Chemycare EcoProtect
Smart polymer, impeccable fabrics
Smart bio-polymer obtained through green chemistry processes that preserves textile fibers, increasing their resistance, preventing fraying, pilling formation, and preserving fabrics for longer
% of Use
1.0% - 1.5%
Applications
Softener, Detergent
Benefits
Anti-aging of tissues, Increases garment durability, Increases Fabric Softness, Increase in textile fiber strength, Protection against damage and wear, Protects Against Tearing, Wrinkle Reduction, Reduces pilling
Chemical Description
Bio-polymer in water
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Product-related terms
- Smart Polymer
- Anti-aging
- Anti-fraying
- Increases durability
- Anti-pilling
- 12 Principles of Green Chemistry Biodegradable
- Protecs against damage and waste
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chemycare EcoProtect, and how is it positioned in the fabric care market?
Chemycare EcoProtect is a smart biopolymer obtained through Green Chemistry processes in an aqueous solution. It was developed to preserve textile fibers, enhance their mechanical strength, prevent fabric stretching and pilling, and significantly extend the lifespan of garments.
How does Chemycare EcoProtect align with global consumer and sustainability trends (Slow Fashion)?
The active ingredient directly addresses the shift from Fast Fashion characterized by high-volume production and premature disposal to Slow Fashion, a movement strongly supported by Generation Z, who increasingly seek longer-lasting fashion with a lower environmental impact.
Chemycare EcoProtect meets the growing demand for solutions that extend the lifespan of garments by helping protect fabrics against wear and reducing textile waste generation.
What is the chemical origin of the biopolymer, and how does it comply with the principles of Green Chemistry?
The product is obtained through the polymerization of itaconic acid from renewable sources, followed by esterification with glycerol at mild temperatures, resulting in Polyitaconate Hydroxy Esters.
The synthetic process complies with the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry by preventing waste generation, eliminating the need for toxic solvents, using renewable raw materials, and delivering 100% biodegradability.