Functional Fabric Fair Announces New Winter Edition, Co-Located At The 2026 PGA Show

NORWALK, Conn. — July17, 2025 —  Beginning in 2026, Functional Fabric Fair powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS® is expanding to a fourth event with the launch of its winter edition in Orlando, Florida. The show will take place January 21–22, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in the Tangerine Ballroom, running concurrently with the PGA Show, the longest running and largest global gathering for the business of golf, organized by Reed Exhibitions (RX) and the PGA of America.

The new Orlando winter edition of Functional Fabric Fair will feature 75 curated exhibitors and spotlight key areas including Expert Talks and the Trend Forum. Registration opens in September 2025, is free to verified industry professionals, and is separate from the PGA Show.

Functional Fabric Fair is the premier North American trade-only sourcing event for high-performance textiles with a focus on sustainability, featuring spring and fall editions in Portland, Oregon, and a summer edition in New York City. The Orlando edition is designed to bring innovative materials and technologies to a wider audience, particularly those in the golf, outdoor and activewear sectors.

The roots of Functional Fabric Fair trace back to the PGA Show’s 2016 initiative to introduce a raw materials sourcing area, giving brands access to emerging innovations for golf and tennis apparel. Interest grew rapidly, expanding from 30 exhibitors in 2017 to 68 by 2018, establishing a dedicated destination for performance materials.

Building on this momentum, Functional Fabric Fair launched in Summer 2018 to serve a broader market across outdoor, sport and fashion sectors. The Fair further distinguished itself by implementing specific sustainability and manufacturing criteria for its exhibitors, ensuring attendees connect with vetted, responsible sourcing partners. What began with a focus on golf and leisure apparel now spans four annual events, bringing together over 1,000 exhibitors and attracting more than 8,000 visitors.

“There is an exciting crossover between the performance needs of the golf industry and the advanced textile technologies featured at Functional Fabric Fair,” said Steve McCullough, Event Vice President. “We are thrilled to bring our sourcing platform back to Orlando during the PGA Show and help connect designers, developers and decision-makers with the functional fabrics that elevate product performance.”

For more info visit: Functional Fabric Fair Winter | Orlando:

https://www.functionalfabricfair.com/

Don’t miss the upcoming summer edition of Functional Fabric Fair, taking place at the Javits Center in New York City, and the debut of the Day 0 Sustainability Workshop on Monday, July 21, ahead of the exhibition hall opening on July 22–23. This edition will showcase 150+ sustainability-certified suppliers featuring materials and innovations for the Summer 2026/2027 seasons. As with all editions, it will offer expert-led education and is open to designers, product developers, buyers and media across the outdoor, fashion and lifestyle industries.

Posted: July 17, 2025

Source: Functional Fabric Fair powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS® – RX  Global

INDA: Hygienix™ 2025 Opens Registration And Tabletop Exhibit Reservations

CARY, N.C. — July17, 2025 — INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has opened registration and tabletop reservations for Hygienix™ 2025, taking place Nov. 17-20 at the Omni Orlando ChampionsGate Resort in ChampionsGate, Florida.

Hygienix will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and business professionals from across the absorbent hygiene products (AHP) industry for expert-led conference sessions, product showcases, interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and the presentation of the Hygienix Innovation Award™.

Hygienix Program Highlights

Attendees will gain valuable insights across key areas driving the future of hygiene:

  • Sustainability and Circularity: A panel discussion will cover the latest advances in biobased materials, natural fibers, packaging innovations, Safe Operating Limits (SOL) and End-of-Life (EOL) solutions, and product construction.
  • Consumer and Market Insights: Speakers will explore trends such as the growth of private label products, regional market outlooks, and in-depth sessions on skin health and the microbiome.
  • Smart Innovations: Sessions will provide insights on AI-powered manufacturing, retail technologies, and innovative point-of-sale models.
  • Regulations and Standards: Presentations will address crucial regulatory updates, including PFAS regulations, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Quality Assurance Programs (QAP), and testing methods for modern AHP designs.

Business Opportunities and Networking

Tabletop exhibits will showcase the latest innovations in the absorbent hygiene industry, offering a platform for companies to demonstrate their products and services to potential partners and clients.

Hygienix 2025 will also feature Lightning Talks—a series of fast-paced, five-minute presentations by nearly 20 companies scheduled for Nov. 18-19 in the afternoon.

