What does the 'C0-grade non-fluorinated water repellent' mentioned in the fabric description mean?
Shoppers ask this when they see unfamiliar chemical processing terms in cushion fabric guides and wonder about the differences in terms of human safety and functionality.
A C0-grade non-fluorinated water repellent refers to an eco-friendly water-repellent finishing method made by excluding fluorine compounds, which tend to accumulate in the environment and the human body.
Water-repellent finishing is a post-processing treatment that helps water droplets roll off rather than soak in when they touch the fabric surface. Previously, fluorine compounds were widely used to enhance water repellency, but there was an issue where they do not decompose easily in nature and remain for a long time in ecosystems and the human body.
Here, C0 means that it contains no fluorine ingredients at all, referring to a non-fluorinated processing agent that excludes fluorine-based compounds whose harmfulness is controversial. Among munito's DOZE CUSHION fabrics, this C0-grade non-fluorinated water repellent is applied to the WATER-DROP SPRINKLE option[1].
It is a choice that reduces irritation on skin contact and the environmental burden while maintaining the practicality of lightly shaking off everyday dirt. hmmm, since it is a fabric item that frequently comes into contact with skin, this notation reflects consideration for the balance between safety and functionality.
The number of times the water-repellent function is maintained after repeated washing or the recommended care cycle has not yet been confirmed.