Polyvinyl Alcohol 24-88: a versatile ally for the Textile Industry

At Macler, we are recognized for offering solutions with proven and effective results for the industry. In this sense, Polyvinyl Alcohol 24-88 presents itself as a versatile polymer for various market needs, emphasizing the textile segment.

Figure out how Macler Polyvinyl Alcohol 24-88 (088-50) can optimize your processes in the textile industry. 

What is Polyvinyl Alcohol 24-88?

Polyvinyl Alcohol 24-88, also known as PVA 24-88 or PVOH 24-88, is a water-soluble synthetic polymer, characterized by its high viscosity and medium degree of hydrolysis (87-89%). It comes in the form of white to yellowish granules or powder.

Applications in the Textile Segment

The versatility of Polyvinyl Alcohol 24-88 makes it a valuable component in several stages of textile production:

• Yarn Sizing: The application significantly improves the yarn abrasion resistance, tenacity, and combability. This facilitates the weaving process, reducing thread breakage and optimizing production.
• Printing: As a thickener in printing pastes, Polyvinyl Alcohol provides a greater definition of designs and colors, preventing ink migration during the process. The result is sharper, more vibrant prints.
• Textile Finish: It gives fabrics a softer, more pleasant touch, as well as increasing their resistance, and helping to fix other chemicals used in finishing.
• Textile Adhesive: When laminating and dubbing fabrics, Polyvinyl Alcohol acts as an effective adhesive, providing good adhesion and flexibility, essential characteristics for the manufacture of various textile products.

Benefits of Polyvinyl Alcohol 24-88

The use of Polyvinyl Alcohol in the textile industry offers a series of advantages:

• Film Formation: Creates a resistant and flexible film on textile fibers, protecting them and improving their properties.
• Increased Resistance: It contributes to increasing the resistance to traction, abrasion, and pilling of fabrics, prolonging their useful life.
• Improves Touch: Provides a softer and more pleasant touch to fabrics, adding value to the final product.
• Colloidal Stabilizer: It acts as a stabilizer in emulsions and dispersions used in textile processes, ensuring the homogeneity and stability of the formulations.
• Solubility in Water: It facilitates the application and removal of the product, making processes more efficient.

Recommended Use

The ideal dosage of Polyvinyl Alcohol 24-88 varies depending on the specific application and desired effect. It is recommended to carry out preliminary tests to determine the ideal concentration, which generally varies between 1% and 10% by weight. Request a sample for testing by contacting the Macler commercial team.

Reliable Solutions for the Textile Sector

At Macler, we offer Polyvinyl Alcohol 24-88 (088-50) with the quality assurance and technical support you need.

Contact us to learn more about this and other products that can optimize your production processes.

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