#Textile chemistry

2013-05-13

Huntsman obtains Court Judgment against Colva - member of Zhejiang Longsheng Group

The Textile Effects division of Huntsman Corporation (HYSE: HUN) today announced it has obtained a judgment from the Intermediate People's Court in Shanghai, China, against Shanghai Colva Dyestuff Industry Co., Ltd. (“Colva”), a manufacturer of textile dyes and intermediates in China, for infringing Chinese Patent No. ZL00106403.7 belonging to Huntsman.

Colva is a member of Zhejiang Longsheng Group, which also has majority ownership of the Dystar Group. In its judgment the court found Colva liable for infringing Huntsman’s Chinese Patent, by manufacturing, and selling Colvazol Super Black LC-G and Colvazol Super Black LC-R. The order specifies that Colva is to stop infringing Huntsman’s Chinese Patent No. ZL00106403.7 and pay damages to Huntsman. Huntsman’s patent was duly registered with the State Intellectual Property Office in 2004 as a true innovation for producing deep black shades.

Colva’s infringing products, Colvazol Super Black LC-G and Colvazol Super Black LC-R, have been found at textile mills in several countries, resulting in significant commercial damage to Huntsman’s Textile Effects division. Samples of the infringing products were collected and analyzed by independent laboratories to support and substantiate the patent infringement action.

Judgment is Significant Landmark Ruling for Huntsman Steve Gray, Huntsman Textile Effects Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Planning said: “Huntsman is fully committed to protecting its intellectual property rights in all countries where it operates and where its products are marketed and sold. It will continue its relentless efforts to ensure that any infringements are rigorously and legally pursued.”

“This judgment is significant, as well as being a landmark ruling for Huntsman. It confirms to the world that the Chinese courts are ready, willing and able to protect and uphold valuable intellectual property rights of both domestic and multinational companies. This will further encourage companies like Huntsman to continue in innovative research and development of new products.” Mr Gray continues.

Huntsman’s continuous focus on innovation has enabled it to achieve better fastness properties, higher durability and functionality while achieving economic and environmental sustainability for its customers. As a global provider of high quality dyes and chemicals to the textile and related industries, Huntsman Textile Effects currently invests five percent of its annual turnover in product innovation.

Huntsman has been granted patent protection for NOVACRON® Super Black G and NOVACRON® Super Black R, in many countries. Making, using, importing or selling non-Huntsman products that use Huntsman’s patented NOVACRON® Super Black G and NOVACRON® Super Black R chemistry in those countries is an infringing act.

Companies that operate textile dyes business, and those that source from the textile supply chain, should exercise due care to avoid any infringement risk. We would be happy to support our customers and textile value chain partners by answering any questions that they may have relating to this issue.

Huntsman and Steitz Secura deliver breakthrough in sustainable safety footwear

Huntsman, in collaboration with Steitz Secura, has developed a breakthrough polyurethane (PU) solution that can help improve the circularity of safety footwear. Together, the two companies have created a DALTOPED® polyurethane midsole system that can incorporate recycled content without compromising performance – setting a new benchmark in protective footwear production.

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.

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.

Speed and connectivity: Techtextil and Texprocess provided market-ready solutions for industries under pressure

With more than 36,000 visitors and 1,700 exhibitors from a total of 112 countries, Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 demonstrated how innovation comes into industrial use. The convergence of research, industry and application proved to be a breeding ground for new material solutions, manufacturing and processing technologies. Natural fibres, performance apparel, connected systems and AI-driven processing technologies emerged as key growth and future markets.

Monforts sees growing potential for technical textiles in Türkiye

For many years now, Türkiye has been one of the most important markets for textile finishing, coating and continuous dyeing equipment, making ITM 2026 from June 9-13 a key event for Germany’s Monforts. At the Istanbul exhibition at stand 1117D in Hall 11, the company will put the emphasis on its machines which continue to lead the field in conventional dyeing and finishing, and also highlight the strong opportunities for Turkish textile manufacturers in the growing field of technical textiles.

Kornit Digital announces commercial availability of Atlas MATRIX following successful global Beta program

Kornit Digital (NASDAQ: KRNT, "Kornit Digital", "Kornit", or the "Company"), a global leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, today announced the commercial availability of the Atlas MATRIX platform following the successful completion of a global beta program across leading production environments in Europe and North America. The announcement, made ahead of FESPA 2026 in Barcelona, marks a major milestone in the evolution of digital apparel production.

“We clearly see that reliability, flexibility, service and total cost of ownership are becoming increasingly important again.”

The nonwovens industry continues to face a challenging market environment. Nevertheless, AUTEFA Solutions reports successful projects, new line sales and growing demand for energy-efficient and flexible solutions. In this interview, André Imhof of AUTEFA Solutions talks about competitiveness against Chinese suppliers, new service and recycling concepts, the growing importance of application development and the opportunities created by countercyclical investments.