Touchpoint Sustainability: Shaping The Change Towards Sustainability At DRUPA 2024

CHICAGO, IL — November 28, 2023 — From May 28-June 7, 2024, the printing industry will focus on sustainability when the German industrial association VDMA Printing and Paper Technology, together with drupa, will invite to discuss the future. On an exhibition area of 400 square meters (at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany), the touchpoint sustainability will present a variety of best-practice examples and innovative solutions from the most important stakeholders for increased sustainability along the entire added value chain of the industry.

The touchpoint sustainability is the drupa forum where the printing and paper industry will address its role in the sustainable transformation and offer a unique overview of the current state of the industry and medium and long-term developments. Technologies from mechanical and system engineering are especially important in this context, particularly with regard to quality, process safety during production and sustainability. Digitalization and AI play a key role in accelerating the transformation process in the printing and paper industry and achieving economies of scale. The touchpoint sustainability will address these issues: Manufacturers, industry players, brands and users together show how change can become reality. The list of companies involved ranges from industry heavyweights such as Koenig & Bauer, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, Muller Martini and Voith to specialized start-ups in order to represent as comprehensive a cross-section of the industry as possible.

Future perspectives for a green transformation

Dr. Andreas Pleßke, Spokesman od the Board at Koenig & Bauer

How can energy and resources consumption during production be reduced? How can the use of material and printing ink be reduced to a minimum, how can inks of all kinds be recycled and how can finishing processes be implemented in an environmentally friendly way? Questions like these will being discussed at the touchpoint sustainability and presented in an easy-to-understand way using a variety of use cases. Increased efficiency, digital solutions, climate neutrality and circular economy are only some of the developments that will be highlighted t the touchpoint in Hall 14. They promise new business models and will shape the future of the global print and paper industry.

As a specialized forum, the touchpoint sustainability will not be a traditional trade fair booth. Instead, it will provide an industry-wide overview of the status quo, challenges and opportunities of the global trend of sustainability. It will therefore be both a showroom and a platform for dialog. “drupa is THE globally leading trade fair of our industry. As a platform for the exchange of ideas, for discussions and transfer of knowledge, it is the place at which to find out how mega-trends like sustainability, digitalization and technological innovations will affect the future of the print and paper industry. Cross-sectional forums like the touchpoint sustainability are central points of contact for this. Because more sustainability is best achieved if we all work together on the necessary innovations”, said Dr. Andreas Pleßke, chairman of the drupa committee and CEO of Koenig & Bauer, with regard to the importance of drupa and the touchpoint sustainability.

Interactive platform for exchange

In addition to the diverse display of exhibits from the entire printing and paper sector, visitors to touchpoint sustainability can expect a comprehensive stage program as the industry wants to discuss its measures and goals. During this exchange, visitors’ honest opinions on the status of solutions along the entire value chain in 2024 and the outlook for 2028 will be of particular interest to the industry and will be systematically recorded. In addition, players from other sectors will also be offered a platform to promote cooperation, exchange and partnerships.

The joint exhibition by many industry representatives and the high-caliber stage program will make the touchpoint sustainability a central point of contact for everyone interested in information or exchanging ideas on the topic of sustainability at drupa 2024. At the same time, the touchpoint will offer young talents who are looking for committed and future-oriented employers a unique insight into this highly relevant and exciting industry.

Thomas Schiemann, member of the board of management at VDMA Printing and Paper Technology

“I am looking forward to presenting this important topic in this extraordinary dimension at the touchpoint sustainability to the entire print and paper industry. The VDMA and its members are very aware of the related challenges, which is why we want to show how much effort has already been made to achieve possible solutions, but also, to show what still lies before us. The concept to have students as partners for talks and discussions at the entire booth is intended to appeal especially to young people and make them excited about our industry”, said Thomas Schiemann, member of the board of management at VDMA Printing and Paper Technology, who is responsible for the touchpoint sustainability project for the VDMA trade association.

Tickets for drupa 2024 are now available at the ticket shop. More information about drupa 2024 at www.drupa.com.

Posted: November 28, 2023

Source: Messe Düsseldorf North America

New Black Colorants Available From Avient To Help Achieve High Jetness In Polyester Textiles

New Renol™ Black Colorants Deep Black provide intense black shades with excellent light fastness to polyester textiles

CLEVELAND — November 28, 2023 — Avient Corp., a provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced it is adding new black colorants to its Renol™ Fiber Colorants portfolio. These colorants can achieve intense, high-quality levels of deep jet-black shades (jetness) in polyester textiles increasingly desired by manufacturers of automotive, apparel, and home décor applications seeking a more luxurious appearance.

