Tech Notes

Shemesh Automation, a global manufacturer of packaging machinery, has relaunched its space-saving, sustainable range of monoblock (monobloc) all-in-one packaging solutions dedicated to the nonwovens sector. The packaging leader will be highlighting its enhanced Monoblock machine series at IDEA22 in the Miami Beach Convention Center, March 28-31, 2022. The Monoblock series from Shemesh Automation encompasses all aspects of …

Archroma announced the launch of Earth Soft, a softening system for textile and fashion applications, based on Archroma’s vegan silicone softener, Siligen EH1, with 35% plant-based active content.  Archroma’s plant-based range features EarthColors dyes and Appretan NTR binders in addition to Siligen EH1 as alternatives offered to manufacturers and brands looking to reduce the use …

Toray Industries has developed a nylon 510 (N510) fiber that incorporates 100% bio-based synthetic polymer content as defined under section 3.1.5 of ISO 16620-1: 2015, the international standard for the bio-based content of plastics.  Ecodear N510 will be the first 100% plant-based nylon fiber in Toray’s Ecodear lineup. While primarily for sports and outdoor fabrics, …

Archroma and Jeanologia collaborated to launch an eco-advanced alternative to the denim fabric washing process, combining Archroma’s Pure Indigo Icon dyeing system and the water-free and chemical-free G2 Dynamic finishing technology from Jeanologia. The solution can be used with Archroma coloration systems such as Indigo Reflection or Pure Undertones.  The Pure Indigo Icon is based …

Vegeto, a Canada-based leader in the sustainable production and processing of plant textile fibers, has launched a high-performance milkweed insulation material. This new product represents an eco-friendly solution for the outdoor clothing and equipment market, notably jackets, handwear and sleeping bags. The nonwoven laminated textile insulation is a mix of milkweed and kapok fibers, and …