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Thursday, 13 September 2018Fashion for Good, ZDHC seek textile chemistry innovators
AMSTERDAM – Fashion for Good and ZDHC have announced a joint venture which is seeking innovators in the field of textile chemistry to pioneer technologies to make the industry safer. Companies that apply will run for selection into the Fashion for… -
Wednesday, 12 September 2018Microban technologies achieve Eco Passport certification
HUNTERSVILLE – Antimcrobial textile specialist Microban International has confirmed that both its Scentry and Scentry Revive technologies have earned Eco Passport by Oeko-Tex certification. -
Tuesday, 11 September 2018DuPont scales up bio-based polymer site
WILMINGTON – DuPont Industrial Biosciences has finalised the expansion of its Kinston manufacturing facility which produces the firm’s bio-based Sorona polymer in North Carolina, USA. The decision to grow the site, the company says, reflects the… -
Tuesday, 11 September 2018Polyester dyeing auxiliary meets stringent eco standards
SINGAPORE – A new diffusion accelerant has been released by Huntsman Textile Effects that complies with current textile industry sustainability standards and improves the dyeing performance of polyester fibres including microfibres and blends – even… -
Friday, 31 August 2018Investment boost for Swedish textile dyeing innovator
STOCKHOLM – Swedish fashion-tech company We Are SpinDye looks set to accelerate the development of its proprietary colouring method for synthetic textiles courtesy of a round of investment. Dutch duo Textile Innovation Fund (TIF) and Social Impact… -
Tuesday, 21 August 2018EU Initiative seeks consumer textile chemical engagement
BRUSSELS – An initiative funded by the European Union’s LIFE Programme is aiming to collaborate with companies in order to provide consumers with information regarding the presence of potentially hazardous chemicals in the textile supply chain. -
Friday, 17 August 2018NERC handed funding to investigate hazardous chemicals
LONDON – NERC (Natural Environment Research Council) has been awarded £6 million to investigate the risks posed by potentially hazardous chemicals released through agriculture and industrial operations. The wider-reaching impacts of potentially… -
Thursday, 16 August 2018New additions mark busy month for ZDHC
AMSTERDAM – In what has been a very busy August for the organisation, ZDHC has revealed a new MRSL certification partner, three new contributors and held a Manufacturer Forum in Brazil; an event which ZDHC hopes can herald a new era of operations on… -
Tuesday, 14 August 2018European textile groups slam REACH review
STUTTGART – The European REACH regulation is having the exact opposite impact of what it was originally designed to do, with the potential impacts of hazardous textile chemicals on both human health and the environment likely to be exacerbated by… -
Monday, 13 August 2018New study explores novel textile water savings
THENJIPALAM – A new study conducted by researchers at an Indian university has proposed a novel new method of implementing much-needed water conservation within textile manufacturing. The research is said to have been motivated by the increasing… -
Tuesday, 31 July 2018Indorama deal to enhance recycling capacity
BANGKOK - Indorama Ventures PLC (IVL) a global chemical producer, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Sorepla Industrie S.A., a plastics recycling facility located in Neufchateau, in northern France. The acquisition is… -
Friday, 27 July 2018Eco-Passport meets highest level of ZDHC conformance
AMSTERDAM – The ‘Eco-Passport’ certification standard from Oeko-Tex has today been accepted by the ZDHC as a level 3 standard for conformance with its manufacturing restricted substance list (MRSL). This means the ZDHC has the highest level of… -
Tuesday, 24 July 2018
Bluesign in Sorona polymer partnership
WILMINGTON – DuPont Industrial Biosciences has announced a partnership with Bluesign for the bio-based polymer Sorona. DuPont Sorona is a polymer comprised of 37 per cent renewable plant-based ingredients and, according to its manufacturers, uses 30… -
Monday, 16 July 2018Ternua goes nuts with Archroma EarthColors partnership
REINACH – Colour and specialty textile chemicals provider Archroma has announced a collaboration with Ternua, a Basque outdoor brand with sustainability at the heart of its business. Ternua will work alongside Archroma to utilise its patented… -
Friday, 13 July 2018NRDC initiative migrates to Apparel Impact Institute
