#Textile chemistry

2025-07-03

SANITIZED and RUDOLF announce exclusive distribution partnership for Sanitized® textile technologies

SANITIZED AG, a global leader in hygiene function and material protection technologies, and Rudolf Holding SE & Co. KG, a leading global specialty chemical company, are pleased to jointly announce a new exclusive distribution partnership. Effective February 1, 2026, RUDOLF will become the exclusive distributor of Sanitized® textile additives worldwide. A transition period will begin on September 1, 2025, during which both the current and new distributors will ensure continuity of supply and support to customers.

This strategic collaboration brings together two family-owned companies that share common values: a deep commitment to customer proximity, a sustainable business mindset, and the ambition to drive game-changing innovation in the global textile industry. With SANITIZED’s trusted expertise in hygiene management and odor control and RUDOLF’s world-leading capabilities in textile finishing, the partnership unites two highly competent and respected industry players in service of the global textile industry.

The shift comes at a time of increasing market complexity. Evolving customer requirements, trade barriers, and structural overcapacity are placing new demands on the industry. In response, SANITIZED and RUDOLF are joining forces to deliver even greater value through close collaboration, global availability of products and technical support, and ongoing innovation aligned with the latest technological and sustainability standards.

With more than 2,000 employees, 18 production sites, and 50 sales offices across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia, RUDOLF offers market access and customer support at a global scale. Its “One-Phase to the Customer” mindset ensures that service, technical consulting, and customer needs are handled with a seamless, integrated approach.

“We are very much looking forward to working with our new distribution partner,” said Michael Lüthi, CEO of SANITIZED. “RUDOLF shares the same long-term values as SANITIZED – a deep commitment to partnership, trust, and delivering added value to the textile industry. Together, we are ready to take the next step in serving our customers worldwide and striving to be the industry’s preferred partner.”

Marcos Furrer, CEO of RUDOLF, added: “With over a century of experience in textile chemistry, we deeply value the importance of trusted partnerships and staying close to the customer. This new exciting collaboration with SANITIZED is a strong strategic fit that allows us to combine technical excellence with a shared ambition to use our common understanding of customer’s needs. We are thrilled to embark on this journey together.”

Customers will benefit from global availability, strong local support, and broad range of trusted high-quality products. The Sanitized® Seal of Confidence further builds consumer trust and helps customers differentiate their offerings, showcasing proven effectiveness and lasting product reliability. Sanitized® technologies will be available through RUDOLF from September 1, 2025, onward. As of February 1, 2026, RUDOLF will assume full exclusive distribution rights.

Update on DyStar’s transition to full ownership of Zhejiang Longsheng Group

DyStar, a leading specialty chemical company with a heritage of more than a century in product development and innovation, wishes to provide an update on the progress of Share Purchase Agreement signed for the acquisition of 37.57% of the issued share capital of DyStar Global Holdings (Singapore) Pte Ltd.

TEXTILCOLOR AG launches strategic collaboration with Alpex, Majocchi, and Trans-Textil in the field of Pyroshell™ flame protection

TEXTILCOLOR AG, a leading provider of innovative solutions in textile chemistry, today announces the start of a strategic collaboration with Alpex Protection, Majocchi, and Trans-Textil. Starting November 1, 2025, the partners will jointly advance the flame-retardant finishing of textiles using the patented Pyroshell™ technology at production sites in Germany, France, and Italy.

Huntsman and Steitz Secura deliver breakthrough in sustainable safety footwear

Huntsman, in collaboration with Steitz Secura, has developed a breakthrough polyurethane (PU) solution that can help improve the circularity of safety footwear. Together, the two companies have created a DALTOPED® polyurethane midsole system that can incorporate recycled content without compromising performance – setting a new benchmark in protective footwear production.

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris unveils redesigned show layout for 2026

From February 2 to 4, 2026, Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris will once again bring together all the key players in textiles and clothing at the Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Center. For 3 days, visitors will discover, compare and select among 1,300 suppliers who will shape the collections of tomorrow, from ready-to-wear to luxury.

Lenze receives IEC 62443-4-1 certification: TÜV Rheinland confirms cyber-secure development process

Lenze SE has been certified according to IEC 62443-4-1 since November 2025. TÜV Rheinland thus confirms that Lenze meets the requirements of this internationally recognized standard for a secure development process for industrial automation and drive products. The certification is an important milestone on the way to implementing the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which will become mandatory for machine manufacturers and their suppliers from December 2027.

Epson future proofs textile printing with Epson Textile Academy 2.0

Technology leader Epson today hosted its second Textile Academy Event at the company’s Textile Innovation Centre in Lutterworth, Leicestershire. Building on the success of its inaugural Textile Academy earlier this year, the event welcomed Textile Design BA students from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and Loughborough University. The event features workshops designed to enhance student’s practical textile printing skills; corporate and entrepreneurial business acumen; marketing and self-branding; and environmental awareness around the textile industry.

MUNICH FABRIC START: Frank Junker steps down as Creative Director and Shareholder

The organisers of MUNICH FABRIC START Exhibitions GmbH today announced Frank Junker's decision to step down as Creative Director and shareholder of MUNICH FABRIC START Exhibitions GmbH after around 20 years. The long-standing advisor to the international fabric trade show in Munich wishes to devote himself to new entrepreneurial tasks and projects in the event industry.