SOLUTIONS · SIZALTEX LVN
Sizaltex LVN
Our gum-based grade. A different chemistry to the compound family, specified case by case where it suits the warp and the mill better.
POSITIONING
Not a replacement, an alternative
The compound range covers most warps. Sizaltex LVN exists for the cases it does not, where a gum base behaves better against the fibre, the count or the finishing route a mill runs.
It is specified with our technical team rather than picked off a list. Tell us what you weave and we will say whether it is the right choice, or whether a compound grade is.
WHEN TO CHOOSE IT
A complete PVA replacement
Sizaltex replaces PVA rather than sitting alongside it. Final selection always comes from a trial on your own warp.
You are looking to replace PVA
A complete PVA replacement. It gives identical performance while delivering lower COD and higher BOD.
You want to make desizing more efficient
Save cost on enzymes, energy and time in desizing by desizing with hot water and a good scouring and wetting agent.
You want to reduce chemical dosage
Sizaltex improves wet pick up by 25%, helping to reduce chemical dosage.
Softer fabric feel
Sizaltex helps deliver a softer fabric feel because of its low dosage and natural formulation.
WHY IT IS DIFFERENT
The desizing step is the point
Every other compound in the range desizes enzymatically. This one does not, and that is the whole reason it exists.
Enzyme-free desizing
The fabric washes off in hot water at 80 to 90 degrees. No enzyme step, and a smaller bill at the effluent plant.
Wet pick-up improved by 25 percent
More size on the yarn for the same box, which is where the dosage saving comes from.
Shorter desizing time
Removing the enzyme step takes time out of preparation and frees the line sooner.
A complete PVA replacement
One fully soluble compound. No binders, no mixers, no polyvinyl alcohol.
SPECIFICATION
Confirmed per order
Full specification is issued with the data sheet once the application is known. Figures below are the headings we confirm against.
SIDE BY SIDE
Sizaltex LVN against the compound range
NEXT STEP
Talk to us before you specify
Sizaltex LVN is matched to the application. Send us the warp and we will tell you if it fits.