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21 February 2023

Destroying PFAS by grinding it up with a new additive

For their non -stick properties, stain -resistant and waterproofing, PFAS perfluoroalchilics are used very much in the finishing of textile and tanning products. Researchers of the ACS Environmental Science & Technology Letters destroy PFAS found in soils by grinding them with metal balls and boron nitride, thanks to a new type additive for “ball milling” that completely breaks down PFAS at ambient temperature and pressure. [Abschied "für immer" - Zerstörung von PFAS durch Zerkleinerung mit einem neuen Zusatzstoff – Chemie.de]

12 February 2023

ASEAN to lower the supply chain's exposure to China

South-east Asia has been emerging for some time as the natural next stop for manufacturing reliant on low labour costs. As manufacturing cost remains around 50%-60% lower than in China, the region is popping up as a viable alternative for a lot of companies. [Supply chain diversification a boost for ASEAN economies- The Loadstar]

10 February 2023

South Korea is the world’s 10th-biggest economy and is leading an oriental fashion revolution

But the won has long been treated like an emerging-market currency. The government is trying to change that — and join currencies like the U.S. dollar, euro, and yen — by loosening trading restrictions. The new measures will double the hours of open trading and let international investors deal directly with local brokerages that might offer better rates. South Koreans are the world's biggest spenders on luxury goods and the country is the first and the biggest foreign investor in the RMG and textile sector in Bangladesh

21 January 2023

The integration of the luxury value chain

From Prada to LVMH, fashion brands are increasing their investments in suppliers, benefiting both sides. Many brands acquire tanneries and textile manufacturers. They acquire smaller, often family-run Italian luxury producers, putting them under the umbrella of the group, but with shared management and operational resources. Suppliers in turn are involved in the structure of the larger group, with entrepreneurs remaining to manage their own companies. Vogue Business assesses how difficult and expensive this integration can be. [Luxury brands are snapping up suppliers - Vogue Business]

30 November 2022

Shoes from secondary raw materials in Kisumu, Kenya

The high unemployment rate among college graduates has seen some resort to menial jobs while others have turned their passion into a source of income. Newton Owino, who graduated in tanning chemistry, used his knowledge in a company that recycles waste, for example fish skin, to produce shoes and other things. [Kisumu graduate generating income by recycling waste - capitalfm.co.ke]

26 November 2022

Taiwan University, firm partner to make footwear textiles from industrial waste

National University of Kaohsiung (NUK) said Monday that it has been working with a company in the semiconductor industry to produce a type of textile from waste in that sector, which is now being used to make shoes. [University, firm partner to make footwear textiles from ... - focustaiwan.tw]

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