SAN FRANCISCO – In a bid to double the number of textile facilities completing its Clean by Design programme in 2018, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has started to transition program operations to the newly formed Apparel Impact… -
Friday, 13 July 2018
Huntsman calls for textile chemicals harmonisation
SINGAPORE – Textile effects firm Huntsman has called on the textile chemicals sector to “take stock and consider” how to best take the next step towards the elimination of hazards and improve the industry’s economic and environmental performance.… -
Thursday, 12 July 2018Greenpeace marks Detox milestone with progress report
HAMBURG – A new report released today from Greenpeace claims that in the seven years since it first launched its Detox campaign, fashion companies who have signed up to its demands have made ‘significant progress’ to reduce their use of hazardous… -
Saturday, 07 July 2018Textile wastewater disclosure platform goes live
AMSTERDAM – The ZDHC has launched an online textile wastewater public disclosure portal, which draws verified information from its Gateway tool, along with unverified wastewater test data from the Beijing-based Institute of Public & Environmental… -
Thursday, 05 July 2018Nontoxic waterproof coating for natural fibres
MASSACHUSETTS – A team of scientists at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) has developed a new coating for natural fibres which it claims can improve the functionality of, and perhaps most vitally, combat the environmental persistence of… -
Wednesday, 27 June 2018ZDHC publishes Wastewater Treatment Technologies guide
AMSTERDAM – The ZDHC Roadmap to Zero programme has published a new ZDHC Wastewater Treatment Technologies document which can be used as a guide to improve the quality of wastewater discharge in the apparel, textile and footwear industries. -
Monday, 25 June 2018Sugar coated solution for nylon textile microfibres
NAPLES – Italian researchers claim to have developed a new textile finish based on sugars derived from agricultural waste products, such as sunflower oil and fruit juice, that reduces the release of nylon microfibres when washing clothes by up to 90… -
Monday, 18 June 2018China shutdowns squeeze textile dyeing industry
BEIJING – The global textile dyeing sector is struggling to deal with sky high prices after tougher environmental legislation in China forced the closure of intermediate factories and severely restricted the supply of key ingredient chemicals. New… -
Friday, 15 June 2018MAS Holdings partner with ADEC on CleanChain platform
COLOMBO – MAS Holdings has invested in CleanChain, a software platform developed by ADEC Innovations which it hopes can spearhead efforts to remove hazardous materials from its supply chain. CleanChain is an online chemical information management… -
Friday, 15 June 2018CHT helps Jack & Jones lower its denim impact
TÜBINGEN – Denim brand Jack & Jones has partnered with the German-based textile auxiliaries specialist CHT Group to replace the use of enzymes, pumice stones, chlorine bleach and potentially hazardous potassium permanganate for producing new jeans… -
Thursday, 14 June 2018Gore points to PFC progress at OutDoor
FELDKIRCHEN-WESTERHAM – Gore Fabrics has announced progress in its pursuit of eliminating what it defines as PFCs of environmental concern from the company’s consumer fabric portfolio by 2020. Presenting its latest innovations at OutDoor Show in… -
Thursday, 07 June 2018Gel-dyed yarn easier on resources
SARABURI – A new gel-dyed acrylic textile fibre which claims to use less energy and water than conventionally dyed acrylics has been launched by Thai Acrylic Fiber Co., which is owned by the Indian conglomerate Aditya Birla. While gel-dyeing of… -
Wednesday, 06 June 2018Report aims to demystify textile chemical challenges
AMSTERDAM – A new report on textile chemistry commissioned by Fashion for Good evaluates the role of potentially hazardous chemicals used in fashion supply chains and identifies five key areas where innovation could help to reduce their impact on… -
Thursday, 24 May 2018New indigo dye means ‘aniline-free’ denim
REINACH – A brand new indigo dye which will be launched next week by Swiss-based textile chemical specialist Archroma claims to be free from aniline, the potentially hazardous chemical precursor which can be found on jeans and in denim wastewater.… -
Sunday, 13 May 2018Textile chemical firms give ZDHC ultimatum
AMSTERDAM – In an extraordinary move, nine leading textile chemical companies have voiced concerns the ZDHC Foundation may not fulfill its intention to drive the textile industry towards convergence around a single harmonised chemical management… -
