Welcome to Tex-Aux Chemicals, A trusted Textile chemicals supplier and manufacturer
Tex Aux Chemicals has proudly established itself as a leading and trusted provider of textile chemicals and auxiliaries in India since 1999. With a legacy of over two decades, we have consistently delivered high-performance chemical solutions tailored to the ever-evolving needs of the textile processing industry.
Excellence in Textile Chemical Solutions
As a premier name in the textile auxiliaries and specialty chemicals market, Tex Aux Chemicals offers a comprehensive range of products that enhance every stage of textile processing—from pre-treatment to finishing. Our products are designed to meet high industry standards for sustainability, performance, and fabric care.
We specialize in:
- Scouring agents
- Wetting agents
- Softening agents
- Dye-fixers
- Enzymes for textile processing
- Printing auxiliaries
- Silicone and non-silicone softeners
- Eco-friendly and GOTS-compliant auxiliaries
Our expert team of chemists and textile technologists works closely with clients to develop customized formulations that optimize production, improve fabric quality, and reduce environmental impact.
Empowering the Textile Industry Since 1999
Tex Aux Chemicals has been a solution-oriented partner for numerous textile mills and garment manufacturers. We understand the challenges in dyeing, printing, and finishing—and offer innovative textile chemical solutions that ensure consistent results, high color fastness, and superior fabric feel.
Our commitment to research, quality assurance, and technical support makes us the preferred choice for many across the textile value chain.
Our Elite Clientele
We take pride in being the trusted chemical partner for some of the most reputed names in the industry:
- Pragati Synthetics
- Pragati Fashion
- Jai Mata Di Dyeing And Printing Mills Pvt Ltd
- Raghunandan Dyeing & Printing Mills Pvt. Ltd
- Gogad Fabrics Pvt Ltd
- Pranjul Fashion Pvt Ltd
Expertise That Drives Results
With unmatched expertise in dyeing auxiliaries, finishing agents, and pretreatment chemicals, Tex Aux Chemicals stands at the forefront of innovation in textile processing. Our customer-centric approach, technical guidance, and field support ensure that we don’t just supply chemicals—we provide complete textile processing solutions.
Partner with Tex Aux Chemicals and experience the blend of trust, technology, and textile excellence.
Customized products
Tailored offerings according to the customer’s requirement
Lowest prices
With low overhead expenses we offer the price no one else can
Eco friendly solutions
We strictly comply global norms which cares about environment
Consistent Quality
Stringent quality control procedures ensure uniform supplies
What chemicals are used in textile?
Textile manufacturing uses a wide variety of chemicals across different stages such as pretreatment, dyeing, printing, finishing, and coating. Here’s a categorized breakdown of the most common chemicals used in the textile industry:
🧼 1. Pretreatment Chemicals
Used to prepare fabrics by cleaning and opening up fibers:
- Desizing agents – e.g., amylase enzymes (for removing starch)
- Scouring agents – e.g., sodium hydroxide, surfactants
- Wetting agents – reduce surface tension, help water penetrate
- Bleaching agents – hydrogen peroxide, sodium hypochlorite
- Sequestering agents – EDTA, to bind metal ions
🎨 2. Dyeing & Printing Chemicals
Used to apply and fix color:
- Dyes – reactive, direct, acid, basic, disperse, vat, sulfur dyes
- Dispersing agents – to keep dyes evenly suspended
- Leveling agents – for uniform dye uptake
- Dye fixatives – cationic polymers, crosslinkers (e.g., PolyDADMAC)
- pH regulators – acetic acid, sodium acetate
- Reducing agents – sodium hydrosulfite (for vat dyeing)
✨ 3. Finishing Chemicals
Enhance or add functionality to the final fabric:
- Softening agents – cationic/nonionic silicone or fatty acid derivatives
- Anti-crease agents – formaldehyde-free resins like DMDHEU
- Water repellents – fluorocarbons, silicones, paraffin emulsions
- Flame retardants – phosphorus- or nitrogen-based compounds
- Antibacterial agents – silver ions, triclosan, zinc pyrithione
- Anti-static agents – quaternary ammonium salts
🌿 4. Eco-Friendly Alternatives
Growing demand for sustainable textiles is leading to:
- Bio-based surfactants
- Natural dyes
- Enzymes for scouring, desizing, and biopolishing
- Formaldehyde-free resins and fixatives
Which chemical is used for dyes?
The chemical used for dyes depends on the type of dye and the fiber being dyed. Dyes themselves are complex organic compounds, but several key chemicals are used in the dyeing process to enable proper bonding, solubility, and fixation of these dyes on fabrics.
Here’s a breakdown by dye type and associated chemicals:
🎨 1. Reactive Dyes (for cotton, viscose)
- Main dye chemical: Reactive dye molecules (based on chlorotriazine, vinyl sulfone, etc.)
