1. The Problem – Why Webbing Waterproofing Often Fails
Many shoe, webbing, and leather factories know this pain.
For example, you send the goods to your customer.
Then they run an anti-wicking test.
However, after only two or three hours, the water climbs up.
Consequently, the whole batch fails.
So you try different water repellents.
But you run into the same two issues.
Issue one – weak performance
Regular water-based repellents have small molecules.
Therefore, their film is soft.
As a result, it wears off quickly.
For instance, with rubbing or bending, the film breaks.
Then water rises through the cracks.
Hence the wicking test fails.
Issue two – high heat or high risk
Fluorinated repellents (like C8 or C6) work well at first.
Nevertheless, they need a hot oven to cure.
Unfortunately, many small factories do not have an oven.
Likewise, the fabric cannot take the heat.
Worse still, global PFAS bans are getting stricter.
Thus if your product has PFAS, your shipment can be seized.
In that case, you lose the export order.
This puts you in a tough spot.
On one hand, if you want good waterproofing, you need an oven and fluorine.
On the other hand, if you skip the oven and fluorine, the waterproofing fails.
So what can you do?
That is where a new solution comes in.
2. The Solution – How This Webbing Fluorine-Free Water Repellent Works
Now consider Texnology® WF20.
First of all, it is a fluorine-free water repellent.
Its base is a polyurethane blend.
How it works
Specifically, it forms a thin film around each fiber.
This film has low surface tension.
Therefore, water cannot stick to it.
Also, water cannot climb up.
That is how it stops wicking.
The polyurethane part gives two benefits.
For one thing, the film is tough.
It resists rubbing and bending.
For another, it does not break easily.
Thus this is the key to passing the wicking test.
What materials it works on
You can use it on many substrates.
For example:
Shoe material webbing
Luggage webbing
Leather goods
Knitted shoe uppers
No oven needed
Simply dip the material for 30 minutes.
Then let it air dry at room temperature.
That is all.
In other words, no hot oven and no high heat.
Safe for export orders
The formula has no fluorine.
Consequently, it meets all PFAS bans.
So you can ship to any country without worry.
Save chemical and money
After dipping, you can collect the leftover bath.
As long as it is clean, you can reuse it.
Moreover, the performance does not drop much the second time.
Hence this reduces waste and cuts cost.
3. How to Use It – Simple Steps
You have two easy options.
Let me explain each one.
Option one – dip process
First, fully soak the webbing or shoe material.
Then keep it in the liquid for at least 30 minutes.
After that, take it out.
Finally, let it air dry or blow dry at room temperature.
Notice that no heating or oven is needed.
Just dry naturally.
Option two – spray process
This option works well for leather or shaped shoe uppers.
First, keep the spray nozzle about 20 cm away.
Next, spray evenly one or two times.
Then let it dry without heat.
That is all.
As a result, the waterproofing works right away.
4. Summary – Why Choose This Product?
To sum up, Texnology® WF20 solves three big problems at once.
First problem – wicking test failure
The polyurethane film stays tough.
It resists rubbing and bending.
Therefore, water cannot climb.
So you can pass the wicking test easily.
Second problem – no oven on site
You do not need high heat.
Instead, air drying at room temperature works well.
Thus you save energy.
Also, it prevents yellowing.
Third problem – PFAS bans
The product has no fluorine.
Accordingly, it meets current environmental rules.
Hence you can take export orders without fear.
Extra benefit – reuse
You can reuse the leftover dip bath.
In addition, this lowers waste.
Likewise, it cuts chemical costs.