Tuesday, 01 May 2018Dyeing with foam cuts water use in denim
VALENCIA – In July this year, Spanish denim mill Tejidos Royo will be the first textile operation worldwide to take delivery of new, large-scale indigo yarn dyeing equipment that uses foam to dye indigo cotton yarns. The new technology shortens the… -
Thursday, 26 April 2018Collaboration leads to Chinese textile chemical commitment
SHANGHAI – A collaboration between 25 firms involved in various areas of the Chinese textile supply chain have committed to a 2020 Chemical Stewardship strategy. This follows months of concerted efforts from the Chinese government and industry alike… -
Monday, 23 April 2018
Lanxess seeks ZDHC conformance via BLC Chem-MAP
NORTHAMPTON – Global chemical supplier, Lanxess has engaged with the BLC Chem-MAP programme in order to takes its next step towards its goal of achieving ZDHC Conformance Level 3 via the c-MAP route. BLC developed Chem-MAP – a new ZDHC approved MRSL… -
Thursday, 19 April 2018Stella McCartney partners with Colorifix for V&A exhibition
LONDON – At the launch of the ‘Fashioned From Nature’ exhibition at the V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum), Stella McCartney has unveiled her latest dress which has incorporated the innovative dyeing technology developed by Colorifix. McCartney cited… -
Wednesday, 11 April 2018
ZDHC and bluesign team up on MRSL compliance
ZURICH – After lengthy negotiations, bluesign technologies has become an accepted certifier for MRSL conformance at level 3 in the ZDHC Gateway chemical module. The ZDHC Gateway enables chemical formulators to securely share chemical information… -
Tuesday, 10 April 2018
UN project targets greener textile chemistry in Vietnam
HANOI – A joint three-year project has been launched by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Vietnam Chemicals Agency aimed at promoting the application of Green Chemistry in the nation and reducing the use of hazardous chemicals.… -
Monday, 09 April 2018Indian textile dyers seek biosludge revision
TIRIPUR – A group of textile dyeing firms in India’s Tiripur region has called on the country’s government to reclassify the ‘biosludge’ produced by effluent treatment plants as non-hazardous. It has been claimed that since the adoption of a zero… -
Tuesday, 03 April 2018
Leather chemistry added to Bluesign Bluefinder
ST. GALLEN – Bluesign technologies has announced the extension of Bluesign Bluefinder to incorporate leather chemistry as the organisation says it aims to provide a ‘robust solution’ for the proactive management of chemicals in the leather and… -
Friday, 16 March 2018Plastic – it’s not all bad news for textiles
BRISTOL – With all the bad news about plastics in the environment related to the textile sector, there may be a bit of good news after all. This comes in the form of new UK research which has discovered a way to re-use plastic debris to break down… -
Wednesday, 14 March 2018DyStar optimises reactive/disperse dyeing
SINGAPORE – Global textile dye producer DyStar has extended its water, waste and energy saving ‘Cadira’ system with a new module for dyeing open-width polyester/cotton fabrics which comes with up to 40 per cent savings on resources. -
Tuesday, 13 March 2018ToxServices teams up with NSF International
WASHINGTON – US-based ToxServices, a third-party reviewer for the likes of the ZDHC and Cradle-to-Cradle, which specialises in toxicology and risk assessment, has teamed up with the standards and certification company NSF International. ToxServices… -
Monday, 12 March 2018
Enzyme solution to upcycle polyester fabrics
PARIS – Bioplastics firm, Carbios has announced further developments in its enzymatic polyester depolymerisation process which could see new pathways to recycle polyester and potentially provide new solutions to upcycling polyesters without the use… -
Monday, 12 March 2018
GOTS sees 2017 certifications rise above 5,000
STUTTGART – The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has seen the annual number of certified facilities increase to 5,024 in 2017, an 8.2 per cent increase on the same period in 2016. The world’s second-largest apparel exporter, Bangladesh… -
Thursday, 15 February 2018EU report lifts lid on REACH non-compliance
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has recently published a report which details a staggering level of non-compliance against EU chemical standards for various substances, formulations and articles. The scope of the project covered 14 different… -
