Dyes & Chemicals

Poddar Pigments Inks Deal With IB Vogt Solar India For 3 MWp Solar Power Plant

February 4, 2024

Poddar Pigments Ltd has partnered with IB Vogt Solar India for a 3 MWp solar power plant in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The plant aims to generate electricity for captive consumption, highlighting Poddar Pigments’ commitment to sustainability. The move signifies a step towards eco-friendly

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Archroma Tweaks Dye Recipe To Make It More Cost-Effective

Textile Insights February 2, 2024

Archroma has extended its Avitera SE technology by launching Avitera SE Generation Next for more cost-effective sustainable dyeing of cellulosic fibres and blends. With an improved cost-to-performance ratio for new dark and extra-dark shades, the Avitera SE Generation Next range helps mills increase yield, improve productivity and reduces processing costs. “Dyeing darker

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Sun Chemical Bags Eco Passport By Oeko-Tex Certification

Textile Insights January 29, 2024

Sun Chemical has completed the Eco Passport by Oeko-Tex certification for a selected range of pigments and also achieved Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZHDC) Level 3 accreditation. According to a Sun Chemical press release, Level 3 is the highest level possible by the ZDHC Foundation, an organisation committed to phasing out hazardous chemicals in […]

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Rudolf Unveils Two Bio-Based Moisture Management Products

Textile Insights January 24, 2024

Rudolf a producer of specialty chemicals has introduced a bio-based innovation for its Hydrocool technology, which it calls a breakthrough in textile moisture management product line. “The new durable bio-based products, Ruco-Pur Bio Slb and Feran Bio Icr, represent a major turning point in textile chemistry, offering unrivalled sustainability, performance and durability,”

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Archroma Showing Green Textile Chemicals At Colombiatex

Textile Insights January 24, 2024

Archroma is showcasing sustainable and green textile chemical solutions at this year’s Colombiatex de Las Américas exhibition. Archroma introduced a new concept that promises to help the region’s brands and mills optimise their productivity, add value to their products and create a positive impact on the environment. “Named Super Systems+, each solution offers exceptional

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Erca Group Spins-Off Textile Auxiliaries Into Separate Entity

Textile Insights January 18, 2024

The Erca Group has spun-off Erca Textile Chemical Solutions (TCS) as an independent company within the Erca Group and will be completely dedicated to the textile industry. “The decision to make Erca TCS a separate company stems from the desire to focus exclusively on solutions for the textile industry and to build an agile entity,” […]

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Silicones Manufacturer Elkem Celebrates 120th Anniversary

Textile Insights January 3, 2024

Elkem celebrated its 120th anniversary on January 2, having grown from being an industrial start-up in 1904, into one of the world’s leading providers of advanced silicon-based materials. Today, the Norway based company has around 7,300 employees all over the world, delivering revenues of NOK 45.9 billion. With more than 550 researchers around the world, […]

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Americhem Unveils Peppermint Oil Based Odour Control Treatment

Textile Insights December 22, 2023

Manufacturer of polymer solutions Americhem, has launched a new antimicrobial and odour control treatment for textiles named Nshield, which features peppermint oil as its active component. Traditionally, peppermint oil has been used for its therapeutic benefits, and recent studies indicate its potential in providing antibacterial properties and odour neutralisation in

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AATCC Chlorine Test Control Fabric Tests Chlorinated Water

Textile Insights December 19, 2023

AATCC has launched a new Chlorine Test Control Fabric for use with TM 162 Colorfastness for swimming pools with chlorinated water. “This sunny yellow control fabric enables testing laboratories to evaluate colour change when textiles are exposed to chlorinated swimming pool conditions,” AATCC said in a press release. Proper use of the control fabric serves […]

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Denim Maker Artistic Milliners Partners Archroma On Sulfur Dyes

Textile Insights December 14, 2023

Denim manufacturer Artistic Milliners and sustainable specialty chemicals producer Archroma are partnering to rewrite the future of denim, by leveraging Archroma’s Diresul Evolution Black dyestuff. In the process, the partners are promoting more eco-advanced sulfur black dyeing for denim with a variety of washdown effects and reduced environmental impact. According to