Huntsman Textile Effects delivers a complete integrated system covering full-process textile dyes and functional auxiliaries, serving cellulose, polyester, polyamide, wool, blended fabrics, digital printing and technical textile production. All product ranges comply with ZDHC MRSL, OEKO-TEX ECO PASSPORT, bluesign® and GOTS standards, balancing high color reproducibility, one-bath short-process efficiency and ecological sustainability. This article systematically classifies Huntsman core dye families and auxiliary product series, elaborating their core performance, applicable substrates and unique technical advantages.

1. Complete Classification & Core Performance of Huntsman Textile Dyes

1.1 Reactive Dyes for Cellulose Fibers (Cotton, Viscose, Linen & Blends)

AVITERA® SE Flagship Water-Saving Reactive Dyes As Huntsman’s third-generation low-impact bi-reactive dye platform, it cuts water and energy consumption by up to 50% and boosts factory throughput by 25%. Near-complete fixation rate minimizes hydrolyzed dye residues, requiring fewer washing cycles. Featuring excellent leveling, uniform build-up and low salt demand, the extended AVITERA ROSE SE series expands bright red shade gamut. Ideal for high-end sportswear, home textiles and organic cotton certified orders, fully free of restricted PCA aniline compounds.

NOVACRON® Multi-Series Reactive Dyes 1. NOVACRON® LS: Low-salt bi-reactive dyes requiring only 25% salt dosage of conventional products, compatible with one-bath PES/cellulose blended dyeing, insensitive to liquor ratio with outstanding all-round fastness. 2. NOVACRON® FN: High-solubility, fast-diffusion dyes for low-liquor-ratio jet dyeing, excellent shade reproducibility and easy wash-off for knit and woven fabrics. 3. NOVACRON® EC/NC Non-Contrast Concept Dyes: Optimized for pale & medium earth tones (khaki, olive, grey), consistent shade matching, superior light, chlorine and ozone fastness, drastically reducing rework rate.

NOVACRON® XKS HD Digital Printing Reactive Inks Customized for Kyocera printheads, delivering dense, vivid prints on cotton, silk and wool, lowering ink consumption and printhead maintenance frequency, fully compliant with global brand chemical audit standards.

1.2 Disperse Dyes for Polyester & Polyester Blends

TERASIL® Standard Disperse Dyes Full shade spectrum segmented by energy grades: - TERASIL C: Low-energy range for light shades, good compatibility and low sublimation loss; - TERASIL SD: Medium-energy for fast-cycle short-process dyeing, stable dispersion under high temperature; - TERASIL W/WW High-Wash-Fastness Series: Premium grade for sportswear, passes rigorous multiple washing tests, bluesign® and OEKO-TEX certified, eliminates low聚物 staining defects.

TERATOP® High Light-Fast Disperse Dyes TERATOP HL & HLA lines engineered for automotive interior, outdoor awning and curtain fabrics, exceeding OEM automotive light fastness specifications, resisting long-term UV aging and color fading.

1.3 Acid & Reactive Dyes for Polyamide, Wool & Silk

ERIOFAST® Polyamide Dyes Industry-leading wash-fast acid dyes for swimwear, intimate apparel and sport nylon, retaining bright intensive shades after repeated laundering, complete color gamut for diversified apparel design.

LANASOL® Wool Reactive Dyes Bromoacrylamide reactive groups covalently bond with wool amino groups, achieving machine-wash wool performance meeting AWI standards. Matched with ALBEGAL leveling auxiliaries for uniform coverage and minimal fiber damage.

NEOLAN® Acid Dyes for Wool & Nylon Granular flowable formulations suitable for automatic dosing systems, outstanding wool hiding power, balanced light and wet fastness for yarn, top and piece dyeing.

1.4 Special Functional & Digital Printing Dyes

- High-temperature resistant transfer printing disperse inks for apparel and home textile heat transfer; - Low-migration pigment printing colorants with soft handfeel, no hardening after curing; - Medical textile colorants free of heavy metals and restricted carcinogenic components.

2. Full Classification & Core Performance of Huntsman Textile Auxiliaries

2.1 Pre-Treatment Auxiliaries (Desizing, Scouring, Bleaching, Chelating)

Integrated One-Bath Scouring Agent ERIOPON® E3-SAVE Flagship polyester one-bath pre-treatment & dyeing auxiliary, combining degreasing, emulsification, dispersion and anti-staining functions. Removes spinning silicone oil, weaving size and surface impurities under 130℃ dyeing conditions without stratification or precipitation. Shortens production flow, cuts water/steam consumption, low-foam, APEO-free, fully ZDHC-compliant.

ALBEGAL® Wetting & Leveling Scouring Series Universal penetrants for cotton and blended fabrics, rapid penetration to boost fabric capillary effect; dedicated low-foam degreasers for spandex fabrics to eliminate oil-spot and uneven dyeing defects.

DEQUEST® Chelating Dispersants Sequester Ca, Mg, Fe metal ions in water, preventing peroxide bleaching holes and dye agglomeration, stabilizing dye bath and bleaching system for consistent mass production.

