#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.

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.

RUDOLF gets the exclusive global distribution rights for Sanitized® textile technologies

With effect from today, RUDOLF officially assumes exclusive global distribution rights for Sanitized® textile technologies from SANITIZED AG. This is the next milestone in the strategic collaboration announced in 2025, with the partnership between the two companies now fully implemented and expanded worldwide.

Archroma brings high-impact textile innovations to Colombiatex 2026

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is proud to announce its participation in Colombiatex 2026, one of the most influential textile and apparel industry events in the Americas. The event will take place in Medellín, Colombia, from January 27 to 29, where Archroma will welcome visitors at Booth PC006.

YKK launches “YZiP® Light” aluminum alloy zipper for cotton pants

YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichi Matsushima; hereafter, YKK) has launched YZiP® Light, a lightweight aluminum alloy zipper for cotton pants, with sales beginning in late March. The introduction of YZiP® Light expands YKK’s zipper portfolio—led by the flagship YZiP® copper alloy zipper—providing customers with greater flexibility to meet diverse garment needs.

Shima Seiki showcases WHOLEGARMENT® and 3D knitting solutions for technical textiles at Techtextil 2026

Leading textile technology solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, along with its Italian subsidiary SHIMA SEIKI ITALIA S.p.A., will be participating in the Techtextil 2026 exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany next month. On display will be WHOLEGARMENT® and other advanced three-dimensional knitting applications across a wide range of industries besides fashion apparel that are not typically associated with knitting, such as technical textiles using industrial materials and advanced three-dimensional knitting.