PARIS - French startup Ever Dye has raised €3.4 million (US$3.7m) in a seed funding round to develop its novel textile dyeing process which it says uses 15 times less energy than conventional dyeing. Ever Dye says the investment - led by Maki.vc and…
PRATTELN – Specialty chemicals company Archroma has today launched FiberColours, a new range of sulphur dyes produced from textile waste materials. The company has introduced the patent-pending technology – which synthesises textiles in a reactor to…
ZURICH - Chemical management specialist Oeko-Tex has confirmed that the use of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) will no longer be allowed in textiles, leather and footwear under its Standard 100, Leather Standard and Eco Passport…
BEDFORD - Massachusetts-based biotechnology company Conagen says it has successfully scaled up the production of its laboratory-made Tyrian purple textile pigment which is traditionally made from the mucus of murex sea snails. Conagen says its…
AMSTERDAM – The ZDHC Foundation, which works towards the zero discharge of hazardous chemicals, has announced the release of its updated guidelines for the production of man-made cellulosic fibres (MMCF). The ZDHC MMCF Guidelines 2.0 includes the…
AMSTERDAM – The ZDHC Foundation, which works towards the zero discharge of hazardous chemicals, has announced its new board of directors following its annual elections. New appointments include Dr Mark Sumner, lecturer in sustainable fashion at the…
ZURICH - Swiss startup Oxyle has announced the completion of a US$3 million pre-seed funding round which it will use to develop its technology which claims to remove micropollutants including perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from…
AMSTERDAM – Beximco - one of the largest vertically-integrated textile manufacturing companies in South Asia - has joined the ZDHC Foundation, which works towards the zero discharge of hazardous chemicals, as a contributor. Beximco (Bangladesh…
BRUSSELS - A total of 22 global companies — including H&M, Adidas, IKEA and Decathlon — have sent a joint letter to European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen expressing concern over a delay to a planned revision of the REACH chemical…
LONDON – Clothing technology company Vollebak is claiming a breakthrough with its latest product which it claims is the industry's first black t-shirt to be dyed with algae. Vollebak’s black algae t-shirt was created in partnership with bioscience…
STOCKHOLM – Swedish innovator Coloreel says its thread dyeing solution cuts water usage by as much as 97 per cent compared to conventional methods, after completing a lifecycle analysis (LCA) of its promising technology. Coloreel’s system enables…
SYDNEY - Australian textile technology firm Xefco has announced it will next year set up a pilot manufacturing facility for its new plasma-based method of applying dyes and coatings to textiles. Xefco’s Ausora solution was developed in collaboration…
SPRINGFIELD – Textile dye innovator Stony Creek Colors has secured US$4.8 million in funding led by long-standing partners Levi’s and Lewis & Clark AgriFood. The investment is expected to help the burgeoning business further develop its farming…
GENEVA – Better Cotton has announced that a pesticide reduction target for 2030 is in the works, as it looks to mitigate the risk of environmental and human harm from potentially hazardous substances. The safe use of pesticides – only where…
ARTEIXO – Zara Home, the homeware brand of Spanish apparel giant Inditex, and chemicals company BASF have developed a new laundry detergent that's said to reduce textile microfibre emissions by up to 80 per cent. The pair say their proprietary…
TÜBINGEN – CHT has used recycled polyester flakes as the base chemistry for a new hydrophilic finish that improves the moisture wicking of sportswear fabrics and is said to give garments fast-drying properties and improved protection against dirt…
ST GALLEN – For the first time, Bluesign has opened up on the detail around its chemical assessment method which is now available for public scrutiny. It includes new rating algorithms, has been peer reviewed and includes a new GHS module in a bid…
LEEK - Researchers have been examining historical changes in a Staffordshire river linked to textile production during the industrial revolution to gain a better understanding of the environmental challenges of today. A new report from the Fashion…
WASHINGTON DC - The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) trade body is seeking more time for its members to comply with reporting requirements for the world's first ban on PFAS chemicals in products. The US state of Maine last year became…
WASHINGTON DC – Potentially harmful PFAS - the so-called "forever chemicals" - have been found in a wide range of textile products for babies and toddlers, according to new research commissioned by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) non-profit.…
SAN FRANCISCO - Higg, the technology partner of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), has announced new partnerships with chemical management specialists Bluesign and ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals). The company says the…
OAKLAND — The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) has sent legal warnings to 11 brands making sports bras and shirts after a study found they contained high levels of the hormone disrupting chemical, bisphenol A (BPA). The sports bra brands…
ASIA – The governments of Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan and Vietnam have vowed to address their respective textile sectors’ use of chemicals with the view to moving away from potentially hazardous substances and improving supply chain…
SINGAPORE – The Sustainable Chemistry for the Textile Industry (SCTI) initiative has appointed Isabella Tonaco as its executive director. Tonaco, who’ll operate out of Germany, has been appointed with the view to engaging SCTI member companies and…
TIRUPPUR - Textile dyeing units in India's textiles hub city of Tiruppur are struggling to dispose of a 10-year backlog of about 60,000 tonnes of accumulated salt sludge. The potentially hazardous waste has built up in the area's 18 common effluent…