The textile market has long sought deep black colorants that offer exceptional jetness to textiles without incurring high costs. Deep black is perceived by customers as more attractive, conveying an impression of high quality in contrast to less intense black shades, which can look washed out. In addition to a high level of jetness, deep black colorants require very high light fastness (resistance to fading and discoloration when exposed to light) for automotive applications, robust wash fastness (resistance to frequent washing) for sportswear, and resistance to fading from frequent use for fashion and home textiles.

“Satisfying all of these needs for deep black colorants in the textile industry has proven to be challenging over the past few years as certain color technologies could meet only one or two but not all requirements,” said Mauro Dallavalle, senior marketing manager, Color & Additives Fibers at Avient. “Our new deep black colorants are formulated to help meet all of these needs and can be customized to achieve a specified deep black intensity in virgin and recycled polyester grades, making them suitable for different textile applications.”

The new deep black colorants are part of the Renol Fiber Colorants portfolio, a range of color concentrates specially formulated for dyeing synthetic yarns using the spin-dyeing (dope-dying) process. In this dyeing process, color is added during the yarn manufacturing, which reduces the number of steps and energy used to dye yarn. This process also uses no water, making it a more eco-conscious alternative to traditional wet dyeing methods.

Posted: November 28, 2023

Source: Avient Corp.

Crystal International Amplifies Awareness Of Sustainable Denim Through Industry Partnerships

HONG KONG — November 28, 2023 —  Crystal International Group Ltd. has been joining forces to drive sustainable denim production at the forefront. To foster joint efforts in advocating sustainability on a larger scale within the industry, Crystal Denim, the denim division of the Group, embarks on recent partnerships with the Hong Kong Denim Festival and The Mills Fabrica respectively, with a view to raising public awareness towards denim sustainability in the community.

Crystal Denim is determined to collaborate with other like-minded peers to create collective force. A recent sponsorship of the Hong Kong Denim Festival, organized by the Hong Kong Design Institute, stands as a testament to shared vision on denim world. Themed “Design Frontiers — Promoting Global Denim Cultural Exchange and Collaboration”, the festival serves as a platform for a diverse crowd including local and international designers, entrepreneurs, students and the public to exchange thoughts on denim culture. Being one of the event sponsors, Crystal Denim not only showcases the eco-denim collections, but also participates in a panel discussion to share how the Group transforms circularity in denim.

In addition to the Hong Kong Denim Festival, Crystal International taps into the partnership with The Mills Fabrica, a solutions platform for tech innovations and sustainable fashion, for the 9-month Denim Futures campaign. Being a pioneering manufacturer, the Group recognizes the role in demonstrating sustainable manufacturing process at the exhibition, educating audience the end-to-end denim production, from materials selection, garment manufacturing, finishing, washing and care, to recycling solutions. Together with other industry partners, Crystal International is presenting the latest eco collections and net zero commitment to the audience, in hopes of generating greener future of denim.

Expressing the view on underscoring different strategic partnerships, “we treasure every opportunity to unlock new collaborations and we see our responsibility to cross over the expertise both locally and globally. While scaling sustainability with our own initiatives, the public on the other side is also motivating our sustainable efforts beyond as they are paying increasing attention to the sustainability of fashion brands,” said Catherine Chiu, vice president of Global Sustainability of Crystal International.

Crystal International envisions driving innovation with more partnerships and unleashing the power of collaboration globally.

Posted: November 28, 2023

Source: Crystal International Group Limited

Eastman Naia™ Participates In The Sustainability Debate In One Of Its Key Markets: Türkiye

KINGSPORT, Tenn.  — November 28, 2023 — Turkey is one of the key markets for the global textile industry, and Eastman Naia™ partners with many of the most important mills in this area: Abalıoğlu, AKSA, Almodo Textile, Aslı Tekstil, Barutçu Tekstil, BTD Tekstil, Beztaş Tekstil, Can Tekstil, Ekoten Tekstil, Elyaf Tekstil, Finteks, Gamateks, GRUP Tekstil, Güldoğan, Gülipek Tekstil, Gülle Tekstil, İpeker Textile, Karacasu Tekstil, Karsu Tekstil, Kipaş Textiles, Migiboy, Nilba Tekstil, Pakipek Tekstil, Pameks Giyim, Pisa Tekstil, Sunteks, Sönmez Tekstil, Uğur Konfeksiyon, Uslucan Tekstil, Pastel by Yılmazipek.

