The Wilton, Conn.-based Advanced Materials business of General Electric (GE) Co. has released its latest textile enhancers — Magnasoft™ Derma NT and Magnasoft JSS — that are based on its patented linear block-copolymer technology platform. The products are highly stable and easily formulated, and offer good hydrophilic performance while adding silkiness and fullness, according to GE Advanced Materials.

Magnasoft Derma NT makes textiles more durable to laundering by coating the surface and penetrating the interior of the fiber. Additionally, less enhancer is needed to soften cotton and polyester/cotton wovens and knits than are other hydrophilic and standard hydrophobic amino-based softeners, GE Advanced Materials reports. The product may be used in exhaust, padding, overflow, jet-flow and winch processes.

According to the manufacturer, Magnasoft JSS remains stable in temperatures up to 100°C and pHs up to 14. In addition, the self-emulsifying, dilutive enhancer for cellulose-based fabrics does not cause silicone spotting and gum-up during processing, or fabric discoloration or yellowing. Magnasoft JSS may be used in overflow, jet-flow, padding and winch applications.

March/April 2006