In this review article, the history of the development of fluorochemicals used as repellents for textiles is elucidated from a 3M perspective. The synthetic approaches to manufacturing fluorochemical polymers and the physico-chemical properties of surfaces treated with fluorochemical materials are described. In addition, technologies such as chemical cross-linking fluorosilicone hybrids, which are used to improve the basic performance profile of a fluorochemical polymer, are explained. Also illustrated are the properties which play an important role in the application and the performance profile of fluorochemicals, as well as multiple end-uses.
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