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Fashion Industry Moves To Eliminate PFAS

Textile Insights April 9, 2025

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” are widely used in textiles for water and stain resistance. Found in outdoor gear, activewear, uniforms and household textiles, PFAS enhance fabric performance but pose severe environmental and health

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Five Ways To Reduce Waste In Fashion Industry

Textile Insights April 9, 2025

The fashion industry is leaving an increasingly heavy toll on the planet, contributing to pollution, climate change, and excessive resource consumption. In Chile’s Atacama Desert, mountains of discarded clothes reportedly reached heights visible from space. In Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, textile dyes turned a river black, while synthetic fibres have been found in fish in

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Anjani Prasad Named First Honorary Alumnus By CHEMSA-VJTI

Textile Insights April 7, 2025

Anjani Prasad has been conferred the prestigious title of “First Honorary Alumnus” by the CHEMSA-VJTI Alumni Association, marking a moment of pride and recognition for his outstanding contributions to the field of chemical engineering and the broader industry. The honor was proposed by Sunil Chari and unanimously endorsed by the Core Committee members of the […]

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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 Lululemon’s signature products like Align and Wunder Train leggings. Lululemon

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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