Dyes & Chemicals

Archroma, G-Star Raw & Advance Denim Promote Cleaner Production

Textile Insights April 8, 2024

Archroma has been working with denim brand G-Star Raw and sustainable denim producer Advance Denim to produce denim in authentic blue shades without the aniline impurity carried through from the synthesis of standard synthetic indigo. In traditional denim production, this aniline remains bound

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France To Ban Textiles & Apparel Containing PFAS Chemical

Textile Insights April 6, 2024

Textiles and apparels containing per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) also called ‘forever chemicals’ could soon face tight restrictions or bans in France. The first draft of a bill banning certain products containing the harmful chemicals was approved unanimously by French MP’s earlier this week. It particularly targets the manufacture, import and sale of textiles,

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CHT Presenting Sustainable Auxiliaries At Techtextil Frankfurt

Textile Insights April 2, 2024

The CHT Group is focusing on tailor-made and modern product and process solutions to optimise performance and functionality of technical textiles at Techtextil Frankfurt in Hall 11, Stall B-11. The CHT Group’s product portfolio includes water-based as well as silicone based finishing and coating systems that enable new innovative functionalities, which are all from a […]

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Hwasung Adopts GTT Empel Water & PFAS-Free Textile Finishing

Textile Insights March 28, 2024

Green Theme Technologies (GTT) suppliers of the Empel water-free and PFAS-free textile finishing has forayed into South Korea by partnering with textile innovator Hwasung International. Hwasung is the first Korean mill to offer the Empel high performance technology to global footwear brands and regional Korean mill customers. Hwasung is known for providing high performance

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Archroma Partners Artistic Milliners To Strengthen Compliance

Textile Insights March 26, 2024

Archroma has inked a strategic partnership with Artistic Milliners, one of the world’s top denim fabric manufacturers. The two companies will join forces to implement resource-saving techniques through sustainable solutions designed for long-term impact, as well as further strengthen compliance standards. “The collaboration between Archroma and Artistic Milliners aims to

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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 PFAS-free DWR’s have many of the same repellent characteristics as a […]

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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