Dyes & Chemicals

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.

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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

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PFAS Exit Accelerates As Textile Industry Shifts Away From Forever Chemicals

Textile Insights June 10, 2026

The textile industry’s transition away from PFAS commonly known as forever chemicals, appears to be accelerating faster than many expected. A new report released by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), titled No PFAS, No Problem: Product Testing Reveals Success of California and New York PFAS Textile Laws, offers one of the clearest indications yet […]

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Textile Ministry Seeks Pause On Anti-Dumping Probes Amid Chemical Supply Crunch

Textile Insights June 2, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles and several industry bodies have urged the government to temporarily pause anti-dumping investigations on key chemical intermediaries as supply disruptions and rising prices, triggered by the West Asia conflict, strain downstream sectors. The Ministry has reportedly raised concerns over raw material availability for products such as elastomeric

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Tata Chemicals Faces Environmental Review Post Gujarat HC Ruling

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

Tata Chemicals Ltd is set to undergo an environmental impact assessment following a Gujarat High Court ruling that dismissed the company’s claim over legacy wastewater channels linked to its Mithapur manufacturing facility. The court has directed the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) to appoint independent experts to assess the environmental impact associated with the

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Mechanical Process Enables Sunlight-Driven Textile Wastewater Treatment

Textile Insights May 20, 2026

Researchers at University of Birmingham have developed a sustainable method to break down toxic pollutants in wastewater using sunlight-activated catalysts produced through an innovative mechanical process. The study, published in the journal npj 2D Materials and Applications, highlights a water-based technique that creates ultra-thin photocatalysts capable of degrading

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Changing Pricing Strategies in Dyes & Chemical Industry

Textile Insights May 10, 2026

Continuing with traditional pricing methods is no longer sustainable. The industry now requires a more dynamic, strategic and disciplined approach to pricing, writes Bharat Trivedi in this exclusive article for Textile Insights The dyes and chemical industry has always operated in a highly competitive and cost-sensitive environment. However, in recent years, the pressure

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Clariant Launches CATOFIN 1000 Catalyst To Boost PDH Efficiency

Textile Insights April 30, 2026

Clariant has introduced CATOFIN 1000, its next-generation propane dehydrogenation (PDH) catalyst, designed to enhance selectivity, productivity and operational reliability for propylene producers. Building on the proven CATOFIN 310 Series, the new catalyst delivers improved performance with an extended lifetime and up to 20% reduction in tar precursors, significantly

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Specialty Chemicals: The Invisible Backbone Of Modern Manufacturing

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

Specialty chemical manufacturers may not appear on finished products, but their impact is embedded across nearly every industry. From life-saving pharmaceuticals and advanced electronics to modern agriculture, energy systems and next-generation materials, these companies supply the essential inputs that enable innovation throughout the manufacturing ecosystem. As

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Lululemon Advances PFAS-Free Apparel Strategy, Tightens Chemical Compliance Framework

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

Lululemon Athletica has confirmed that its product portfolio is now free from PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), marking a significant step in aligning with tightening global regulations and evolving industry standards on chemical usage in textiles. PFAS, long used in performance apparel for durable water repellency, are being phased out globally amid rising