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Related Keywords: BASF, chemicals, earning, Economy, export, material, pre tax, slowdown

Chemicals group BASF has reported revenues of €46.5 billion for the first nine months of 2019, a fall of 2% on the figure for the corresponding period last year. Its pre-tax earnings were down by substantially more, falling by 34% year on year to reach €3.7 billion.

The group said it had had a “significantly lower contribution” from its materials segment, which brought in revenues of €8.8 billion over the nine-month period, a decline of 15%.

Related Keywords: chemicals, Emerald Textile, fabrics, healthcare, hospital, Hygienically Clean, microbial testing, Textile

Emerald Textiles, a healthcare linen provider serving the West Coast market, has had its Turlock, Ca. plant recertified Hygienically Clean for Healthcare. Hygienically Clean is the quantified, validated standard and measure for hygienically clean textiles in North America since 2011, and this re-certification reflects this laundry’s ongoing commitment to best management practices (BMPs) in laundering as verified by on-site inspection and their capability to produce hygienically clean textiles as quantified by ongoing microbial testing.

Related Keywords: apparel, CCI, chemicals, clothing, cotton, fabrics, government, India, Intex, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, yarns

The most influential and established textiles sourcing show in its 5th edition will take place at BMICH, Colombo, from 13-15 November 2019. This global trading platform for the textiles and apparel industry is endorsed and supported by major industry associations, chambers of commerce and government agencies from Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Taiwan, Malaysia, and other countries.

Related Keywords: chemicals, fabric, fashion, fossil fuel, green, IKEA, manufacturing, material, sustainable, Textile, viscose

More than ever, people are looking for more sustainable ways to lead their lives. From the food they eat, to the transport they choose and even to the clothes they wear. Forward thinking retailers and designers such as IKEA and Marimekko have responded by experimenting with more sustainable, alternative materials, but overall our fast-fashion lifestyles and reliance on fossil materials keep us hooked on unsustainable textiles.

So where should we be looking for wardrobes that are green in every color? And what are the problems with our current array of common materials?

Related Keywords: apparel, bikinis, chemicals, clothes, environment, pestisides, self-cooling, technology, temprature, Textiles

I recently spent two years living in Chicago. As a British person adapting to life in America, I faced various struggles: terrible public transport, the complex rules of baseball, the virtual non-existence of meringues. But none were as all-consuming as the daily struggle to remain at a comfortable temperature. My days were spent either piling on jumpers and thermals, or reluctantly dressing in the lightest materials I could find. Chicago in the winter is so cold that any day above zero degrees is considered balmy.

Related Keywords: Archroma, biodegradable, brand, chemicals, cotton, dress, dutch, eco friendly, fashion, G-Star RAW, jeans, sustainable, toxic, upcycle

The Dutch fashion brand has joined forces with the Swiss chemical company Archroma on the creation of a sustainable new fall collection dubbed ‘Dyed By Nature'.

Related Keywords: biodegradeable, carpet, chemicals, fabrics, renewable resource, Textile, toxic, woollen

Nylon and PET plastic pile carpet should be banned because of toxic chemicals added to them, according to the managing director of Australian woollen carpet company Supertuft.

In an open document, Greg Galt voices concerns over "toxic fire retardants" and stain resistant chemicals. "Carpets that have a toxic and non-biodegradable pile are accumulating on the floors of residences and offices all over the country," he warns. "When it comes time to replace these carpets, local municipalities and governments will realise that they have an environmental catastrophe on their hands."

Related Keywords: BCI, C2C, chemicals, coats, cotton, dyes, EcoVerde, Tre Cerchi

British thread producer Coats has launched a duo of new 100 per cent cotton products, both of which have been certified by the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) according to the organisation’s sustainable raw material criteria.

The two new BCI-certified releases, Tre Cerchi Vero and Tre Cerchi Vero+, align with Coats’ 2022 sustainability strategy outlined earlier this year.

Related Keywords: BOPET, chemicals, China, forcast, India, PET, photovoltaic, polyester, polyethylene terephthalate

Global demand for polyester film, known as BOPET film, would grow at 5.6 percent in the next five years driven by electrical and electronics sector, high-end display screens (OLED) and photovoltic cells.

The demand for polyester film, used in packaging, electronics and other industries, is expected to grow by 10 percent in India in the next five years, according to a report.

Related Keywords: chemicals, fabrics, fibers, market, metals, polyester, report, research, Textile, thermoplastic, thermoplastic polyester elastomer

Thermoplastic polyester elastomer is consists of hard and soft segments. Hard segments include crystalline polybutylene terephthalate, while soft segments include amorphous polyethers. Thermoplastic polyester elastomers have flexibility of rubber, strength of plastic, and processibility of thermoplastics. They can be easily processed by convectional thermoplastic processes such as injection molding, calendaring, rotational molding, extrusion, and melt casting. Thermoplastic elastomer is used to manufacture parts of electrical devices, automobiles etc. that requires high temperature.