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WTRLSS Launches Digital Denim Dyeing Technology That Cuts Water Use By 99.9%

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

Biotechnology startup WTRLSS has launched a digital denim dyeing and finishing technology that it says can reduce water consumption by up to 99.9%, moving the company from research and development into commercial deployment across the global denim industry. The Los Angeles-based company,

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Bullrush Waste Converted Into Copper-Enhanced Material For Dye Removal

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

Researchers at Doshisha University, Japan, have developed a reusable adsorbent from bullrush agricultural waste that can remove both cationic and anionic synthetic dyes from industrial wastewater. The researchers developed a zero-valent copper nanoparticle-enhanced bullrush activated carbon composite (ZVCu@BAC) through a single-step co-pyrolysis process. Laboratory tests

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IIT Guwahati Develops Bacterial Process To Treat Toxic Textile Dyes

Textile Insights September 24, 2026

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) have developed a biological approach to treat textile wastewater containing toxic azo dyes, using a novel bacterium that degraded 98.50% of a commonly used synthetic dye under optimised laboratory conditions. The study demonstrated the ability of Brevundimonas sp. AJZ05 to degrade Direct Blue-6

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Can Chemical Recycling Unlock Circularity For Polyester Textiles?

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

European Commission Study Highlights the Promise and Challenges of Closing the Loop on Textile Waste As the global textile industry races to meet ambitious sustainability targets, chemical recycling is increasingly being viewed as a critical technology for achieving true circularity, particularly for polyester-based textiles. A new report from the European Commission’s

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EU Tightens Worker Safety Rules On Hazardous Chemicals

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to strengthen workplace protection against hazardous substances linked to cancer, respiratory diseases and reproductive health risks, reinforcing occupational safety standards across a range of industries. The agreement, announced by the Council of the European Union, forms the sixth revision of the Carcinogens,

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ZDHC Reaffirms Commitment To Eliminating PFAS From Textile Manufacturing

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

ZDHC has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from textile, apparel, footwear and leather manufacturing, describing the chemicals as one of the industry’s most significant sustainability challenges. The organisation said PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their

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Chemours To Pay US$ 450 Mn In PFAS Settlement

Textile Insights June 29, 2026

Chemours Co. has agreed to a settlement worth approximately US$ 450 million with the U.S. government and multiple states over allegations of illegally discharging per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals.” The agreement marks the first federal enforcement settlement against a PFAS manufacturer. Filed in a federal court in

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Covestro Launches EU-Funded Project For Bio-Based Aniline Production

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

Covestro has launched Bio4PURConti, a new European Union-funded project aimed at developing the world’s first continuous production process for bio-based aniline, a key raw material used in the manufacture of polyurethanes. The project seeks to create a low-carbon alternative to conventional fossil-based aniline, which is widely used in producing methylene diphenyl

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New Nano-Reactive Dyes Deliver Enhanced Colour Performance And Antimicrobial Functionality

Textile Insights June 11, 2026

Researchers have developed a new generation of nano-scale disperse reactive dyes that not only improve dye fixation across multiple textile substrates but also exhibit promising antimicrobial properties, potentially opening new opportunities for functional and sustainable textile applications. The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, was conducted by

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Wastewater To Wardrobe: TU Delft And Hul Le Kes Pioneer Sustainable Dyeing Innovation

Textile Insights June 11, 2026

Researchers at the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have successfully transformed wastewater treatment sludge into a sustainable textile dye, creating garments that demonstrate a novel approach to circular fashion. Developed in collaboration with Dutch sustainable fashion label Hul le Kes, the innovation uses a melanin-like biopolymer recovered from sewage sludge