A potential ‘green’ alternative to formaldehyde and PFAS in fabric finishing (IMAGE)

American Chemical Society

A potential ‘green’ alternative to formaldehyde and PFAS in fabric finishing

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Untreated cotton fabric absorbs water droplets (top) and cotton fabric treated with a form of cottonseed oil repels water (bottom).

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Richard Venditti

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