Textile chemistry
Textil Santanderina launches authentic black denim collection based on Archroma’s eco-advanced DIRESUL® EVOLUTION BLACK sulfur dyestuff
Textil Santanderina, an innovator known globally for the manufacture of quality fabrics with controlled traceability, today launched its Advanced Black denim collection in collaboration with Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions.
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Under the motto "Say hello to the Footure!” BASF presents new concepts and futuristic design ideas for sole and shoe production at Simac Tanning Tech 2023, the international trade fair for machinery and technology for the footwear and leather industry, which takes place from 19-21 September in Milan, Italy. Implementing sustainability at all levels is BASF's declared goal. In the footwear sector, there are numerous innovations and sustainable material developments that will be presented at the BASF stand, Hall 14, booth K47/L48.
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Microban International is pleased to introduce its latest ground-breaking technology – Ascera™. This patent-pending, next generation antimicrobial technology uses an active ingredient inspired by nature*, and is designed for use in olefinic polymers and solvent-based coatings. Ascera is sustainable, metal free and less toxic than alternative technologies, and provides the lifelong antimicrobial product protection that Microban is known for around the world.
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Biosenta builds on partnership with AMPAK to test and commercialize Tri-Filler™
Biosenta Inc. listed on the CSE (CSE: ZRO) is pleased to announce the next level of partnership with AMPAK Inc. and the University of Calgary. The new Agreement will see Tri-Filler™ being tested in plastics at AMPAK Inc. facilities with an eye to commercialization.
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Chain reaction: How Together for Sustainability’s PCF Guideline is driving a revolution in chemical sustainability reporting
Christoph Jäkel, VP Corporate Sustainability at BASF, explains how TfS’ PCF Guideline can help chemical companies keep pace with changing regulation on sustainability. Together for Sustainability (TfS) is a global initiative that works to promote sustainability in the chemical industry’s supply chain, consisting of 47 international companies, including some of the largest chemical groups. Each TfS member is dedicated to building sustainable chemical supply chains.
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DyStar releases 2022 – 2023 Integrated Sustainability Report
DyStar, a leading specialty chemical company with a heritage of more than a century in product development and innovation is pleased to announce the release of its thirteenth annual Integrated Sustainability Report. The report is prepared in accordance with the updated GRI Standards 2021: Core Options. Despite the challenging business landscape and economic situations, DyStar remains committed to delivering tangible values that the Group has strategically created through the six major capitals, using the Integrated Reporting
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Devan, part of Pulcra Chemicals, has announced a significant breakthrough with their R-Vital NTL technology. Achieving a remarkable durability of 50 washes, Devan’s bio-based and biodegradable well-being technology is set to revolutionize the textile industry.
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Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, was highlighted for its advanced sustainable practices and innovation in Pakistan by the Swiss Embassy. Foreign Minister of Switzerland, Mr. Ignazio Cassis who was on an official state visit to Pakistan visited Archroma Center of Excellence at Karachi on 9 July 2023 along with high-level officials and three Members of Swiss Parliament.
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ZDHC’s Impact Day 2023: “Partnership is the New Leadership”
ZDHC held its annual Impact Day 2023 at ITMA on June 11th, bringing together leaders from across the fashion and footwear industry to supercharge its vision to create a world where better chemistry leads to the protection of life, land, air, and water.
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Conagen develops debondable adhesive for textiles and soft materials from natural bioingredients
When more than 92 million tons of textile waste are landfilled annually, new solutions are needed to enable fabric reworking in manufacturing and recycling on a mass scale. Conagen, the biotechnology innovator, announced the development of a groundbreaking debondable textile adhesive made from high-performance materials sourced from sustainable and natural biomolecules.
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For ERCA a broader “sharing phase” has just begun
ERCA successfully showcased their latest product during the recent ITMA 2023 exhibition, taking the opportunity to share with ITMA visitors the journey that stood behind the creation of REVECOL®. Thanks to the high tech and pioneering manufacturing process, REVECOL® transforms critical waste materials (exhausted vegetable oils) into a line of innovative and responsible chemical auxiliaries destined for the entire textile industry and its various applications, offering unique characteristics: circular DNA, certification, safety, high performance, competitivity and applicability on any type of textile fiber, whether virgin or recycled.
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New "TAKE UP THE THREAD" by CHT available
The world of yarns opens up an exciting field of topics. The demands placed on modern yarns require individual technical solutions for lubrication, functionalization, coating and bonding. The experts in the Textile Finishing application field supply tailor-made, high-performance product solutions for these purposes. In the new e-paper TAKE UP THE THREAD CHT bundles information around their products LUSTRAFFIN, POLYAVIN and POLYAVIN BOND.
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Kodak expands advanced materials & chemicals offering with Textile Test Facility
Kodak announces the opening of its Textile Test Facility which will provide a comprehensive range of testing services to textile developers, manufacturers and academic institutions to assess specific properties and performance attributes of fabrics. The offering leverages Kodak’s infrastructure and expertise in advanced materials and chemicals and is an extension of the company’s recent initiative in manufacturing light-blocking fabrics under the KODALUX brand name.
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Archroma and Somelos to advance textile industry sustainability with new dyeing and finishing process for water savings of up to 97%
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, and Somelos, a world-renowned vertically integrated textile group in Portugal, have joined forces to advance sustainable cotton processing with a new water-saving dyeing and finishing process that generates no wastewater.
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