#Textile chemistry

2023-01-12

Textilchemie Dr. Petry takes over Industrie-Chemie Stein

The specialty chemicals manufacturer based in Reutlingen, southern Germany, takes over the shares of Industrie-Chemie Stein GmbH and continues the production program.

Textilchemie Dr. Petry GmbH from Reutlingen took over Industrie-Chemie Stein GmbH (ICS) from Hechingen on January 1, 2023. Customers of ICS can rely on the consistent quality of the textile auxiliaries they are used to and first-class service from the experienced application engineers at Dr. Petry.

Hechingen-based Industrie-Chemie Stein GmbH (ICS), which has been managed by Frank Ellner for 34 years, will cease production and sales of its textile auxiliaries at the end of 2022. The product range, which mainly includes auxiliaries for special applications, complements the range of Textilchemie Dr. Petry GmbH and will continue unchanged there. ICS customers can contact the textile specialists at Textilchemie Dr. Petry GmbH directly with orders and application-related questions. Mr Ellner will continue to be available for consultation.

textile.4U publishes special edition “Top 100 Textile Recycling Companies 2025”

With a comprehensive 176-page special edition, textile.4U is dedicating its latest issue entirely to one of the most dynamic and influential topics in today’s textile industry: textile recycling. The new issue, published exclusively in high-quality print, presents the Top 100 textile recycling companies researched and selected by TexData – organizations that already play a key role in the transition to circular textiles or are expected to have a significant impact in the near future.

Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 signed by Governor

Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) is proud to announce that Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, has been signed into law by the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom. This groundbreaking legislation establishes the country’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) textile recycling program, marking a significant step forward in the state’s efforts to combat waste and promote sustainability.

Modtissimo promotes sustainability with 28 coordinates in the Green Circle

Modtissimo is proving more and more to be a textile and clothing show that delivers the latest innovations in the area of sustainability, with the iTechStyle Green Circle being the main showcase for companies' creations. In this 60+4 edition, taking place on 12 and 13 September, 28 coordinates will be exhibited in a section organised by CITEVE and curated by Paulo Gomes.

The EU and Egypt team up to mobilise private sector investments at Investment Conference and sign a Memorandum of Understanding underpinning €1 billion in macro-financial assistance for Egypt

At the EU-Egypt Investment Conference, co-organised by the EU and the Government of Egypt on 29-30 June, the EU and Egypt are teaming up to intensify private sector investments in Egypt. They are also signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the disbursement to Egypt of up to €1 billion in Macro-Financial Assistance.

Ascend Performance Materials secures court approval for restructuring and appoints new CEO

Ascend Performance Materials has reached a major milestone in its Chapter 11 process: the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has confirmed the company’s Plan of Reorganization. Ascend expects to emerge from Chapter 11 by year’s end with a significantly improved capital structure. In parallel with the restructuring progress, Ascend announced a leadership change.

Indorama Ventures ranks first globally in ChemScore 2025 for excellence in chemicals management and environmental performance

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global sustainable chemicals company, has been ranked first globally with a green card in ChemScore 2025, the internationally recognized benchmark developed by ChemSec, assessing the environmental performance and chemical management of the world’s 40 largest chemical companies. The company has consistently found itself in the top three ChemScore companies and scored twice as high on average as the Asia-based companies taken together.

Sicomin appoints CS Kompozyty as exclusive Distributor for Poland

Sicomin is pleased to announce the appointment of CS Kompozyty as its exclusive distributor for Poland. The partnership will provide Polish composite manufacturers with comprehensive access to Sicomin's broad range of performance epoxy resins, green epoxies, hardeners, and adhesive solutions, supported by local technical expertise and rapid delivery capabilities.

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition 2026 returns to meet market demand with innovative bedding solutions

Returning in 2026, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition will take place from 11 to 13 March at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. With rising daily pressures and increasing sleep disorders, demand for high-quality, functional, and sustainable bedding solutions is surging. The fair will spotlight innovative bedding products and technologies designed to meet these evolving consumer needs within this expanding market. Last year’s edition welcomed over 25,000 visitors from 85 countries and regions, reflecting a 7.5% increase in attendance and broader global participation.

Suzhou Tianyuan boosts costing accuracy to 98% with Coats Digital’s GSDCost

Coats Digital is delighted to announce that Suzhou Tianyuan Garments Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of high-quality sportswear and functional apparel for global brands such as Adidas, FILA, ANTA, and The North Face, has achieved remarkable productivity and cost management improvements following the implementation of Coats Digital’s award-winning method-time-cost optimisation solution, GSDCost.