India is one of the leading producers of cotton, polyester, viscose, jute, acrylic and nylon, the most commonly used materials for textiles. Indian textile industry accounts for over 8 % of the national GDP at USD 45 billion, and employs about 12 % of the workforce. India is a major exporter of cotton, polyester fiber, viscose, cotton yarn, blended yarn, grey fabrics, denim, dyestuff, pigments, finishing chemicals, garments, hosiery, terry towels, knit garments, etc.
ELKAY has been one of the dominant players in Silicone industry in India, with products for various stages of textile industry. ELKAY is a leading manufacturer of dimethyl poly-siloxane fluids, activated fluids, amino silicone fluids, epoxy-functional fluids, carboxyl-functional fluids, methyl hydrogen silicone fluids, silicone surfactants, co-polymers of amino & glycols, etc.
ELKAY’s current product range includes
(1) thread-lubricating oil,
(2) antifoam emulsions,
(3) products to impart softness, bounce and luster to polyester fabrics by padding process,
(4) products to impart softness and hydrophilicity to cotton knit, hosiery and garments washing by exhaust process,
(5) product to impart hydrophilicity to polyester fabrics,
(6) water-repellent formulations,
(7) jute batching oil, etc.
ELKAY takes pride in its innovation and product development capabilities to customize products to the requirements of individual customers.
ELKAY silicone emulsions are non-yellowing, soft-flow / jet stable, and eco-friendly.
ELKAY has recently augmented its emulsion facility to upgrade the emulsion range of products to international standards, and initiated exports of emulsions to neighboring countries.