Monday, 12 February 2018Buried textile waste unearths wider Chinese problem
NANTONG – It has been alleged that huge quantities of textile waste have been discovered buried in the Jiangsu province of China. According to local media reports, the waste had been both illegally buried and dumped directly into ponds which were… -
Friday, 09 February 2018NGOs seek global chemical frameworks post-2020
BRUSSELS – A group of five NGOs from across Europe have put forward a proposal for the implementation of a global – and crucially, legally binding – framework regarding the usage of hazardous chemicals after 2020. This proposal coincides with the… -
Tuesday, 06 February 2018
ZDHC and SAC to host joint manufacturer forums
AMSTERDAM – ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals), in partnership with the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) are set to hold Manufacturer Forums in Milan this February. This manufacturer-oriented forum is the first stop on a series of… -
Monday, 05 February 2018Archroma and WWF in water conservation partnership
REINACH – Colour and speciality chemicals firm, Archroma has announced it has signed an agreement with World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF Pakistan) for formal cooperation on water conservation. The aim of the partnership is to conserve water wasted… -
Monday, 05 February 2018Indonesian President signals river pollution reform
BANDUNG – Indonesian President, Joko Widodo looks set to issue new regulations to accelerate the prosecution of river polluting textile facilities as the situation in the nation’s Citarum river worsens. Four textile production facilities in the West… -
Friday, 02 February 2018Spray dyed indigo denim makes environmental gains
SINGAPORE – A new way to dye denim in bulk using sprays instead of traditional dyebaths is currently being used by select textile mills in India, Turkey and Pakistan which it’s claimed could significantly reduce the environmental impact of jeans… -
Thursday, 01 February 2018Optical brighteners for CO2 dyeing
REINACH – Tong Siang, the Thailand-based fabric manufacturer, which specialises in the use of supercritical CO2 dyeing for the waterless coloration of polyester sportswear, is now using a new optical brightening agent from Archroma that dissolves in… -
Wednesday, 31 January 2018Gore retreat from PFC’s of concern is ‘on track’
MUNICH – In a move that was initiated back in February 2017, after lengthy talks with Greenpeace, Gore says that after one year of research, the company is largely ‘on track’ to meet its goal of eliminating PFC’s of environmental concern from its… -
Monday, 29 January 2018Unauthorised dyeing units rife in India
MUMBAI - Garment manufacturers in India are increasingly moving dyeing operations from the textile-producing region of Tiripur to the neighbouring state, Karnataka in order to lower costs with unauthorised units which have not adopted Zero Liquid… -
Friday, 26 January 2018Bio-based odour control keeps smells at bay
ZURICH – The Swiss textile chemical formulator HeiQ has launched a 100 per cent bio-based odour control treatment for both cellulosic and synthetic textiles that is not classed as an anti-microbial. Because the new technology does not kill… -
Monday, 22 January 2018Esquel Group eyes zero liquid discharge
BOSTON – A US supplier of filtration and separation technology has partnered with Hong Kong-based Esquel Group, the world’s largest woven shirt manufacturer, in a bid to implement zero liquid discharge in the textile giant’s wet processing… -
Friday, 12 January 2018
ZDHC approves new Level 1 MRSL lab
AMSTERDAM – ZDHC has announced NimkarTek Detox Laborartory (NDL) as its newest recognised indicator of Level 1 MRSL (Manufacturing Restricted Substances List) conformance. As part of this agreement, NimkarTek Detox Laboratory (NDL) now joins Eco… -
Tuesday, 09 January 2018
Modified bacteria used to make indigo dyes
CALIFORNIA – Researchers from the University of California say they’ve developed a biosynthetic indigo dye derived from enzymes produced by bacteria, which also avoids the need to use potentially hazardous substances used in indigo dye synthesis.… -
Monday, 08 January 2018Kemin moves into textiles with Garmon
SAN MARINO – The textiles and auxiliaries business of Garmon Chemicals has been acquired by multinational food ingredient company, Kemin Industries – a firm who has made no secret of its desire to diversify into the textile sector. Garmon claims to… -
Friday, 05 January 2018Ten new firms following Roadmap to Zero