That is why the U.S.-based company is proud to be a sponsor and participant in Sustainable Talks Istanbul: Ana Costa, Head of Sales and Global Business Development Eastman Naia™, contributes to the discussion on Next Gen Fibers, presenting Naia Renew fiber and the patented molecular recycling technology behind it.

Produced from 60 percent sustainably sourced wood pulp and 40 percent certified waste materials*, Naia Renew is available at scale as both a filament yarn and staple fiber and can be blended with other sustainable fibers to create nearly endless luxurious fabric possibilities that are comfortable and rich in color. The carbon footprint of Naia Renew fiber is measurably reduced over its life cycle**. As Naia™’s Turkish partners know very well, Naia Renew staple fiber permits to create eco- conscious blends that are supremely soft, quick-drying and consistently reduce pilling which are ideal for T-shirts, casual wear, sweaters, comfy pants and home textiles.

Naia provides its partners with full transparency and responsibility from tree to fiber, being FSC and PEFC certified, supporting the reforestation projects with SOS Mata Atlantica in Brazil and having recently been awarded once again the Canopy Dark Green Shirt as per Canopy Hot Button 2023 with 30 buttons.

To obtain the remaining 40 percent of Naia Renew fiber, Eastman transforms waste materials that are difficult to recycle — which would otherwise not have an end-of-life option and would end up in landfill or incinerators — into biodegradable material through its patented carbon renewal technology. This is one of Eastman’s molecular recycling technologies that breaks materials down into basic molecular building blocks, assuring end materials are indistinguishable from those made from traditional sources in quality, performance, or appearance.

As networking and collaboration are key to making recycling options economically efficient successful, the company is among the founding members of the Alliance of Chemical Textile Recycling (ACTR). The working group has been launched by Accelerating Circularity, the nonprofit focused on textile-to-textile recycling at a commercial scale, to move chemical recycling technology forward, share common definitions, and address policies in a collaborative way to maximize the elimination of textile waste to landfills and incineration. Turkey has a huge potential

to fully embrace the sustainability strategy and be actively part of a circular fashion industry, and Eastman will support its partners in this key region.

*Naia™ Renew recycled content is achieved by allocation of recycled waste material using an ISCC-certified mass balance process.

** As compared to conventional Naia™ products. LCA third-party reviewed by Quantis. The current REC holdings for Naia™ Renew are wind.

Posted: November 28, 2023

Source: Eastman

Shelton Vision Pushes The Needle On AI-Assisted Quality Control

MANCHESTER, England — November 28, 2023 —  Having successfully demonstrated its WebSpector automated fabric inspection system detecting faults on camouflage fabrics at speeds of up to 100 meters a minute during ITMA 2023, BTMA member Shelton Vision has secured an unprecedented number of new orders in many fields of the textile industry.

Shelton’s always packed stand at ITMA 2023 in Milan.

The company has subsequently been recruiting additional staff in order to beef up its operations to meet delivery times and to grow capacity for the ongoing increased demand.

“We are definitely seeing a ‘sea change’ across the textile industry, with a new generation of management rapidly embracing imaging technology and fully automated fabric inspection,” says Shelton Vision CEO and Managing Director Mark Shelton. “On top of all the throughput and first quality yield improvement benefits our automated fabric inspection can bring, companies throughout the industry, face difficulties in recruiting, training and retaining staff, especially those needed to carry out repetitive manual fabric inspection.”

The WebSpector automated fabric inspection system was demonstrated detecting faults on camouflage fabrics at speeds of up to 100 metres a minute during ITMA 2023.

At best, he adds, studies show that manual inspection can detect around 65 percent of faults present in the fabric, while the WebSpector offers automated defect detection of over 98 percent.

“Not only this, using machine learning, the vision system automatically trains new styles and our AI platform is continuously updating to achieve high accuracy of real time defect naming and grading to eliminate false positives and provide consistently accurate data for both roll cutting optimization and yield increase, as well as for optimizing fabric utilization in panel cutting processes”.

