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Lululemon Partners With ZymoChem To Scale Bio-Based Nylon

Textile Insights March 24, 2025

Lululemon has announced a multi-year collaboration with San Leandro-based biotechnology company ZymoChem to expand its use of bio-based nylon and advance sustainable innovation. The partnership aims to develop a bio-based alternative for adipic acid, a key component of nylon 6,6 used in

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Archroma Adopts Zero Liquid Discharge Solution At Mahachai Plant

Textile Insights March 24, 2025

Archroma has successfully implemented a state-of-the-art Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system at its Mahachai plant in Thailand, designed and built by Gradiant. The solution enables 90-95% wastewater recovery for reuse and extracts valuable minerals for industrial applications, advancing water circularity in textile dye production. Located in a water-stressed region near

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Archroma Unveils Enhanced High IQ Lasting Color Program At Performance Days 2025

Textile Insights March 2, 2025

Archroma, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals, is introducing its enhanced High IQ Lasting Color assurance programme at Performance Days in Munich. With upgraded performance standards, the programme addresses the growing consumer demand for long-lasting garments while delivering both sustainability and functionality. “With a forward-thinking approach to

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Transfer Chemicals And SHEIN Establish Joint Laboratory For Textile Innovation

Textile Insights March 2, 2025

On February 17, Transfer Chemicals and SHEIN, a global leader in online fashion and lifestyle retail, signed a cooperation framework agreement in Guangzhou, marking the official establishment of the “SHEIN & Transfer Joint Laboratory.” Wang Haoran, Vice President of Transfer Chemicals’ Textile Division, and Xinlou Qu, Head of Textile Technology

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France To Ban ‘Forever Chemicals’ Clothing And Cosmetics From 2026

Textile Insights February 25, 2025

France’s National Assembly has passed a bill to restrict the production, import and sale of products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.” The legislation, which secured 231 votes in favour and 51 against, was earlier approved by the Senate and will take effect in January 2026. The ban targets products

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Archroma Joins BioCircular Alliance To Advance Fashion Circularity

Textile Insights January 27, 2025

Archroma, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals, has joined the BioCircular Materials Alliance, an initiative led by biomaterials pioneer Spiber Inc. The Alliance aims to accelerate the fashion industry’s transition to circular business models through the adoption of renewable, bio-based textile materials and chemical treatments. The Alliance unites

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Society Of Dyers And Colourists Launches Digital Textile Collection Archive

Textile Insights October 27, 2024

The Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) in Bradford has unveiled a groundbreaking digital textile collection archive, offering global access to centuries of textile dyeing and printing history. This extensive resource features over 50,000 artefacts, including the Turkey Red collection and handwritten dyers’ notebooks, and is meticulously catalogued by historical

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ESDO & IPEN Study Reveals Toxic PFAS In Dhaka’s Water And Textiles

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

A study released by the Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO) and IPEN highlights alarming levels of toxic PFAS chemicals in surface and tap water samples collected near Dhaka’s textile industry hubs. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, were found in nearly all the samples, with many exceeding regulatory limits proposed in the EU, US […]

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AATCC Workshops Focus On Color Management And Textile Testing For 2024

July 18, 2024

Every year, AATCC hosts workshops at the AATCC Technical Center, offering hands-on learning on specific testing topics. These workshops feature small class sizes to ensure in-depth exploration of the content. This year, AATCC will host a Color Management Workshop from August 14-15 and introduce a new Textile Testing Workshop for Specifiers on September 17-18 at […]

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Double Accolades For Sun Chemical At FIA Awards 2024

July 14, 2024

Sun Chemical has proudly announced two wins at the Flexographic Industry Association (FIA) Awards. The company received the “Technical Innovation of the Year” award for SunVisto AquaHeat inks, showcasing its commitment to innovation and sustainability in printing. These water-based flexographic inks are designed for industrial ovens, withstanding temperatures up to 220°C