A clear gel-like material is shown next to diagrams illustrating mucin protein structure and a mucin-inspired polymer with crosslinker details.

Quality, standards and balanced regulation

July 27th, 2026

Mucus-derived proteins (mucins) and mucin-inspired polymers can be transformed into sticky gels using a crosslinking strategy inspired by the adhesion of marine mussels. This has created a glue that is resistant to bacteria and other pathogens—a recent example of a medical innovation from researchers at MIT. Images provided by the researchers. Today over 90 percent […]

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Hohenstein acquires shares in GTS

April 14th, 2025

German testing and research laboratory Hohenstein has acquired shares in Global Textile Scheme GmbH (GTS). The GTS initiative aims to create an international standard for handling structured product data in the textile and apparel industry. Hohenstein will support GTS in coordinating and automating data exchange along the supply chain. As an internationally recognized knowledge partner, […]

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Lenzing expands REFIBRA™ technology use

September 25th, 2023

Lenzing Group, a producer of wood-based specialty fibers, has launched LENZING™ ECOVERO™ with REFIBRA™ technology. Building on the company’s success of TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers with REFIBRA™ technology, the expansion will help Lenzing increase the overall post-consumer content in its products. The expansion further highlights Lenzing’s ongoing transition to a circular economy in textile and fashion. […]

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