Workshops

Kicking off the conference, INDA will host three workshops on Nov. 17, providing hands-on learning and insights on crucial topics within the sector, including:

  • Innovations in Menstrual Care
    Heidi Beatty, Chief Executive Officer, Crown Abbey, LLC
  • Baby and Infant Care Market Dynamics
    Natalia Richer, Director of Business Development, Diaper Testing International

Hygienix Innovation Award™

Recognizing breakthrough products, technologies, and solutions that are making a significant impact in the hygiene sector, the Hygienix Innovation Award will be awarded at the event.

Nominations will be accepted until Sept. 15. Finalists will present their products on Nov. 18, and the winner will be announced on Nov. 20 to close the event. Last year’s winner was HIRO Technologies’ MycoDigestable™ Diapers, a biodegradable solution driving environmental progress in infant care.

For information, registration, and tabletop reservations, visit Hygienix 2025: https://www.hygienix.org/

Posted: July 17, 2025

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

Better Cotton Enhances Due Diligence And Decent Work Approaches In Uzbekistan

GENEVA, Switzerland — July16, 2025 — Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has announced significant progress in the delivery of its Uzbekistan programme, including the adoption of stronger and more refined approaches to due diligence and decent work activities.

Katerina Gorbunova, Head of Better Cotton’s programme in Uzbekistan, said: “In collaboration with our Programme Partner, the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), we have strengthened the programme’s framework and the services we offer to accelerate change across the country’s cotton sector.”

Woman working at a cotton field in Uzbekistan. Photo credit: Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Agriculture

Better Cotton’s Uzbek programme has strengthened in-country verification of licensed clusters by building the capacity of independent civil society groups and third-party auditors, plus implementing an updated due diligence methodology to ensure more robust and local oversight.

This new-and-improved approach includes in-depth interviews and questionnaires with both cluster management and workers. It also consists of checks on financial health, ethics, and governance, providing a more comprehensive view of risk and performance across participating enterprises. The insights generated through this process are used to inform targeted interventions.

Decent work-related actions have also evolved in light of Better Cotton recently becoming a certification scheme. The organisation now conducts preliminary assessments of newly onboarded clusters before the season begins to determine their readiness for certification  and if requirements are not met, audits are postponed to the following season.

For clusters with active licences, second party checks by qualified Better Cotton staff are conducted to identify potential decent work-related issues and, if necessary, trigger a more comprehensive examination by external labour rights monitoring organisations.

Since August 2024, Better Cotton and GIZ have expanded training to cover not only innovative and regenerative agricultural practices, but also social sustainability and decent work principles following recent changes to Uzbek labour laws.

This effort deployed a cascading training methodology to target cotton cluster management on the basis that they can subsequently educate workers, who can then support their peers.

Gorbunova said: “The Uzbek cotton sector has tremendous potential to be a leader in the production of more sustainably produced cotton. This can only be achieved through collaboration, robust and transparent processes, and perseverance. Better Cotton is uniquely positioned to help unlock this potential and will continue to engage stakeholders across the country to make our vision a reality.”

Paul Schumacher, Cotton Project Manager at GIZ Uzbekistan, added: “Today, sustainable agricultural methods, trade facilitations and decent work are no longer parallel efforts, they are parts of one sustainable system. With the right networks and shared effort, as we created within the frame of Better Cotton, we turn individual action into systemic change.”

Posted: July 16, 2025

Source: Better Cotton

NCTO: House National Defense Authorization Act Closes Military Procurement Loophole In Boost For U.S. Textile Industry

WASHINGTON, D.C. — July16, 2025 — The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), spanning the entire spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber to finished sewn products, issued a statement today commending the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) for passing the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which contains a provision that could boost domestic textile industry sales to the U.S. military.

The House NDAA bill, which authorizes funding levels and provides authorities for the U.S. military, includes a provision that would eliminate a statutory exemption under the Berry Amendment that acts as a loophole allowing the U.S. military to buy textiles abroad instead of from American textile manufacturers as long as the purchase is at or below a small purchase threshold of $150,000.

The NDAA also includes language from the Better Outfitting Our Troops (BOOTS) Act, a bill that NCTO has pushed for as part of a broader coalition. The provision requires the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations within two years that prohibit any member of the Armed Forces from wearing optional combat boots as part of a required uniform unless those boots are made in the United States with American-made components, with a few exceptions.

NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas

“We applaud the HASC for passing the FY 2026 NDAA and including provisions that would help boost domestic manufacturing, strengthen American economic competitiveness, and meet the mission-critical needs of our Armed Forces,” said NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas.

“We are sincerely appreciative of the leadership of Congressman Don Davis (D-NC) and Congressman Pat Harrigan (R-NC), who led efforts to close the Berry Amendment loophole and co-sponsored the amendment to the NDAA.

“The Berry Amendment requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to purchase 100% U.S.-made textiles and clothing. But the small-purchase exemption in the statute has led to U.S. military purchases of foreign-made textile articles largely at the expense of American textile manufacturers who have potentially lost several million dollars per year in U.S. government sales.

“Eliminating this exemption will lead to the military procurement of more American-made military textile products as well as oversight of Berry Amendment compliance.

“Lastly, we also applaud the inclusion of the BOOTS Act in the NDAA, which will support domestic military footwear production.

“This is a win for the American textile and apparel industry, a key strategic contributor to our national defense that supplies over 8,000 products a year to our men and women in uniform. The industry provides high-tech, functional components for the U.S. government, including more than $1.8 billion worth of vital uniforms and equipment for our armed forces annually.

“It is vital to America’s national security that the U.S. military maintain the ability to source high-quality, innovative textile materials, apparel, and personal equipment from a vibrant American textile industrial base. After passage of the FY 2026 NDAA by the full House, we look forward to working with the Senate and House to ensure this provision is included in the final NDAA conference report.”

Posted: July 16, 2025

Source: The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

Wrangler And Genesco Sign Multiyear Licensing Agreement

GREENSBORO, N.C. — July15, 2025 — Wrangler and Genesco — a footwear industry leader with a portfolio of owned and licensed lifestyle brands and more than 1,250 retail stores — have signed a new multiyear licensing agreement for Genesco to design, source and market men’s, women’s and children’s footwear under the Wrangler brand.

The agreement between Wrangler and Genesco is a strategic move for both companies, designed to support Wrangler’s growth and development as a cross-category lifestyle brand and leverage and build on Genesco’s extensive branded footwear expertise. Wrangler seeks to expand its reach and accessibility, resonating with a broader audience looking for style and functionality across both apparel and footwear.

The initial collection will feature a blend of classic Wrangler inspired designs and more trend-driven styles. With Wrangler’s signature rugged look and Genesco’s track record for innovation and success, the partnership promises to deliver fresh and distinctive designs to the market.

“We are thrilled to partner with Genesco, an industry leader with a proven track record of successfully interpreting brands and bringing compelling footwear to market,” said Steve Armus, vice president of Licensing and Collaborations at Wrangler. “This licensing agreement represents a promising opportunity to introduce Wrangler footwear to a wide audience. We believe this partnership will strengthen our brand presence and allow more consumers to experience the quality and heritage of Wrangler in an exciting new product category.”

“Partnering with Wrangler presents a meaningful opportunity to accelerate growth in our Genesco Brands Group portfolio,” said Rick Higgins, president of Genesco Brands Group. “We’re excited to leverage our know-how to build a footwear assortment that honors Wrangler’s legacy of adventure, new frontiers and craftsmanship. From everyday workwear to casual lifestyle to Western-inspired silhouettes, we see significant potential to blend rugged authenticity with unique styling, storytelling, innovation and comfort.”

The first Wrangler footwear collection under the licensing agreement is expected to launch in Fall 2026.

Posted: July 15, 2025

Source: Wrangler®, of Kontoor Brands

Livinguard Technologies Launches Game-Changing Odor Control Solution — Significantly Reduces Microfiber Shedding In Textiles

PFAEFFIKON, Switzerland — July15, 2025 — The environmental impact of textiles arising from microfiber shedding has increased dramatically over the past years as the use of synthetic fibers in the apparel industry continues to grow and fast fashion business models continue to gain share. Fiber fragmentation and resulting microplastic and chemical pollution affects waterways, the air and soil.

Livinguard Better Fresh combines a functional and an environmental benefit in a single solution. On the one hand, the technology provides leading odor control which is a valuable functional benefit for consumers. On the other hand, the solution reduces fiber fragmentation by up to 80 percent and extends the product’s useful life — resulting in a superior safety, environmental, and cost profile for apparel brands. Both claims have been extensively validated in the course of several in-house trials and testing conducted with independent laboratories.

