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#Textile chemistry

BASF strengthens liquid enzyme portfolio for the laundry and cleaning industry

By expanding its product portfolio for liquid enzymes, BASF is further strengthening its position as an innovation leader and provider of essential ingredients for the home care and I&I industry.

Thanks to an outstanding innovation pipeline and extensive expertise, BASF has continuously expanded its enzyme know-how in recent years. With the addition of a lipase, cellulase, and amylase to its offerings, BASF now provides a comprehensive range of all liquid enzyme types, meeting the high demands of its customers for high-quality and high-performance enzymes for various applications. "The expansion and integration of these enzyme types into our first-class product portfolio allows us to collaboratively develop sustainable and high-performing solutions for laundry formulations with our customers," says Gisela Pinheiro, Senior Vice President Home Care and I&I Cleaning at BASF.

Lavergy® L Pace is a liquid lipase that offers superior fat and oil stain removal at low temperatures, while Lavergy® C Care is a liquid care cellulase that provides best-in-class fuzz and pills removal, enhancing the look and feel of cotton and cotton blend fabrics. Lavergy® C Care is highly stable, even in the presence of proteases. The amylase Lavergy® A Star is a biodegradable enzyme solution that effectively removes starch stains, providing a deeper clean, even at low temperatures.

Building on our enzyme portfolio, in 2023 BASF has already launched Lavergy® M Ace, a mannanase. This enzyme delivers efficient results at low temperatures and short wash cycles, particularly for stubborn stains from guar gum and locust bean gum, which are commonly found in processed foods such as dressings, sauces, soups, ice creams, and desserts. Utilizing Lavergy® C Bright, a cleaning cellulase, formulators can add anti-redeposition functionality to their cleaning formulations and help maintain whiteness and brightness of cotton and cotton blend fabrics, even when washing with cold water. In addition, with the protease types Lavergy® Pro, BASF established itself in the enzyme market in 2016. Lavergy® Pro types are high-performance alternatives for liquid detergents and are effective even at low wash temperatures. These enzymes excel at removing stains from eggs, blood, and milk.

With the expansion of its liquid enzyme portfolio and a premium selection of performance ingredients, BASF provides its customers with an even broader range of ingredients to optimally meet the requirements and challenges of the laundry industry.



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#Recycled Fibers

Lindex and BASF partner to bring textile-­to­-textile recycled polyamide to lingerie sector

Lindex has partnered with BASF’s loopamid® to accelerate textile-­to-­textile recycling and advance the shift towards more circular material solutions in the fashion industry. Together they introduce loopamid to the lingerie sector.

#Textile processing

trinamiX mobile NIR spectroscopy: New applications for the footwear and textile industry

trinamiX GmbH expands its solution portfolio for the circular economy, now enabling the identification of materials used in the footwear and textile industries. With its mobile near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy solutions, trinamiX supports manufacturers, sorters, recyclers, and brand owners in reliably identifying materials and improving transparency across increasingly complex value chains.

#Techtextil 2026

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

At the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens from April 21 to 24, 2026 at the Messe Frankfurt, BASF will present numerous solutions and new projects in the textile sector to customers and partners at booth B 68 in hall 11.0. The focus is on product innovations and future-oriented technologies.

#Textile chemistry

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.

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#Sustainability

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

Indovinya, the specialty chemicals and surfactants division of Indorama Ventures, has entered into an agreement with Air Liquide — a world leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and healthcare — for the supply of renewable oxygen. The agreement represents a strategic advancement in Indovinya’s commitment to sustainability, as it increases the share of renewable raw materials in the production of ethylene oxide, one of its key products.

#Textile chemistry

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

DyStar, a leading specialty chemicals company with more than a century of expertise in product development and innovation, today announced the release of its FY2025 Sustainability Report, marking a significant milestone in its sustainability journey and reinforcing its commitment to long-term value creation.

#Textile chemistry

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

The CHT Group has expanded its portfolio of textile finishing solutions with the introduction of ARRISTAN 7220, a non-ionic silicone microemulsion designed to deliver an exceptionally soft handle while maintaining high durability and process reliability.

#Textile chemistry

The CHT Group GmbH awarded Best Managed Company 2026

The CHT Group GmbH has been honored as Best Managed Company 2026. The seal of approval recognizes excellently managed medium-sized companies and is awarded as part of a program by Deloitte Private, UBS, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, and the Federation of German Industries (BDI).

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#Natural Fibers

The Woolmark Company showcases Australia's commitment to India's textile industry at Bharat Tex 2026

Reinforcing more than five decades of commitment to India's wool textile and apparel industry, The Woolmark Company, alongside Austrade and the Australian High Commission, marked a strong presence at Bharat Tex 2026, one of the world's largest textile and apparel trade platforms. Through industry engagement, strategic collaborations, technical innovation and knowledge exchange, the participation underscored Australia's continued commitment to supporting the growth and transformation of India's textile ecosystem while highlighting the versatility and value of Australian Merino wool.

#Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

Dyeing, finishing and singeing expertise now closer than ever to Brazilian customers

Benninger AG from Switzerland and Grupo NS from Brazil announce joined forces to support textile customers across Brazil with a strong portfolio of textile wet processing technologies, practical application know-how, and reliable local service. The cooperation combines Benninger's long-standing engineering expertise in textile finishing and dyeing with Grupo NS's deep understanding of the Brazilian textile market, customer needs, and service requirements.

#Recycling / Circular Economy

Rieter and partners launch Recycling Powerhouse for industrial-scale textile recycling

Recycling Powerhouse Ltd. was established in July 2026 to industrialize, standardize and scale textile recycling. Based in Switzerland, the venture will operate a franchise-driven business model that enables the production of high-quality, certified recycled yarns. The project is supported by the following partners: Rieter Group, the world’s leading system supplier for natural and man-made fibers, Säntis Textiles, a Swiss textile engineering company, and Valvan, a Belgian sorting technology company. The first blueprint franchise operation is scheduled to launch early 2027 in partnership with Suhail Industrial Holding Group in Qatar.

#Heimtextil 2027

Global carpet industry smartly connected: Heimtextil 2027 sharpens Carpets & Rugs with new structure and premium segment

Even more efficient, more targeted and closer to the market: Heimtextil 2027 strengthens its position as the leading meeting place for the global carpet industry and further expands Carpets & Rugs in line with market needs. With a stronger focus on distribution channels, the segment integrates into Heimtextil’s product worlds.

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