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January 2026 - The CHT Group has been awarded the Gold Medal in the latest EcoVadis sustainability rating, recognizing our newly aligned, more focused groupwide ESG performance.

EcoVadis is the Benchmark for sustainability ratings in the chemical industry and one of the world’s most trusted providers of business sustainability ratings, assessing more than 150,000 companies globally each year. Its methodology is aligned with leading international standards and evaluates performance across four key assessment themes:

GASTONIA, N.C., December, 2025 - Intrinsic Advanced Materials, makers of CiCLO^® technology will debut a new generation of responsible-performance luxury home textiles at Heimtextil 2026, Jan. 13–16 in Frankfurt.

The product development demonstrates how combining TENCEL™ fibers derived from certified or controlled-wood sources¹ with CiCLO®'s biodegradable polyester innovation can elevate comfort and durability while supporting reduced environmental impact across hospitality and home categories.

Geretsried, Germany – December 2025 – RUDOLF GmbH, a leading innovator in textile chemicals, proudly announces that it has successfully achieved ISO 50001 certification for its Energy Management System (EnMS).

This significant milestone underscores the company's steadfast dedication to energy efficiency, sustainability, and the continuous improvement of its environmental footprint.

Ronse : Belgium : December 2025 – Devan Chemicals has officially announced its participation in the upcoming Heimtextil 2026 trade fair, the world’s most prominent event for interior textiles.

With the event scheduled to take place from 13 to 16 January 2026 at the Frankfurt Messe, the company is preparing to present its latest advancements in textile technology at Booth B29 in Hall 4.0.

As the countdown to the event begins, with less than a month remaining, Devan Chemicals invites industry partners and clients to explore new solutions designed to address critical environmental challenges

December 2025 – CANAPA PAPER TECHNOLOGIES has been announced as the winner of the distinguished Innovate Textile Awards 2025 – Sustainability Award.

The accolade recognises the company’s DTPaper Transfer Media as a transformative solution for the digital textile printing industry, marking a significant step forward in the elimination of plastic waste within textile production.

The Innovate Textile Awards celebrate excellence and innovation within the sector, with the Sustainability Award highlighting advancements that address critical environmental challenges.

CANAPA PAPER TECHNOLOGIES secured the honour following the development of DTPaper, a product engineered to replace traditional polyethylene terephthalate (PET) transfer films with a fully recyclable, paper-based alternative.

December, 2025 : Papergraphics Ltd, a supplier of large format printing solutions, has announced a £1 million programme of sustainability initiatives.

The solar panels were successfully switched on Friday, 28th November 2025, and are now actively generating clean energy for the business.

Dec 2025 – Rapidly transforming apparel into a lower-carbon industry requires collaboration, innovation, and creativity.

In this spirit, SENSIL® by NILIT and ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei have collaborated to introduce the concept of a new fabric with less environmental impact, combining SENSIL® ByNature, a NILIT Biomass Balanced Nylon 6.6 yarn, and Biomass Balanced ROICA™ premium stretch fiber, both designed for high-performance apparel.

Both companies utilize textile raw materials created through the Biomass Balance (BMB) approach, which utilizes renewable feedstocks made from reclaimed and recycled organic waste that does not compete with food sources, nor need the use of land for its production

.Düsseldorf, Germany – December 4, 2025 – CHT Group is proud to announce that its innovative textile dyeing concept, PIGMENTURA, has been named the winner of the prestigious German Sustainability Award in the Products category.

The award ceremony, held in Düsseldorf on December 4, recognized PIGMENTURA as a transformative solution capable of significantly reducing the environmental impact of one of the world's most resource-intensive industries.

Selected from over 800 applicants, PIGMENTURA was honored for its ability to drive meaningful change within global supply chains

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November 2025 - Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has been awarded a Gold rating by EcoVadis for the second consecutive year.

This places Archroma in the top 5% of more than 150,000 companies assessed globally across 150 countries and 250 industries.

EcoVadis, the leading provider in business sustainability ratings, evaluates companies against stringent criteria covering environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.

The Gold rating reflects Archroma’s continued progress in integrating sustainability across its operations and value chain.

