Dyes & Chemicals

B&O Refining PFAS-Free Water Repellents Ahead Of New Rules

Textile Insights March 23, 2024

The R&D team at Bolger & O’Hearn is developing and refining its line of powerful PFAS-Free, durable water repellents ahead of new regulations being implemented from January 1, 2025. “The new regulations will restrict the sale of consumer goods containing PFAS chemistries and our

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SDC Hosting Dhaka Fair On Dyes, Chemicals & Machinery

Textile Insights March 15, 2024

SDC International is organising C3M-Expo on Colorants, Chemicals, Compliance & Machinery Exhibition showcasing dyes, pigments, specialty chemicals, compliance and machinery. The C3M-Expo will be held from November 21-23, 2024 at International Convention City, Bashundhara, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh is a trusted hub of apparel sourcing across the globe and more than

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SDC Reopens Applications For Its Global Colourist Award

Textile Insights March 6, 2024

Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) has reopened applications for its Global Colourist Award, which recognises the professional achievements of those working across the wider colouration sector. Entries are open to colourists worldwide across the full gamut of specialisations including, but not limited to textiles, dyes and pigments, leather, food and paint. “Production

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CHT Showing Sustainable Textile Technologies At Performance Days

Textile Insights March 4, 2024

CHT, a manufacturer of textile chemistry and dyes will be showcasing its latest sustainable textile technologies at Performance Days Functional Fabric Fair being held in Munich. “During the fair, CHT will be emphasising both dyeing and effect chemicals designed to enhance the performance of textiles,” the German company said in a press release. CHT will […]

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Archroma Launches End-To-End Solutions ‘Super Systems+’

Textile Insights February 15, 2024

Archroma has introduced Super Systems+, an end-to-end system, which combines fibre-specific processing solutions and intelligent effects to help positively impact economic and environmental sustainability. Archroma’s Super Systems+ suite encompass wet processing solutions that deliver measurable environmental impact like durable colours and functional effects that add

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Browzwear Empowers 3D Fashion With Colour Atlas By Archroma

Textile Insights February 8, 2024

Archroma, a manufacturer of sustainable specialty chemicals and Browzwear, a pioneer of 3D digital solutions for the fashion industry, have expanded their partnership by adding colours for polyester. “The partnership will bring the complete Colour Atlas by Archroma library of colours to Browzwear’s VSticher, Lotta and Stylezone platforms,” an Archroma press release said.

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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 practices and reduced carbon footprint, showcasing the company’s dedication to

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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,”