PFAS-free polyolefin, superhydrophobic and oleophobic at the same time.
In developmentStartup
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Updated Sept 29, 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
KG
University of Toronto
Non-fluorinated oleophobic barrier laid onto a nonwoven.
Sponsored researchIn developmentUniversity
A screening library of PFAS-free barrier emulsions for synthetic fibers.
Supply/purchaseIn developmentSupplier
UV-assisted deposition of hydrophobic metal oxide onto cellulose, at low heat.
Sponsored researchIn developmentUniversity
Oklahoma State University
A nano organic silicon finish giving soil repellency.
ConceptualUniversity
JH
Iowa State University
Bio-derived hydrophobic films formulated for keratin fibers.
In developmentUniversity
JD
Cellulose nanocrystal film doing the same job on keratin.
Sponsored researchIn developmentStartup
A nanostructured hydrophobic treatment for nonwoven barrier performance.
Sponsored researchConceptualStartup
AB
University of South Australia
Zwitterionic layer-by-layer coatings giving a low friction surface.
Sponsored researchConceptualUniversity
Barrier layers on nonwovens
Aerosol electrospun PVB and stearic acid, for a barrier that stays quiet.
Sponsored researchIn developmentStartup
NTP R&D Services Ltd
An electrospun nanofiber barrier at low add-on, so it still breathes.
Sponsored researchConceptualStartup
SP
Sungkyunkwan University
Directional vapor deposition and plasma, building a gradient with no film.
In developmentUniversity
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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. 44% of the solutions are in market. Co-development and sponsored research are the usual partnering routes, and about 46% 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.
322organizations
341solutions listed
57%from university labs
44%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?
The most recently updated textile coating solutions on Halo include:
Which companies and suppliers are developing textile coating solutions?
There are 322 organizations with textile coating solutions on Halo, 70 of them universities and research institutions. Among them are Salvinno, University of Toronto, and Renuvix LLC. 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?
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