NK
Luna Labs · Supplier
Fluorine-free hydrophobic and oleophobic surface chemistries and zwitterionic coatings for fabric, fiber and yarn treatments.
Co-developmentIn-development
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Updated Nov 2, 2026
Textile coating and finishing covers what gets applied to a fabric after it is made. On Halo, the solutions cover PFAS-free water and oil repellency, barrier layers on nonwovens, bio-based coating chemistry, and functional finishes. Sign up to search the full network and post your specific need.
PFAS-free water and oil repellency
NK
AZ
Salvinno · Startup
PFAS-free polyolefin, superhydrophobic and oleophobic at the same time.
In-development
KG
University of Toronto
Non-fluorinated oleophobic barrier laid onto a nonwoven.
Sponsored researchIn-development
Barrier layers on nonwovens
DK
Aerosol electrospun PVB and stearic acid, for a barrier that stays quiet.
Sponsored researchIn-development
VY
Tydra Labs · Startup
A sprayable chitin barrier coating that biodegrades after use.
In-development
Bio-based coating chemistry
JT
University of Alberta
A bio-based surface modifier improving how fibers bond.
In-development
NM
Octarine Bio · Startup
Fermentation-derived dyes binding directly to cotton, wool and silk.
In-development
Functional finishes
SD
Devan Chemicals · Startup
Biodegradable microcapsules carrying hydrophobic actives or probiotics, applied to fabric as a finish.
LicensingIn-development
ND
University of North Texas
A skin-core nonwoven releasing detergent when temperature triggers it.
Sponsored researchEarly-stage
Antimicrobial and biocidal finishes
AV
Chitozan Health LLC · Supplier
A durable finish adding flame resistance and antimicrobial action to bedding, drapes and wall coverings in care settings.
Co-developmentIn-development
EW
University of Georgia
Sunlight activates the biocide and preserves the color at the same time.
Sponsored researchIn-development
Fiber and surface engineering
VK
Flinders University
Atmospheric plasma deposits nanometer-thin polymer coatings that tune a nonwoven from hydrophilic to hydrophobic, solvent-free and roll-to-roll.
Sponsored researchIn-development
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Replacing fluorochemistry is the largest theme on Halo. Nine entries deliver water and oil repellency with no PFAS, using cellulose nanocrystals, metal oxide films, silicon finishes and zwitterionic layers. Around them sit antimicrobial finishes, barrier layers for nonwovens, and bio-based coating chemistry. On Halo it spans six groups, including PFAS-free water and oil repellency, barrier layers on nonwovens, and bio-based coating chemistry.
Stage of development. Work on textile coating and finishing on Halo is split between university programs and companies. 42% of the solutions are in market. Co-development and sponsored research are the usual partnering routes, and about 43% of the solutions that state terms offer pilot engagements.
Three trends in textile coating solutions on Halo
Nine entries replacing fluorochemistry. Cellulose nanocrystals, hydrophobic metal oxide deposited under UV at low temperature, nano organic silicon, zwitterionic layer-by-layer, and a screening library of PFAS-free emulsions. Oil repellency with no fluorine is genuinely hard, which is why nine groups are attacking it and why several settle for water repellency and say so.
The coating has to be quiet and breathable. Six entries put a barrier on a nonwoven and most name the same two constraints: low add-on so the fabric still breathes, and no film so it does not rustle. Aerosol electrospinning, directional vapor deposition with plasma, electrospun nanofiber at low weight. The application is an absorbent hygiene outercover and the requirements are sensory.
Dyeing and bleaching go biological. Fermentation-derived dyes binding directly to cotton, wool and silk; a modified emodin dye that is antibacterial as well as colored; thermostable laccase enzymes replacing a bleaching chemical. Textile wet processing is among the most polluting steps in the industry, and these three attack the three chemicals it uses most.
379organizations
406solutions listed
58%from startups and companies
42%in market
Frequently asked questions
What are textile coating solutions?
Textile coating and finishing covers what is applied to a fabric after it is made. It spans PFAS-free water and oil repellency, antimicrobial and biocidal finishes, barrier layers laid onto nonwovens, bio-based coating chemistry drawn from chitin, cellulose and lignin, functional finishes that release or protect, and the fiber and surface engineering underneath. Textile manufacturers, converters and brand owners are the buyers.
What are examples of textile coating solutions?
Five examples of textile coating solutions on Halo include:
- PFAS-free polyolefin, superhydrophobic and oleophobic at the same time. (Salvinno)
- Aerosol electrospun PVB and stearic acid, for a barrier that stays quiet. (IMT inc)
- A bio-based surface modifier improving how fibers bond. (University of Alberta)
- A skin-core nonwoven releasing detergent when temperature triggers it. (University of North Texas)
- Sunlight activates the biocide and preserves the color at the same time. (University of Georgia)
What are the latest textile coating innovations?
Over the past 90 days, researchers and innovators on Halo have added these textile coating solutions:
Which companies and suppliers are developing textile coating solutions?
There are 379 organizations with textile coating solutions on Halo, 87 of them universities and research institutions. Among them are Luna Labs, Salvinno, and University of Toronto. Most offer co-development or sponsored research. Sign up to see every organization working in the area and to send them your specific need.
How do I find textile coating research partners?
Browsing textile coating solutions on Halo is free. Sign up to search the full network and save the ones you want. Post your specific need to get exact matches. Organizations reply directly on the platform.
What are R&D teams looking for in textile coating solutions?
Over the past 12 months, R&D teams on Halo have posted these textile coating solutions needs:
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