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    Bolger & O’Hearn manufactures, toll manufactures and distributes over 2,500 specialty chemical products for the nonwoven, textiles and paper industries. We are dedicated to partnering with our customers and providing solutions exactly tailored to their needs. This highly personalized service approach has been the pillar of our success.
  - Water Repellents
    WATER REPELLENTS
    
    Durable water repellents (DWRs) and stain-resistant agents represent a growing part of our finish business at Bolger & O’Hearn and we offer many different types. Our newest DWR, Shell-Tech Free is an advanced fluorine-free durable water repellent that provides the same repellency and wash durability as a quality C-6, but with significantly less environmental impact. OminBloq(TM), provides advanced Stormproof/Breathable water repellency that goes far beyond that of typical DWRs. Altopel F3 is our most recent breakthrough in green chemistry and it provides all the water repellency of a C6, yet is fluorine-free. Shell Tech 6 Elite is one of our premium DWR lines. It yields a 100 spray/#6 oil rating on synthetics after 100 home launderings and is the ideal choice for long-term protection.
  - Flame Retardants
    FLAME RETARDANTS
    
    Bolger & O’Hearn offers a variety of Flame Retardant (FR) finishes. This includes durable FR finishes for synthetics, high-performance systems for demanding applications and salt types for economical FR finishing.
    
    Our team of highly trained technical representatives are specialists in their field and would be pleased to discuss the application of our products in your process. We invite you to contact us with your specific requests.
  - Odor Control
    ODOR CONTROL
    
    Bolger & O’Hearn recently added the Odor Armor™ product line to our family of finishes for textile odor management. Odor Armor™ is designed to control and absorb odors. The active ingredient in Odor Armor™ rapidly absorbs and locks odors into Odor Armor’s core structures. Meanwhile, textiles treated with Odor Armor™ absorb and lock in body odors as well as external odors on contact.
    
    Odor Armor™ is available in different formulations that provide complementary effects such as moisture wicking and water repellency and can also be combined with antimicrobials to provide a powerful, synergistic “prevent and absorb” effect.
  - Custom Solutions
    CUSTOM SOLUTIONS
    
    Bolger & O”Hearn has offered a wide array of solutions to our clients since our inception. In addition to our existing line of products, we pride ourselves on working alongside our clients to develop unique products directly tailored to the clients needs.
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About
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    PRODUCTS
    
    Bolger & O’Hearn manufactures, toll manufactures and distributes over 2,500 specialty chemical products for the nonwoven, textiles and paper industries. We are dedicated to partnering with our customers and providing solutions exactly tailored to their needs. This highly personalized service approach has been the pillar of our success.
  - Water Repellents
    WATER REPELLENTS
    
    Durable water repellents (DWRs) and stain-resistant agents represent a growing part of our finish business at Bolger & O’Hearn and we offer many different types. Our newest DWR, Shell-Tech Free is an advanced fluorine-free durable water repellent that provides the same repellency and wash durability as a quality C-6, but with significantly less environmental impact. OminBloq(TM), provides advanced Stormproof/Breathable water repellency that goes far beyond that of typical DWRs. Altopel F3 is our most recent breakthrough in green chemistry and it provides all the water repellency of a C6, yet is fluorine-free. Shell Tech 6 Elite is one of our premium DWR lines. It yields a 100 spray/#6 oil rating on synthetics after 100 home launderings and is the ideal choice for long-term protection.
  - Flame Retardants
    FLAME RETARDANTS
    
    Bolger & O’Hearn offers a variety of Flame Retardant (FR) finishes. This includes durable FR finishes for synthetics, high-performance systems for demanding applications and salt types for economical FR finishing.
    
    Our team of highly trained technical representatives are specialists in their field and would be pleased to discuss the application of our products in your process. We invite you to contact us with your specific requests.
  - Odor Control
    ODOR CONTROL
    
    Bolger & O’Hearn recently added the Odor Armor™ product line to our family of finishes for textile odor management. Odor Armor™ is designed to control and absorb odors. The active ingredient in Odor Armor™ rapidly absorbs and locks odors into Odor Armor’s core structures. Meanwhile, textiles treated with Odor Armor™ absorb and lock in body odors as well as external odors on contact.
    
    Odor Armor™ is available in different formulations that provide complementary effects such as moisture wicking and water repellency and can also be combined with antimicrobials to provide a powerful, synergistic “prevent and absorb” effect.
  - Custom Solutions
    CUSTOM SOLUTIONS
    
    Bolger & O”Hearn has offered a wide array of solutions to our clients since our inception. In addition to our existing line of products, we pride ourselves on working alongside our clients to develop unique products directly tailored to the clients needs.
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Bolger & O’Hearn named 2020 Manufacturer of the Year

by Rep. Alan Silvia on behalf of Massachusetts Commonwealth’s Legislature, House/Senate
Manufacturing Caucus

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Mohan Rao to speak at Techtextil NA 2022

May 17, 2022

Bolger & O’Hearn introduces new dual action Repel-&-Release DWR, plus will speak, at Techtextil NA 2022

May 11, 2022

Frank Keohan to deliver presentation at AATCC Textiles Summit on manufacturing FDA-approved Reusable Medical PPE

November 15, 2021

Bolger & O’Hearn introduces Shell-Tech Free, the latest generation in ultra-durable, fluorine-free water repellence

October 20, 2021

Bolger & O’Hearn named 2020 Manufacturer of the Year by Rep. Alan Silvia

October 6, 2020

US-based textile companies join forces to fill the nation’s PPE gap

August 4, 2020

B&O donates 400 pounds of hand sanitizer to Rhode Island’s Lifespan health system

May 13, 2020

Bolger & O’Hearn donates hand sanitizer

April 17, 2020

B&O sees escalating demand for high powered durable water repellents for medical textiles in response to COVID-19 pandemic

April 13, 2020

B&O is open, designated as COVID-19 Essential Service

March 31, 2020

Bolger & O’Hearn to Showcase DSM Coating Resins at
IFAI EXPO 2019 in Orlando, Florida, Oct. 2-4

September 23, 2019

OmniBloq™ passes rigorous testing by Cotton Incorporated with high marks for STORM COTTON™ and STORM DENIM™

Nov. 21, 2019

At IFAI EXPO 2019, B&O chief chemist Frank Keohan to discuss next-gen repellents and finishing processes that support both performance and sustainability

September 17, 2019

Flylow Gear unveils Stormproof/Breathable™ OmniBloq™ technology on premier men’s and women’s styles at 2019 Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show

January 24, 2018

OmniBloq™: Keeping Flylow Gear Dry As A Bone

March 25, 2019

Bolger & O’Hearn to Showcase DSM Resins, New Website and Next-Gen Stormproof Water Repellent at Techtextil NA 2019

Feb. 21, 2019

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Functional Fabric Fair
Javits Center
July 19-20, 2022
New York, New York
USA
Currently Scheduling Meetings

Texworld New York City
Javits Center
Apparel Sourcing in New York
Home Textiles Sourcing
July 19-20, 2022
New York, New York
USA
Currently Scheduling Meetings

IFAI Expo
Oct. 10 – Oct. 14, 2022
Charlotte, NC
USA

Shell-Tech Free:
The latest generation in ultra-durable, fluorine-free water repellence

Bolger and O’Hearn is proud to introduce Shell-Tech Free, an advanced fluorine-free durable water repellent that provides the same repellency and wash durability as a quality C-6, but with significantly less environmental impact.

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