HORGEN - Materials science company Dow has announced the completion of a programme, in partnership with the ZDHC Foundation and German development agency GIZ, to develop more sustainable processes in Ethiopia's fashion industry . The three year…
ELKTON - Outdoor fabric manufacturer Gore has announced the expansion of the use of its new PFAS-free waterproof membrane to more Gore-Tex products for the autumn/winter season. Launched a year ago, Gore's expanded polyethylene (ePE) membrane was…
CALIFORNIA/TORONTO – Millions of schoolchildren in the US and Canada are exposed to potentially harmful levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) everyday through their uniforms, according to a new peer-reviewed study. PFAS, also known as…
AMSTERDAM - Chemical management specialist ZDHC has announced the latest version of its Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) which includes new restrictions on all PFAS used for textile, footwear and leather treatments. PFAS (per- and…
PISA - Italian textiles and leather chemicals company Auco Chem has been awarded the highest certification offered by the ZDHC Road Map to Zero programme. Chemical management testing company Chem-MAP awarded Auco Chem with ZDHC MRSL V2.0 Level 3…
ACTON – The Haartz Corporation, a US-based specialty materials manufacturer active in the apparel, automotive and furniture sectors, has forged a partnership with textile finishing innovator Green Theme Technologies (GTT) to adopt its PFAS-free…
VIENNA – Dye solution innovator Vienna Textile Lab has teamed up with the innovation arms of fashion companies Kering and Albini to advance the development of ‘sustainable’ dyeing methods. Vienna Textile Lab claims to produce organic colours from…
CALIFORNIA – California’s state assembly has this week passed new legislation that would prohibit the manufacture and sale of garments and textiles that contain PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) by 2025. PFAS, also known as…
COLOMBO - Sri Lankan lace manufacturer Noyon Lanka has launched a 100 per cent natural dye solution for lace which it says is the first of its kind to be approved by the Control Union agricultural certification body. The company, a subsidiary of MAS…
WORMS - German company Trumpler, which supplies chemicals to the leather tanning industry, has been awarded with the highest certification offered by the ZDHC Road Map to Zero programme. Chemical management testing company Chem-MAP awarded…
EVANSTON - Scientists say they have discovered a new method for breaking down PFAS compounds which has been hailed as a potential breakthrough in tackling environmental contamination. PFAS, dubbed 'forever chemicals' for their durability in the…
CAMBRIDGE – British innovator Alchemie Technology has reported significant resource savings in the application of a water and stain repellent solution to workwear fabrics using its proprietary digital finishing solution. In partnering with Swiss…
TÜBINGEN – The CHT Group has published its 2021 sustainability report in which it outlines the progress made in its efforts to reduce its environmental impact. The report focuses on the international group of companies' energy and water consumption,…
RALEIGH – Academics at North Carolina State University (NC State) claim to have developed a synthetic polymer capable of removing dyes – used in the production of textiles, leather and cosmetics – from wastewater. A polycarbodiimide, the polymer is…
ST GALLEN - Chemical management specialist Bluesign has announced that it has defined the most important sustainability attributes of the approved chemicals in its database for textile producers. The Bluesign Finder database of more than 20,000…
LOS ANGELES – Apparel and footwear brands should be ready for more laws restricting or banning PFAS in consumer products, according to the head of a leading industry forum working to reduce the use and impact of harmful substances. Nathaniel…
PRATTELN – Global specialty chemicals company Archroma has entered into an agreement to acquire the Textile Effects business from Huntsman Corporation, which was officially put up for sale at the end of 2021. The total ‘enterprise value’ of the…
SHANGHAI – Textile dyeing innovator NTX has secured nearly US$200 million in funding, which it’ll use to scale the infrastructure around its technology and meet the growing demands of its customers. NTX’s flagship solution is its Cooltrans waterless…
ST GALLEN - Chemical management specialist Bluesign has announced revisions to its system to achieve more responsible and sustainable manufacturing in the textiles industry. They include a ban on the use of enzymes in powder form. Enzymes can…
AMSTERDAM – Textile chemicals authority ZDHC has added a verification component to its InCheck solution in a bid to establish greater clarify of a supplier’s compliance with the organisation’s Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL). The…
ST GALLEN - Textile chemical management specialist Bluesign has announced expanded services to help more brands, manufacturers and chemical companies reduce the environmental and social impact of their supply chains. Bluesign is launching data and…
WAALWIJK – Textile chemicals specialist Stahl has submitted a carbon reduction target covering its Scope 3 emissions to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for approval. The company’s goal is to cut its greenhouse gas (GHG) production by a…
AMSTERDAM – Textile chemistry authority ZDHC has launched a study to identify areas within the supply chain where chemical companies can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). Launched to support the Apparel Alliance – established in 2020 by…
SINGAPORE – Dyes and chemicals specialist Huntsman has launched a new PFAS-free durable water repellent (DWR) treatment, said to be suitable for all fibre types. The company’s new PhoboTex R-ACE solution is said to meet current and upcoming industry…
ST. GALLEN – Bluesign has teamed up with Sustainable Chemistry for the Textile Industry (SCTI), an alliance of companies in the field, to develop a new index which will highlight the credentials of formulations used across the sector. The…
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