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France’s ban on PFAS is now in force
January 8th, 2026
Cosmetics and clothes made with PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have officially been banned in France. This follows mounting concern over the adverse health impacts of these persistent pollutants. The landmark bill was passed on February 20, 2025, with more than 140,000 citizens calling on their MPs to support the ban. While it has […]
Chupps sandal-shaped billboard biodegrades
January 8th, 2026
The billboard was built by combining mud, hay, bamboo, cow dung, and clay. Photo: Chupps and INTO Creative Agency. Mumbai, India-based footwear brand Chupps found a highly visible way to advertise the company’s commitment to simple footwear made from eco-friendly materials. It created a biodegradable billboard shaped like a sandal that was designed to disappear […]
PFAS laws in several U.S. states take effect
January 8th, 2026
Several U.S. state laws related to the use of PFAS in products, such as bans and warning label mandates, went into effect Jan. 1. These states include Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota and Vermont. Visit Advanced Textile Association’s PFAS Resource Center for information and updates about other state PFAS laws and regulations. Connecticut Most products (including […]
Oerlikon receives regulatory approvals for Barmag sale to Rieter
January 6th, 2026
Image: Oerlikon Oerlikon announced that the company has received all regulatory clearances for the divestment of its Barmag business to Rieter, with closing scheduled for early February 2026. The transaction, announced in May 2025, values Barmag at an enterprise value of CHF 850 million (around $1 billion), excluding a potential earn-out of up to CHF […]
ExxonMobil, Milliken, Ravago develop recycled PP compounds for automotives
January 5th, 2026
Image: Milliken & Company ExxonMobil, Milliken and Ravago have developed high-performance polypropylene (PP) compounds that incorporate recycled content and meet various automotive requirements. These requirements include stiffness, impact resistance, and fast injection molding cycle times, which comply with emerging end-of-life vehicle requirements in the European Union. Automotive original equipment manufacturers have traditionally limited the use […]
CBP collects $1 billion since end of de minimis loophole
January 1st, 2026
In mid-December U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported that it has collected more than $1 billion in duties on more than 246 million low-cost shipments since the phasing out the de minimis loophole began May 2, 2025. The phaseout began with low-value shipments from China and Hong Kong no longer being eligible for duty-free […]