Product Launch & Innovation

Novonesis Launches Denibrite Platform For Lower-Impact Denim Bleaching

Textile Insights August 19, 2026

Novonesis has launched DeniBrite, a consolidated biobleaching platform for denim that brings together its enzymatic bleaching solutions to help formulators and laundries create a range of denim finishes while addressing growing requirements around process performance, chemical management and

Corporates

Bluesign Appoints Hanane Taidi As CEO

Textile Insights July 27, 2026

Bluesign, the textile industry system focused on reducing environmental and chemical impacts across the value chain, has appointed Hanane Taidi as Chief Executive Officer as the organisation enters its next phase of growth. An SGS company, Bluesign has more than 25 years of experience supporting responsible textile production through stringent safety and environmental

Sustainability

TechnoSport First Indian Apparel Brand To Partner Bluesign

Textile Insights May 20, 2024

Tiruppur based online sportswear brand TechnoSport has joined sustainable solutions supplier Bluesign as its first India-based garment brand partner. “The partnership will enable TechnoSport to pursue sustainability in textile manufacturing,” Bluesign said in a press release. TechnoSport product categories include men’s t-shirt, gym vests and jackets, to women’s tights and

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

Sustainability

Bluesign Launches Phase Out Program For Critical Solvents

Textile Insights March 5, 2024

In a bid to enhance environmental performance and ensure consumer safety, Bluesign has launched a comprehensive phase out program for critical solvents. “Since its inception in September 2021, this initiative has gained traction among our system partner manufacturers, aiming to mitigate the adverse effects of hazardous substances,” the company said. Substances such as

Sustainability

Thailand Moving Towards Bio-Circular Green Textile Economy

Textile Insights February 21, 2024

A report of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) informed that Thailand is moving towards a bio-circular green textile economy. UNEP released a report titled ‘Sustainable and circular textile value chains: Linkages with trade and trade policy’, in which it highlighted Thailand’s efforts. UNEP pointed out the SE Asian country’s efforts in eliminating tariffs on

Dyes & Chemicals

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, […]

Corporates

RevolutionRace Joins Bluesign Technologies For Sustainable Outdoor Gear

October 6, 2023

In a significant development, Bluesign Technologies AG has announced the inclusion of RevolutionRace, one of Scandinavia’s foremost and rapidly expanding outdoor brands, as a Bluesign System Partner. RevolutionRace, a company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2021, is renowned for its commitment to the ethos that ‘Nature is our playground’, delivering

Sustainability

Madwell First US Denim Company To Become Bluesign Partner

Textile Insights August 18, 2023

Madewell is the first US denim company to become a Bluesign System Partner brand and this partnership reflects Madewell‘s commitment to reducing its environmental impact. Madewell’s collaboration with Bluesign to produce denim more sustainably started in October 2022; while the first denim style was crafted using Bluesign approved ISKO fabrics. The Bluesign certification

Event

Bluesign Unveils Sustainable ‘Impact’ Service For India

Textile Insights August 10, 2023

Bluesign has unveiled Impact, a service which is tailored for the Indian textile industry. This was announced at Bluesign seminars themed ‘Sustainable Textile Manufacturing – the bluesign Way,’ held in Bengaluru & Tiruppur. According to Bluesign, amid the evolving global textile landscape, India is poised to transcend its reputation as a price-sensitive market and