The application challenge
TECHNOLOGY CATEGORY
Coating & Chemical Application
Apply the right chemistry. At the right amount. In the right place.
Performance depends on more than the chemical formulation. Add-on accuracy, penetration, sidedness, uniformity, web handling, drying and control determine whether the finished material meets its target.
Technology portfolio
Five distinct methods. One application-first approach.
Navis-owned technology
Tubular padding & chemical application
TubeTex Delta-Nit
Two- and four-roll pad systems detwist, spread, extract and uniformly apply finishing chemistry to tubular knit fabrics.
- Uniform moisture extraction
- Controlled chemical add-on
- Tubular fabric detwisting
- Single- or double-strand processing
Navis-owned technology
Low-moisture foam application
Gaston Systems
Patented foam generation and application technology for precise, uniform chemical placement with controlled penetration and very low wet pickup.
- Exact chemical add-on
- One- or two-sided application
- Controlled penetration
- Lower drying demand
Navis-owned technology
Rotary spray application
Consultex
Precision rotary-nozzle systems deliver controlled chemistry across the working width with closed-loop process control and minimal overspray.
- Fine, uniform coverage
- Adjustable add-on
- Broad chemistry range
- Compact integration
Technology partner
Precision liquid coating
Mascoe
Flexible roll-to-roll platforms for knife-over-roll, slot-die, curtain, pad, transfer and other liquid coating requirements.
- Multiple coating methods
- Custom web handling
- Modular process sections
- Industrial construction
Technology partner
Dry powder impregnation
Fibroline
Patented electric-field technology impregnates functional powders into porous structures without water or liquid carriers.
- Solvent-free processing
- No process effluent
- Deep powder impregnation
- New material functionality
Choose the method from the result
Foam, spray, liquid or powder?
There is no universally best application method. The right answer follows from the product requirement and the behavior of the chemistry and substrate.
Surface or deep application
Place chemistry on the surface, through the structure or at a controlled depth.
One side or both
Apply the same or different treatments to each face when the product requires it.
Wet, low-moisture or dry
Balance chemistry performance with water, energy and downstream drying demand.
Stand-alone or integrated
Retrofit an existing range or engineer a complete line with handling, drying and controls.
Application benefits
Better chemistry utilization. Better finished materials.
Controlled application improves product performance while helping reduce chemical, water, energy and waste.
Maximize chemistry
Improve add-on accuracy, penetration and performance while reducing unnecessary chemical use.
Reduce resources
Select low-moisture or dry processes that can reduce water, drying energy and process waste.
Improve quality
Achieve uniform coverage, controlled depth and repeatable results across the working width.
Expand functionality
Apply repellents, binders, flame retardants, antimicrobials, pigments, powders and other treatments.
Increase flexibility
Match the application method to the chemistry, substrate, add-on target and finished-product requirement.
Scale with confidence
Develop the process through trials, then engineer the web handling, application, drying and controls as one line.
Industries & applications
Where controlled application makes the difference.
Apparel & fashion textiles
Home textiles & upholstery
Nonwovens & filtration
Automotive & technical fabrics
Medical materials
Composites & technical yarns
Paper, foam & specialty webs
Industrial fabrics
Innovation & process development
Prove the application before production.
Use the Navis Innovation Center and Fibroline USA lab to evaluate materials, chemistries and application concepts before finalizing the production system.
Define the target
Select the method
Run material trials
Measure performance
Engineer the production line
Discuss your application
What function are you trying to add?
Tell us about the substrate, chemistry, required add-on and performance target. We’ll bring the right application and engineering specialists into the conversation.