Custom Processing

A Legacy of Durability and Style, Built to Last

Engineering Through Collaboration

Haartz excels in custom lamination and finishing solutions. By laminating multiple layers of fabric, we create high-performance materials that are waterproof, durable, and flame-resistant.

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EMPEL® : Toxin-Free, Waterless Finishing

Fabric production is the second largest water polluter globally, contaminating trillions of liters annually. Conventional wet processes are energy-intensive for drying and generate harmful waste. EMPEL® revolutionizes textile finishing by offering an entirely water-pollution-free solution.
  • 0% PFAS
  • 100% Waterfree
  • 10x Higher Water Repellency
Apply EMPEL™ Solution
Insert rolls in Pressure Pod
Cure with Heat

Traditional Wet Finish

Fills between the yarns

EMPEL®

Coats the individual yarns

EMPEL® in Action

Experience the Differencee the Difference

EMPEL® sustainable "clean chemistry", includes finishing options like, Durable Water Repellent, Anti-Wicking, and Durable Stain Release for virtually any type of fabric. Its performance is backed by rigorous testing from independent authorities like Bureau Veritas and Oekotex.
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EMPEL® Finish Applications

Outdoor Apparel
Outdoor Gear
Footwear
Marine Applications
Protective Gear
Automotive
Home goods
And Many More

Custom Lamination

We offer a comprehensive range of adhesive lamination solutions, utilizing diverse chemistries and technologies to bond various materials, including fabrics, films, foams, and webs. This versatility enables us to create customized solutions for a wide array of applications.

Our products harbor a multitude of advantages including:

Breatheability
Waterproof
Launder-able
Wind Barrier

Traditional Technologies

Explore our technologies that are our fundamental cornerstones for the development of our innovative solutions.

close up extrusion machine

Extrusion

Molten polymer squeezed through a die to form a continuous film, which is then cooled and rolled up.

close up gravure coating machine

Gravure Coating

Gravure cylinder transfers coating onto a continuous film to meet customer requirements.

close up embossing machine

Embossing

A heated grain roller imparts a texture pattern onto a heated film for visual and functional properties.

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Adhesive Lamination

Adhesively bonding two or more material layers into a single composite material with enhanced properties.

close up machine spreading coating

Spread Coating

A knife spreads a precise, thin, and uniform layer of rubber onto a fabric.

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DWR Finishing

Direct water-repellent (DWR) is a fabric treatment so water will bead up, roll off and not soak in.