Patterned fabric inspection

Building on its market leading vision system for plain, single color textiles, Shelton’s patent-pending image processing techniques recognize and adapt to complex patterns – even those on fabric with significant distortion and deformation. Fabrics are not rigid and can be sheared or stretched while also being subject to local distortion, but the WebSpector system successfully deals with such anomalies in real time to provide a reliable inspection process at the same levels of plain fabric. The unique and advanced software techniques ensure a totally clean image, allowing the full detection of faults on fabrics running at high speeds.

Using machine learning the vision system automatically trains new styles and Shelton’s AI platform is continuously updating to achieve high accuracy of real time defect naming and grading.

Prior to ITMA 2023, the effectiveness of these techniques had already been validated through factory trials and the installation of the first systems sold.

To fully demonstrate and provide new customers with the opportunity to see the technology operating on their own fabrics, Shelton has invested in creating a purpose-built, full scale high speed in-house demonstration system at its headquarters in Leicester, England. The increased level of interest is being further demonstrated by the constant stream of rolls now being received for new customer demonstrations.

While the automotive interiors and one-piece woven airbags sectors remain major destinations for this advanced technology, further finished fabric WebSpector systems are now currently being supplied to manufacturers of performance wear and high-end fashion, denim, outdoor upholstery, sunscreen, mattress ticking, window dressings and even carbon fibre composites. In addition to finished fabric inspection, there is also a growing demand for fabric forming/grey cloth inspection to streamline mending of both plain and patterned fabric.

Brand backing

“We are being greatly assisted by the increased quality expectations across value chains and the realization by brands and larger corporations of what our technology can do — and on a more fundamental level, that a reliable fabric inspection system technology actually exists, after disappointments with previous technologies,” Shelton said. “These brands and corporations are actively promoting the adoption of our system to their fabric suppliers.”

“Shelton and the BTMA did some market research recently and early results show that even in lower labour cost markets there is now a strong appetite for investing in machine vision to automate the last major part of fabric manufacturing — quality control,” added Jason Kent, CEO of the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA). “There is huge potential for this member of the BTMA to see its technology become the preferred solution for fault-free fabric manufacturing over the next few years. In fact, it’s already happening. With a unique digital imaging technology focused on the textile industry, Shelton is now benefiting from years of organic investment in research and development and has become the preferred provider of automated textile inspection.”

Founded in 1940, the British Textile Machinery Association actively promotes British textile machinery manufacturers and their products to the world. The non-profit organization acts as a bridge between its members and the increasingly diverse industries within the textile manufacturing sector.

Posted: November 28, 2023

Source: Shelton Vision / British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA)

ISPO Textrends Award to Biofeel Eleven — RadiciGroup’s 100% Natural Nylon Awarded In The Fibers And Insulation Category

BERGAMO, Italy — November 28, 2023 —  Biofeel eleven, the 100-percent nylon yarn from natural sources launched a few months ago by RadiciGroup, won the ISPO Textrends award for the Fall/Winter 2025/26 collections. The award — curated by a jury of experts — rewards innovative trends in the textile and apparel sectors.

This is an award awarded as part of the ISPO fair in Munich dedicated in particular to the fabrics and sportswear sector — scheduled from November 28-30, 2023 — and which RadiciGroup receives for the Fibers and Insulation category.

After its market launch last March, Biofeel Eleven is already in the “Top Ten” of new products in the yarn sector thanks to its technical and environmental performance.

This special yarn of natural origin comes from a small inedible bean grown in India in semi-arid soils that are not competitive with food production. These beans yield a special oil ideal for obtaining biopolymers that are then into yarn at RadiciGroup in Italy.

The yarn has special characteristics, such as low water absorption, increased lightness and improved strength properties. This means being able to produce fabrics that are both durable and comfortable to the touch and skin, fundamental requirements also in sportswear.

Posted: November 28, 2023

Source: RadiciGroup

Covestro Launches Impranil® CQ DLU — New PU Dispersion Is One-Third Bio-Based

LEVERKUSEN, Germany — November 28, 2023 —  Climate protection requires the industry to gradually move away from petroleum and other fossil raw materials and instead use raw materials from renewable sources. That’s why Covestro is increasingly relying on alternative raw materials, including those from biomass. For example, the company offers a new aliphatic polyester carbonate polyether polyurethane (PU) dispersion for textile coating under the name Impranil® CQ DLU, in which around 34 percent of the carbon contained is of plant origin. Impranil CQ DLU expands the existing range of partially bio-based dispersions for textile coating with a product whose purely petroleum-based variant Impranil DLU is very popular with customers.