- Fixation aid: Sodium carbonate (to raise pH for fixation)
- Auxiliaries: Wetting agents, leveling agents, sequestering agents
🎨 2. Direct Dyes (for cotton)
- Main dye chemical: Water-soluble anionic dyes with azo, stilbene structures
- Fixation aid: Salt (common salt or Glauber’s salt to promote dye uptake)
- Post-treatment: Cationic dye fixatives (like PolyDADMAC)
🎨 3. Disperse Dyes (for polyester, acetate)
- Main dye chemical: Low water-soluble dyes dispersed in water
- Carrier chemicals: Benzyl alcohol, phenol derivatives (to swell polyester)
- Dispersing agents: Sulfonated lignin, naphthalene sulfonates
🎨 4. Acid Dyes (for wool, silk, nylon)
- Main dye chemical: Anionic dyes (sulfonic acid salts)
- Fixation aid: Acetic acid (to lower pH)
- Levelling agents: Acidic surfactants or sulfonated oils
🎨 5. Vat Dyes (for cotton)
- Main dye chemical: Insoluble dye (like indigo)
- Reducing agent: Sodium hydrosulfite (to convert dye to soluble leuco form)
- Oxidizing agent: Hydrogen peroxide or air (to fix dye on fiber)
🎨 6. Sulfur Dyes (for cotton)
- Reducing agent: Sodium sulfide
- Fixation: Oxidation in air or with mild oxidizing agents
In summary, the dye chemical is often used in conjunction with supporting chemicals like fixatives, acids, alkalis, dispersing agents, or reducing agents, depending on the system.
What are the chemical products of the textile industry?
The textile industry uses a wide range of chemical products across various stages of textile processing, from fiber preparation to finishing. These chemicals help improve fabric performance, enhance appearance, and add functional properties.
Here’s a categorized overview of the main chemical products used in the textile industry:
🧼 1. Pretreatment Chemicals
Prepare fabrics by cleaning and making them dye-ready:
- Wetting agents – lower surface tension (e.g., nonionic surfactants)
- Desizing agents – remove sizing materials (e.g., enzymes like amylase)
- Scouring agents – remove waxes/oils (e.g., caustic soda, detergents)
- Bleaching agents – whiten fabric (e.g., hydrogen peroxide, sodium hypochlorite)
- Sequestering agents – bind metal ions (e.g., EDTA)
🎨 2. Dyeing Chemicals
Used to color the fabric:
- Dyes – reactive, disperse, direct, acid, vat, sulfur dyes
- Dispersing agents – keep dyes evenly distributed in water
- Levelling agents – ensure even dye penetration
- Salt & alkali – improve dye fixation (e.g., sodium chloride, sodium carbonate)
- pH regulators – acetic acid, citric acid
- Dye fixing agents – improve wash and rub fastness (e.g., cationic polymers like PolyDADMAC)
✨ 3. Finishing Chemicals
Enhance appearance, feel, or functionality:
- Softening agents – silicones, fatty acid derivatives
- Anti-crease agents – formaldehyde-free resins (e.g., DMDHEU alternatives)
- Water repellents – silicones, fluorocarbons
- Flame retardants – phosphorus- or nitrogen-based compounds
- Antimicrobial agents – silver-based, zinc compounds
- Anti-static agents – quaternary ammonium compounds
- Optical brighteners – enhance fabric whiteness under UV light
🌿 4. Eco-friendly & Green Alternatives
- Enzymes – for scouring, desizing, biopolishing
- Natural dyes – plant-based colorants
- Formaldehyde-free resins & fixatives
- Bio-based surfactants
🧪 5. Specialty Chemicals
- Coating agents – for technical textiles (e.g., acrylics, polyurethanes)
- UV absorbers – for light resistance
- Functional finishes – for anti-odor, mosquito-repellent, or stain-release properties
In short, chemical products in textiles are essential for ensuring fabric quality, performance, and compliance with consumer and environmental safety standards.
What are the solvents used in textile industry?
In the textile industry, solvents are used for dissolving, dispersing, or removing substances during processes like dyeing, printing, cleaning, coating, and finishing. The choice of solvent depends on the fabric type, chemical compatibility, and environmental regulations.
Here are the main solvents used in the textile industry:
🧪 1. Organic Solvents
These are used for dyeing synthetic fibers, stain removal, and solvent-based coatings.
Common Types:
- Benzyl alcohol – carrier solvent in disperse dyeing of polyester
- Acetone – degreasing, cleaning, and printing ink formulation
- Toluene – used in pigment printing pastes and coating formulations
- Xylene – used in printing and as a solvent for synthetic resins
- Ethyl acetate / Butyl acetate – in coatings and synthetic finishes
- Chlorobenzene – solvent for disperse dyes and in polyester dyeing
- Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) – solvent in synthetic coatings and inks
💧 2. Aqueous-Based Solvents (Water-based Systems)
- Water – primary solvent for most dyeing and finishing operations (especially with reactive, direct, and acid dyes)
- Alcohol-water mixtures – sometimes used for dye solutions or washing
🌱 3. Eco-Friendly or Green Solvents
- Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) – used in some specialty textile processes
- Propylene carbonate – biodegradable solvent alternative
- Ionic liquids and supercritical CO₂ – emerging in sustainable dyeing of polyester and nylon (low water use)
⚠️ 4. Restricted or Phased-Out Solvents
Due to toxicity or environmental harm, some solvents are heavily regulated:
- Carbon tetrachloride
- Perchloroethylene
- Chloroform
- Chlorinated hydrocarbons in general
🔧 Typical Uses of Solvents in Textiles:
- Solvent dyeing of polyester
- Printing paste preparation
- Fabric stain cleaning
- Solvent-based PU/AC coatings
- Resin formulation for water-repellent or anti-static finishes