The Advantages of Nanoflam Coatings Over Traditional Coatings

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By John Fearon

25/02/2026
Reading time: 8 minutes

At Nanoflam, we're setting new benchmarks in water-based coating technologies that go beyond the conventional. We avoid traditional solvent borne systems that are bad for the environment, as well as low solids coatings that need greater energy consumption on drying Here’s a few ways how Nanoflam compares with traditional coating technologies.

What we mean by “traditional coatings”?

  • Solvent-borne coatings can deliver performance, but often bring tougher requirements around VOC emissions, odour, worker exposure controls, and environmental compliance.
  • Low-solids water-based coatings reduce solvent concerns, but can increase the drying burden—more water to remove generally means more energy, less throughput, and narrower process windows.

Nanoflam’s approach focuses on high-solids, water-based systems engineered for targeted end-use performance (FR, blackout, printability, durability, repellency) while supporting efficient production.

Enhanced features

Nanoflam's innovative emulsion polymers-based systems are engineered to provide superior fire resistance and other properties without compromising the fabric's integrity or functionality. Nanoflam coating systems are designed to support:
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  • Flame-retardant (FR) performance where required—available in halogen-free options depending on the target standard and substrate
  • Handle and flexibility (softness, drape) instead of turning the textile into a stiff board
  • Breathability and integrity – helping maintain textile properties while delivering functional performance
  • Durability (abrasion, stability, seam strength) tailored to real end-use conditions

Environmental impact

We are committed to sustainability. Nanoflam operates under stringent environmental standards, including ISO 14001:2015. Environmental expectations are rising across supply chains – especially for home textiles, contract seating, transport interiors, and technical applications. Traditional solvent-borne systems often involve VOC emissions and additional handling constraints. Nanoflam focuses on water-based coating technologies intended to reduce VOC-related burdens and support compliance-driven customers.

Depending on the application, coating selection may need to align with customer frameworks such as restricted substance requirements or sustainability policies. If you’re working against a specific compliance target (e.g., internal MRSL/RSL or customer requirements), it’s best to align early so the coating system and validation plan match the end-use reality.

Production efficiency – Why high solids can be a commercial advantage

Nanoflam systems are developed with production in mind:
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  • Lower drying burden vs low-solids systems (less water to remove)
  • Process-tunable performance – balancing add-on, feel, adhesion, and durability
  • Reduced rework risk by targeting stable, repeatable outcomes under real machine conditions

Versatile applications

Nanoflam coatings are used across a wide range of textile markets—not only window coverings and upholstery, but also applications that require high-performance solutions such as FR backcoatings, blackout/dimout coatings, digital printing coatings, transport FR coatings, and outdoor/technical durability systems. Our water-based coating technologies are engineered to enhance key fabric properties, including flame retardancy, printability, waterproofing, breathability, and dimensional stability, while allowing us to tailor each solution to the specific needs of different industries from fashion and interiors to technical and architectural textiles.

​If you want the fastest route to the right solution, check our products:

living room interior
Upholstery.
Office interior
Blinds and Drapes.
digital printing
Digital printing.

How to choose the right coating?

If you want a recommendation that actually works in production, these inputs matter most:
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  • Substrate: fiber content, construction, weight, finishing
  • End-use & target tests: FR standard, durability needs, blackout level, print system, cleaning method
  • Application method: foam/paste/roller/knife/padding and line constraints
  • Performance priorities: feel vs durability vs FR vs repellency

Ongoing support and quality systems

Nanoflam is not only about delivering top-tier products but also about ensuring continuous support and development. We offer services from concept sample development to ongoing technical support and problem-solving, ensuring that every phase of production is seamless and efficient. Plus, our compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 standards shows our commitment to quality and safety at all levels.

🌍 Learn more about how Nanoflam can enhance your products at Nanoflam.com

FAQ : The Advantages of Nanoflam Coatings

What makes Nanoflam’s water-based coatings different from traditional solvent-borne systems?
They avoid high-VOC solvents and use high-solids water-based technologies designed to reduce drying energy while maintaining fabric performance.
Do Nanoflam coatings preserve fabric handle and breathability?
Yes - they are engineered to deliver fire resistance and other properties without stiffening the textile or harming breathability.
Which applications are Nanoflam coatings suitable for?
From window coverings and upholstery to performance textiles (blackout, FR, printability, waterproof, dimensional stability).
How does Nanoflam address sustainability and quality standards?
Operations are aligned with ISO 14001:2015 (environment), plus ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 for quality and safety.
Can Nanoflam tailor coatings to specific end-use needs
Yes - solutions are customized by fabric and process to optimize performance and cost.
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