Raw Materials
Fossil-free Fibers Have a Long Way To Go
Biosynthetics was Introduced as a New Topic for the Cologne Cellulose Fibers Conference,which Examined Bio-Based Alternatives to Petroleum-Based Resources Anna Palmberg of IKEA said the Sweden-headquartered home furnishing products supplier …
Why Cellulosic Fibers?
Environmental Concerns Could Stall Growth, but For Now the Future Looks Promising Petroleum-based fibers have led the race with renewable fibers in the last few years. In 2024, they dominated …
Natural Renewable Resources Find Favor for Medical & Healthcare Textiles
Natural Fibers Are Continuing to Make Inroads Into a Sector Dominated by Man-Made Fibers With increasing concerns over their environmental impact, medical textiles from natural renewable resources such as natural …
BASF Expands Sustainable Polyamide Portfolio With Products Featuring Net Zero CO2 Footprints
The expansion includes Ultramid® LowPCF, which is produced using electricity from renewable energy sources and low-emission steam. Another offering, Ultramid® ZeroPCF,* is the first polyamide 6 in the industry to …
Executive Q&A: Pioneering the Future
India-Based Birla Cellulose is Leading the Industry with Sustainable Options and Innovation India-based Birla Cellulose is the recipient of the “Dark Green Shirt” ranking in Canopy’s Hot Button Report for …