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Cool-Sensation Fabrics: The New Trend in Textile Innovation
December 2, 2024 – The textile industry is witnessing the rise of a novel material known as cool-sensation fabrics, which are rapidly becoming a popular choice in the market. These fabrics, engineered through special processes or the incorporation of specific components, possess the remarkable ability to dissipate heat quickly, accelerate sweat evaporation, and provide a…
The Rise of Calcium Carbonate Filled Masterbatch: Benefits and Applications
December 2, 2024 – A new material called Calcium Carbonate Filled Masterbatch has recently garnered significant attention in the plastics industry. This masterbatch, crafted through a blend of calcium carbonate and a PP carrier, is tailored for the production of various polyethylene products, spanning injection molding, piping, blow molding, sheeting, vacuum forming, woven bags, colored…
Sustainable Future: Clariant Unveils PFAS-Free Portfolio and Innovation Plans
December 1, 2024 – Clariant Leads Industry Transformation with PFAS-Free Additive Portfolio Clariant has successfully completed its transition to a fully PFAS-free additive portfolio by the end of 2023, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability and customer-centric innovation. As global regulatory scrutiny over PFAS substances intensifies, Clariant’s proactive strategy underscores its forward-thinking…
Innovative Supermolecular Plastic Shows Promise in Solving Microplastic Pollution Crisis
December 1, 2024 – A groundbreaking discovery in the field of plastics has been made by a research team led by Professor Takuzo Aida from the University of Tokyo and the RIKEN Center for Advanced Science and Innovation. The team has successfully developed a new type of supermolecular plastic that is both durable and environmentally…
BASF’s Ultramid® T7000 Bridges the Gap Between PA66 and PPA
December 1, 2024 – BASF has unveiled a groundbreaking PA/PPA blend, Ultramid® T7000, designed to bridge the market gap between PA66 and PPA, specifically tailored for replacing metal structural components. This innovative material, according to industry sources, boasts exceptional mechanical properties, outstanding dimensional stability, ease of injection molding, and a smooth surface finish, making it…
Sustainable Branding: Laser Etching Paves the Way for Green Packaging
November 29, 2024 – LaserSharp Marking: Revolutionizing Eco-Friendly Packaging with Direct Laser Etching In a groundbreaking collaboration, Procter & Gamble (P&G) and LasX Industries have successfully developed LaserSharp Marking, an innovative direct laser etching technology for packaging. This technique utilizes advanced laser pulses to create high-definition markings directly on package surfaces, replacing traditional label adhesion…
Unique TPE-coated PP Formula Drives Widespread Adoption
November 29, 2024 – TPE-coated PP Materials: A Versatile Solution for Multiple Industries TPE-coated PP materials have been making waves across various sectors due to their unique performance advantages. From daily use items and home furnishings to sports equipment, automotive interiors, and toys, TPE-coated PP has won the market’s favor with its exceptional qualities. In…
Mount to Coast Unveils Eco-Friendly Ultra-Running Shoes with BASF’s ecoflex BMB
November 29, 2024 – Hong Kong’s renowned running shoe brand, Mount to Coast, has recently made a groundbreaking move by incorporating BASF’s ecoflex BMB bioplastic into its ultra-running shoe line, unveiling the innovative CircleCELL midsole. This pioneering step marks a significant shift towards replacing traditional Polyether Block Amide (PEBA) materials. The ecoflex biopolymer by BASF,…
Future Prospects: 3D Printing Technology in the Plastics Industry
November 29, 2024 – Since the introduction of the first commercial stereolithography 3D printer by 3D Systems in 1988, plastic 3D printing technology has undergone more than three decades of development and is demonstrating increasingly broad application prospects in the plastics industry. In recent years, this technology has garnered enthusiastic support from plastic processors, becoming…
Global Caprolactam Technology Expansion: HighChem Takes the Reins from Sumitomo
November 28, 2024 – Sumitomo Chemical Transfers Groundbreaking Caprolactam Technology to HighChem In a recent announcement, Sumitomo Chemical has revealed that it has formally transferred the intellectual property rights (IPR) of its proprietary gas-phase Beckmann rearrangement technology for caprolactam production to HighChem Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “HighChem”). The two parties have signed a…