Water-based technology is based on the use of water as the main solvent instead of toxic compounds such as DMF (dimethylformamide), toluene, or acetone. This innovation not only reduces exposure to hazardous chemicals but also minimizes the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), improving air quality and the working environment.
Textiles and materials treated with water-based finishes maintain their technical and aesthetic properties, offering greater durability, wear resistance, and ease of cleaning, without compromising the softness, texture, or original appearance of the fabric.
This makes water-based technology the ideal choice for projects with high functional and aesthetic demands, such as hotels, restaurants, offices, transportation, healthcare, and communities.
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Water-Based treatment not only protects and improves the functionality of fabrics, but also reinforces the values of sustainability, health, and efficiency, making it the ideal choice for interior design, furniture, contract, and technical design projects:
The water-based concept applies to multiple products within the home and decoration industry:
These applications make water-based technology a comprehensive solution for sustainable projects, ensuring resistant, aesthetic, and easy-to-maintain fabrics in demanding environments such as hotels, restaurants, offices, transportation, and public spaces.
At Alonso Mercader, we believe that innovation and sustainability must be integrated from the initial stages of design. Circular design allows us to rethink products, materials, and processes, incorporating criteria of recyclability, efficiency, and reduced environmental impact.
Water-based technology is a strategic ally for this approach, as it reduces dependence on hazardous solvents, decreases the ecological footprint, and promotes the responsible production of technical textiles, complying with the strictest regulations and international sustainability standards.
Water-based treatment represents a revolution in the textile and materials industry, combining health, sustainability, and high performance. From breathable PU leather to advanced inks and polyurethanes, the use of water as the main solvent reduces health and environmental risks while ensuring durable, functional, and aesthetically flawless products.
Choosing water-based means choosing a safer, more sustainable, and more efficient future for the textile industry.
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