Collaboration Between DuPont™ Sorona® And Sateri’s EcoCosy® Results In Innovative Fabrics For Fashion And Athleisure

WILMINGTON, Del. — September 10, 2020 — DuPont™ Sorona® and Sateri’s EcoCosy® have together developed a new fabric called StretchCosy™. The fabric uses a blend of Sorona, a partially plant-based fiber, and Sateri’s ultra-comfortable and near weightless EcoCosy fibers to achieve a soft material that is highly stretchable, shape-retaining and, most importantly, sustainably sourced.

StretchCosy combines the mechanical stretch of Sorona stretch fibers, which gives it excellent stretch and long-lasting, consistent recovery, with the soft, cotton-like breathability and smooth silk-like texture of EcoCosy for an unparalleled fabric that is high-performing and well-suited for fashion and sportswear.

Created in 2019, StretchCosy is a fabric breakthrough that made it possible for natural plant-based fibers to be more extensively used in various applications — for example, T-shirts, shirting, bottoms, jackets, dresses, hoodies and underwear. Previously, cellulosic fibers were rarely found in sportswear, due to concerns such as pilling. The combination of Sorona and EcoCosy in StretchCosy has eliminated this concern, hinting at the future of activewear where performance combined with sustainability will be the norm.

Tom Liu, Sateri’s vice president for Commercial, said: “StretchCosy marries the best of Sorona and EcoCosy. In addition to their complementary properties, both fibers are derived from plant-based materials. Sorona is partially made using renewable plant-based ingredients, while EcoCosy fibres come from certified and sustainable wood sources. The end product, StretchCosy fabric, is not only a natural and comfortable fabric, but also sustainable.”

The global sports apparel market is forecast to reach around $208 billion in 2025. Combined with the rise of the athleisure fashion movement and an increase of stay-at-home workouts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for clothing that is high performing yet comfortable is expected to continue growing. StretchCosy embodies these characteristics, a win-win situation for sustainable clothing.

Renee Henze, Sorona global marketing director, said: “It is encouraging to see members of the same industry come together to collaborate for the better good. Our partnership with Sateri in creating StretchCosy combines innovation from both fiber offerings into a superior product that we believe not only will exceed consumer expectations, but is kinder to the environment.”

StretchCosy has been well-received by fabric manufacturers and various brands, including Shui Bing Yue (水冰月), In & On, and famous women’s fashion Eifini (伊芙丽). Such feedback has prompted both companies to formalise and deepen the strategic partnership with the introduction of StretchCosy, and confidently look forward to a greater success across segments in the near future.

Posted September 10, 2020

Source: DuPont Biomaterials

Oerlikon Presented At The Manmade Fibers Conference In Qingdao City, China

REMSCHEID, Germany/QINGDAO CITY, China — September 10, 2020 — The 26th China International Manmade Fiber Conference was held this year from September 7-9 together with the China Chemical Fiber Technology Conference in Qingdao City. Due to the corona pandemic, no international speakers were able to be present live on site. However, Oerlikon sent more than just a greeting message to the over 400 participants at the Grand Mercure Qingdao Nanshan Resort.

The management of the Manmade Fibers segment of the Swiss Oerlikon Group presented itself with a hybrid, interactive talk: Wang Jun, Oerlikon’s China President, on stage and the CEO Georg Stausberg, who joined in online, together convinced the congress participants of Oerlikon’s performance as an innovation and technology leader even in challenging times such as the current pandemic.

“Green Deal”

In addition to a current review of the international market situation in the machine and plant construction for man-made fibers, Georg Stausberg also dealt very clearly with the time after the pandemic in a question and answer interview with Wang Jun. When asked about the challenges and opportunities for the future of the man-made fiber industry, he said: “As a machine and plant manufacturer there is always one thing that will move us all forward: sustainable technologies. We all strive for innovative industrial solutions for a better world. And how can we achieve this? In Europe, we should all consistently pursue the goals of the announced ‘Green Deal’ of the European Union and produce climate-neutrally by 2050 — or even better much earlier”.

