Finishing

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. 

Water-repellent fabrics that incorporate wool from Chargeurs Luxury Materials are to be produced by Schoeller Textil AG, as it looks to use more sustainable materials in its products. 

A finish that improves the elasticity, fit and feel of knitted cotton fabrics has been launched by HeiQ, of Zurich, Switzerland, and the Lycra Co, of Wilmington, Delaware, USA.  

In response to growing demand for its range of technical fabrics, Dickson-Constant has recently opened a new plant in Hordain, France. 

In business for more than two decades, Outlast Technologies GmbH of Heidenheim, Germany, attributes its success to its innovative and sustainable products, and its agile development team. 

HeiQ of Schlieren, Switzerland, has introduced a textile finish (HeiQ Allergen Tech) to help alleviate the problems caused by allergens.

A metal-free finish that has been proven to reduce odours in polyester (PES) fabrics and PES-rich blends by up to 93%, even after 30 home launderings, has been launched by Microban International of

A wide variety of technologies for the finishing of technical textiles are to be showcased by Monforts at ITMA ASIA + CITME, which takes place in Shanghai, China, on 20–24 November 2022.

A cord made from recycled polyester (PES) and treated with a resorcinol formaldehyde (RF)-free adhesion promoter has been developed for the reinforcement of rubber tyres by Teijin Frontier Co Ltd. 

TAU Investment Management, which has offices in New York City, USA, and Hong Kong, China, has made what it describes as "significant investments" in waterless-dyeing specialists DyeCoo Textile Syst

The use of an energy-efficient, high-throughput digital finishing technology for the application of a water- and stain-repellent finish to a fabric for workwear has been tested by its developer, Al

A wash-durable antimicrobial additive for application to cotton fabrics has been launched by Microban International of Huntersville, North Carolina, USA. 

A polymer called polycarbodiimide can remove certain dyes from water, and can be recovered and re-used, according to researchers at North Carolina State University (NCSU) in Raleigh, USA, who say t

Huntsman Corp has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Textile Effects division to Archroma for approximately US$718 million. 

A treatment from Polygiene that inhibits the growth of odour-causing bacteria in fabric is being applied to a range of protective uniforms and scrubs sold by NNT Uniforms for healthcare professiona

A method for producing self-sanitising face masks is being developed by researchers at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, USA. 

Textiles based on fibres made by Spinnova from cellulosic biomass are to be dyed using resource-efficient technology developed by imogo, following the signing of an agreement between the two compan

A method for permanently bonding high concentrations of thermally insulating aerogels to textiles and nonwovens has been developed by Outlast Technologies GmbH of Heidenheim, Germany.

A perfluorinated compound (PFC)-free finish (Smartrepel Hydro SR liq) that repels water-based stains and a treatment (Perapret AIR liq) that removes pollutants from the air were launched by Archrom

Monforts of Mönchengladbach, Germany, is introducing a range of modular upgrades that can be added to its existing finishing lines.

Supplier of speciality chemicals to the textiles industry, Archroma, and the developer of a non-contact precision-spray finishing system (TexCoat G4), Baldwin Technology Co Inc, are to work togethe

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

New York is moving to ban the sale of clothing containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) after the passing of a bill in its State Senate and Assembly. 

Manufacturer of coatings and coated textiles for the military, marine and tent markets, Graniteville Specialty Fabrics, has installed a non-contact precision-spray finishing system from Baldwin Tec

A biobased, odour-controlling finish and what is claimed to be an efficient and environmentally friendly method for its application to textiles are being promoted by HeiQ of Zurich, Switzerland, an

The impacts that dyes, softeners and other finishes have on the quantity and degradation of microfibres shed by cotton fabrics are being studied by researchers at North Carolina State University (N

A wash-resistant and biocide-free polymer finish that neutralises odours in textiles based on cotton, viscose or synthetic fibres has been launched by Sanitized AG of Burgdorf, Switzerland. 

Dry-powder-impregnated flax tapes have been developed for the production of composites by manufacturer of natural-fibre reinforcements, Depestele Group, and Fibroline. 

Nanocellulose is being used to produce items of clothing with iridescent features that resemble the rainbow-hued shimmer seen on fish scales, bird feathers and insect bodies by researchers at North

Harmless, natural alternatives to the chemicals typically used to promote adhesion between cords and rubber matrices are being developed by researchers at the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber

Finishing and coating technologies for the production of technical textiles are to be highlighted by Monforts, of Mönchengladbach, Germany, at Techtextil North America.

A perfluorinated compound (PFC)-free stain-repellent finish has been launched by Green Theme Technologies (GTT) of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, USA. 

A pair of dark-coloured acid dyes that are essentially free of metals and halogens has been launched by Archroma for the finishing of polyamide (PA) and PA-blend fabrics.  

A dry process for imparting antimicrobial properties to nonwovens has been developed by Paravir of Cambridge, UK.   

As gas and electricity costs soar, Alchemie Technology estimates that the use of its energy-efficient, high-throughput digital finishing technology (called Novara) could help European textile manuf

A range of antimicrobial treatments developed by Livinguard for application to textiles are to be distributed by Textilcolor AG following the signing of an agreement by the two companies.  

A hub for the demonstration of a waterless dyeing system developed by Alchemie Technology of Cambridge, UK, is to be established in Taiwan. 

A treatment that has been proven to reduce malodours (such as putrescene and cadaverine) from chronic wounds when incorporated into nonwoven dressings has been launched by Aqdot of Cambridge, UK.  

A silicone softener produced partially from biomass-based raw materials has been launched by Archroma of Pratteln, Switzerland. 

Monnforts says that one of its energy-efficient stenters (Montex) is being used by manufacturer of technical textiles and high-performance nonwovens, Albarrie to produce denser, higher-quality fabr

A non-biocidal finish that reduces the build-up and retention of odours in natural and synthetic fabrics has been launched by Sciessent of Beverly, Massachusetts, USA.

A dual-action thermoregulating finish that reduces the temperature of surfaces to which it is applied by up to 3°C has been launched by HeiQ of Zurich, Switzerland.  

Huntsman Corp of The Woodlands, Texas, USA, is to conduct a strategic review of its Textile Effects division, and may even consider its sale. 

A range of non-leaching, metal- and particle-free antimicrobial finishes that prevent the build-up of odour-causing bacteria on textiles has been launched by Sanitized AG of Burgdorf, Switzerland. 

A range of water-based emulsions and dispersions for modifying the properties of fibres used to produce woven and nonwoven technical fabrics has been launched by Michelman of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

Hydrophilic block silicone emulsions for the softening of cotton-like knits, wovens and terry towels have been launched by Cosmo Speciality Chemicals of New Delhi, India.