TAGS: Surface Modification Sustainability / Natural Solutions
Americhem introduces its latest innovation, the next generation of masterbatch products under the mBrace™ softness technology platform.
These cutting-edge products have been diligently developed to address the dynamic demands of today’s market. To meet rising consumer demand for enhanced softness in nonwoven products, the mBrace™ product line, featuring groundbreaking technology, was meticulously designed by incorporating a proprietary blend of additives to provide an outstanding user experience.
Produces Minimal Volatiles During Processing
This new line of products is also engineered for efficient processing and produces minimal volatiles during processing. These additive masterbatches deliver a personalized tactile experience that can be created to align with consumer preferences and application needs.
These next generation
mBrace™ softness additive masterbatches are multifaceted and represent a significant advancement over existing offerings. The new line features enhanced haptics, offering a wide range of textures that include silky, super silky, cottony, and slick sensations.
This achievement delivers the perfect balance between drape and stiffness, providing a silky texture, enhancing smoothness, promoting dryness and coolness, and imparting a cotton-like feel. Americhem’s commitment to innovation ensures that customers can precisely tailor the softness attributes to the desired coefficient of friction in their end products.
Moreover, these masterbatches offer a cost-effective solution, with reduced volatility and enhanced thermal stability at high processing temperatures of ≥ 300⁰C, outperforming traditional slip agents commonly used in the industry. This leads to improved processing efficiency by avoiding plate-out-related issues and ensures preservation of the active ingredient throughout the manufacturing process.
Innovation Driven by Market Trends
Consumer preferences are evolving rapidly, and Americhem's innovative product line empowers customers to meet these changes. Backed by research to meet a growing desire for different levels of softness, Americhem’s technologies seamlessly integrate with other functionalities to enhance fabric performance.
Whether pairing softness with hydrophilic/antistatic properties, integrating antimicrobial attributes for odor resistance, or offering hydrophobic capabilities for moisture repellency, the mBrace
™ product line can be customized to meet your needs.
Americhem is firm in its dedication to staying at the forefront of innovation. The company is actively investing in next-generation products and technology development to ensure that their soft solutions consistently align with shifting market trends and ever-changing consumer preferences. Relentless focus on research and development is a testament to their commitment to meeting dynamic needs enabling manufacturers to create products that align with end-user expectations and requirements.
Americhem’s products and innovative solutions promote sustainable growth practices in the plastic industry. Their formulations are designed to minimize environmental impacts, incorporating bio-sourced materials, and contributing to a reduced carbon footprint. Furthermore, the company is actively engaged in developing end-of-life solutions to ensure products are environmentally responsible throughout their lifecycle.
Source: Americhem