The CEO of the Manmade Fibers segment had the appropriate technology solutions at the ready: “Digitization with all its innovative possibilities, for example through the use of artificial intelligence, can and will help us in this process. And last but not least, automation. The interaction of automation and digital processes will ensure more sustainable Industry 4.0 production solutions for the manufacture of manmade fibers and their production machines and systems. “

More sustainable production methods

The combined event then brought to light numerous other innovative ideas. The Chinese speakers and the connected speakers from overseas talked about the latest developments in the field of functional textiles, bio-based fibers and materials, new fields of application for textiles and of course also about their sustainable production methods.

Posted September 10, 2020

Source: Oerlikon

Shima Seiki Selects Archroma’s Color Atlas Library System For New Design Software 

REINACH, Switzerland — September 10, 2020 — Archroma, a global supplier of color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced that the 4,320 color references of its Color Atlas library have been selected by Shima Seiki and integrated into its SDS-ONE APEX series of software for the design, planning and virtual sampling of textile and apparel.

Shima Seiki is a provider of digitally optimized solutions for the fashion industry, that combines its on-demand WHOLEGARMENT knitting machine with realistic virtual sampling. Based on actual yarn data, fabric simulations generated on the SDS-ONE APEX-series are unparalleled in quality and realism. Design and simulation are available for knits and various other textile applications, and smooth transition to machine programming is possible for quick and accurate design-to-manufacture interface.

That is where the Color Atlas by Archroma® will considerably benefit to the users of Shima Seiki’s solutions.

The Color Atlas was launched in 2016 to provide fashion designers and stylists with off-the-shelf color inspiration that can be implemented in production with just a few clicks.

The Color Atlas continues to evolve in line with Archroma’s commitment to sustainability through innovation. The company describes it as “The Archroma Way to a sustainable world: safe, efficient, enhanced, it’s our nature”. All color references available in the Color Atlas have been formulated with products that comply with leading international eco-standards, and can be selected based on the desired sustainability profile.

Today, the Color Atlas contains 4,320 colors applicable on cotton poplin, almost the double compared to similar tools available to textile and fashion specialists. Technical support is available to designer, manufacturers, as well as brands and retailers, through Archroma’s global offices — for every single color from its selection to its implementation in production. Engineered color standards empowered by NFC technology are also available for all colors and reproducible in production.

With this new collaboration, the users of the SDS-ONE APEX design software of Shima Seiki will have at their disposal 4320 colors that they can visualize, evaluate and implement, in a considerably accelerated process from the first creative idea to the production to the final outlet, whether online or in brick-and-mortar shops.

“Accurate color evaluation and communication are very important issues for design work”, explains Hideya Ohtani, general manager, Graphic System Development Division, at Shima Seiki. “We have high expectations for Archroma’s Color Atlas to help our APEX series users develop their products in an even more smooth and accurate manner. “

“We are proud to bring our Color Atlas library to the users of Shima Seiki’s extremely advanced design software,” says Chris Hipps, head of Color Management Services, at the Archroma Brand Studio. “Designers and users of the software will have at their disposal not only color options they never had before but also colors that they can trust will be implementable right away. That’s what we strive to do at Archroma: create a new way of working: safe, efficient and enhanced. It’s our nature!”

Posted September 10, 2020

Source: Archroma

Avery Dennison Fastener Solutions Introduces 100-Percent Biodegradable Apparel Fastener

FITCHBURG, Mass. — September 10, 2020 — Avery Dennison Corp. Fastener Solutions has launched a tag fastener for the apparel industry that completely degrades within one year of exposure to soil microorganisms, without leaving behind microplastics or harmful substances.

“Plastic fasteners, which attach price tags and other product information to garments are on 90 percent of the approximately 80 billion garments manufactured each year and that adds up to a whole lot of plastic — the equivalent of the same amount of plastic found in 761,581,156 single-serve 0.5 liter PET water bottles,” said Dan Riendeau, senior marketing manager, Global Packaging and Retail, Avery Dennison Fastener Solutions. “Brand owners and  retailers are increasingly seeking ways to reduce their environmental footprint and this product innovation helps to do that. As a materials science innovator, we’re excited to grow this product line and offer our customers more options and a solution that is not dependent on consumer recycling behaviors.” he added.

The new bio-PP Fastener is made out of a proprietary blend of polypropylene material specifically designed to biodegrade in les3s than a year once it is on soil, without leaving behind microplastic or other harmful substances. Comparatively speaking, a regular polypropylene fastener can take anywhere from 20 to 30 years to breakdown and depending on environment conditions, an everyday plastic bag can take 10 to 20 years to decompose while also leaving behind adverse microplastics.

