Chemicals and functionality in textiles

April 14th, 2025

Swiss research facility Empa has developed a plasma system that atomizes environmentally friendly siloxanes into a cloud that can coat textile fibers with nanometer precision. Fibers coated this way can then be processed into water-repellent textiles of all kinds. Photo: Empa. The ongoing tariff uncertainty will certainly impact the global textiles and apparel market.  Although a […]

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Textile finish to regulate body temperature launched

May 21st, 2018

Textile finishing company Devan Chemicals has launched its patent-pending “Moov&Cool” technology. Called a “cool comfort technology,” the innovation has the potential to improve athletic performance for both amateurs and professionals by helping to regulate core body temperature. The product consists of a multi-functional polymer technology that absorbs heat during performance and improves the moisture management […]

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