AMSTERDAM – Ten new companies have been announced as members of the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero programme – a coalition now made up of 85 contributors. Becoming affiliated with the initiative signifies a brand’s intention to adopt best practices regarding… -
Thursday, 04 January 2018
Oeko-Tex reboots standards portfolio
ZURICH – Oeko-Tex has carried out its annual review of standards which sees amendments to standards including; Detox to Zero, the Eco Passport, the STeP limit value tables, Made in Green, Standard 100, and the Leather Standard. The changes are set… -
Tuesday, 02 January 2018Indian dyeing pollution under new scrutiny
TIRIPUR – An unprecedented special monitoring committee has been initiated in India’s textile-producing city of Tiripur. The decision was made following a meeting between representatives of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB), the… -
Tuesday, 02 January 2018China probes dumping debacle
BEIJING – Chinese authorities have announced an investigation into the practices of certain Taiwanese chemical firms after it was alleged by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) that these companies have been selling chemicals in China for… -
Thursday, 21 December 2017‘Good progress’ for Vietnamese textile sustainability
HANOI – New regulations regarding formaldehyde and azo dye usage in textile manufacturing have been released by the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade. These regulations feature specified limits for the permitted levels of both substances in… -
Thursday, 14 December 2017ZDHC launches ‘Implementation Hub’
AMSTERDAM – The ZDHC Foundation, has today launched its official “Implementation Hub”, which aims to help to scale up chemical and environmental management in the textile, apparel, footwear and leather industries. David Styles reports from the… -
Tuesday, 05 December 2017Cotton dyeing is not plain sailing
Will pollution from salt always be a problem when dyeing cotton textiles? Or can the textile industry undergo a real sea change? Asks Phil Patterson. Osmosis is one of those funny things that sounds somewhat abstract and theoretical – where water… -
Tuesday, 05 December 2017Archroma partners with fashion institute
REINACH – Chemical manufacturer Archroma has announced that it has partnered with the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) to create the first Archroma Colour Centre. The centre is a facility where students have access to colour management tools… -
Friday, 01 December 2017Huntsman chemistry extends garment life
SINGAPORE – Huntsman Textile Effects says it has updated its ‘High IQ’ performance assurance program that is designed to help mills, brands and retailers to meet consumer demand for textiles that last longer and don't lose their performance and… -
Thursday, 30 November 2017
Dyeing plant shut down over waste fears
TIRIPUR – A textile dyeing unit in Arulpuram has been temporarily closed down for the fourth time over fears the unit may be discharging untreated industrial effluent waste into an unused borewell. The decision was made following an inspection by… -
Wednesday, 29 November 2017G-Star RAW denim dyed using waste biomass
REINACH – Textile dyes and chemicals suppliers Archroma has for the first time teamed up with G-Star RAW to launch a new denim capsule collection using Archroma’s EarthColors, a range of sulphur dyes derived from waste biomass as opposed to being… -
Wednesday, 15 November 2017
Wrangler advances disruptive denim dyeing
TEXAS – A new potentially disruptive foam-dyeing process for denim has been unveiled at the at the Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute of Texas Tech University that claims to reduce water and energy use by more than 90 per cent compared to… -
Tuesday, 14 November 2017Sweden to open Chemical Knowledge Centre
STOCKHOLM – The Swedish government has announced that it is to open a Chemical Knowledge Centre that will aid SMEs in identifying safe alternatives to potentially hazardous chemicals. The centre will focus on the textile industry, particularly… -
Friday, 10 November 2017Acrylate repellent coating ‘outperforms’ PFCs
PORTLAND – A US company says it has developed a new fluorine-free process ‘using heat and pressure’ that can permanently bond chemical repellent finishes to textile fibres without using water or releasing any hazardous substances. The new technology… -
Thursday, 09 November 2017Salt-free denim dyeing with lower effluent
