#Textile chemistry

2020-06-18

INVISTA holds groundbreaking ceremony for 400,000-ton/year ADN plant in Shanghai

INVISTA Nylon Chemicals (China) Co., Ltd. held a groundbreaking ceremony in Shanghai today to officially mark the start of construction on its 400,000-ton/year adiponitrile (ADN) plant at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park (SCIP). This more than 7 billion RMB (more than 1 billion USD) investment will help meet the growing demand for nylon 6,6 chemical intermediates in China and the Asia Pacific region.

The event was attended by the Member of the Standing Committee of Shanghai Municipal Committee and Vice Mayor of Shanghai Municipal Government, Mr. Wu Qing; Deputy Secretary General of Shanghai Municipal Government, Mr. Chen Mingbo; Director General of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization, Mr. Wu Jincheng; Director General of Shanghai Chemical Industry Park Administrative Committee, Mr. Ma Jing; as well as officials from relevant departments of Shanghai Municipal Government. Senior executives from INVISTA were also present, including Vice President, INVISTA Nylon Intermediates Asia Pacific, Mr. Kyle Redinger; Vice President, INVISTA Nylon Operations Asia and Europe, Mr. Gary Knight; and INVISTA Chairman and CEO, Mr. Jeff Gentry, shared remarks via video.

Mr. Wu Qing, the Member of the Standing Committee of Shanghai Municipal Committee and Vice Mayor of Shanghai Municipal Government, congratulated INVISTA to reach this stage of development of the ADN project, and stated that Shanghai Municipal Government would continue to support the project and look forward to 2022 when the ADN facility would come into use.

“With support from all parties, INVISTA has successfully initiated the construction of ADN facility within 10 months. The ADN project enriches the value chain of SCIP while accelerating the industrial upgrade of Shanghai chemical industry. SCIP will provide continuous services to ensure that the project will be completed as soon as possible, and the production will be started as soon as possible, to yield tangible benefits for the market,” said Mr. Ma Jing, Director General of Shanghai Chemical Industry Park Administrative Committee.

“The growing demand for high-quality nylon products in China and the Asia-Pacific region, and the continued optimization of the business environment in Shanghai have given us the confidence to continue investment here,” noted Mr. Gentry, INVISTA Chairman and CEO, in his speech delivered via video.

This plant will deploy INVISTA’s most-advanced, energy-efficient ADN technology in China to satisfy the strong, local demand for ADN, an intermediate ingredient used in the production of nylon 6,6. When complete, the new ADN plant will integrate with INVISTA’s existing HMD and polymer facilities to directly supply domestic customers with the key building blocks to produce nylon 6,6 and other high-value products in China and throughout the Asia Pacific region. These products are used for the automobile industry, electrical & electronic industry and many other consumer and industrial applications—contributing to the overall quality of life by enabling lightweight, heat-resistant, and durable designs.

In addition, this ADN project will also help to cultivate local talents, bring more employment opportunities, and promote the development of relevant collaborative industries, to further enhance the economic strength of the local community.

“We truly appreciate all the support from the government, our trusted partners and customers throughout the process, which has led to today’s important start of construction, and we are proud to say we are well on track to start ADN production in 2022. Once the ADN plant is completed, Shanghai will be home to the largest integrated nylon production facility in the world—from ADN through to high-performance polymers,” said Mr. Redinger, Vice President, INVISTA Nylon Intermediates Asia Pacific.

Moving forward, INVISTA Nylon Chemicals will continue to work closely with all stakeholders to advance this project.

INVISTA, Epoch Biodesign sign MoU to advance development of post-consumer recycled Nylon 6,6

INVISTA, a global leader in the manufacture of chemical intermediates, polymers and fibers for the nylon and polypropylene value chains, and Epoch Biodesign, the global leader in enzymatic plastic recycling technology, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing the development of post-consumer recycled nylon 6,6.

INVISTA proposes plant closures and production shift to strengthen global competitiveness

INVISTA announced a set of proposed strategic actions intended to strengthen its global operating footprint and position the business for long-term competitiveness. The proposal includes closing its precision machine shop in Martinsville, Virginia; discontinuing production at its Gloucester, England site; transitioning operations to its Kingston, Canada facility, which will continue to serve customers in North America and Europe; and continuing to explore various investment opportunities for expanding capabilities at select advantaged sites, including its Anlon site in Shanghai, China.

CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics forges ahead with launch of next-gen flame resistant fabric solution at A+A

CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics is paving the way for new possibilities at A+A in Düsseldorf with the launch of CORDURA Comfort FR™, its new range of flame resistant (FR) fabric solutions. The CORDURA® team will be exhibiting in Hall 16, A48 where they will showcase how the new fabric marks a significant breakthrough in flame resistant (FR) performance fabrics, thanks to the combination of lightweight comfort, durability, and lower total cost of ownership.

SOKO presents low-impact denim finishing innovations at Denim PV Milan

SOKO will present a range of sustainable denim finishing technologies and collaborative projects at the upcoming Denim Première Vision Milan on 20–21 May in Milan. At booth G27 in Superstudio Più, the company will showcase new chemical solutions designed to combine fashionable denim effects with reduced environmental impact.

KARL MAYER presents a textile TEXTRONIC® innovation at ITM 2026

With highly efficient machines and continuous textile innovations, KARL MAYER underscores its role as a reliable partner for discerning top-tier customers. Just in time for ITM 2026 in Istanbul, the industry leader is introducing a true innovation: an eyelash lace with its characteristic fringed look – combined with a previously unattainable 4-way stretch. While the established fabric could until now only be produced as rigid version or with one-dimensional stretch, the new elasticity in both dimensions expands the possibilities for cross-band panel fabrics.

DYNEEMA® and NP Aerospace advance personal protection for military servicewomen

Dyneema®, owned by Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, is supplying its high-performance unidirectional (UD) materials to world-leading armor manufacturer NP Aerospace, enabling the production of armor systems designed specifically to fit the female body. With 2,000 new armor systems, including 4,000 plates, made in the United Kingdom (UK) and delivered in June 2026, this collaboration addresses a long-standing lack of high-quality personal protection specially built for female defense and security personnel.

Textile Exchange publishes comprehensive polyester LCA study

Textile Exchange has released a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study on polyester, providing detailed data on the environmental impacts of both virgin and recycled polyester production. The study aims to strengthen understanding across the fashion, textile and apparel industries and support more informed decision-making regarding polyester sourcing and production.