Since the new dispersion has the same outstanding properties as the established one, as well as a high solids content of 55 percent, customers can now replace Impranil DLU one-to-one with Impranil CQ DLU in their processing operations — and thereby easily achieve an additional increase in textile coating sustainability. Sustainability is increasingly becoming a key purchasing criterion not only for the industry, but also for brand owners and consumers. CQ stands for “Circular Intelligence”. The core idea of the CQ concept is to label Covestro products if the alternative raw material base exceeds a content of 25 percent, as in this case.

As the raw material for INSQIN® technology, the established Impranil DLU already enables aqueous textile coating without the use of solvents. The ecological footprint of such a coating is significantly lower than that of solvent-based systems. “With the innovation Imprani® CQ DLU as part of our Impranil CQ portfolio, we are now enabling the textile coatings industry to take the next step towards more sustainability through the increased use of renewable resources,” said Dr. Torsten Pohl, head of Global Textile Coatings at Covestro.

Impranil CQ DLU is suitable, among other things, for producing synthetic materials for sports articles, technical textiles, car interiors, and bags. Properties of coatings based on the new high-performance dispersion include excellent hydrolysis resistance, very good lightfastness, as well as high tensile strength and scratch resistance. In addition, the coatings have a pleasant feel and good alkali resistance. Impranil CQ DLU can be used for both the intermediate coat and the top coat. The dispersion can be applied in various ways: The spectrum ranges from direct or transfer coating to printing processes and microfiber dipping.

Visit us at the Automotive Interiors Expo

From December 5-7, 2023, visitors to the Automotive Interiors Expo in Stuttgart can explore the new PU dispersion for themselves: A car interior door panel coated with Impranil CQ DLU will be demonstrated at the Covestro exhibition stand no. 3424 in Hall 3

Posted: November 28, 2023

Source: Covestro AG

INDA Releases Upgraded International Nonwovens Directory

CARY, N.C. — November 28, 2023 —  INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has released an upgraded, more user-friendly version of its International Nonwovens Directory. With enhanced search and navigation features, nonwoven professionals can easily source suppliers or manufacturers based on their product needs.

Some of the search categories include:

  • Raw material suppliers;
  • Nonwoven material suppliers;
  • Machinery and equipment suppliers;
  • Converters;
  • Brand owners and marketers; and
  • Service providers.

Tony Fragnito, INDA president, said: “INDA is proud to provide this valuable resource to INDA Members and the nonwovens industry. With these upgrades this directory will be the ‘must have’ resource for product developers, R&D, and business development professionals.”

As an added member benefit, INDA Members’ listings will receive priority in Directory search results as well as display an INDA Member badge for all active INDA member companies.

The International Nonwovens Directory is a publicly accessible resource using the following link: INDA Directory.

Companies are encouraged to edit or submit their complimentary listing via the same URL. For questions about the Directory, contact INDA, info@inda.org

Posted: November 28, 2023

Source: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry

ITM 2024 Visitor Invitation System Is Online

ISTANBUL, Turkey — November 28, 2023 —  ITM 2024 Exhibition, which will host textile technology leaders, will open its doors to visitors between June 4-8. The online invitation system has been activated to enter the ITM 2024 Exhibition, which will turn into a textile show with the participation of hundreds of manufacturers from all over the world and the visit of global sector investors and trade delegations.Visitors will be able to buy online invitations at advantageous prices of up to 50 percent until December 31, 2023.

The activities for the International Textile Machinery Exhibition ITM 2024, one of the world’s most important meeting points in the field of textile machinery, are in full speed. The online invitation system that allows visitors to easily enter the ITM 2024 Exhibition has been activated. Visitors who want to take their place in this great meeting must first log in to the website: https://www.itmexhibition.com/ and fill in the visitor information form. After the registration process, an e-invitation will be sent by e-mail. With this e-invitation, the visitors will be able to enter the ITM 2024 Exhibition without waiting in line by taking their badge at the entrance of the fairground.

The Latest Products of Textile Technology Leaders will be Exhibited for the First Time at ITM 2024

After ITM 2022, which hosted 1280 companies and 64,500 professional visitors from 102 countries, attention shifted to ITM 2024, which will break records with the number of exhibitors and visitors. At ITM 2024, which will be held at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center between June 4-8, 2024, textile technology leaders will bring their latest products to their visitors for the first time.

