Belgium-based Devan, a specialty chemicals firm and division of Pulcra Chemicals, just launched a new textile finish in the U.S.
The R-Vital NTL textile treatment uses microencapsulated bio-based polymers to distribute natural, beneficial substances like moisturizing avocado seed oil and aloe vera, relaxing CBD, a multivitamin containing vitamins D, C and E and ginger, as well as skin-protective vitamin E to the skin. All of these inputs are sourced in Europe and one, the avocado oil, is sourced from the seed only and therefore makes use of the waste of the plant. The effort builds on Devan’s previous work with CBD microencapsulation.
The initial successful application of R-Vital NTL was on a 100 percent knitted cotton fabric although it can be successfully applied to woven textiles, as well as synthetics like polyester and cellulosic fibers and natural wool and linen, according to Ricardo Costa, Devan’s technical manager for health and wellness, based in Porto, Portugal.
R-Vital NTL is targeted to adults and used on textile products that touch the skin like pajamas, T-shirts, underwear and socks, in addition to sheets and pillow cases, Qinghua Yin, global business development manager, told Sourcing Journal.
Costa noted that the textile finish is not geared to children because of the potential for skin sensitivity issues and allergic reactions.
The finish is billed as remaining effective for up to 50 washes, more than the usual 20 or…
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