WACKER 208 is a self-dispersible polyether-amino-functional silicone fluid. By improving the hand and because of its hydrophilic nature, it considerably improves the wear comfort of the textile and also has hydrophilic properties. Moreover, it contains better exhaustibility, wash resistance, and good shear resistance. WACKER 208 applies as an ideal active substance in hydrophilic fabric softeners for treating fibers and textiles of all kinds, also can use for padding, in the exhaust process and can also be used on their own or together with organic fabric softeners, polyethylene waxes, and other finishing agents. Generally, it has no effect on whiteness and it does not affect the color shade or fastness of colored goods.