All Ingredient brand articles – Page 4
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News briefsBASF and Asahi Kasei team up on sustainable stretch fibers
BASF has announced that it is supplying biomass-balanced tetrahydrofuran (THF BMB) to the ROICA division of Asahi Kasei Corp., a multinational Japanese company. BASF’s THF BMB is said to offer a significant reduction in product carbon footprint compared to its standard grade of THF products, according to BASF. This is ...
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SponsoredPolartec introduces performance fabrics made with Biolon:
Nylon just got betterPolartec has upgraded two of its most iconic existing product platforms, setting a new standard for sustainability in functional fabrics.
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OpinionFrom Evolution to Revolution – Performance Days 2023
Performance Day’s Functional Fabric Curator Alexa Dehmel and “fabric nerd” Charles Ross present a picture diary and summary of October’s event.
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ArticlePolartec launches new brand ethos “Made To Go Beyond”
Sending its press release from “Planet Earth, the Universe,” Polartec announced a new brand ethos, “Made To Go Beyond.” The new positioning and identity represent an evolution for the brand owned by Milliken & Company and form the foundation for future communications, reflecting and resonating with changing consumer values and ...
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SponsoredA digital solution helping the apparel industry stay up to date
Five ways a simple SmartTag can help Apparel producers meet consumer’s shifting needs, ever-changing legislation and more.
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News briefsRadici unveils new Radilon Chill-fit yarn
RadiciGroup, an Italy-based supplier of fibers and fabrics to the outdoor apparel industry, is introducing Radilon Chill-fit, a new yarn that is said to optimize fabric breathability and freshness. The company showcased the new functional solution at the latest Performance Days in Munich on October 4-5. The ...
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News briefsHyosung expands global marketing team
In support of its continued global business growth, South Korean sustainable textile solutions provider Hyosung has hired marketing strategist Christiane Rauch as Senior Consultant Northern Europe - Hyosung Spandex and outdoor industry expert Laura Nilo as its new US Marketing Manager, West Coast. Rauch, based in Germany, is an experienced ...
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ArticlePolartec launches performance fabrics made with plant-based nylon
Polartec has announced that two of its existing product platforms now use Biolon™, which will set a new standard in sustainability for performance fabrics. Polartec® Power Shield™ and Power Stretch™ Pro with Biolon fibers and membrane will debut this fall. Biolon is a renewable, non-GMO, plant-based nylon with a 50 ...
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News briefsYarns and fiber exhibition Filo closes with positive results
The 60th edition of the international yarns and fiber exhibition Filo, which took place at Allianz MiCo in Milan on Sept. 20-21, closed with “very good results,” according to AssoServizi Biella, which organizes the show. There was an increase of 30 percent in the number of exhibitors. The Cotton Egypt ...
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News briefsPontetorto launches enhanced Super Technostretch line
Italian firm Pontetorto has announced that it is ready to present its new Super Technostretch line, a fabric that is said to take elasticity and comfort to the next level compared with the previous range of Tecnostretch proposals. The new Super Technostretch features an even more compact structure, which ensures ...
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News briefsColoreel announces $2m deal to scale production of its sustainable technology
Swedish textile innovation brand Coloreel has announced the signing of a $2 million agreement with “a prominent Asian manufacturer.” The deal has been described as “a significant milestone for Coloreel and its innovative product.” Coloreel has developed a technology for embroidery that enables high-quality coloring of textile thread on demand. ...
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SponsoredSympatex closes loops in the outdoor industry – Join in!
The outdoor industry is being called upon to drastically reduce its carbon footprint. Sympatex shows which adjustments can already be made today.
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ArticleExpert talks, Footwear and more at Performance Days
With one week to go before Performance Days, Charles Ross shares some last minute insights into what to expect.
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News briefsHyosung unveils expanded range of bio-based, recycled and multifunctional fibers
Hyosung announced it will showcase an expanded range of certified sustainable materials at Performance Days Munich and Functional Fabric Fair Portland this fall. The Korean sustainable textile solutions provider is expanding its Creora® Bio-Based Elastane offering to include several options to produce the yarn with a higher percentage of renewable ...
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News briefsHuntsman launches new technology collaboration platform
Texas-based chemical company Huntsman Corporation has launched a technology portal to enable collaboration with innovators and manufacturers across the value chain. The cross-divisional initiative aims to facilitate and foster external collaborations by connecting minds and expertise from different sectors with Huntsman to unlock potential business opportunities. “Working with external partners, ...
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ArticleLycra releases Planet Agenda Update and reports sustainability progress
Fiber and textile technology provider The Lycra Company has released its second annual Planet Agenda Update and Global Sustainability Scorecard Summary for the fiscal year 2022. The documents report on the progress the company has made toward achieving its 2030 sustainability goals, as announced in last year’s release. Planet Agenda ...
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News briefsMips launches Virtual Test Lab, reduces environmental impact, lead time and costs
Swedish helmet safety specialist Mips is advancing helmet testing with its Virtual Test Lab (VTL). The innovation uses cutting-edge computer science with the goal of virtually predicting how new helmets will perform in real-world impacts, providing insights faster and more efficiently than physical testing. This method has the potential to ...
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News briefsInfinited Fiber welcomes new board members
Infinited Fiber Company, the Finland-based textile technology specialist, has announced its new Board of Directors, appointed at the 2023 Annual General Meeting. The board includes Andreas Tallberg as Chair and Pertti Korhonen as Vice Chair. Elisabet Sallander Björklund and Elina Björklund retained their positions as Board members, and Markus Mannström, ...
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News briefsCoats Footwear and Lenzing Group to debut results of collaboration
Coats Footwear, the British multinational specializing in the manufacture of yarns and structural components for apparel and footwear and part of Coats Group, has collaborated with the Austrian-based Lenzing Group to create the footwear industry’s first synthetic-free engineered uppers and fabrics. With Lenzing, a leading global producer of cellulose-based ...
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ArticlePrimaLoft introduces new durable synthetic insulation
PrimaLoft, Inc. has introduced its latest innovation, PrimaLoft Utility. PrimaLoft Utility represents a new design approach and sets “new benchmarks in durability within the realm of synthetic insulation while also providing unparalleled ease of use and care.” According to PrimaLoft, Utility was designed to redefine the standards for durability and ...
