Tech Notes

Huntsman Textile Effects showcased its end-to-end suite of solutions for sports apparel to Performance Days Digital Fair, December 1-2, 2021. Huntsman introduced its latest addition to the third generation of its Avitera SE polyreactive dye range, Avitera Rose SE. Avitera Rose SE is designed to produce bluish-red shades, while reducing the water and energy required …

Huntsman Textile Effects released an addition to the third generation of its Avitera SE polyreactive dye range, The Avitera Rose SE. The Avitera Rose SE for bluish-red shades is suitable for cellulosic fibers and blends and reduces water and energy consumption by up t0 50%. The dye features a low-temperature and high-speed wash-off technology. Avitera …

At UTECH Europe 2021, BASF featured concepts and technologies from its sustainable product portfolio, supporting its goal for net zero CO2 emissions by 2025. BASF showed its PU systems for various industrial sectors in addition to its portfolio of basic and intermediate products, including amine-based polyurethane catalysts under the Lupragen brand and PolyTHF. BASF’s PU …

Freudenberg Performance Materials showcased its approach to sustainable wound care at Compamed in Düsseldorf from Nov. 15-18. Under the Eco-Check label, the M 1701 and M 1714 are plasters comprised of bio-based raw material to allow biodegradation in an industrial composting setting after use. The M 1701 for traditional wound care plaster is designed with …

GKD showcased its Conductive 2215 process belt mesh, a glass hybrid fabric design with anti-stick coating and its Conducto 7690 forming belt at INDEX, Oct. 19-22, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Conductive 2215 process belt mesh for nonwoven forming was created by the interaction of polyester filaments, the filament diameter, weave technology and air permeability, enabling …