Visitors to ITM 2024, where innovations from every field of textile from weaving to knitting, yarn to digital printing, finishing to denim will be exhibited; will discover innovative, nature-protecting, pioneering technologies in digitalization for a sustainable future.

Professional Visitors will Steer Their Investments with ITM 2024

Company owners, managers, employees and sector representatives who visit ITM 2024 will have the opportunity to see the latest technological innovations for the first time and “touch the firsts”. Company owners who will be able to get information from experts about the technologies they will use in their factories will develop their products and direct their investments.

You can find detailed information about the entrance invitations of ITM 2024 Exhibition, which will provide a unique exhibition experience to its exhibitors and visitors, at ebilet@tuyap.com.tr

Posted: November 28, 2023

Source: ITM 2024 International Textile Machinery Exhibition

Research Begins To Reduce Shed Of Microplastics During Laundering

Associate Professor Maryam Naebe (centre) with Shervin Ranjbar and David Tester from Simba Global.

GEELONG, Australia — November 28, 2023 —  A new collaboration between Deakin University researchers and Australia’s largest commercial linen supplier Simba Global is tackling a critical global issue, the spread of harmful microplastics through our laundry.

Clothing and textiles are estimated to generate up to 35 per cent of the microplastics found in the world’s oceans, making them one of the biggest contributors. But there is still a lot to be learnt about the characteristics of these microplastics and exactly how and why they are generated.

Researchers at the ARC Research Hub for Future Fibres in Deakin’s Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) have teamed up with Simba Global, a global textile manufacturing and supply company, to better understand the extent and type of microplastics shed when their products are laundered. Simba Global wants to lead the charge to reduce the environmental impact of textiles.

Lead scientist IFM Associate Professor Maryam Naebe said working with an industry partner on the scale of Simba Global meant the research could have a huge real-world impact.

Simba Global is the major linen supplier to Australia’s hospitals, hotels and mining camps, resulting in 950,000 tonnes of textile products — including bedsheets, bath towels, scrubs and much more — going through the commercial laundering process each year. It also supplies international markets in New Zealand, Singapore and the United States.

“As part of our research, we will investigate potential solutions including the pretreatment of textiles to reduce the shedding of microplastics, or even increasing the size of the plastics that break down so they can be better captured and removed by filtration during the laundering process,” said Associate Professor Naebe.

“Microplastics are now ubiquitous in the environment, they’re in the air we breathe, the food we eat and the earth we walk on. The magnitude of the problem is bigger than previously thought.

“Of serious concern is the mounting evidence that microplastics are having a negative impact on human and animal health. There are not just physical, but chemical and biological impacts.”

Associate Professor Naebe’s team have already taken the first steps in the project, analysing wastewater samples from commercial laundries with high-powered electron microscopes in their Geelong laboratory, part of the largest fibres and textiles research facility in Australia.

The team recently presented a new scientific paper at the Association of Universities for Textiles (AUTEX) Conference 2023, which started the important process of formally categorising these types of microplastics, as well as developing standard terminology and testing methods.

“Because our understanding of microplastics is still in its infancy, we needed to start right at the beginning,” Associate Professor Naebe added.

“We need to have a standard definition of what is a microplastic. Up to this point that has been lacking, which makes it difficult to compare and incorporate other studies in this area.

“We are now developing a systematic method for sampling and identifying microplastics in laundry wastewater. It has been tricky to measure the different sizes, but this is important information to have. For example, there are studies that suggest some sizes of microplastics are causing more issues in certain animals.

“The next step will be establishing an essential method to prevent the release of microplastics from textile laundering. This may involve a coating on the surface of the textile or better ways to collect the waste during the washing process.”

Simba Global Executive Chair Hiten Somaia said the company had a strong focus on sustainability, driven by the business’ purpose statement.

“We work to contribute to a better world — for every person, every relationship, and every community. In all that we do, in every country that we touch, we will be better tomorrow than we are today,” Somaia said.

“But as the major supplier to the Australian commercial industry, the converse is also true — that we are part of the problem. So, to stay true to our purpose, it wasn’t a difficult decision at all for Simba to take a leadership role and commit significant resources to this research.

“We are proud to partner with Deakin University in what is the first significant research into textile microplastic pollution in Australia. What we are most excited about is sharing the results of this research with all other textile markets in Australia — including clothing — and putting an end to microplastic pollution from textiles.”

Posted: November 28, 2023

Source: Deakin University

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