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The University of Manchester develops sustainable finish for cotton

24/08/2012
The University of Manchester has joined forces with a Beyond Surface Technologies to develop alternatives to the fossil-based raw materials currently used in textile processing.

One of the initial projects is the replacement of formaldehyde-based glyoxal resins, which are widely used in easy-care finishing of cotton clothing.

Both organisations say this approach, based on sustainable biochemistry, will revolutionise easy-care finishing technology and replace conventional chemistries.

“Our aim is to help meet changing needs and improve sustainability in the textile industry,” said Matthias Foessel, managing director of Beyond Surface Technologies, a developer of effects for textile surfaces. “This rapidly advancing development can benefit the entire textile value chain, from raw material to consumer. The new technology will help both to enhance the environmental compatibility of textile processing and to eliminate concerns about the potential health hazards associated with formaldehyde.”

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