Textile chemistry
Devan launches two new sustainable technologies
Textile innovator Devan Chemicals will launch two new technologies at the upcoming Techtextil show in Frankfurt (May 14-17). Bio-flam, a bio-based flame retardant product and Odour Breakdown, a wash durable, non-biocidal odour control solution.
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Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has officially inaugurated its new Global Competence Center for Automotive & Synthetic Dyeing in Korschenbroich, Germany.
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Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Textile University (NTU) in Pakistan. The memorandum will pave way for cooperation initially for a five-year period.
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Toray Industries, Inc. (Toray) announced that it has successfully developed a sterilized type of clothing for use in cleanrooms called LIVMOA®CL, the latest iteration of its LIVMOA® series of disposable protective wear, with cooperation from the Research & Development Center for Cell Therapy at the Foundation for Biomedical Research and Innovation at Kobe (FBRI).
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Garmon Chemicals confirms itself as a pioneer in chemistry speci cally applied to garment treatment, at the forefront in terms of product research and active promotion on the sustainable issue. The Dutch show is the ideal stage to present a preview of the latest innovation born out of Garmon’s volcanic R&D department. It is Avol Lime, the revolutionary and ecologically- advanced neutralizing agent. Used in combination with Avol Oxy White (the bleaching agent that represents the safe alternative to potassium permanganate), it allows to obtain a fully safe and sustainable bleaching process.
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Textile coating of furniture
The INSQIN® technology from Covestro is a water-based textile coating that does not use any solvents. At the Techtextil trade fair from May 14–17, Covestro will demonstrate that it can open the way to new consumer worlds, using the example of a refrigerator that is protected by a water-based polyurethane textile coating.
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HUNTSMAN Textile Effects to showcase eco-friendly product offerings
Huntsman Textile Effects is bringing its breakthrough disperse dyes and inks, comprehensive range of durable water repellents and deep technical expertise to Techtextil 2019.
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Sustainable and functional solutions for textiles
At Techtextil Covestro will be presenting new and sustainable developments with INSQIN® technology for aqueous textile coatings as well as a waterbased polyurethane dispersion enabling biodegradable textile coatings at Booth D22 in Hall 3.0. Visitors can also obtain information on skin-friendly coatings for medical textiles, on a new TPU fiber as well as on film solutions for smart textiles, for example.
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Archroma at China Interdye with innovations and solution systems for enhanced sustainability, color and performance
Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, will be at China Interdye to present its system solutions for optimized productivity and/or value creation in textile coloring and manufacturing.
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TANATEX presents functionalised inks at Techtextil
How can we help textile professionals anticipate consumer trends, digitalisation and sustainability all at the same time? That’s the question TANATEX experts ask themselves when developing a new product. It’s this mindset that resulted in a range of interesting concepts, such as Qi-tex®, Insect Proof and more recently: functionalised inks for digital technology (valve jet printing). Want to see what these and other disruptive technologies looks like in real life? Meet the experts at Techtextil 2019 (Hall 3.0, F80), and learn about their latest pilot projects! Below, we’ll give you a sneak peek.
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Teijin Frontier to participate in IDEA 2019
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., the Teijin Group's fibers and products converting company, announced today that it will participate in IDEA 2019, one of the world's three major events showing new nonwoven products and technologies, which will be held in the U.S. city of Miami from March 25 to 28.
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BASF’s Colors and Effects® brand and the Pantone Color Institute™ complete Color of the Year 2019 Conference World Tour
With a joint presentation on March 28, BASF’s Colors and Effects® brand and the Pantone Color Institute™ will complete their joint tour for the Color of the Year 2019 collaboration at SPE, the Society of Plastics and Engineers European Additives and Color Conference, in Frankfurt, Germany.
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Water-based, waterproof and water-vapor permeable
Outdoor clothing is designed to keep joggers and hikers dry when it's raining, but also to allow water vapor from sweat to escape to the outside air. More and more buyers are also looking for outdoor textiles that are sustainable.
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