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Teflon EcoElite™ Renewably Sourced Finish

The World’s First Plant-Based Textile Repellent

Teflon EcoElite™ finish is a bio-based and non-fluorinated stain repellent technology that repels water and water-based stains. The finish can be applied to a variety of fabrics without impacting feel or breathability.

Teflon EcoElite™ finish is also up to three times more durable than other non-fluorinated, water-repellent finishes. Because many of its ingredients can be regrown and replaced over time, its production leaves a smaller environmental footprint.

The technology behind Teflon EcoElite™ repellent doesn’t sacrifice quality. Many demanding applications rely on its dependable performance. A market leader, Teflon EcoElite™ finish continues to repel water and water-based stains for 30 or more washes, unlike other non-fluorinated finishes.

According to a 2015 Nielsen poll of 30,000 consumers in 60 countries, “Sixty-six percent of global consumers report that they’re willing to pay more for environmentally responsible products. A full 73% of Millennials continue to be most willing to pay extra for sustainable offerings.”

The high-performance attributes of Teflon EcoElite™ finish include:

  • Up to three times more durability than other non-fluorinated repellents
  • A composition of 60% renewably sourced raw materials (ASTM D-6866-12)
  • The ability to maintain fabric breathability

The chemistry for Teflon EcoElite™ renewably sourced finish (Zelan™ R3) is bluesign® approved.

Chemours received a BioBased Product of the Year Award at the 2018 BioBased World News Innovation Awards. This award highlights products made from plants and other renewable agricultural, marine, and forestry materials.

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The Future Is Better Protected With Teflon™ Water-Repellent Finishes

The Teflon™ family of water repellent finishes also includes Teflon™ Eco Dry finish. This product is an excellent water repellent based on 38% biobased, non-fluorinated materials.

Interested in making your products water repellent or more stain resistant? Learn more.

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