Burlington, a division of International Textile Group, Inc., is excited to introduce Durapel® Eco, an environmentally engineered finish that provides water repellency free of fluorocarbon compounds. Durapel technology is a unique water and stain repellent finish with exceptional durability that provides maximum protection through repeated washings, while maintaining the aesthetics engineered into every fabric.
Durapel Eco expands on Burlington’s industry leading Durapel® Plus. Inspired by nature, Durapel Eco replicates the “Lotus Effect” producing an inherent coating that creates repellency in the same way that Lotus leaves repel dirt and rain droplets roll off the wings of a butterfly.
Durapel Eco fabrics carry the bluesign® approved label certifying they have been manufactured using bluesign® approved dyes, chemicals and raw materials. The bluesign® system offers a third party approval certification for the textile industry that takes into account the whole production process and minimizing the impact on the environment and safeguarding human health. Burlington became a bluesign® system partner in June 2013.
“Performance and protection are key components in clothing the outdoor enthusiast,” says Bill DiIanni, director of Burlington Labs. “Our new Durapel Eco technology provides our customers with a solution they have come to expect with reduced environmental impact that reflects the enthusiast’s sustainable ideals.”