This new product is the result of a long development journey with deep global collaboration. Livinguard leveraged extensive R&D investments over the past 15 years to develop a proprietary blend of chemistry that has then been thoroughly tested for performance, safety, environmental impact, and compliance with the highest industry standards in mind (e.g. bluesign). Furthermore, Livinguard Technologies used the company’s extensive know-how in textile finishing to optimize and streamline the application of the technology in a real-world environment, ensuring the innovation can be deployed seamlessly on existing equipment and in established processes.

Recognizing that awareness for the environmental impact of textile microfiber shedding is still emerging among consumers and that demand for solutions addressing this issue alone may be consequently limited, Livinguard Technologies have chosen to integrate odor control functionality, a well-understood and valued benefit, with this innovative fiber protection technology.

This two-in-one solution allows brands and manufacturers alike to fund most costs for the chemical solution itself and for managing the complexity associated with its implementation by substituting their existing odor control technologies with Livinguard Better Fresh. Many established odor control solutions are prone to leach out over time and consequently increase chemical pollution arising from textiles. Livinguard’s new technology binds permanently to the treated fibers and strongly holds them together to ensure the least possible chemical and microfiber discharge.

The Livinguard Better Fresh technology is officially launched during the Functional Fabric Fair in NYC and Functional Textiles in Shanghai while further validation activities are carried out with partners from academia, external laboratories as well as pilot customers (apparel brands & textile mills) worldwide.

This new technology can substantially contribute to various established solution pathways for microfiber pollution as it allows for the development or further improvement of low-shedding fabrics with minimal impact on established production equipment and supply chains. Furthermore, due to its built-in odor control functionality, it enables consumers to use their clothes longer and adopt more sustainable laundry practices (e.g. washing at lower temperatures). Finally, it enhances product longevity without any negative impact on recycling / circularity of the treated clothes. Overall, Livinguard Better Fresh provides a cost-effective solution to make tangible and substantial progress in the fight against plastic pollution quickly.

“Environmental pollution caused by microfibers from textiles has reached absurd proportions,” said Sanjeev Swamy, CEO and founder of Livinguard Technologies AG. “There is an urgent need for action, and we cannot wait any longer and hope that the problem will solve itself. It is time to act quickly and decisively to prevent irreparable environmental damage. Our innovative technology can make a meaningful contribution to solving this global problem.”

“No solution is perfect — neither is this one,” said Dr. Alok Goel, R&D manager at Livinguard Technologies AG. “But this technology provides meaningful impact and it can be implemented today to complement ongoing efforts to mitigate microfiber shedding that are already ongoing. As a society we must act today and stop the bleeding.”

“Everybody talks about sustainability — however nobody is willing to pay for solutions that help to mitigate the environmental impact of the clothes we wear every day,” said Jan Hilger, head of Textiles at Livinguard Technologies AG. “The entire industry runs on nickels and dimes. I believe that with this combined solution that offers both a functional as well as an environmental benefit, we have a commercially viable approach available that allows actors to do better without breaking the bank.”

Posted: July 15, 2025

Source: Livinguard Technologies AG

Cupron® Performance Additives Unveils “Clear” Liquid Copper Platform For Sustainable Microbial Control Applications

RICHMOND, Va. — July15, 2025 — Cupron Performance Additives announced the launch of Cupron Clear™ — a new liquid microbial copper platform. Cupron Clear is a transparent, stable, and highly efficacious liquid form of copper, designed for broad use across polymers and liquids. This new breakthrough delivers unmatched microbial control while exceeding modern standards for sustainability, economics and safety.

Cupron Clear reinvents the chemistry of copper-based additives for liquid products, delivering over a hundred times the effectiveness of conventional copper solutions. With its innovative clear liquid format, Cupron Clear out-performs incumbent additives such as QUATs and Isothiazolinones, many of which are facing growing regulatory pressure. Cupron Clear sets a new standard for broad-spectrum efficacy against microorganisms. This next-generation technology provides end market and downstream users with a more sustainable, versatile, and high-performing copper-based biocide than ever before.

“This new liquid copper platform addresses the frustrations for so many different industries and dramatically expands the applications that can enjoy the benefits of Cupron innovations,” said Chris Andrews, CEO of Cupron. “It’s the direct result of focused R&D and our belief that economic, safer, sustainable technologies should replace legacy materials that no longer meet regulatory or performance standards.”

