In today’s functional textile market, comfort is no longer limited to softness or stretchability. With rising global temperatures and increasing consumer demand for performance fabrics, cool-touch textiles are gaining popularity, especially in sportswear, outdoor gear, and summer apparel. One of the key technologies enabling this comfort upgrade is the cool finishing agent, applied during the final finishing process of textile manufacturing.
What Is a Cool Finishing Agent?
A cool finishing agent (also called a cool touch agent) is a textile auxiliary designed to provide an instant and lasting cool sensation when the fabric comes into contact with human skin. This sensation is not due to temperature change, but rather the rapid heat transfer between skin and fabric, made possible by the agent’s thermal conductivity and hydrophilic properties.
How the Cool Finishing Agent Works
Cool finishing agents typically enhance the Q-max value of the fabric—a measurement that indicates how quickly heat transfers from skin to fabric. The higher the Q-max value, the stronger the cool touch.
Key mechanisms include:
- Improved thermal conductivity
- Surface smoothness and moisture absorption
- Microcapsule or polymer film formation
- Durability through resin bonding or crosslinking
Key Benefits of Cool Finishing Agent
- Adds value and differentiation to standard fabrics
- Ideal for summer garments, sportswear, underwear, and home textiles
- Applicable to cotton, polyester, nylon, spandex blends, etc.
- Compatible with conventional finishing equipment
- Helps meet consumer demand for functional and sustainable textiles
Application Considerations
| Item | Typical Value |
| Application method | Padding (one-dip, one-nip) |
| Dosage | 20–50 g/L (based on fabric weight) |
| Drying temperature | 130–160°C |
| Curing (if needed) | 150–170°C for 30–60 sec |
Always test formulation compatibility with your fabric type and desired Q-max value.
Sustainable Cooling: The Future of Functional Textiles
Modern cool finishing agents now prioritize eco-friendly, non-toxic, и formaldehyde-free formulations, complying with standards like OEKO-TEX®, ZDHC, and REACH.
This aligns with today’s consumer values and regulatory requirements, helping mills offer both performance and peace of mind.
Introducing YK-700B Cool Finishing Agent by BLUELAKECHEM
Looking for a high-performance and durable cool finishing solution? The YK-700B by BLUELAKECHEM is a formaldehyde-free, non-yellowing, cool-touch finishing agent suitable for cotton, nylon, and their blends. It offers:
- Strong and lasting cool sensation
- Excellent compatibility with softeners and resins
- Eco-compliant formulation (no APEO/NPEO, formaldehyde-free)
- Durable to multiple washes
Ideal for summer textiles and functional finishing lines, YK-700B brings your fabric one step closer to next-gen comfort. Свяжитесь с нами to request samples or get detailed TDS/MSDS for YK-700B.
