Our water based polyurethanes are as sustainable and environmentally friendly as they can be. They’re perfect to use on surface of fabrics.
SookStainable widely uses Water based polyurethanes as eco material on their products. They are made from renewable resources, such as soybeans and palm oil. They’re perfect choice to use on fabrics. hey’re safe, pre-treated to ensure a smooth finish. With it, your fabric will lay flat against the machine. We want to show in this article what the material is and how it is different from other types of eco materials.
Usage of Polyurethanes
Mixing water with a urethane resin in a solution tank generates Water based polyurethanes. The base material can be paper, clay or plastic. We can use water based polyurethanes directly to the surface of any object or poure into molds. We also use it in manufacturing objects like cushions or furniture. The first thing you might notice about this material is its vibrant color. It is a very light gray color which makes it perfect for use as a paint or stain.
Benefits of Polyurethanes
Polyurethanes for Painting
The paint with Water based polyurethanes has many other benefits over traditional paints. For example, water based paints are much easier to apply than traditional paints. They don’t require any priming before application and they don’t require an excessive amount of sanding after application either! That means that you can save money on labor costs. You do not have to pay someone else to do all this work for you! Another benefit of using water based polyurethanes is that they last longer than traditional paints and stains do! If you have a piece of furniture that needs repainting every couple years. It won’t be necessary for you to do so every time because your furniture will still look great!
Polyurethanes for Fabrics
Polyurethane is a kind of polymer. A polymer is a synthetic compound made from petroleum residue. PU coating on fabric is the best option to ensure the material is durable. PU coating is a base material on one side of the material. It includes polyester, nylon, cotton, leather act etc.
A waterborne based polyurethane dispersion also provides waterproof and breathable coating for outdoor textiles. Outdoor clothing and accessories are designed to keep joggers and hikers dry when it’s raining. They also need to allow water vapor from sweat to escape.
Conclusion:
We use water based polyurethanes widely on different objects and fields. It is also very easy for the customer to work with. On another hand it is fine to the nature and environment.