The product and its environmental performance has been verified by Impact Solutions, an independent plastic expert with over 100 years of combined experience in plastics, failure analysis, and product development.

The launch of the Ecotach™ bio-PP Fastener follows the April launch of the Ecotach line of recycled fasteners from Avery Dennison. “With these new technologies, we’re able to help brands advance circularity initiatives to keep plastic products in use or offer them a sustainable solution that removes single use plastic altogether,” said Riendeau.

Among Avery Dennison’s 2025 Sustainability Goals is a commitment calling for 70 percent of the products Avery Dennison sells to conform to, or enable end products to conform to, the company’s sustainability principles.

Posted September 10, 2020

Source: Avery Dennison

Ascend Expands Antimicrobial Acteev™ Technology Into Finished Goods Line To Combat COVID-19 Spread

HOUSTON — September 10, 2020 — A new line of face masks combining comfort with protection is available from Acteev™ by Ascend Performance Materials, a manufacturer of technology-forward textiles and engineered materials. The brand’s first product, the Acteev Protect™ Nonwoven Mask, is a reusable general purpose mask that features powerful built-in antimicrobial technology to protect the mask from odor-causing bacteria and mold fungi in a soft, breathable, comfortable fabric that is gentle on the skin.

The mask is the first in a series of planned Acteev product introductions that will include a knit fabric mask and a sports gaiter. The company also announced it is designing an N95 respirator and a line of surgical masks and is developing more engineering plastics solutions for high-touch surfaces such as light switches and tray tables; textiles for use in scrubs and hospital gowns; and nonwoven fibers and rolled goods for use in applications such as filtration systems.

The expansion into masks is a natural extension for Ascend, which is the largest producer of nylon 6,6 resin in the world, said Dr. Lu Zhang, who joined Ascend earlier this year as vice president and leader of the Acteev business. “The nylon Ascend makes is durable enough to be used under the hood of a car, but when it’s spun into fibers, it can be woven or knitted into fabrics that are soft and silky,” she said. “Combined with our antimicrobial Acteev technology, our fabric makes an Acteev Protect Nonwoven Mask more breathable, more comfortable and more wearable than anything else we’ve encountered in the market.”

The Acteev Protect Nonwoven Mask is an ideal choice for anyone seeking better protection, comfort and breathability than a typical blue mask and better availability than an N95 respirator, which are reserved for health care workers, Zhang said.

“Masks only inhibit the spread if they’re worn — that’s why comfort and breathability are so important,” Zhang said. “As we send our kids back to school, return to the workplace, resume shopping and otherwise get back to normal life, we need an option that is long-lasting and wearable for hours.

“They’re great for teachers, restaurant staff, transportation workers, industrial personnel and anyone whose lifestyle takes them out of their homes and into the world,” Zhang said.

Darayus Pardivala, the president of the Americas division of Sulzer Rotating Equipment Services, purchased the masks for employees at all 32 of the company’s locations in North and South America. “They’re much easier to breathe through compared to what we had in the past, there’s an added level of protection and our employees are much more comfortable,” Pardivala said. “The pushback we had in the past about wearing masks is completely gone.”

Recent testing on the knit fabric completed at the University of Cambridge has demonstrated that Acteev technology deactivates the virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, with 99.9-percent efficacy on contact1. Ascend is working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other governmental agencies to obtain the appropriate regulatory clearances to make specific claims regarding the technology’s antiviral properties.

Acteev Protect Nonwoven Masks are made with Acteev technology with active zinc ions in a polymer matrix to destroy microbes.

“Acteev’s active layer of defense uses safe, environmentally friendly active zinc ions embedded into the matrix of the polymer — not a chemical spray that will wash away or flake off — meaning these masks can be used again and again,” said Phil McDivitt, CEO of Ascend.

The Acteev Protect Nonwoven Masks are constructed with three layers of zinc-embedded materials.

“Our scientists and engineers invented a process for creating a revolutionary new fabric that checks all the boxes,” McDivitt said. “Acteev fabric is soft to the touch and moisture-wicking to keep the face cool, and it’s more breathable than other materials used in masks.”

