Sizaltex® LVN and the Textile Sizing Process

The textile sizing process traditionally relies on synthetic polymers and binders - most notably polyvinyl alcohol - to deliver strength. While effective during weaving, these materials create downstream challenges during desizing.

Sizaltex® LVN breaks this dependency.

As an advanced PVA replacement, Sizaltex® LVN forms a high-performance sizing solution that:

• Delivers excellent film strength during weaving

• Maintains yarn flexibility and elongation

• Fully dissolves in hot water after weaving

This redefines the role of textile sizing chemicals from temporary protection to process optimization across the entire value chain.

A Breakthrough in Desizing: Hot Wash, No Enzymes

One of the most transformative aspects of Sizaltex® LVN is what happens after weaving.

Conventional sizing systems require a dedicated desizing step using enzymes, chemicals, time, and energy. With Sizaltex® LVN:

• Desizing enzymes are not required

• Greige fabric does not need conventional desizing

• A simple hot wash is sufficient to remove the sizing film completely

This approach makes the desizing process:

• Faster and more efficient

• Significantly more environmentally friendly

• Lower in water, energy, and chemical consumption

By eliminating enzymes, Sizaltex® LVN reduces process variability, simplifies effluent treatment, and supports truly sustainable textiles.

Compatibility Across Yarn and Fabric Types

Sizaltex® LVN is designed for broad application across diverse yarn and fabric categories, including:

• Cotton fabric

• Polyester fabric

• Cotton blend fabric

• Viscose fabric

• Rayon fabric

• Viscose rayon fabric

• Engineered and patterned Jacquard fabric

This versatility makes it suitable for mills producing a wide range of types of fabric, from commodity textiles to high-value woven structures.

Optimized for Modern Textile Sizing Machines

Sizaltex® LVN integrates seamlessly with advanced textile sizing machine configurations, offering:

• Stable viscosity control in the sizing solution

• Uniform penetration and film formation on warp yarns

• Clean runnability with reduced deposits on sizing equipment

This alignment with modern weaving systems ensures scalability, repeatability, and predictable performance across all types of looms.

Sustainability by Design: Reducing Synthetics and Effluent Load

Sizaltex® LVN directly supports industry goals to reduce PVA and other synthetics. Its water-soluble nature lowers:

• Chemical oxygen demand in effluent

• Total chemical load entering ETP systems

• Water and energy usage during desizing

By simplifying both sizing and desizing, Sizaltex® LVN enables a more circular, responsible approach to textile sizing chemicals - without sacrificing weaving performance.

In addition, Sizaltex® holds globally recognized sustainability certifications:

• Oeko-Tex Eco Passport

• ZDHC Level 3

• GOTS

These credentials reinforce its suitability for environmentally responsible fabric manufacturing.

Sizaltex® LVN: A New Paradigm in Textile Sizing

Sizaltex® LVN is more than a textile sizing agent. It is a technology that rethinks how sizing, weaving, and finishing connect as one continuous system.

By delivering strong performance during the weaving process and enabling fast, enzyme-free removal afterward, Sizaltex® LVN sets a new benchmark for efficiency, sustainability, and control in textile weaving.

This is the future of sizing: fewer chemicals, faster processing, cleaner outcomes—and fabrics engineered for the demands of tomorrow.

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