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Dow Launches DOWSIL IE-5619 Emulsion for Textile Industry
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Key Takeaways
Dow introduces DOWSIL IE-5619, a fluoro-alternative textile solution for durable water and oil repellency.
The emulsion maintains repellency after more than 20 home washes while preserving softness and breathability.
DOWSIL IE-5619 supports various fiber types and integrates into existing textile finishing processes.
Dow Inc. (DOW - Free Report) has announced the launch of DOWSIL IE-5619 DWOR Emulsion, a durable water and oil repellent solution featuring innovative fluoro-alternative chemistry for the global textile industry. The product is designed to help textile chemical formulators, mills and brands meet evolving regulatory, environmental and consumer requirements.
The third-generation silicone-organic hybrid technology provides durable water and oil repellency without relying on fluorinated chemistries, which are facing increasing regulatory restrictions. It also helps preserve fabric softness, breathability and aesthetics.
DOWSIL IE-5619 is a 30% solids concentrate developed for conventional textile finishing. It is suitable for synthetic, natural and blended fibers, although performance varies depending on fabric type. The product is designed to maintain water and oil repellency after more than 20 home laundering cycles. It also supports tape and logo adhesion without requiring additional surface treatments. The emulsion can be integrated into existing manufacturing processes, with typical application levels of 1-3% based on fabric weight and curing of 1-3 minutes at a minimum temperature of 150°C.
It is now being sold globally, strengthening DOW’s position in the textile supply chain. It underlines DOW’s focus on developing specific solutions to incorporate application needs and support product validation on specific fabrics and finishing lines.
Shares of DOW have gained 43.4% over the past year compared with the 9.4% rise in its industry.
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DOW’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
DOWcurrently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Reliance, Inc. (RS - Free Report) , Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM - Free Report) and Avient Corporation (AVNT - Free Report) .
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for RS’ 2026 earnings is pegged at $23.70 per share, indicating a 66.2% year-over-year surge. RSshares have gained 56.2% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ASM’s current fiscal-year earnings is pinned at 28 cents per share. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 75%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AVNT’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $3.2 per share, indicating a year-over-year rise of 13.48%. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 3.4%.
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Dow Launches DOWSIL IE-5619 Emulsion for Textile Industry
Key Takeaways
Dow Inc. (DOW - Free Report) has announced the launch of DOWSIL IE-5619 DWOR Emulsion, a durable water and oil repellent solution featuring innovative fluoro-alternative chemistry for the global textile industry. The product is designed to help textile chemical formulators, mills and brands meet evolving regulatory, environmental and consumer requirements.
The third-generation silicone-organic hybrid technology provides durable water and oil repellency without relying on fluorinated chemistries, which are facing increasing regulatory restrictions. It also helps preserve fabric softness, breathability and aesthetics.
DOWSIL IE-5619 is a 30% solids concentrate developed for conventional textile finishing. It is suitable for synthetic, natural and blended fibers, although performance varies depending on fabric type. The product is designed to maintain water and oil repellency after more than 20 home laundering cycles. It also supports tape and logo adhesion without requiring additional surface treatments. The emulsion can be integrated into existing manufacturing processes, with typical application levels of 1-3% based on fabric weight and curing of 1-3 minutes at a minimum temperature of 150°C.
It is now being sold globally, strengthening DOW’s position in the textile supply chain. It underlines DOW’s focus on developing specific solutions to incorporate application needs and support product validation on specific fabrics and finishing lines.
Shares of DOW have gained 43.4% over the past year compared with the 9.4% rise in its industry.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
DOW’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
DOWcurrently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Reliance, Inc. (RS - Free Report) , Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM - Free Report) and Avient Corporation (AVNT - Free Report) .
RS currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while ASM and AVNT carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) each. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for RS’ 2026 earnings is pegged at $23.70 per share, indicating a 66.2% year-over-year surge. RSshares have gained 56.2% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ASM’s current fiscal-year earnings is pinned at 28 cents per share. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 75%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AVNT’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $3.2 per share, indicating a year-over-year rise of 13.48%. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 3.4%.