[HolmansUKLTD]

Ive been asked to protect some fine silk furniture, i have purchased some solugard from solutions and have had some great results on carpets and fabrics but do any of you out there use solugard on silk?

And before anyone states the ovbious about testing i havent tested yet as im waiting for a sample to arrive but the client is very demanding and i may have to go before i get the sample If that makes sense.

Regards

Nick

[Nigel_W]

Nick,

I would not recommned solugard for silk. There is too much risk that the application of a water based protector will lead to water spots on the silk unless you can guarantee that your sprayer will mist without droplets. It seems unnecassary to use Solugard, as a solvent protector such as Fabric Seal will do the job well with much less risk. yYou are also increasing the risk of application problems, with Solugard ,as it requires a mist with water first followed by 3 applications of solugard. Fabric Seal requires only 1 coat.

I did this year do a house full of silk and velvet furniture with Solugard. With hindsight I felt I was taking too much risk and would not take this route again. I did not have any problems but feel that this was more by luck than good judgement.

Nigel

[HolmansUKLTD]

Hi Nigel

I was a bit worried about spraying a fine mist of water over the fabric first. i have an electronic multisprayer with an 8001 spray tip it is very good and dosent drip at all so i may take your advice and use a solvent based protector......... Unless i get any other offers

Nick

[Derek]

Nick

I totally agree with Nigel...I have treated silk fabrics in the past (and more recently come to think of it) including Moire silk without problems..
Yes, I tested first and I used a solvent based protection treatment

Derek

[Doug Holloway]

Nick,

I too would use a solvent based protector on silk , afterall this is what they are designed for.

If you used a water based protector and had a problem 'you would not have a leg to stand on' , as every one knows 'you do not use water on Silk'.

What advantage is there for water based apart from the cost?

Cheers,

Doug

[HolmansUKLTD]

I take it by your reply Doug you havent used solugard? i could be wrong
It has nothing to do with cost, its the nano technology which to me is the selling point
and a safer option as regards to health I think.

And as EVERYONE knows you do not use water on silk this product is usable on dry clean only fabrics Hence my original post has anyone used Solugard on silk?

The reason there is a little confusion is Nick at solutions has said it can be used im just a little warey :
Check the solutions website and click nanotechnology to see what i mean . This will prove im not going mad

Regards
Nick

[Doug Holloway]

Nick,

You are right I have not used solugard.

Ignoring the jargon , do you think it gives a better protection than the flourocarbon treatments and if so why.

Sorry if that sounds a bit like an exam question

Cheers,

Doug

[nick.solution]

Hi Doug

why not try some then you can decide for yourself!

as to application to silk, If Solugard is applied as directed with the correct equipment it does exactly what it says on the label, and it does NOT damage the surface to be coated.

It can be seen at carpex on samples of various textiles including Sizal

Best regards Nick

[Doug Holloway]

Nick,

I'll certainly have a look at Carpex.

Are you planning any other demo's?

Cheers,

Doug

[nick.solution]

Hi Doug

Yes quite a few, Nano technology , on both textiles and glass, poss some graffiti removal, and SPC (super pad cahrly with our new machine.

look forward to seeing you there

Best regards Nick