Posted September 10, 2020

Source: Ascend Performance Materials

Wrangler® Seeks Committed Farmers For New Jean Celebrating Regeneratively Grown Cotton

GREENSBORO, N.C. — September 10, 2020 — Wrangler®, a global icon in jeanswear and casual apparel, today announced plans for a new jean that celebrates the benefits of regeneratively grown cotton. Global cotton farmers who can demonstrate and document soil-carbon and biodiversity improvements are invited to apply for their cotton to be purchased for a Wrangler Retro® Premium submission as part of The Jeans Redesign project from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF).

The Jeans Redesign see’s over 50 brands embrace the principles of circular economy to ensure positive impacts for the environment, society and the health of those working in its industry. The guidelines, as set out by over 40 denim experts alongside the Foundation, establishes the minimum requirements for the durability, material health, recyclability and traceability of denim jeans. As defined by the EMF, one of the key principles of circular economy is the regeneration of natural systems. The principle aligns with Wrangler’s aim to source 100 percent sustainably grown cotton by 2025.

“A circular economy is symbiotic with regenerative agricultural practices,” said Roian Atwood, Senior Director, Global Sustainable Business at Wrangler. “Wrangler is amplifying our commitment with this call to action as we work with farmers to rapidly scale the supply of sustainably-grown cotton. For this project, we’re looking for the best of the best.”

To be considered for inclusion in the Wrangler Retro® Premium “Regenerative Jean” collection, Wrangler is asking any farmer from around the world to submit documented evidence of improved soil health and environmental benefits resulting from their adoption of regenerative agricultural systems. Examples include improvements in soil carbon, soil physical properties, biological properties, and determined benefits to the environment. An external panel chaired by the Soil Health Institute will review farmer submissions for selecting the final candidate. Farmers interested in applying can find more information about the submission process at https://soilhealthinstitute.org/regenerative-cotton/.

This global call to action builds on the launch of Wrangler’s sustainable cotton program in 2017, the Wrangler Science and Conservation Program, with an aim to build a more resilient and regenerative cotton supply. The program is an alliance of industry experts, pioneering farmers, and nonprofit partners that sponsors research, farmer workshops and promotes soil health farming practices. Research shows these science-backed methods can increase yield while reducing water and energy inputs, fighting erosion, and add more carbon into the soil. Wrangler aims to source 100 percent of its cotton from farms using land stewardship practices by 2025.

“Over the last 100-150 years, many of our most productive agricultural soils have lost 40-60 percent of their precious organic carbon back into the atmosphere,” said Wayne Honeycutt, President and CEO of the Soil Health Institute. “Restoring carbon back into the soil with regenerative agriculture is one of the greatest opportunities we have to address both climate change and the financial well-being of farmers. We hope more brands will follow Wrangler’s lead and produce climate beneficial clothing.”

In addition to signing onto the Jeans Redesign guidelines, the brand joined EMF’s Make Fashion Circular, which drives collaboration between apparel industry leaders to ensure clothes are made from safe and renewable materials, new business models increase their use, and old clothes are turned into new.

Posted September 10, 2020

Source: Wrangler®

New Innovative Partnership To Manufacture Medical Supplies Locally — N.C. Legislature Provides Over $14 Million In Funding 

Textile Technology Center

DALLAS, N.C. — September 9, 2020 — A new and innovative partnership to provide better products for the medical community and potentially create new small business opportunities is underway.

Gaston College’s Textile Technology Center is partnering with the Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley Community College, the City of Conover, Gaston County, and the private sector to create a launch pad for prototyping and testing reusable personal protective equipment (PPE) products for entrepreneurs and existing manufacturers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In support of this effort, the N.C. legislature today passed Bill 1105 Coronavirus Relief Act 3.0 (page 92), which provides $14.3 million in funding.

