#Textile chemistry

2025-02-20

Sustainable CHT innovations at PERFORMANCE DAYS SPRING Functional Fabric Fair

CHT Group is set to participate in the PERFORMANCE DAYS SPRING Functional Fabric Fair in Munich on March 5 and 6, 2025. As a key player in sustainable textile solutions, CHT will present its latest innovations at booth E11, with a strong focus on pioneering dyeing processes and functional finishes designed to enhance textile properties while minimizing environmental impact.

Showcasing sustainable innovations

At the trade fair, CHT will highlight its latest advancements in sustainable textile technology, emphasizing innovative approaches to dyeing and finishing processes that significantly reduce water consumption and carbon footprint.

PIGMENTURA BY CHT

This cutting-edge, pigment-based dyeing process eliminates the need for water during soaping and rinsing, as well as energy-intensive heating of process water. By adopting this technology, water consumption in the dyeing process can be reduced by up to 96%. Recognized for its sustainability impact, PIGMENTURA BY CHT was awarded the German Federal Ecodesign Award in the Product category in 2024, a result of a successful collaboration between Inditex and CHT.

ECOPRINT BY CHT

CHT's water-based textile printing system, utilizing reactive and pigment inks, adheres to the highest sustainability standards. Awarded the C2C Certified Material Health Certificate™, this innovation actively supports the transition from linear production methods to circular economy models in the textile industry.

TUBINGAL® RISE

A groundbreaking softener formulated from recycled end-of-life silicones, TUBINGAL® RISE consists of over 60% recycled silicone waste and emulsifiers derived from renewable raw materials. With this product, CHT sets a new benchmark for sustainable softeners within the textile sector.

ARRISTAN rAIR

Developed from recycled PET flakes, this hydrophilic finish ensures optimal moisture regulation, rapid drying, and superior dirt repellency. ARRISTAN rAIR is particularly suited for finishing recycled yarns and fabrics, which can subsequently be reprocessed, reinforcing the principles of a circular textile economy.

Industry recognition for sustainable leadership

CHT's unwavering commitment to sustainability was reaffirmed in 2024 when it received the adiformulator Award from adidas for the second consecutive year. This accolade recognizes CHT as a leader in sustainable innovation, further cementing its role in shaping the future of the textile industry.

As a foundation-owned enterprise, CHT upholds a comprehensive sustainability agenda. The company's products are developed in adherence to rigorous environmental standards, with an emphasis on bio-based, biodegradable, and recycled materials to support circular economy principles.

Industry professionals attending PERFORMANCE DAYS are invited to explore CHT's latest sustainable solutions at booth E11, where the CHT team will offer in-depth insights into the future of eco-friendly textile technologies.

organIQ seek: smart alternative to potassium permanganate

CHT Group announces new technical findings within its organIQ seek platform that significantly advance the transition toward permanganate-free denim bleaching. Through extensive industrial testing and application research, CHT confirms that organIQ seek can now be used with remarkable effectiveness as a substitute for potassium permanganate in spray bleach, while remaining aligned with sustainability expectations and cost realities in the European market. At the COLOMBIATEX in Medellín as well as at the Exintex in Puebla and the Kingpins Show in Amsterdam the CHT Group will present organIQ seek as an alternative to potassium permanganate.

Dr. Lorenza Sartorelli new Chief Operating Officer at CHT

The CHT Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lorenza Sartorelli as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO). With this appointment, Dr. Lorenza Sartorelli completes the management board consisting of Dr. Christian Rink (CFO) and Eva Baumann (CEO). With the now complete management team, the CHT Group is continuing its strategic realignment. As COO, Lorenza Sartorelli will focus her responsibilities on the sustainable global alignment of the CHT Group's operational functions.

A flagship for chemical production: BASF inaugurates world-scale Verbund site in China

BASF today (March 26, 2026) celebrated the official inauguration of its newly built, world-scale Verbund site in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province in southern China. Covering an area of around four square kilometers, it is more than a major BASF project in the chemical growth market of China. “Zhanjiang shows what the future of chemistry looks like: efficient, digital and sustainable by design. The site showcases a smart integrated Verbund structure on an industrial scale,” said Dr. Markus Kamieth, CEO of BASF, at the ceremony attended by representatives from government, customers, business partners and employees.

Hof University develops sustainable textile coating for the fashion of tomorrow from mushrooms

Clothing is often treated as disposable: T-shirts for events, general merchandise, or short-term campaigns frequently end up in the trash after only a few uses. This is particularly problematic given that their production still largely relies on fossil-based materials. This is precisely where a new research project at Hof University of Applied Sciences comes in.

Jeanologia urges industry to accelerate PP Spray phase-out following ZDHC Watchlist update

Potassium permanganate has officially entered the Chemical Watchlist of the ZDHC Foundation, signaling increased scrutiny and potential phase-out of one of the most hazardous chemicals still used in denim finishing. The inclusion confirms an industry shift that Jeanologia anticipated more than a decade ago.

VANDEWIELE Group at Techtextil 2026 – Textile innovations together

The VANDEWIELEGroup will showcase its latest technologies for technical textiles at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt from April 21–24 (Hall 12.0, Stand C21). As a global leader in textile machinery, the group brings together specialised brands to support the evolving demands of high-performance textile applications. Visitors will discover solutions in laboratory testing, yarn joining, yarn feeding and thread tension monitoring, designed to create measurable value across the textile value chain.