September 24, 2024PFAS Legislation- What’s Next?PFAS regulation. Should they stay, or should they go? Legislative insights offer answers to common questions. Read more
June 20, 2024Lignin Polyurethanes: Byproduct to SolutionLignin, a significant byproduct of the pulp and paper industry, accounts for approximately 75 million tons of waste annually. This vast quantity of waste presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Read more
June 14, 2024Eco-friendly Natural Antimicrobial Agents in TextilesIn the face of escalating environmental challenges, the textile industry is embracing a transformative shift towards sustainability. This review delves into the burgeoning field of natural antimicrobial agents as a sustainable alternative to conventional chemical treatments, which have historically posed significant environmental hazards. Read more
May 17, 2024Revolutionizing Textiles: Innovative Coatings for a Cool-Touch EffectAQUACHILL™ Dispersion coating emerges as an innovative solution to address cool-touch performance in bedding clothes. Read more
April 11, 2024TFA: A Sustainable Alternative to PFAS?Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) stands out as a promising alternative to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as “forever chemicals,” due to its lower environmental impact while maintaining similar benefits. Read more
February 8, 2024Innovative New Fiber for Performance Stretch FabricsCelanese Corporation and Under Armour, Inc. have joined forces to introduce NEOLAST™, a groundbreaking fiber for performance stretch fabrics. NEOLAST™ provides elite-level performance attributes—stretch, durability, and comfort—while addressing sustainability challenges linked to traditional elastane (spandex) fibers. Read more
January 19, 2024PUMA: Transforming Textile Waste into New TextilesPUMA launches RE: FIBRE program which aims to include materials from a fiber-to-fiber recycling process instead of using recycled PET from other applications. The RE: FIBRE process utilizes textile waste as its main material source. Read more
November 14, 2023The Fashion Industry Needs an Alternative to Recycled PETThe fashion industry is disrupting the PET circular economy by taking it into an application that recycles less than 1% of its products. Read more
November 13, 2023Patagonia Parka Uses Expanded Polyethylene and Coastal Waste PlasticsOutdoor apparel company Patagonia Inc. has partnered with two materials firms to produce one of its warmest parkas yet –– the StormShadow –– using high-performance textiles made from recycled coastal and marine plastic. Patagonia leveraged W.L. Gore & Associates’ development of expanded polyethylene (ePE) and married it with efforts by New York-based materials engineering company Bionic, which repurposes ocean-bound waste plastics in Costa Rica. Read more