Manufacturing Solutions Center

The funding will be allocated for the following purposes:

  • The City of Conover will receive a $9,000,000 grant. Approximately $7,250,000 of this amount is allocated to construct a purpose-built facility to house testing labs, rapid prototyping, and a textile sourcing library. The Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley Community College, located in Conover, will receive $1,250,000 to develop a clean room upfit for their facilities, with $500,000 to be used for equipment, materials, and logistics for a rapid prototyping pilot line to create product and to train a workforce for U.S. manufacturers of PPE.
  • A $5,300,000 grant will go to Gaston County to construct an Incubator and Extrusion Center for Advanced Fibers for Gaston College’s Textile Technology Center. 
Dr. John Hauser

“I’m excited about this new initiative and the building of a new fiber innovation center,” said Dr. John Hauser, president of Gaston College. “Over the years, the Gaston College Textile Technology Center and Catawba Valley Community College’s Manufacturing Solutions Center, have always worked collaboratively on projects, but were limited by needing additional equipment, space, funding and other resources. Now we have an opportunity to expand our expertise to produce high-quality products to benefit our communities.”

“Our city and county partners are strongly behind this project,” continued Dr. Hauser. “They will assist us in building an incubator business that will provide a space and the resources to engage new entrepreneurs and small businesses to manufacture and distribute PPE products. This will mean growth of new businesses and jobs in our community.”

Dr. Garrett Hinshaw

Dr. Garrett Hinshaw, president of Catawba Valley Community College is looking forward to the expansion of the MSC facility and continuing the strong collaboration and partnership between the two centers. “The Manufacturing Solutions Center looks forward to working with Gaston College’s TTC in developing new, advanced fabrics that will better protect our medical and essential workers. This new funding will help us expand our operations and create more high demand, well-paying jobs in our region. This level of collaboration and partnership will serve as a model for the future so that we can better meet the needs of economic and workforce development by leveraging the strength of both Gaston College and Catawba Valley Community College.”

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals, and emergency care clinics in North Carolina and around the country have experienced shortages of vital PPE needed to care for critically ill patients infected by the coronavirus. Unfortunately, approximately 96 percent of all PPE supplies were manufactured outside the United States.

In addition, medical personnel and essential workers wearing masks — particularly N95 and cloth face masks — for long periods of time were now experiencing “maskne,” acne or other skin irritations from wearing the masks. A better-quality product needed be developed.

In response to this and related COVID-19 product needs, companies quickly turned to the Manufacturing Solutions Center and the Textile Technology Center for product research, testing, and development to produce diagnostic test kits and create fabrics for innovative Personal Protective Equipment such as advanced face mask coverings, shields, and protective gowns. But in order to develop and manufacture these better products, the two Centers discovered they needed additional space, more specialized equipment, and resources. The funding from Bill 1105 will help to meet those needs.

Sam Buff, Director for the Textile Technology Center, commented: “In the midst of our COVID response, Dr. Hinshaw and Dr. Hauser immediately recognized the need for a focus on advanced fiber research and development, and both have been instrumental in advancing the COVID response at our centers.”

Catawba Valley Community College’s Manufacturing Solutions Center and Gaston College’s Textile Technology Center continue to be leaders in textile development and manufacturing. Both provide a full range of solution-based services for the textile and manufacturing industries including:

  • Business Incubation Services;
  • Yarn & Short Staple Processing  ;
  • Fabric Formation & Extrusion  ;
  • Full range of Physical Lab Testing & Analysis; and
  • Customized Textile Training  .

Posted September 9, 2020

Source: Gaston College

Takisada-Nagoya Co. Ltd Has Officially Signed A Supplier Agreement With Polygiene AB

STOCKHOLM — September 9, 2020 — Takisada-Nagoya is a textile company based in Japan. Founded in 1864 the annual turnover is approximately $590 Million. It will sell treated fabrics with all the Polygiene brands from ViralOff to Biostatic stays fresh, both domestically and internationally, starting in October 2020, in preparation for the Fall-Winter collections 2021 and beyond. The mutual starting forecast is worth around $4 Million for Polygiene over three years.

“Under this pandemic situation with COVID-19, it has affected us all to adopt a “new-normal” lifestyle. Which means that the demand for antimicrobial as well as antiviral functionality through textile, has increased rapidly. Polygiene have the number one brands for this in Japan, and we also like that they are committed to be green just like us. Together we will aid the growth of our partners and society,” said Kentaro Taki, CEO of Takisada-Nagoya.

“Japan understood even before the pandemic the value of antibacterial properties in textiles. Together with Takisada-Nagoya we will serve many consumer-facing brands with the benefits of viral protection, antimicrobial properties and odor control. All of which results in less reasons to over-wash and discarding of textiles, which is as important in the long run as all other benefits,” said Ulrika Björk, CEO of Polygiene.