SINGAPORE – Dyestuff and chemical manufacturer Dystar has added Cadira Denim to its portfolio as part of its continued resource efficiency program in a bid to reduce water, waste and energy consumption during denim dyeing. Using a combination of its… -
Wednesday, 01 November 2017Cradle to Cradle added to environmental initiative
OAKLAND – Cradle to Cradle Certified products have been added to the list of third-party certifications recognised under the Home Depot’s Eco Options program. The Eco Options program is a voluntary program that recognises products in five categories… -
Tuesday, 31 October 2017Stahl to open new China centre of excellence
SUZHOU – Dutch chemicals company Stahl, which supplies the to the automotive and textile industries has revealed that the construction of its new ‘centre of excellence’ in Suzhou, China is expected to be completed in September 2018. This will be its… -
Tuesday, 31 October 2017Archroma partners with Kathmandu
REINACH – Colour chemicals and dye company Archroma has announced it has partnered with New Zealand based outdoor brand Kathmandu for the brand’s new range of hoodies. Archroma’s EarthColors range of plant-based dyes are to be used, the company says. -
Tuesday, 24 October 2017Halogen-free FR finish gets Oeko-Tex approval
BRIGHOUSE – UK textile chemicals supplier Avocet has said that another of its halogen free flame retardants has been certified to Class IV Oekotex standard, which covers interior and other household textiles. The company, which now has four of its… -
Tuesday, 24 October 2017Lenzing and Unifi collaborate on Cone Denim project
GREENSBORO – Lenzing has announced that it is working with Unifi and Cone Denim on the launch of a new jeanswear range that features Lenzing’s dope-dyed Modal fibres and black Repreve recycled polyester by Unifi. The company says Future Black+ denim… -
Wednesday, 04 October 2017Archroma updates on REACH compliance
REINACH – Textile dye and chemical supplier, Archroma has announced that 60 per cent of its products active in the EU now comply with the European Union’s (EU) Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals programme (REACH).… -
Monday, 02 October 2017
Scientists use bacteria to break down azo dyes
GOA – Scientists at India’s National Institute of Oceanography say they have identified a bacterium derived from marine sponges that can be used to break down potentially hazardous textile dyes in wastewater. While using bacteria to break down… -
Friday, 29 September 2017New PaCT boss claims targets exceeded
DHAKA – The newly appointed program manager for Bangladesh Partnership for Cleaner Textiles (PaCT), Nishat Shahid Chowdhury, has said the initiative which is backed by the Dutch government and retailers such as Inditex, C&A and H&M has met, and in… -
Thursday, 21 September 2017Study scales apparel wastage mountain
AMSTERDAM – A Dutch study has examined the culture of mass apparel production, the subsequent wastage and potential improvements as part of a paper published by the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. Researchers found that on average,… -
Tuesday, 05 September 2017Process lowers carbon footprint of textile coating
LEVERKUSEN – A newly released life-cycle assessment of Covestro’s ‘Insqin’ waterborne polyurethane (PU) has found it can reduce the carbon footprint of manufacturing PU synthetics by up to 45 per cent, compared to traditional methods that rely on… -
Thursday, 20 July 2017Industry-link concerns over Trump’s EPA nominee
WASHINGTON - Further concerns have been expressed that US chemicals policies may be influenced by industry links after President Trump announced his intention to nominate Dr Michael Dourson of Ohio to be head of the Environmental Protection Agency's… -
Wednesday, 19 July 2017Nordic Council calls for PFAS labelling
OSLO - In a new working paper, the Nordic Council, an inter-governmental body representing Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, has suggested swift regulatory action is required on per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFASs). The… -
Thursday, 29 June 2017Industry bias fears surround new US chemicals rules
WASHINGTON – The US's Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) framework has been "significantly weakened" after a chemical industry lobbyist took charge of the US toxics office and its process for evaluating toxic chemicals – that's the view of a number… -
Tuesday, 20 June 2017EarthColors receives OutDoor Industry Award 2017
REINACH – Global speciality chemicals business, Archroma, has announced that its EarthColors dyestuff range has won the Gold Winner award at the the OutDoor Industry Award 2017, Sustainable innovations Category. The award distinguishes further the… -