2.2 Dyeing Auxiliaries (Leveling, Dispersing, Fixing, Washing-Off)

Univadine® E3-3D Polyester Dye Leveling & Migration Agent Benzylic-benzoate-free green dispersing promoter, integrates leveling, anti-agglomeration and defoaming performance, single-agent replacement for multi-component traditional additives, low odor to improve workshop environment.

ALBAFIX® Eco Aldehyde-Free Fixing Agents For reactive dyed cellulose fabrics, significantly enhance wet rubbing and water fastness without shifting shade, compatible with softeners for one-bath finishing. Low formaldehyde variant for infant wear and organic textiles, no yellowing after high-temperature setting.

ERIOPON® Washing-Off & Reduction Cleaning Agents Low-foam high-efficiency soaping series: one variant for reactive dye floating color removal to reduce washing passes; reduction cleaning grade for polyester to strip surface disperse dye oligomers, upgrading sublimation fastness and avoiding cross-staining during washing.

ALBAFLOW® Defoaming & Deaerating Agents Eliminate dye bath bubbles to prevent bubble spots and uneven shade, low dosage without impairing dye absorption, applicable to low-liquor-ratio airflow dyeing machines.

2.3 Printing Auxiliaries

- Low-VOC polyurethane thickeners for pigment printing, clear printing outline, soft fabric hand without screen clogging; - Anti-migration barrier agents to stop background dye staining during curing and washing; - Desizing net washing auxiliaries to fully remove printing paste without altering printed shade.

2.4 Functional Finishing Auxiliaries (Core Competitive Product Line)

High IQ® Repel Waterproof & Stain-Repellent Series 1. PHOBOTEX® REC PFAS-Free Non-Fluorine Water Repellent: Bio-based renewable raw material composition, durable water repellency after 50 home washes, soft handfeel, substitutes traditional C6 fluorocarbon products for eco outdoor apparel. 2. PHOBOL® Fluorinated Oil & Water Repellent Agents: High-grade fluorocarbon formula for workwear, luggage and medical nonwovens, excellent anti-alcohol and anti-liquid penetration performance.

Siligen® & Solusoft® Softening Finishing Agents - Siligen Hydrophilic Silicone Softeners: Deliver smooth handfeel while retaining permanent moisture wicking, ideal for quick-dry sportswear without blocking hydrophilicity; - Solusoft Non-Silicone Softeners: Cloud-like fluffy touch for cotton knits, compatible with fixing and antibacterial one-bath processing, no shade dulling.

Sanitized® Licensed Antibacterial & Anti-Mite Finishes Dual-action bacteriostasis, odor elimination and dust mite inhibition, wash-durable, non-irritating to skin, certified for medical textiles, underwear, bedding and socks.

UV Protective, Wrinkle-Resistant, Flame Retardant Auxiliaries - UV absorbers for outdoor fabrics to block UV radiation and slow color fading; - Low-formaldehyde Fixapret wrinkle-free resins for cotton shirts and home textiles, high rebound without stiff hand; - Non-halogen flame retardants split into cotton-dedicated and polyester-dedicated grades for pajamas, automotive interior and protective workwear.

2.5 Special Industrial Auxiliaries

- ZEROSTAT® Anti-static Agents: Reduce static adsorption for synthetic fabrics and medical SMS nonwovens without weakening barrier performance; - Machine cleaning detergents to remove dye scale and oligomer deposits inside dye vats, preventing cross-batch shade contamination; - Low-biochemical oxygen demand biodegradable defoamers to reduce wastewater treatment load.

3. Unified Core Advantages of Huntsman Dye & Auxiliary Integrated System

1. Full-process matching compatibility: Self-produced dyes and auxiliaries are formula-coordinated to support one-bath multi-function finishing, simplifying production workflows and cutting resource consumption. 2. Full ecological compliance: Entire product portfolio eliminates PFAS, APEO, restricted heavy metals and high-concentration formaldehyde, with complete test reports for ZDHC, OEKO-TEX and brand supplier audits. 3. RFT (Right-First-Time) stable performance: Optimized dye dispersion, leveling and washing-off capacity lower rework rate caused by uneven dyeing, poor fastness and yellowing. 4. Energy & water saving short-process solutions: Flagship AVITERA dyes and E3-SAVE one-bath auxiliary drastically reduce water, electricity and steam costs, lowering long-term comprehensive production expenses for printing and dyeing mills. 5. Segmented fiber-specific formulations: Customized dye and auxiliary combinations for cotton, polyester, polyamide, wool and multi-component blends to target industry common defects such as streaking, oligomer staining and insufficient wet fastness.

4. Conclusion

Huntsman’s full spectrum of dyes and textile auxiliaries forms a closed-loop production solution covering pre-treatment, dyeing, printing and multi-functional finishing. The segmented product lines integrate high color performance, production efficiency and ecological sustainability. For printing and dyeing manufacturers, adopting the complete Huntsman chemical system not only meets global strict environmental compliance requirements to avoid export detention and brand penalties, but also realizes resource conservation and stable mass production quality, improving overall factory profitability and product market competitiveness.