In a landmark move for the textile industry, Bluesign and SCTI have donated the pioneering Sustainable Chemistry Index (SCI) Methodology to ZDHC. This strategic collaboration, announced on June 19, 2024, in Singapore, St. Gallen and Amsterdam, aims to transform chemical management across the
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
Bluesign Technologies has achieved a significant milestone by listing 25,000 chemical products in its esteemed bluesign® FINDER. Each product listed in the bluesign® FINDER is bluesign® APPROVED, signifying adherence to rigorous standards of sustainable chemistry and compliance with Restricted Substances List (RSL) requirements. This commitment ensures cleaner production
On April 12th, 2024, the ZDHC South Asia region hosted a highly informative workshop at Poppy’s Vista Hotel in Tiruppur, centred on the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme for textile manufacturers. This initiative is designed to steer the industry toward sustainable chemical management practices. Key highlights of the workshop include – ZDHC Guidelines and Solutions:
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
In the ISC3 Innovation Challenge 2023, Schutzen Chemical Group, led by founder Raj Tanna, clinched the ISC3 Innovation Award 2023 for their commitment to Sustainable Chemistry. Tanna highlights the dire consequences of increased plastic production, including global warming, harmful substance release, and poor end-of-life options. The startup focuses on developing biobased
In a conversation with Henry Dsouza of Textile Insights, Arindam Choudhuri, CEO, Fineotex Chemical Ltd; Dr. Christopher Harvey, President, HealthGuard® and Victoria Harvey, CEO & Operations Manager of HealthGuard®, speak about technical textile industry and how their companies are contributing to enhancing textiles. Can you tell us about the textile chemicals and