Setalan® BKF

Dispersing/levelling agent for beam and package dyeing

Excellent levelling property and high dispersing capacity when used for micro polyester fabric and yarn. Provides process time and energy savings and increase production capacity
Prevents filtration problem by increasing dispersion of dyes in polyester beam dyeing. Allows the use of optimally machine capacity
Excellent levelling and color property in dyeing of micro polyester package dyeing and prevents inside outside color difference
Prevents dye precipitation by providing high dispersion properties at critical dyeing temperature
Confers level dyeing for difficult colors such as turquoise, green, khaki and beige
Suitable for all type of dyeing processes
Enviromental friendly

Trade war to hit high-end US fashion brands dependent on specialised Chinese manufacturing

New US study shows low-end clothing production moving rapidly to Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangladesh, but high-end goods still made in China. The average retail price of clothing manufactured in China has more than doubled since the start of the trade war

ZDHC Signatory Brands to Converge their Screened Chemistry Programmes

ZDHC’s Roadmap to Zero Programme announces the convergence of Levi Strauss & Co., NIKE, Inc., H&M and C&A approaches to screened chemistry (Screened Chemistry).

Transparency

Since 2015, we have been seeing an evolution, with companies adopting the practices from the compliance and “beyond monitoring” eras, but also driving towards more transparency.

Leading Your Business Through Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting societal and economic shutdowns are delivering a shock to the global economy and to the broader fashion industry.

Impact of Corona-Pandemic on Global Textile Industry

The world of work is facing a global health crisis unlike any in the 100-year history. Fast-spreading Coronavirus disease (Covid19) is making human suffering, damaging the global economy and disrupting people’s lives. The economic impact on the industries has affected the business and livelihoods of employers and workers alike.

Can Fabric Face Mask Provide Protection from Virus?

People have been told to cover their faces with a mask in public to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. The researchers all around the world are investigating the performance of homemade fabric masks due to a possible shortage of surgical masks and N95s. So which fabric material offers the most protection?

Stress Management For Leaders Through Pandemic

The Corona crisis is a huge and unique challenge for all of us. The health and safety of our employees, customers and partners are our top priority. Most of the companies are doing their utmost efforts to take care of their employees. In addition to the work we’ve been doing to support our own employees, we would like to share these best practices with other companies

To What Extent Were Textile Manufacturers in Asia Affected by the Virus Crisis

Coronavirus forcing temporary factory closures, layoffs

Minimizing Trade Risk

As trade uncertainty roils the industry, it’s all about options available to minimize risk

Sustainability in Numbers

One of the strongest thesis of sustainable life is that every choice you make has an impact. Every day from the coffee you order to the clothes you wear, all of the choices we make are part of the big world picture. In brief, sustainable life is that if you are conscious in your choices and your actions, you can change the world.

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bluesign® Joins ZDHC as contributor

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Life Cycle Assessment – Five Garments

LCA of Swedish Fashion Consumption: Understanding the environmental impact of Swedish fashion consumption – The First Life-cycle-assessment on Swedish fashion consumption including an evaluation of chemical use.

Sustainability is the Paradigm of Digital Textile Printing

As the awareness of sustainability grows throughout our industry and the community that it serves, we are witnessing a huge swing towards sustainable supply.

2019 Supply Chain Outlook for the Apparel Industry

Speed and cost efficiency are both critical as apparel businesses juggle myriad products and suppliers, and growing industry pressures are underscoring the importance of a well-run supply chain.

Dope Dyeing

Sustainability has begun to present increasingly in our daily lives and the world's leading brands are constantly updating their strategies to contribute to the concept of sustainability.

Setalan BKF

Dispersing/ levelling agent for beam and package dyeing