Stahl Integra® Stay Dry: a water-repellent coating to weather any storm
Meeting evolving market expectations for technical textiles
Come rain or shine, technical textiles need to go the distance, whether it's a just-in-case umbrella, a piece of luggage or a six-person tent.
However, growing environmental awareness, especially about the chemicals found in many everyday items, means that fabrics increasingly need to perform on a health and environmental level, too.
With demand for fluorine-free, water-repellent technical textiles projected to almost double between 2022 and 2029, there is a clear need for protective coatings that strike a balance between performance and sustainability.
Stahl’s high-performing, low-impact speciality coatings are designed to meet the changing needs of today’s market. That’s why we’re proud to introduce the new Stahl Integra® Dry 725 water-repellent solution for technical fabrics, as part of our Integra® toolbox of polymer-based protective coatings.
Superior adhesion, without compromising on sustainability
Today's water-repellent fabrics must provide durability and breathability while also minimising environmental or health impacts. That's where Stahl's Integra® Stay Dry technology comes in: leveraging our deep expertise in waterborne polymer-based coatings to create a new halogen-free protective solution.
Stahl’s durable water-repellent (DWR) technology delivers a balanced performance between water repellency, durability and adhesion. It also provides flexibility, and can be combined with other top- or back coatings such as Stahl StayClean® at different stages of the production process.
Three reasons to choose Stahl Integra® Stay Dry
Stahl Integra® DRY 725 harnesses our expertise in polymer technology to create a solution that’s specially engineered for technical textiles:
Repellency: Outstanding protection from the elements, excellent spray and non-wicking performance
Adhesion: Outperforming adhesion to waterborne (back) coatings and boosts the performance of functional (back) coatings
Sustainability: Low-temperature cure for reduced energy consumption, and fluorine- and co-solvent free for a reduced health impact
Our new Stahl Integra® brochure outlines the full features and benefits of this solution as well as the full range of products available.