Producers of textiles, chemical finishes and finishing equipment are responding to demands for environmentally-friendly finishes by coming up with novel multi-functional surface finishes, according to a report in the latest issue of Textile Outlook International from the business information company Textiles Intelligence.

European scientists have developed what they claim is a new and environmentally friendly way to produce textile dyes using enzymes from fungi.

The focus of this year’s International Wool Textile Organization (IWTO) Congress in China, is “Sustainability – Guaranteed by Wool.” Huntsman Textile Effects, with our proven track record in LANASOL CE sustainable wool dyes, will present a paper that focuses on REACH, the European Union regulation for the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals, which entered into force on 1 June 2007, and the consequences this legislation has on the wool industry.

Scientists in Austria have developed what they claim is a cheaper, more efficient and eco-friendly method for giving a distressed look to denim jeans, and one that offers an alternative to the controversial sandblasting technique.

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An online list detailing over 2,500 different textile chemicals which are compliant with the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has been introduced by the Institute for Marketecology.

Knit fabric and sportswear maker The Yeh Group is launching a new range of fabrics that use a waterless dyeing process and should save the company millions of liters of fresh water use each year.

NEW PYROVATEX® EXP represents a new generation of environmentally safe flame retardant finishes for 100% polyester from Huntsman Textile Effects. Designed for decorative fabrics, curtains, upholstery and sun shades, PYROVATEX® EXP is a phosphorous based technology which provides optimal people and property protection by delivering to the highest flame retardant standards.