Chemicals We Manufacture for the Textile Industry

We are a textile chemicals company that can bespoke manufacture a wide range of textile auxiliaries essential for textile manufacturing and finishing processes, including:

  • Textile coatings – Protective layers that improve fabric durability and texture, such as polyurethane coatings.
  • Flame retardants – Chemicals like polybrominated diphenyl ethers and aluminium trihydroxide (ATH) to reduce flammability.
  • Surfactants – Essential for softening, emulsifying, and dyeing, including non-ionic, anionic, cationic and zwitterionic variants.
  • Cleaning chemicals – Industrial detergents formulated with surfactants, enzymes, and other additives to remove stains and residues, and to control odour.
  • Scourers – Sodium hydroxide and other agents for removing impurities and enhancing fabric absorbency.
  • Polymer and resin blends – Materials like PET and polyurethane for coating, fibre production, and other applications.
  • Solvents – Polar and nonpolar solvents, including dichloromethane and water, for fabric treatment.

Why Choose ReAgent As Your UK Textile Chemicals Supplier?

ReAgent provides reliable solutions for the textile industry, backed by decades of expertise:

Bespoke textile chemical solutions

We work with your business from initial formulation to delivery. Whether you have an existing formulation or need development support, we can produce, package, label, and ship your product.

High quality fabric chemicals

We adhere to industry standards and conduct rigorous quality assurance and control, welcoming customer audits to maintain superior standards. 

ISO certifications

We hold multiple ISO certifications that demonstrate our commitment to quality. These include the ISO 9001 Quality Standard, the ISO 14001 Environmental Standard, the ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Standard, and the ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems Standard for medical devices.

Applications of Textile Chemicals

Textile chemicals are used in various applications, including:

Scourers

Treating raw materials like wool to remove impurities, such as fats, and improve absorbency.

Dyes

Adding permanent colours to textiles, including indigo and vat dyes for vibrant, long-lasting hues.

Water repellent coatings

Enhancing fabric performance by creating a barrier against moisture, ideal for outdoor and performance textiles.

Antimicrobial treatments

Preventing mould, bacteria, and other microbial growth during storage and transport, ensuring fabric hygiene.

Chemical Coatings

Sectors We Serve Within The Textile Industry

ReAgent supplies chemicals directly to textile manufacturing companies and supports garment factories and other downstream sectors through indirect partnerships.

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How Speedcrete Transformed Its Operations With ReAgent

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Supply Chain Management for Textile Chemicals

Almost 90% of orders of off-the-shelf chemicals are delivered next-day by ADR-approved couriers

We will work with your supply chain on your behalf to ensure on time, in full delivery on all bespoke orders

Other Industries We Serve

How can ReAgent help you?

What happens to my enquiry?

Your message is sent directly to our dedicated customer service support team where it is distributed to the department best suited to help you. During office hours one of our staff members will promptly email you back or give you a quick call to discuss your requirements or respond to your question. All without obligation or sales pressure. We are here to help you, and are dedicated to “above and beyond” levels of customer service.

“All enquiries are treated as confidential – we never share your details”
Kerry
Customer Service
“Our manufacturing facility is accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001”
Darren
Sales Director
“We provide comprehensive technical support with every enquiry”
Jo
Account Director
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Always have excellent service from yourselves from ordering product to delivery.
Kevin Wallcroft
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A particularly easy to deal with chemical company. I telephoned, got all the advice needed with excellent friendly service. My chemicals arrived the very next day. Very happy!
Joanne King
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Fast efficient service, was kept updated on order throughout. Can not fault ReAgent sales and delivery processes.
Hebe Arat
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Their customer services were very helpful, sending us all the lab reports we needed, before we even bought from them. Then, once we ordered the product came very quickly.

“All enquiries are treated as confidential – we never share your details”
Kerry
Customer Service

“Our manufacturing facility is accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001”
Darren
Sales Director

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“We provide comprehensive technical support with every enquiry”
Jo
Account Director

Shahryar Nafici
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This is around 10 years that I am ReAgent chemical user, very good quality and also very on time delivery.
Kevin Wallcroft
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A particularly easy to deal with chemical company. I telephoned, got all the advice needed with excellent friendly service. My chemicals arrived the very next day. Very happy !
Joanne King
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Fast efficient service, was kept updated on order throughout. Can not fault ReAgent sales and delivery processes
Hebe Arat
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Their customer services were very helpful, sending us all the lab reports we needed, before we even bought from them. Then, once we ordered the product came very quickly ( the next day!)