Tuesday, 06 June 2017RadiciGroup calls for more sustainable dyeing
ITALY – Italian chemical, plastic and synthetic fibre producer RadiciGroup is promoting the use of its lower impact yarn dyeing solutions, in a bid to tackle the level of energy and water wasted through traditional dyeing techniques in the industry.… -
Friday, 02 June 2017ZDHC MRSL Conformance Guidance
AMSTERDAM - The ZDHC Foundation has released the ZDHC MRSL Conformance Guidance, an indication system which assesses whether chemical formulations conform with the ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List. Taking the form of certificates from… -
Wednesday, 31 May 2017ZDHC soft launches chemical module
AMSTERDAM - The ZDHC Foundation will this week soft launch the Chemical Module of the ZDHC Gateway to the ZDHC Contributor Community. The module is claimed to make information on sustainable chemistry broadly available and is an online search tool… -
Friday, 19 May 2017Website offers alternatives to toxic chemicals
GOTHENBURG - A new marketplace style website has been launched which offers safer alternatives to potentially toxic chemicals. The developers say the website is aimed at progressive companies looking to future-proof their chemicals management and,… -
Monday, 15 May 2017Archroma and Patagonia collaborate on colour
REINACH - Archroma, a global leader in colour and specialty textile chemicals, has announced a collaboration with Patagonia, the American outdoor clothing company. The products in Patagonia's Clean Color Collection are all coloured with dyes made… -
Thursday, 11 May 2017Israeli business develops ‘waterless’ thread dyeing
FRANKFURT - An Israeli start-up has explained to Ecotextile News how it has developed a 'waterless' and automated thread dyeing process which, after having worked on the proprietary technology for over two years, is expected to become available for… -
Tuesday, 09 May 2017China proposes new textile chemical restrictions
BEIJING - China's National Consumer Product Safety Standardisation Technical Commission has conducted a public consultation for a proposal to restrict chemicals in consumer goods, including textile and apparel products. If approved, the draft… -
Monday, 08 May 2017Oeko-Tex Eco Passport for Sun Chemical
NEW JERSEY - The digital textile ink range of UK inks business Sun Chemical has achieved the Oeko-Tex Eco Passport certification for its Suntex Sonata DTE Ink Series. Achieving the stringent standard means the series can be used in sustainable… -
Wednesday, 26 April 2017New standard launched for safer textile chemicals
AMSTERDAM - The recent Kingpins show in Amsterdam saw the launch of a new certification standard that promotes the use of inherently safer chemicals in textile products. GreenScreen Certified, launched last week in Amsterdam, is a certification… -
Monday, 24 April 2017
KEMI calls for tighter REACH regulations
BRUSSELS - The Swedish Chemicals Agency (KEMI) has called for EU regulators to raise the quality threshold for applications to register chemical substances. The agency made the call as the European Commission this spring conducts its five-year… -
Friday, 07 April 2017Dow Jones sustainability indices adds chemical management
NEW YORK - The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), the world's longest running global sustainability benchmark, has been updated to include a section on chemicals management – a move which reflects a growing interest by the global investment… -
Wednesday, 22 March 2017
EU puts potassium permanganate under spotlight
BRUSSELS - The legal net could be closing in on the use of Potassium Permanganate, a denim effect spray which is used in the textile industry as part of a process to help create localised 'used look' areas on jeans. Potassium Permanganate or 'PP'… -
Tuesday, 14 March 2017Research links textile chemicals to brain development
LONDON - New research has called for tighter European regulation of chemicals found in consumer products such as clothing which, it is claimed, could be harming brain development in children, causing issues such as ADHD and lower IQ. Brominated… -
Thursday, 09 March 2017Archroma to provide expertise to Pakistan entrepreneurs
REINACH - Archroma, a global leader in colour and specialty chemicals, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ethical Affair, a knowledge based platform which provides training, skills development and technical assistance to women…
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