademark
R3, a highly support for finishers to fabrics agreement can
sustainable, Zelan™ R3 following Huntsman promote
renewably sourced, to mills and recipe and the Teflon EcoElite™
non-fluorinated finishers. application brand and logo on
water-repellent guidance in order fabrics that
finish for fabrics. to deliver desired are treated with
textile effects. Zelan™ R3 and meet
performance
specifications.
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High performance results
Laboratory test results conclusively
show that Teflon EcoElite™
renewably sourced finish provides
highly durable water repellency to
a wide variety of fabrics.
Teflon EcoElite™ renewably
sourced finish allows you to stay
dry out in the elements, repels
water-based stains and helps keep
garments looking new longer.
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The Teflon™ brand portfolio of products
The Teflon™ brand offers a full portfolio of products for
different applications that are easy to clean, easy to care
for and help to lower the impact on the environment.
Teflon EcoElite™ renewably sourced finish
Highly durable, water repellent and water-based
stain repellent
Teflon™ fabric protector
The Shield and Clean product includes a variety
of performance benefits, including high water
repellency and water- and oil-based stain repellency.
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are trademarks of The Chemours Company FC, LLC. Chemours™
and the Chemours Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
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