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Eight Brazilian companies have worked together to produce a shoe made with biodegradable materials and which they claim uses 30% fewer processes in its production compared with traditional methods.

Fibre manufacturer Rhodia supplied the Amni Soul Eco biodegradable polyamide yarn for the upper, which was knitted by Bertex.

The insole, also made of Amni Soul Eco yarn, was developed by the Cofrag Group, and Linhasita supplied Green Fibre biodegradable polyamide stitching thread.

Related Keywords: bio-hybrid fibre, fibre-reinforced composites, flax-based multi-layer fabrics, hybrid textiles, polyamide, special spacer fabrics, Textile-reinforced concrete, thermoplastic matrix fibres, viscose, weaving loom

At present, a key HOFZET research focus is on composite reinforcements with a thermoplastic matrix – or organosheets – which offer reversible deformation and recycling potential in comparison with thermoset composite materials. The weaving loom enables the integration of thermoplastic matrix fibres into hybrid textiles as perfect thermoplastic prepregs. These prepregs can be shaped to a required form and turned into composites using hot pressing technology. This approach enables a reduction of process steps, cycle times and production waste, the company reports.

Related Keywords: Beaulieu International Group, bio-naphtha, environmentally compatible yarns, high-quality synthetic polyamide and polypropylene yarns, PA6 yarns, polyamide, production of polymers processed into yarns

Karena Cancilleri, Vice President of Engineered Products, Beaulieu International Group, says that, “Carpet tufters are requesting more environmentally-compatible yarns to support their overall commitment to greater sustainability and more efficient resource use. We see biomass balance as the fastest path forward and, through EqoBalance, are excited to pioneer this milestone for the contract market as part of our long-term strategy to give customers a fundamental new choice to step into sustainable products and contribute to a better world.”

Related Keywords: bring revolutionary textile finishing technology, cotton, developed and patented manufacturing technology platform, HeiQ Material AG, HeiQ Real silk, key properties of silk are replicated, luxurious feel of silk to other fabric, perfect treatment for fashion industry, polyamide, polyester, short polymer fibers, Swiss textile technology innovator

HeiQ Materials AG, a Swiss textile technology innovator based on its recently developed and patented manufacturing technology platform for short polymer fibers a perfect treatment for the fashion industry now brings the revolutionary textile finishing technology “HeiQ Real Silk” to market.

With “HeiQ Real Silk” the key properties of silk are replicated by applying a minute amount of this precious natural raw material to the surface of any fabric. “HeiQ Real Silk” finish for any fabric type

Related Keywords: AATCC, alternative non-fluorine solutions, Archroma, cellulosic fibers and blends, color and specialty chemical company, cotton, made from polyester, nature friendly water repellent, Oeko-Tex Standard, polyamide, protection for outdoor clothing, Smarttrepel Hydro

Archroma is a global color and specialty chemicals company committed to innovation, world-class quality standards, high service levels, cost-efficiency and sustainability brings century old experience in dyes and chemicals to the world by introducing a “nature-friendlier” water repellent protection for outdoor clothing, called Smartrepel Hydro, for textiles made from polyester, polyamide and cotton.