Dyes & Chemicals

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

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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

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Erca Repositions Sustainable Textile Auxiliary Brand Revecol

Textile Insights December 2, 2023

Erca Textile Chemical Solutions has repositioned its Revecol brand by giving it a new brand identity. Revecol is a sustainable textile auxiliary and is manufactured from used vegetable oils. In the new brand positioning, Revecol is highlighted for circularity, safety, high performance, competitiveness and its ability to be used on any type of textile fibre, […]

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Japan Bans PFHxS Use In Water Repellent Textiles & Apparels

Textile Insights December 1, 2023

Japan will ban the manufacturing and consumption of PFHxS (perfluorohexane sulfonic acid), which is an organic fluorine compound (PFAS) used in textiles and apparels. PFHxS is mainly used to manufacture water repellent textiles and clothing and the Japanese Ministry of the Environment has imposed prohibition on imports of PFHxS. In order to regulate use of […]

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Avient Unveils Deep Jet-Black Shades To Its Colourants Range

Textile Insights November 29, 2023

Avient Corporation, a supplier of specialised and sustainable material solutions and services has added new black colourants to its Renol Fibre Colourants portfolio. “These colourants can achieve intense, high-quality levels of deep jet-black shades (jetness) in polyester textiles who seek a more luxurious appearance,” the US headquartered company said in a press release.