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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

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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.

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Archroma Inspires Design Talent At ISPO Academy Masterclass

Textile Insights November 28, 2023

Archroma, a global supplier of specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is again partnering with ISPO Academy to inspire promising young design talents in a four-day Masterclass held alongside ISPO Munich 2023 to explore this year’s theme, ‘Circularity – Create | Adapt | Revive’. ISPO Munich is the world’s leading trade fair for the sports industry. […]

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Pulcra & Devan Chemicals Launch New Water Repellency Brand

Textile Insights November 28, 2023

Pulcra Chemicals, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions, has joined forces with its subsidiary, Devan Chemicals, to introduce Devan Repel, a new brand in the water repellency market. The first product in the range, Devan Repel One, is a durable water repellent for polyester and its blends, which has been developed with chemical and […]

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Bluesign Simplifies Access & Makes Bluesign Guide Public

Textile Insights November 24, 2023

Bluesign has taken an important step in enhancing the Bluesign System and simplified access with introduction of the public Bluesign Guide. According to Bluesign, the public Guide is accessible to everyone and registration or login is not required to make information easily available to rapidly develop adoption of better materials With the new public Guide, […]

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Rudolf Shows Pioneering Textile Chemistry At Premiere Vision

Textile Insights November 23, 2023

Rudolf HUB1922 is presenting a pioneering range of textile chemistry that embodies true evolution in a showcase at Denim by Premiere Vision Milan. “This cutting-edge chemistry marks a pivotal milestone in addressing the pressing need for sustainable solutions,” Rudolf said in a press release. By harnessing raw materials derived from organic waste, plastic waste, and […]