News and industry insights on Chemicals for textile production, including dyes, finishes, and fibers for apparel and industrial applications.
Toray and PTT Global Chemical demonstrated a pathway to 100% bio‑based nylon 66 from cassava residues, targeting commercial textiles by FY2028. In parallel, Goldwin, Neste, Idemitsu and Toray established a renewable nylon supply chain for THE NORTH FACE using mass‑balanced, drop‑in naphtha.
Textile‑to‑textile polyamide progressed as Lindex adopted BASF’s loopamid recycled polyamide 6 for lingerie from 2027. At Techtextil, BASF showed mass‑balanced and zero‑PCF options including Ultramid ZeroPCF to reduce PA6 footprints.
Chemical recycling advanced as Rewind PET was validated on tens of tons of post‑consumer textiles, yielding BHET for new yarns. The Regeneration Hub at Chemelot secured funding to convert mixed polyester waste into circular intermediates. The revised Waste Framework Directive sets EPR requirements by 2028, underpinning collection and sorting economics.
Process heat decarbonization gained EU backing via the Innovation Fund Heat Auction, with textile off‑takers among recipients. Toray introduced temporary surcharge pricing amid crude and naphtha spikes. WACKER raised silicone prices on elevated energy and logistics costs. Market softness persisted in Europe, with Latex Binders showing weak textiles demand.
OCTAIR polyester insulation fiber capacity will be expanded at Teijin Frontier from 2027. Teijin Frontier and Asahi Kasei Advance will merge to form TA Frontier, consolidating textile and materials operations. Bio‑based PEF moved into bedding trials via a prototype cushion incorporating releaf from Avantium and Heynen.
