Finishing

A facility for the demonstration of a waterless dyeing system developed by Alchemie Technology of Cambridge, UK, has been opened in Taiwan.

Hwasung International will become the first South Korean supplier of textiles to offer products treated with a perfluorinated chemicals (PFC)-free, water-repellent finish (Empel) from Green Theme T

Facing constant increases in its costs and drops in demand for its products both domestically and internationally, Swiss finisher of textiles for a wide range of industries, AG Cilander, is to clos

A laboratory-scale system that enables companies to trial waterless dyeing technology has been launched by Alchemie Technology of Cambridge, UK.

Fibroline, the French developer of a process based on using alternating electrical fields to drive dry powders into substrates, has formed a strategic alliance with US manufacturer of finishing mac

Protective clothing (turnout gear) for firefighters that is not treated with finishes based on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is not oil-repellent, reducing the protection it offers, ac

Global fastenings manufacturer YKK is to use a perfluorinated compound (PFC)-free finish (Empel) from Green Theme Technologies (GTT), rather than a conventional polyurethane (PU) film, to make a wa

A finish that reduces the amount of microfibres shed by fabrics during wear and laundering is being developed by Polygiene of Malmö, Sweden. 

A perfluorinated compound (PFC)-free water-repellent finish for fabrics made from polyester (PES), and blends of PES and cotton, has been launched by Pulcra Chemicals and its subsidiary, Devan Chem

A finish that, when applied to textiles, releases synbiotics (prebiotics and probiotics) to the skin of its wearer has been launched by HeiQ.

Jack Wolfskin is to replace the chemical-intensive hydrophobic down it uses in some of its apparel with a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-free alternative developed by Allied Feather + D

Baldwin Technology will showcase its non-contact precision-spray system (TexCoat G4) at ITMA Asia + CITME in Shanghai, China, on 19–23 November 2023.

A perfluorinated chemicals (PFC)-free finish (Empel) is more water-repellent than finishes based on fluorocarbons, according to testing undertaken by The Haartz Corp of Acton, Massachusetts, USA. 

A waterless dyeing technology, developed by DyeCoo and operated by CleanDye at its factory in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, has a significantly smaller carbon footprint than conventional textile-dyein

Several members of the Swedish Textile Machinery Association (TMAS) will be taking part in the forthcoming ITMA Asia + CITME exhibitions, which will take place on 19–23 November 2023 in Sh

Provider of chemicals to the textile industry, Rudolf GmbH, can now offer side-by-side performance tests of the age-old “dip and squeeze” pad finishing and a laboratory-scale version of a non-conta

A fabric with a camouflage design that helps to prevent it from being seen in low light through night optical/observation devices (NODs) is to be demonstrated by Pincroft of Chorley, UK, at DSE

A bio-based and biodegradable range of microencapsulated active ingredients for application to fabrics (R-Vital NTL) has been launched by Devan Chemicals, extending the company's R-Vital range.

A method for converting dyed scrap polyethylene terephthalate (PET) clothing into fire-resistant, antibacterial or wrinkle-preventing coatings that could then be applied to textiles is being develo

A treatment from Polygiene that inhibits the growth of odour-causing bacteria in textiles is being used in backpacks by Gregory Packs of Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. 

The developer of a gold-based antibacterial and antifungal treatment for textiles is relocating to a larger facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, as it looks to increase its production capacity te

A range of auxiliaries made from recycled vegetable oil from the cooking of food will be launched at ITMA by Erca of Grassobbio, Italy. 

A waterless process for the dyeing of automotive textiles is being developed by Circotex of Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, and Borgstena Textile of Nelas, Portugal. 

Fong’s Europe of Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, is to highlight the advantages of its hydraulic long-tube machine (Then Supratec LTM) for the dyeing of highly elastic and delicate crease-mark-sensitive

Systems that can be used in place of conventional water- and energy-intensive machines for the dyeing and finishing of textiles will be shown at ITMA 2023 by two members of the Stockholm-b

An antibacterial treatment based on citric acid and developed for application to textiles by Noble Biomaterials of Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA, has been registered with the US Environmental Protect

Researchers at North Carolina State University (NCSU) are working to determine how dyes and finishes affect an enzymatic process they have developed to separate the cellulose and polyester (PES) el

As it prepares for ITMA 2023, Cambridge, UK-based developer of digital dyeing and finishing technologies, Alchemie Technology, has joined the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA). 

HeiQ Materials AG has formed a partnership with developer and manufacturer of bedding products, American Textile Co, for the supply of its finish (HeiQ Allergen Tech) that helps to alleviate proble

Swiss manufacturer of high-performance waterproof fabrics for the production of apparel, Ventile, is to start selling fabrics with a biodegradable antimicrobial coating from Finnish company NordShi

An efficient, electrically heated stenter from Brückner Textile Technologies is being used by Intercarpet for the finishing of its floorcoverings as it looks to reduce the environmental impact of i

Archroma, of Pratteln, Switzerland, has completed its acquisition of the Textile Effects business from Huntsman, of The Woodlands, Texas, USA.

Milliken & Co says that it has become the first US-based manufacturer of textiles to eliminate all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from its ranges of products.  

Archroma has secured all of the regulatory approvals required for it to complete its acquisition of Huntsman's Textile Effects business.

The largest producer of sportswear in Ireland, O'Neills, is using a stenter from Brückner Textile Technologies to finish its elastic tricot fabrics. 

A coating that reduces the amount of microfibres that are shed when clothes made of synthetic fabrics are washed is being developed by researchers at the University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada.

An odour-neutralising treatment from Microban International is to be used by Jack Wolfskin in its outdoor apparel.

Technology that enables waste textiles made from cotton and/or polyamide (PA) and their blends to be used as a partial replacement for a petroleum-based raw material used to make dyestuff has been

Manufacturer of bedding products, Standard Fiber, is to use a silver-based antibacterial (Ionic+) from Noble Biomaterials in its home textiles, following the formation of an exclusive partnership b

Cotton textiles in which an antimicrobial agent is incorporated at a molecular level are being developed by a research team led by the University of Maryland (UMD) in College Park, USA.  

HeiQ Materials AG has signed an exclusive agreement with developer and manufacturer of textiles for mattresses, mattress covers and bedding, BekaertDeslee, for the supply of its finish (HeiQ Allerg

3M is to stop manufacturing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and will work to eliminate the use of PFAS in its products by the end of 2025. 

A bio-based and biodegradable finish (Purissimo NTL) that reduces the presence of allergens found in cat and dog hairs, pollen and allergens created by dust mites is to be launched by Devan of Rons

Argentine manufacturer of sportswear, Texameri SA, has recently installed two stenters (Power-Frame) from Brückner Textile Technologies for the finishing of knitted fabrics. 

A mint-based finish that traps malodours has been launched by HeiQ of Zurich, Switzerland, and Patagonia of Ventura, California, USA.