Posted September 9, 2020

Source: Polygiene AB

Bavan Holloway Joins The Board Of Directors Of TPI Composites

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — September 8, 2020 — TPI Composites Inc. (TPI), the only independent manufacturer of composite wind blades with a global footprint, announced today that Bavan Holloway has joined its board of directors, effective September 8, 2020. Holloway also will serve on the Audit Committee of the Board. Holloway brings more than 30 years of broad finance and audit experience in complex and highly regulated global business environments.

“We are excited to have Bavan join our board,” said Steven Lockard, TPI’s chairman of the board. “We will greatly benefit from Bavan’s deep audit and global finance experience to help support our strategy of diversified, profitable global growth.”

From August 2010 to April 2020, Holloway served as vice president of Corporate Audit for The Boeing Company (Boeing). She also served in various senior finance roles for Boeing from May 2002 to August 2010. Prior to joining Boeing, Holloway worked for KPMG LLP as a partner and in other roles primarily serving investment services, broker dealer and financial clients. Holloway holds a B.S. degree in Administration from the University of Tulsa and a M.S. degree in Financial Markets and Trading from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Posted September 9, 2020

Source: TPI Composites, Inc.

Milliken Joins Polypropylene Recycling Coalition To Help Ensure A Circular Future For PP-based Packaging

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — September 9, 2020 — As part of a multi-pronged strategy aimed to amplify plastic circularity, Milliken & Company joined the Polypropylene Recycling Coalition, an industry collaboration established by The Recycling Partnership to improve polypropylene (PP) plastic recovery and recycling in the United States. Milliken will tap into its material science expertise to help the organization increase the supply of high-quality recycled PP plastic in a variety of ways, including funding the coalition’s efforts to enhance the PP recycling infrastructure nationwide, establishing consumer education programs that encourage curbside recycling, and offering its product portfolio to packaging producers looking to use recycled PP plastic material.

According to The Recycling Partnership’s 2020 State of Curbside Recycling report, as much as 1.6 billion pounds of PP plastic may be available per year from single-family homes for potential recycling into new products. The Polypropylene Recycling Coalition aims to improve PP recycling in the U.S. by awarding grant dollars for sorting equipment and supporting consumer education programs and research. Through these efforts, the coalition will help make it easier for people to recycle PP plastic and ensure more recyclers can effectively sort the material in their facilities.

“Milliken’s partnership with the Polypropylene Recycling Coalition illustrates our goal of convening thought leaders within the plastics industry to help create meaningful solutions to address the plastics end-of-life challenge,” shared Halsey Cook, president and CEO for Milliken & Company.

Milliken’s Solutions for Recycled Polypropylene 
“Our membership in the Polypropylene Recycling Coalition is one way we are improving the quality and performance of recycled polypropylene,” added Allen Jacoby, senior vice president, plastics additives for Milliken’s Chemical Division. “It will add a new dimension to our goal to boost plastic circularity — which includes maintaining a robust portfolio of additives and modifiers.”

Milliken’s DeltaMax™ Performance Modifiers, UltraFit™ Solutions and Millad® NX™ 8000 clarifying agent promote the recyclability of PP plastic packaging. DeltaMax Performance Modifiers optimize the physical properties and processability of recycled PP plastic resins, particularly their impact resistance and melt flow. UltraFit Solutions allow converters to use recycled PP plastic resins to produce parts with consistent dimensional tolerances. Millad NX 8000 clarifier received Critical Guidance Recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) in 2019. This recognition for innovative materials validates that Millad NX 8000 clarifier is compatible with plastic packaging recycling and does not adversely affect the recyclability of PP parts.

Polypropylene plastic offers important sustainability advantages in food and non-food packaging applications, including high-performance mechanical properties that reduce the amount of material required in an application compared to other resins. Because it can be used in containers, closures and labels, PP plastic helps avoid multilayer constructions that are traditionally difficult to recycle. Milliken clarifiers, nucleating agents, performance modifiers and other additive solutions help ensure that PP plastic can be successfully recycled and made available for reuse in various applications — preserving its value and extending its useful life.

Posted September 9, 2020

Source: Milliken & Company

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