Representing a major leap forward in copper-based technologies, Cupron Clear is a first-to-market solution for personal care, hygiene, building & construction, textiles, plastics, paints and other coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers (C.A.S.E.) markets in need of the highest-performing form of cuprous copper in a colorless, liquid format.

“With the addition of Cupron Clear to the company’s product portfolio, we can now offer our partners unparalleled flexibility in manufacturing and application with a comprehensive suite of platforms across solid, dispersion and solution-based applications,” Andrews added.

In addition to securing patents and intellectual property rights across composition, process, and applications of Cupron Clear, Cupron is already in discussion with global partners and distributors to deploy it across core markets.

Posted: July 15, 2025

Source: Cupron Performance Additives

Covestro Extends Contract With CTO Dr. Thorsten Dreier Ahead Of Schedule Until 2031

LEVERKUSEN, Germany — July15, 2025 — Dr. Thorsten Dreier will remain chief technology officer (CTO) of Covestro for a further five years. The Supervisory Board has extended his contract, which runs until June 2026, ahead of schedule from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031. Dreier is CTO and member of the Board of Management of Covestro since July 2023 and Labor director since September 2023.

Dr. Thorsten Dreier

“Thorsten Dreier has significantly advanced Covestro’s transition to climate-neutral production over the past two years, making an important contribution to Covestro’s vision of a circular economy,” said Dr. Richard Pott, chair of the Supervisory Board of Covestro AG. “We are convinced that Mr. Dreier will successfully continue the transformation of Covestro and we look forward to our continued collaboration.”

“I am grateful for the trust placed in me. I am looking very much forward to continuing to drive the transformation of our company together with the Covestro employees and the Board of Management,” Dreier said. “As Labor Director, it is very important to me to continue the trusting and constructive collaboration with the employees and the employee representatives that I have been able to establish in the past years.”

In his role as CTO, Dreier assumes responsibility for the corporate functions Engineering, Process Technology, Group Health, Safety, Environment & Reliability and Group Procurement. In addition, the reporting segment Performance Materials is under his responsibility.

Other members of Covestro’s Board of Management are Dr. Markus Steilemann as CEO , Christian Baier as CFO, Sucheta Govil as chief commercial officer and Monique Buch, who will succeed Sucheta Govil as chief commercial officer from August 2025.

Posted: July 15, 2025

Source: Covestro AG

Universal Fibers® And Circular Building Solutions Join Forces On Accelerating Flooring Circularity

BRISTOL, Va. — June 15, 2025 — With demand growing for more sustainable, circular floor covering solutions, Universal Fibers® has announced its endorsement of Circular Building Solutions’ adhesive-free, reversible fixing technologies.

Bond Bryan featuring arctic® flooring by Burmatex®, installed using adhesive-free IOBAC MagTabs

The two companies are joining forces to highlight the critical role that holistic thinking plays in enabling flooring manufacturers to enhance the circularity of their products.

For over 50 years, Universal Fibers has pioneered sustainable practices in the production of high- performance carpet fibers, including the introduction of its innovative Thrive® matter yarn, the world’s first carbon negative recycled yarn. Thrive matter is the lowest carbon footprint yarn in the industry, made from 100 percent solution-dyed nylon 6 resin with 90 president total recycled content.

Circular Building Solutions’ fixing systems complement this by offering a reversible, adhesive-free alternative to traditional installation methods. Their solutions enable floor coverings to be securely installed throughout a project’s life — yet easily lifted at end-of-life for easier reuse or recycling. This approach supports material circularity, reduced waste and protects valuable sub-floor assets.

With specifiers increasingly recognizing the commercial and environmental benefits of designing for disassembly, detachable fixing methods are rapidly gaining traction across the UK, Europe, Australia and the United States.

A Collaborative Approach

Ian Spreadborough, co-founder of Circular Building Solutions Ltd,. explained: ”A truly circular flooring solution must consider the total flooring assembly, from the sub-floor to the fixing mechanism to the individual materials within a floor covering such as the backing and yarn.

We are proud to collaborate with Universal Fibers to promote how a holistic approach to flooring can deliver meaningful sustainability gains. With shared partnerships already in place with manufacturers such as Forbo, Milliken™, Burmatex® and Balsan, we look forward to driving broader industry change together.”

