Dispersing and Wetting

Ecologically advanced agents with wetting, emulsifying and
cleansing power with anti-backstaining properties

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Wetting agents make solid materials more susceptible to water immersion by reducing surface tension or interfacial tension, allowing the water to expand on, or penetrate, the surface of solid materials. Wetting agents are used before the application of other chemicals to enhance their performance.  

Comparison between a raw denim fabric before and after treatment with Garmon's desizing products Comparison between a raw denim fabric before and after treatment with Garmon's desizing products
Drag the pointer to see on the left a denim garment after a stone washing using a poor performing dispersant; on the right the same garment using Fortres Gdp

A dispersing agent, or dispersant agent, is a surface active, or non-surface active, polymer that is added to suspension. Usually added to maintain the dispersion of indigo or dye molecules in the bath, the agent prevents deposits on the garment.

The usage of Garmon’s dispersing and wetting agents allow numerous advantages in garment treatment, such as:

  • dispersion and suspension of indigo during stone wash treatments on denim, avoiding back-staining
  • wetting action in desizing treatments or during bleaching processes with hypochlorite or hydrogen peroxide
  • minimizes the possibility of formation of folds and wrinkles
  • detergency both in neutral and alkaline conditions
  • a more uniform and effective action of chemicals, with a fast and regular distribution into the fiber

Moreover, Garmon offers certified dispersing and wetting solutions that have a minimum environmental impact and are safe for human health.  

Products for Dispersing and Wetting:

fortres dsw

Wetting, detergent and emulsifying non-foaming agent suitable for alkaline scouring-bleaching and for dyeing/washing-off on cotton garments.
  • ZDHC

fortres flex

Outstanding dispersing agent to protect elastane fiber. Works at low temperatures.
  • ZDHC

fortres gdp

Outstanding dispersing agent to avoid back-staining during all washing steps of denim and non-denim.
  • ZDHC
  • Nimbus
  • Smart Foam

fortres gsl

High-performing dispersing agent to avoid back-staining during all washing steps of denim and non-denim.
  • Nimbus

fortres lgs

Dispersing agent to avoid back-staining during all washing steps of denim and non-denim.
  • ZDHC
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