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DyStar joins UN Global Compact SINGAPORE – Textile dyestuff supplier DyStar has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) as part of its strategic initiative to strengthen its commitment towards sustainability in the textile chemicals sector.
Nanosilver textile debate rages on WASHINGTON – As part of the current legal wrangle between the U.S. EPA and the Natural Resources Defense Council over nanosilver in textiles, HeiQ has defended the environmental credentials of its anti-microbial technology that has been flagged up by the NRDC.
New reactive dyes save on salt and water MONTLINGEN - A new range of high fixation reactive textile dyes from Bezema that produce rich, dark shades on cotton have been introduced as a new cost-effective, environmental alternative to standard reactive dyes.
Nike backs waterless dyeing BEAVERTON – Nike has entered into a strategic partnership with DyeCoo Textile Systems B.V., a Netherlands-based machinery builder that has developed and built the first commercially available waterless textile dyeing machines that use CO₂ instead of water.
Study says PFC’s compromise children’s health BOSTON – Harvard scientists have released a new study saying children exposed to fluorine-based chemicals from textiles and food packaging, may have compromised immune systems and are less likely to respond to routine vaccinations.
DyStar joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition SINGAPORE – DyStar is one of the latest members to join the one-year old Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), now that the organisation has been officially incorporated as a nonprofit corporation in the USA and is actively looking to widen its membership beyond a 'founding circle' of members.
Textile pollution high on agenda — again AMSTERDAM – A new consultation document on the joint brand roadmap to zero toxic discharge and the benefits of waterless dyeing were the main talking points at a well attended sustainable textiles seminar run by MADE-BY last week in The Netherlands.
NRDC sues to stop nanosilver textiles WASHINGTON – The Natural Resources Defense Council has filed a lawsuit in the US federal court against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a bid to limit public exposure to antimicrobial nanosilver used in clothing and other textiles such as blankets, pillow cases and interior textiles.
India urges eco-friendly dye switch BANGALORE – A regional government body in India has urged small textile units in the area to reduce their use of hazardous materials and improve the environmental impact of their operations by switching to eco-friendly dyes.
DyStar commits to sustainable growth plan SINGAPORE – DyStar has said it will put sustainability and new product development at the heart of its growth plan for 2012 as it finalises its restructuring after relocating its textile dye production and reshaping its sales and distribution.

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