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Driving Material Innovation with Eco-Engineering
With PowerAir and ShedLess, Polartec proves itself a leader in sustainability innovations like reducing…
Why This Outdoor Founder Says a PFAS Ban Will ‘Force a Lot More Innovation’
The main barrier to change is brands and mills' unwillingness to "re-tool their supply chains."
Green Theme Raises $5.4 Million to Expand PFAS-Free Finishing
GTT's water-free Empel performance technologies now includes a durable water repellent finish.
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It uses Allied Feather + Down's new ExpeDRY Down Insulation and Green Theme Technology's PFAS- and water-free…
3M’s Water-Repellent Greige Yarn Targets Activewear, Flyknit Shoes
The 3M-Specified Water Repellent Greige Yarn is pretreated with Scotchgard Protector, 3M's durable water…
Green Theme Ditches PFAS in New Stain-Repelling Finish
Green Theme Technologies launched a new sustainable textile finish, Empel DSR, made without harmful PFAS…
Textile Trio Awarded $2.8 Million for Manufacturing Innovation
The three awards highlight Massachussetts' strength in innovative textiles, an advanced manufacturing sector…
Polartec Rids Performance Fabrics of Potentially Harmful PFAs
This non-PFAS treatment, which Polartec said offers no loss of durability or water repelency, is part of its…
Green Theme Raises $3.5M for Sustainable DWR, Water-Free Dye
Funds will be used to grow the firm's sustainable and performance-driven technologies, hire new employees and…
Chemours Teflon EcoElite™ Taps Into Growing Need for Sustainable Finishes
Good intentions only take one so far, and some of the most important changes often don't occur until the hand…
HeiQ Launches Eco Dry FW Flourine-Free Technology for Footwear
Swiss textile innovator HeiQ introduced a fluorine-free product in its HeiQ Eco Dry product family for…
New Research on Outdoor Gear Could See Toxic DWRs Outmoded
Outdoor lovers care if their gear's water repellent, but resistance to oil, blood and wine is another matter…
Huntsman and Chemours Expand Alliance in Durable Water Repellent Products
Huntsman Textile Effects and the Chemours Company are expanding their long-term alliance in the area of…
Chemours Expands Durable Water Repellent Products With Zelan R2 Plus
The Chemours Company has introduced Zelan R2 Plus, which expands its product offerings of nonfluorinated…
Rise in Extreme Weather Drives Water Repellent Tech Innovation
Bolger & O'Hearn is raising the bar for durable water repellent technologies, in reaction to a rise in…