What is BIOPURE MM1?

BIOPURE MM1 is a castor seed oil-based functional finish that delivers exceptional wicking, drying, and cooling performance for textile applications. Its ultrahydrophilic nature transforms textiles into highly water-absorbing materials, eliminating the limitations caused by a fabric’s contact angle and enabling superior moisture absorption.

As a flash wicking and drying agent, BIOPURE MM1 rapidly pulls moisture through the fabric while dispersing it across the surface for quick evaporation. This process creates an instant cooling effect that is perceptible to the consumer, providing a refreshing and comfortable experience. These advanced properties make BIOPURE MM1 an outstanding choice for challenging textile segments, such as activewear, technical textiles, and heavyweight denim. Where conventional technologies often fall short, BIOPURE MM1 ensures consistent and reliable performance across diverse fabric and fiber-types.

How it works

BIOPURE MM1 operates by leveraging the unique properties of castor seed oil derivatives to deliver advanced moisture management and cooling benefits. When applied to textiles during the finishing process, BIOPURE MM1 is designed for versatility by using its slightly cationic nature to chemically bond with the negatively charged fibers to form strong bonds deep within the textile fibers. These strong bonds are achieved even at low drying temperatures of 75 °C, ensuring efficient processing and durability. This bonding ensures long-lasting performance that is effective through 30 washes, making BIOPURE MM1 a superior alternative to synthetic technologies.

The unique value of Castor Oil among fats and oils:

• It is the only source of an 18-carbon hydroxylated fatty acid with one double bond.

• Ricinoleic acid comprises approximately 90% of the fatty acid composition.

• Exceptional uniformity and consistency for a naturally occurring material.

• It is a nontoxic, biodegradable, renewable resource.

• Ricinoleic acid is exceptional from other fatty acids because of its unique structure.

• The chemical structure of ricinoleic acid shows three important functional classes, carboxylic (-COOH), alkene (-C=C-), and hydroxyl (-OH) groups. They provide optimal bonding and function, which is crucial for performance and durability.