Anna Plumb, vice president, European sales and marketing at Universal Fibers, added: “Our ‘You First™’ commitment is a promise to our customers that we will continue to innovate unique fibers and finishes that ensure our customers can develop sustainable, high-quality products with confidence.

Supporting products designed for disassembly through reversible fixings is another way to continue diverting carpet waste from landfills, and we’re excited to formalize our support for Circular Building Solutions and to work together in promoting the transition to a more holistic approach to circularity with future-ready flooring systems.”

Posted: July 15, 2025

Source: Universal Fibers, Inc. / Circular Building Solutions Ltd

Introducing Hyphyn™: A Breakthrough In Biodegradable Performance Vinyl

NEW YORK CITY — July 15, 2025 — Hyphyn™, a biodegradable performance vinyl, redefines the future of sustainable materials, proving that high performance and environmental responsibility can coexist. Engineered with a patented enzyme system and proprietary resin formulation, Hyphyn delivers commercial-grade durability while biodegrading over 90 percent within two years in landfill conditions —a first for performance vinyl. “True innovation isn’t just about creating something new — it’s about rethinking what’s possible,” says Iwan Nassimi, executive vice president of Nassimi, maker of Hyphyn. “Hyphyn reimagines vinyl’s lifecycle, offering the performance the industry relies on while solving the long-term environmental impact challenges of traditional vinyl.”

Redefining Sustainable Performance

Traditional vinyl has been widely embraced by workplace, hospitality, healthcare, retail, education, and other high-traffic spaces for its cost-effectiveness, unwavering durability, and versatility. However, it comes with an environmental cost — offering little in terms of responsible disposal, persisting for generations in landfills, and contributing to microplastic pollution.

Hyphyn changes the equation for designers, specifiers, and businesses prioritizing sustainability, providing a worry-free, regenerative solution to coated upholstery fabrics. Designed to perform like traditional vinyl, Hyphyn offers a critical differentiator: it biodegrades only in landfill conditions, reducing long-term waste without compromising strength, cleanability, or ease of maintenance. Like its namesake, Hyphyn acts as a connector — bridging lasting performance with a more responsible future.

A Breakthrough in Material Innovation

What sets Hyphyn apart is its ability to disappear responsibly. At its core is a patented enzyme system embedded in both the PVC and polyester backing, ensuring the entire material is biodegradable. Once in a landfill, the enzyme activates in response to landfill-specific microorganisms, accelerating microbial breakdown into inert gases — without releasing microplastics or toxic residues. These gases are captured and converted into energy, creating a closed-loop solution that benefits the environment.

Additionally, Hyphyn enables safe disposal through incineration without emitting harmful dioxins — a significant advantage over conventional vinyl.

Proven Environmental Safety: Five-Part Health & Sustainability Testing

Beyond landfill degradation, Hyphyn has undergone five rigorous health, safety, and sustainability tests to verify both performance and environmental integrity:

  1. Material Safety – Before degradation, Hyphyn has been tested for chemical content to confirm responsible production. It is free of lead, heavy metals, PFAS, and formaldehyde and meets Prop 65, RoHS, and REACH compliance standards.
  2. Biodegradation Testing – In a controlled lab study, Hyphyn was proven to biodegrade over 90 percent within 24 months in landfill conditions.
  3. Post-Biodegradation Soil Testing – The remnant soil was analyzed for over 1,000 potentially toxic chemicals. The result? No harmful chemicals were detected.
  4. Soil Health Validation – A side-by-side germination study compared soil samples from Hyphyn™ degradation with those from conventional vinyl. The result? 100-percent seed germination in Hyphyn treated soil, confirming its healthy, toxin-free soil.
  5. Indoor Air Quality – Hyphyn has been tested for VOC emissions to ensure low-VOC performance and safe indoor air quality.

“Hyphyn isn’t just about where a material begins or how it performs — it’s about where its journey ends,” concluded Nassimi.

Hyphyn available exclusively through the following premier fabric distributors Arc-Com, Burch Fabrics, Stinson, Fabricut Contract, Justin David, KB Contract, Kravet Contract, Mayer Fabrics, Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering, Pallas Textiles, Reliatex, Workshop Twenty One and Wolf Gordon.

Posted: July 15, 2025

Source: Hyphyn™ —  a product of Nassimi LLC

 

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