Munich, Germany – November, 2025 – RUDOLF, a global leader in textile auxiliaries, has announced comprehensive support for the textile industry following the introduction of the new EN 17681-1:2025 standard.

As regulatory scrutiny on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), known as "forever chemicals," intensifies globally, this new testing method marks a significant shift toward greater transparency in the supply chain.

RUDOLF reaffirms that its long-established BIONIC-FINISH® ECO technology remains a robust solution for manufacturers seeking verified PFAS-free water repellency.

Helsinki, Finland – Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based materials, has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum medal for its sustainability management system.

This recognition places Ahlstrom in the top 1% of companies assessed worldwide, underscoring the company's unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, ethical practices, and sustainable procurement.

The EcoVadis Platinum medal is the highest level of recognition offered by the rating agency, designed to measure the quality of a company's sustainability management system.

Lenzing, November, 2025 – Lenzing AG has once again taken first place in this year's Hot Button Report published by the Canadian non-profit organization Canopy.

With 34.5 out of 40 points and no known risk of sourcing from ancient and endangered forests, Lenzing remains one of the most sustainable companies in regenerated cellulose fiber production – setting a benchmark for responsible business practices in the textile and nonwovens industries.

Every year, 120 million tons of textile waste end up in landfills, incineration plants, or worse, in the environment.

This growing issue is also a waste of valuable raw materials. BASF is tackling this by transforming end-of-life textiles into new materials, promoting true circularity in the textile industry.

Octoberr 2025 - HP has today announced the launch of the new HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer, a large-format printing solution designed with sustainability at its core.

The T870 combines high performance with significant environmental benefits, addressing the growing demand for eco-conscious technology in the professional design and printing industries.

The HP DesignJet T870 is engineered for businesses looking to align with their sustainability values, meet green procurement standards, and improve operational efficiency.

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has won the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) 2025 Sustainability & Innovation Award for DENIM HALO, a revolutionary denim pretreatment and dyeing process.

It gives brands and mills a simple way to produce highly sought-after distressed denim looks with a significantly reduced environmental footprint and cleaner chemistries.

November 2025 – The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has submitted its official input on the European Commission’s forthcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA), urging policymakers to look beyond recycling and prioritise the role of sustainably sourced natural fibres.

While BCI supports the Act's goal to double the EU's circularity rate by 2030, it stresses that a genuine circular economy must integrate renewable materials, like sustainably grown cotton, alongside recycled synthetics.

BCI's position highlights that an exclusive focus on recycling synthetic materials is insufficient for creating a truly sustainable system.

NEW YORK — October 2, 2025 — Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) today released its 2025 Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, highlighting the Company’s meaningful progress on the commitments laid out within its Timeless by Design strategy.

Lienz October 2025 – Lenzing Group, a global leader in sustainable cellulosic fibres, has announced the refinement of its corporate strategy to enhance global positioning and competitiveness.

The strategic adjustment addresses ongoing challenges in the global textile and nonwovens markets whilst responding to evolving geopolitical dynamics.

The refined strategy centres on three key pillars: focusing on high-performance fibres, enhancing operational efficiency, and optimising the company's asset footprint.

The CHT Group has published its Sustainability Report 2024, which shows significant progress in the ecological transformation of its business activities.

With sales of EUR 619 million and sustainable chemical solutions accounting for 84% of total sales, the group has already exceeded its own targets for 2025 in the 2024 financial year.

“Sustainability is and remains our overarching corporate goal, which is why we invest our resources in a targeted manner where they have the greatest impact – for our customers, for society, and for the environment. Sustainability is and remains the future of our company,” emphasizes Dr. Lorenza Sartorelli, COO of the CHT Group.

September 9, 2025 : This Climate Week NYC, a coalition of leading fashion sustainability organizations in the fashion, textile and apparel industry will launch the inaugural Climate and Nature Studio—a dedicated hub to spark collective action at the intersection of climate and fashion. 

Featuring talks, panels, and round table discussions on everything from preferred material production systems to decarbonization, the studio will run from Wednesday September 24 to Thursday September 25