Textile chemistry

2024-12-05

PIGMENTURA by CHT is awarded with the German Ecodesign Award

On December 2nd, 2024 the pigment-based dyeing process PIGMENTURA was awarded with the German Ecodesign Award in the Product category.

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Textile chemistry

2024-11-07

Green Theme Technologies closes $6 million series C funding round

Green Theme Technologies, Inc. (GTT), a leader in sustainable textile and materials science, is pleased to announce the successful closing of a $6 million Series C funding round. This funding will accelerate GTT’s mission to transform the textile industry with its EMPEL® high-performance, sustainable technology. Leading the round were Pangaea Ventures and Cottonwood Technology Ventures, two venture firms known for supporting breakthrough innovations in advanced materials and sustainability.

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Textile chemistry

2024-10-17

BASF expands its sustainable polyamide portfolio with products with reduced and, for the first time, net zero CO2 footprints

With Ultramid® LowPCF (reduced CO2 footprint/“Product Carbon Footprint”, PCF**) and Ultramid® ZeroPCF* (CO2 footprint of net zero greenhouse gas emissions), BASF launches two new product variants within its polyamide value chain in Europe. Greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced when compared to conventional products. BASF is offering its Ultramid® B brand and the precursor caprolactam as ZeroPCF and LowPCF variants, as well as Ultramid® C as LowPCF option.

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Textile chemistry

2024-12-05

Strategic growth: RUDOLF signs MOU to acquire Proeza in Mexico

RUDOLF has announced the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to acquire Proeza in Mexico. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone for RUDOLF, enabling the company to leverage Proeza’s established strengths and extensive market presence.

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Textile chemistry

2024-11-07

CHT receives adiFormulator Award 2024

CHT Group has been honored by adidas as a leader in Sustainability for the second time in a row.

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Textile chemistry

2024-10-17

Archroma brings “PLANET CONSCIOUS+” innovations to PERFORMANCE DAYS 2024

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, will showcase innovations that advance sustainability for functional fabrics at PERFORMANCE DAYS 2024 in Munich this month.

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Textile chemistry

2024-10-03

Officina39 on stage at La Scala Theater for the CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards 2024

A prestigious recognition for the Biella-based company and its product Recycrom™, the dyestuff derived from textile waste that allows fashion brands to responsibly dye their garments.

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Textile chemistry

2024-09-12

New CEO for Beaulieu International Group

Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) announces the appointment of its new CEO, Mr. Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck. This important step marks a new era of leadership and stability for the company.

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Textile chemistry

2024-09-05

Archroma, Kipas Denim and Jeanologia collaborate to launch low-impact contra denim collection

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, Kipas Denim, a leader in integrated textile production based in Türkiye, and Jeanologia, a sustainable textile solutions company, are collaborating to pioneer a new denim finishing process for enhanced aesthetic appeal and greater sustainability.

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Textile chemistry

2024-07-04

Huntsman secures bluesign® APPROVED status for IROGRAN® TPU products

Global chemical company Huntsman has secured bluesign® approval for ten of its IROGRAN® thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) products, which are used extensively across the textile and apparel industry. The materials in question are part of Huntsman’s IROGRAN® film and sheet portfolio, and can be used to enhance the production, performance, and comfort of stitchless, seamless garments including underwear, sportswear, and outdoor and waterproof clothing.

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Textile chemistry

2024-06-27

CHT unveils Spring/Summer 2025 color trends

CHT Fashion News presents the hottest color trends for Spring/Summer 2025, featuring 18 vibrant hues that will define the upcoming season. Each selected color is paired with its PANTONE® reference, alongside recipes for personalized implementation using CHT's extensive range of dyes and pigments.

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Textile chemistry

2024-06-20

From lab to label: bluesign and SCTI donate SCI to ZDHC

The textile industry is taking a great step forward in sustainable practices as bluesign and SCTI donate the pioneering Sustainable Chemistry Index (SCI) Methodology to ZDHC. This collaboration aims to revolutionize chemical management in the textile, leather and fashion industries, while addressing environmental impact in a holistic manner.

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Textile chemistry

2024-06-06

BASF researching CO2-neutral production of bio-based fumarate using bacteria found in cow stomachs

With the bacterium Basfia succiniciproducens, BASF would like to transform sugar and carbon dioxide into fumaric acid, an important intermediate for chemical production. To this end, the company is collaborating with Saarland University, University of Marburg and the University of Kaiserslautern-Landau in a joint research project entitled FUMBIO (FUMarsäure BIObasiert).

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Textile chemistry

2024-06-06

Archroma introduces COLOR MANAGEMENT+

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, introduced COLOR MANAGEMENT+, an enhanced color design and development solution that helps textile and fashion brands and mills work together for improved economic and environmental sustainability.

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