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2026-11-05

PFAS restrictions drive innovation in waterproof breathable fabrics

Innovation in waterproof breathable fabrics and apparel is being driven by legislation restricting the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) as manufacturers develop alternative membranes and finishes for use in outdoor apparel, according to “Waterproof breathable fabrics: changing legislation is driving innovation”, a 50-page report from the global business information company Textiles Intelligence.

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Textile chemistry

2026-09-03

ZymoChem secures $4 million in renewed federal funding to advance U.S. biomanufacturing of critical materials and their supply chains

ZymoChem, the specialty chemicals company dedicated to bringing decarbonization, sustainability, and supply chain resiliency to the chemical industry through innovative biological manufacturing, today announced the resumption and expansion of its federal research portfolio. The company has been notified that previously paused work under a $5 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) program is officially back on, to be joined by continuing collaborations with three of the nation's premier national laboratories.

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Textile chemistry

2026-08-13

bluesign updates chemical reference lists with stronger PFAS restrictions

bluesign has published the 2026 editions of its three core chemical reference lists, introducing updated substance limits and testing requirements in line with the latest scientific findings and regulatory developments.

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Textile chemistry

2026-08-06

Fashion for Good launches DW(O)R-X to navigate the emerging landscape of PFAS-free finishes

Fashion for Good announced the launch of Project DW(O)R-X, a collaborative initiative designed to benchmark PFAS alternative durable water- and oil-repellent (DW(O)R) chemistries. Responding to growing market demand for alternatives to PFAS‑based finishes, the project aims to generate reliable, comparable data that can support informed sourcing decisions and the assessment of emerging chemistries.

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Sustainability

Indovinya advances sustainable solutions with agreement for the supply of renewable Oxygen from Air Liquide

Textile chemistry

DyStar releases FY2025 sustainability report, marking a new milestone towards its 2030 targets

Textile chemistry

CHT Group introduces ARRISTAN 7220 for durable soft finishes on coloured and white textiles

Textile chemistry

The CHT Group GmbH awarded Best Managed Company 2026

Denim

SOKO presents low-impact denim finishing innovations at Denim PV Milan

Sustainability

bluesign technologies introduces bluepass

Textile chemistry

Officina39 expands in South Asia with dual trade show presence and new low-impact dyeing innovation

Techtextil 2026

Speed and connectivity: Techtextil and Texprocess provided market-ready solutions for industries under pressure

Techtextil 2026

RUDOLF is pioneering the future of technical textiles by developing innovative, functional solutions

Techtextil 2026

Archroma showcases innovations delivering performance without compromise at Techtextil 2026

      
Techtextil 2026

BASF at Techtextil 2026: Helping to shape the future of the textile industry with tangible solutions

Techtextil 2026

CHT Group to showcase intelligent specialty chemical solutions at Techtextil 2026

Techtextil 2026

Covestro to exhibit solutions for a more sustainable and productive textile industry at Techtextil 2026

Textile chemistry

Orta and Archroma launch denim collection dyed with wool waste

Denim

Archroma expands denim possibilities at Kingpins Amsterdam

                    
 
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