Polyethylene does not equal polyethylene

Many things that we use daily, such as packing foil, bottles and fibres, are made of polyethylene. Plastics experts/chemists distinguish between HDPE* and LDPE**, which, depending on their properties, are used for different applications. HDPE and LDPE are thermoplastics which are eg used for manufacturing packings and utilitarian objects.

However, oxo-polyethylenes for textile finishes significantly differ from HDPE and LDPE. Oxo-polyethylenes are polyethylene waxes which are functionalised in specific processes by oxidation with oxygen.

Due to their functionality they can be processed to aqueous emulsions/dispersions. The innovation in RUCO-LUB KPM is that oxo-polyethylene microcrystallites are produced in a special manufacturing process. This new technology results in a distinct increase in the product‘s efficiency on textiles.

The advantages of RUCO-LUB KPM at a glance

• Avoids sewing damage in piece goods
• Achieves the best running properties of knit and weaving yarns
• Avoids linters with coloured fabrics or coloured knit fabrics
• Results in excellent separation effects when warping indigo warp beams
• Suitable as a highly efficient raising lubricant
• Gentle to the colours in home laundering
• Extends the lifetime of textiles
• Easy and rapid ironing
• Improves the crease recovery
• Jet-stable
• Resistant to resin finishing
• Highly resistant to yellowing
• Compatible with anionic textile auxiliaries (after preliminary trials)
• Increases the tear strength
• Confers a highly resistant-to-washing soft handle and smoothness
• Extremely suitable for combinations with hydrophilic finishes

* High-density polyethylene

** Low-density polyethylene

You will find further information in the brochure.

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