What are the criteria for selecting an appropriate coning oil?

Coning oils are applied on yarns at the very end of coning, winding and texturizing processes. Needed for the following manufacturing steps, they are often offered as an added-value to the yarn. This implies that they have to ensure several benefits:

1/ Performance (regular pick-up for smooth and easy unwinding, good filament cohesion and lubrication to limit breakages and easier weaving/knitting, no oil splashing nor misting to protect machines and operators)

2/ Compatibility (adapted chemistry to cover different raw materials, no damage caused to plastic parts and machine components, self-emulsify ability for easy removal using standard washing processes)

3/ Compliance (free from alkylphenol ethoxylates and other SVHC of REACH regulations, compliance with specific textile standards such as Oekotex standard 100 to protect people as well as the environment, ultimately biodegradable solutions for better sustainability).