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Water Repellent finish:

A simple recipe on water repellaet finish (DWR):

Water repellency or durable shower proofing is an important finishing process. It is usually applied to fabrics for
outerwear where an excellent wash fastness is expected. Also, often internal resin treatment is required to be given
to the same fabric. Both finishes can be combined.

Recipe
Dimethyl Dihydroxy Ethylene Urea - 40-60 g/l
Ziroconium salt-containing wax emulsion - 60 g/l
Reactive Softener - 60 g/l
Magnesium chloride. - l0 g/l

Pad, dry and cure at 150oC for 5 min.

For further reading on water repellent finish:

Granger's Waterproofing FAQ’s & Tech Tips - Grangers USA

  1. Process Sequence for Dyed/Water Proof/Rot Proof

  2. Process Sequence for Bleached/Water Proof/Water Proof

  3. Process Sequence for Bleached/Collar Lining Finish

  4. Process Sequence for Fire Retardant Finish

  5. Process Sequence for Dyed/Water Repellent Finish

  6. What is soil release finish? Technique of soil release finish application.

  7. Anti-pilling finish