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 […]
Birla Cellulose has advanced the capability of the well-established blockchain-enabled traceability platform, GreenTrack™, which now enables the consumers to see the forests from where the wood is sourced and thus providing a complete end-to-end visibility of forest to fashion. The visibility of forest sources for all the Birla Cellulose’s eco-enhanced products has been achieved by […]
Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) is Asia’s first fully-integrated viscose staple fibre (VSF) producer, from fibre plantations to VSF. APR produces 100% wood-based, renewable and biodegradable VSF for the textile industry. Its co-location with Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL) – a sister company under Royal Golden Eagle Group (RGE) – where the majority of its […]
Trust Protocol recognized for its verified farm-level data and constant improvementas Cotton 2040 aims to encourage the use of sustainable cotton Memphis, November 09, 2020 — The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has been invited to join Cotton 2040. Convened by sustainability non-profit Forum for the Future, the Cotton 2040 coalition is a unique partnership that […]
Naia™ proves to be the fibre of choice for the innovative heat-transfer sublimation printing process! Eastman, the maker of Naia™ which is sustainably sourced cellulosic filament yarn, and Transfertex, a global market leader in heat-transfer printing – are collaborating to create sustainable printed fabrics made from Naia™ celluslosic fibre. Heat-transfer sublimation printing is a […]
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 […]
With its new range of sustainable products and investments in research and development, Colorant is leading the way to introduce revolutionary changes in the textile industry while getting into the lane for rapid growth. Ganesh Kalidas reports Colorant Limited was formed by a group of visionaries who wanted to usher in a new way of […]
“We see a definite shift away from toxic leaching antimicrobials, as educated consumers consciously choose human-friendly, green antimicrobials.” Graeme Pope, CEO, Fresche Bioscience Founded in 2010, Fresche Bioscience is an Australian company and world leader in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of advanced, high-performance, and very environmentally safe antimicrobials. Fresche Bioscience is a leading […]
In an exclusive interview with Suhas More, Commercial Director – SAMEA, Huntsman Corporation, Textile Magazine explores the company’s ongoing strategies and plans to tackle the ‘new normal’ as forced by the COVID-19 pandemic, its role as a ‘Responsible Care Company’ and the sustainable practices the company adheres to. As a global specialty chemical company, Huntsman […]
The textile and leather industries will now have Sustainable Chemistry for the Textile Industry (SCTI) helping them gain knowledge about chemistry and solutions to become more sustainable. The alliance has 7 founding members, namely, Archroma, CHT Group, Huntsman, Kyung-In Synthetic Corporation (KISCO), Pulcra Chemicals, Rudolf Group and Tanatex Chemicals. The aim of the alliance is […]
Circular economy principles are what drive the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Make Fashion Circular initiative. Inspired by the ‘visionary’ project, popular fashion brand, H&M, has launched men’s denim collection, Jeans Redesign. Launched mid-October, the collection redefines the way denim is made and perceived. According to the officials at H&M, the Jeans Redesign collection celebrates the company’s […]
Invests in a commercial biorefinery in Assam to produce 62 million litres of bioethanol per annum Known for its consistent efforts in bringing fibre sustainability around the world, Fortum is riding high on its Bio2X solution. Team Textile Magazine speaks to Faizur Rehman, Head – Bio2X Programme, Fortum India in an exclusive chat to understand […]
The European giant in technical fabrics, Klopman, has formally entered the UN Global Compact Agreement. Klopman has traditionally worked towards sustainability in its work processes. The company has officially recorded 40% less waste production. The Agreement binds its partners to adopt the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that were agreed upon by the UNGA in 2015. […]
The Green Mission initiative of Dollar Industries received a boost in the arm with the commissioning of a 4 MW solar power plant at the company’s manufacturing facility in Tirupur, recently. The popular Indian apparel brand has invested Rs. 18 crores and the payback period is expected to be 5 years. Speaking at the event, […]
Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, Union Minister of Textiles and Women & Child Development launched the 1st ever Brand & Logo for Indian Cotton on 2nd World Cotton Day on 7th October, 2020 through Video Conferencing. Now India’s premium Cotton would be known as ‘Kasturi Cotton’ in the world cotton Trade. The Kasturi Cotton brand will […]