Dyes & Chemicals

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

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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

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Dupont Settlement To Strengthen Ohio’s Drinking Water Infrastructure

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

Eight years after a lawsuit was filed against DuPont over the release of forever chemicals into the Ohio river, Mike DeWine has announced the distribution of a US$ 65 million settlement reached in 2023. Now serving as governor, DeWine outlined how the funds will support critical water infrastructure upgrades across Belmont, Gallia, Lawrence, Meigs, Morgan […]

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Shrieve Chemical Acquires FIS Chemicals To Expand Global Capabilities

Textile Insights April 27, 2026

Shrieve Chemical, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital and a global distributor of specialty chemicals, has announced the acquisition of FIS Chemicals, a Scotland-based formulator, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance chemical solutions. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Aberdeen, FIS Chemicals

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Eco-Friendly Textile Dye Market To Reach US$ 6.4 Billion By 2033

Textile Insights March 30, 2026

The global eco-friendly textile dye market is witnessing strong growth, driven by the textile industry’s accelerating shift toward sustainability. According to Growth Market Reports, the market was valued at US$ 2.3 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 12.1% between 2025 and 2033, reaching an estimated US$ 6.4 billion by […]

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India Proposes Anti-Dumping Duty On Chinese Textile Chemical

Textile Insights March 20, 2026

India has recommended the imposition of an anti-dumping duty on a key textile processing chemical imported from China, aiming to protect domestic manufacturers from unfairly low-priced imports. The recommendation follows an investigation by trade authorities, which found that the chemical was being exported to India below its normal value, adversely impacting local

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Chemical Safety Law Faces Fresh Rollback Push In Congress

Textile Insights March 5, 2026

A new draft bill in the U.S. Senate seeking to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) has ignited strong opposition from public health and environmental groups, who warn the proposal could significantly weaken the nation’s core chemical safety protections. The legislation, released ahead of a March 4 hearing by the U.S. Senate Committee on […]

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Vietnam’s MOIT Engages Eurocham To Address Chemical Import–Export Licensing Challenges

Textile Insights March 4, 2026

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) moved to address ongoing concerns in chemical import and export activities during a working session between Deputy Minister Truong Thanh Hoai and the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham). The meeting brought together representatives from EuroCham member companies, including AkzoNobel and BASF Vietnam, as well as

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UK Unveils First National Plan To Tackle Risks Posed by ‘Forever Chemicals’

Textile Insights February 10, 2026

The UK government has launched its first national plan to address the risks associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in a move aimed at strengthening environmental protection and public health. Announced on February 3, 2026, by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), the PFAS Plan

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Archroma, HeiQ Partner On Sustainable Anti-Odor Tech

Textile Insights January 20, 2026

Specialty chemicals leader Archroma and Swiss deep-tech materials company HeiQ have entered into a co-marketing agreement aimed at expanding global access to sustainable anti-odor and antimicrobial solutions for the textile industry. The partnership combines HeiQ’s innovation capabilities in functional textiles with Archroma’s global commercial infrastructure, technical