The antimicrobial protection of Sanitized® T 99-19 is valued by textile manufacturers worldwide. Now the product’s nearly 100 % efficacy against the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been confirmed by independent labs in France (basis: ISO 18184:2019). Textile and polymer products with Sanitized® antimicrobial treatment have been used in hygiene-sensitive areas for many years. For textiles, Sanitized® […]
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Fighting the pandemic with FUNCTIONAL TEXTILE FINISHES
The pandemic has shaken the entire textile industry to its foundations and has accelerated the use of functional textile technologies. In no time, the industry embraced antimicrobial / viral-reducing agents in order to make textiles free of viral contamination and cross-contamination. Belgian textile technology company Devan Chemicals quickly responded to this new situation with their […]
SPGPrints to bulk produce Rapid Test Strips for COVID-19 testing
Speedy availability of rapid test devices for testing COVID-19 across the societies is an urgent requirement. And SPGPrints, with its expertise in biosensors and creating fool proof and reliable systems, is in the process of developing several production lines to produce the rapid test strips for COVID-19. Innovative Printing Solution The use of biosensors in […]
Archroma releases 3rd Sustainability Report
In its 3rd Sustainability Report, Archroma reveals the way forward, the challenges the past year held for it, and the proactive actions and innovative solutions it created for its discerning customers around the world. As a global specialty chemicals company, Archroma takes its drive to continue to deliver specialized performance products that are innovative and […]
Dinamica® – A New Name in Sustainable Automotive Interior Surfaces
Its recyclable and luxurious. Dinamica® microfibre suede is the new answer to the prayers of the automotive industry for maintaining environmental regulations. The sustainable material is already gracing the interiors of major car models globally. Dinamica® is suitable for seats, backrests, panels, roof lining, steering wheel and door interiors. The parent company, Miko S.r.l, is […]
Raymond introduces Virasafe range of fabrics to combat viruses
India’s largest integrated worsted suiting manufacturer, Raymond, launches Virasafe, an anti-viral range of fabrics. The exhaustive range is aimed at corporate, service and medical professionals for daily use. The country’s most popular textile and apparel manufacturer believes that the high-performance range of anti-viral fabrics will help give professionals a strong reassurance in combating the viruses […]
Polygiene to treat M & S kitchen towels
Globally known for its odour control technologies, Polygiene will now treat Marks & Spencer (M & S) kitchen towels. The understanding will come into effect starting October 2020 and is part of M & S’s globally distributed core program. The segment forecast is pegged at an order value of US $ 75000 a year. Ulrika […]
KG Denim launches Trigger HealtHive medical protective gear solutions
One-of-its-kind, rechargeable, BioRefresh technology Coimbatore, is a name that has become synonymous with the textile industry. The city’s inherent dynamic entrepreneurial spirit perhaps found its best calling in the field of textiles. It is not surprising that several top names in the textile industry call this city home. One of the most popular among them […]
Sarex Chemicals – Launches 2 New Specialty Solutions to Fight COVID Pandemic
Sarex Chemicals launches 2 new specialty solutions to fight COVID pandemic. Setting up an example, Sarex shows resilience and leaves the textile industry to follow in its footsteps. The recipe for a business to flourish is innovation, perseverance towards growth, and goodwill among the public. But the secret ingredient is resilience – with which businesses […]
SCHUTZEN Chemical successfully validates anti-viral SCHUTZENKILL-XCOV finish
The all-new SCHUTZENKILL-XCOV is now proven to deactivate 99.9% human corona virus HCoV 229E – surrogate for SARS-COV-2 virus. From the house of SCHUTZEN Chemical Group, the textile finish is silver free, and is anti-microbial and anti-viral in nature. The Indian textile specialty chemical manufacturer, SCHUTZEN, successfully validated its new textile finish as per ISO […]
Trust, Safety and Sustainability – OEKO-TEX Reiterates Its Vision in Annual Report 2019-2020
OEKO-TEX® Association, the global standard in certifications, emphasizes its vision of transparency, trust, safety and sustainability in the textile production processes in its Annual Report 2019/2020. Excerpts from the Annual Report 2019-2020: The organization released measures in March-April 2020 which showcase how it has adapted its processes for certificate renewal. Despite disruption in manufacturing […]
Devan Chemicals confirms its BI-OME fabric coating technology’s virus reducing capabilities
Devan Chemicals, a worldwide developer of speciality chemicals for textiles, confirms the ability of its BI-OME fabric coating technology in reducing virus attacks in both unwashed and intensely washed fabrics. In the last few months since the pandemic set in, the company has been working with independent international laboratories in testing different fabric substrates against […]
Toray introduces Ecodear® Nylon – An environmentally friendly, high value-added new nylon
The 60% Bio-Based fabric reflects Toray’s commitment to producing lower-impact textiles Toray Industries, Inc. has developed a new, more sustainable nylon that represents a major step forward in the company’s Sustainability Vision and makes it possible to create bio-based versions of proven Toray technologies like Entrant® and Dermizax®. • Ecodear® Nylon is 60% bio-based, developed […]
Why the global textile industry trusts the Sanitized® brand
Antiviral and antimicrobial protection for textiles and polymers — innovative, reliable and safe Whenever polyester clothing is odor free, it is very often the case that Swiss company Sanitized is involved. And if people nowadays use masks to protect themselves against SARS CoV-2, Sanitized also had a hand in that. Sanitized AG is a pioneer […]
HealthGuard – Britacel successful partnership
Offering solutions to combat COVID-19 All over the world a lot of research is happening, across industries to come out with solutions to tackle the situation arising out of the Covid -19 pandemic. The spotlight in the textile industry has been on the recent developments in the field of antimicrobial treatment and related solutions. Australia-based […]