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Clariant at ITMA 2011

23 Sep '11

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Masterbatches

Clariant's experts for adding color and functionality to synthetic fibers from the Business Unit Masterbatches will be available at the booth throughout the event.

Masterbatches delivers a wide range of solutions for traditional polyolefin, polyester and nylon fibers as well as newer polymers such as PLA and PTT. Coloring products range from single pigment concentrates to customized color masterbatches. Performance solutions can be delivered in the form of discrete additive masterbatches or together with color in a convenient “combibatch” form. These products can add durability, lightfastness, flame retardancy and many other performance properties. For instance, the new state of the art masterbatch plant in Italy produces additive masterbatches that incorporate specific pyrethroid insecticides which are added to the polypropylene and polyethylene fibers woven into insect netting. These products are used to produce mosquito nets which are recommended by the WHO.

To assist textile customers in the development and application of these and many other technologies, Clariant provides color matching and counter-typing and technical consultation services. More than 50 manufacturing facilities around the world support a network of ten dedicated Fiber Centers located strategically in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas.

Innovation sessions

The “from fiber to finish” textile technology supplier will organize six “innovation sessions” to demonstrate the on going developments that support its position as a leading innovator and technical partner across all areas of textile production.

Clariant International Ltd