Product Launch & Innovation

Kyoto Researchers Develop PFAS And Tio₂ Free Technology For White, Water-Repellent Materials

Textile Insights September 16, 2026

Researchers at Kyoto University’s Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) have developed a foam-based technology that can produce brilliant white materials and water-repellent surfaces without using titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigments or fluorinated chemicals known as PFAS.

Product Launch & Innovation

Algae Scope Develops Seaweed-Based Alternative To PFAS In Textiles

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

Venice-based start-up Algae Scope has developed a bio-based additive made from residual seaweed biomass that can provide water and fire repellent properties to textiles, offering a potential alternative to PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals”. PFAS are widely used in textile and other industrial applications to provide resistance to water, stains and fire. However,

Dyes & Chemicals

ZDHC Reaffirms Commitment To Eliminating PFAS From Textile Manufacturing

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

ZDHC has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from textile, apparel, footwear and leather manufacturing, describing the chemicals as one of the industry’s most significant sustainability challenges. The organisation said PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their

Dyes & Chemicals

PFAS Exit Accelerates As Textile Industry Shifts Away From Forever Chemicals

Textile Insights June 10, 2026

The textile industry’s transition away from PFAS commonly known as forever chemicals, appears to be accelerating faster than many expected. A new report released by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), titled No PFAS, No Problem: Product Testing Reveals Success of California and New York PFAS Textile Laws, offers one of the clearest indications yet […]

Corporates

Filium Appoints Bruce Harrell As CEO, Expands Advisory Board To Drive Global Growth

Textile Insights May 21, 2026

Filium Corp., has announced a major leadership transition and the formation of an expanded Executive Advisory Board as the company looks to accelerate global growth in sustainable textile technologies. The Seattle-based material science company confirmed that former Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell will take over as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding co-founder Raj Shah, who

Dyes & Chemicals

ESDO & IPEN Study Reveals Toxic PFAS In Dhaka’s Water And Textiles

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

A study released by the Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO) and IPEN highlights alarming levels of toxic PFAS chemicals in surface and tap water samples collected near Dhaka’s textile industry hubs. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, were found in nearly all the samples, with many exceeding regulatory limits proposed in the EU, US […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Montane: Moving Towards A PFAS-Free Future

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Montane Materials explores the rapid rise of PFAS technology and the shift towards alternatives to these increasingly controversial “forever chemicals.” Occasionally, industry breakthroughs lead to transformative technologies that revolutionize product manufacturing. Such technologies, prized for their exceptional attributes, become ubiquitous across various

Industry

Schützen Named Top 5 Finalist In Sustainable Textiles Innovation

July 7, 2024

The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) has announced the finalists for its 5th Innovation Challenge in Sustainable Chemistry and Textiles, with Schützen Chemical Group from India making it to the list of top 5 global finalists. Selected from a competitive field of global applicants, these finalists represent cutting-edge innovations driving