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Tagging specialist branches out into synthetic fibres

09/06/2016
Applied DNA Sciences (APDN), a provider of DNA-based product authentication solutions, has launched its signature T DNA system for synthetic fibres. The partnership with synthetic fibre manufacturer Palmetto Synthetics and materials design company Techmer PM that allows it to expand into the artificial fibres industry used in athletic apparel and automotive textile.

APDN gave its molecular tags to Techmer, who attached them to polyester formulations. It also supplied the tags to Palmetto, who used them to manufacture polyester fibre. This initial stage saw five million lbs of PET fibre being tagged and the aim is to scale this up over the next year.

“With our entry into synthetic fibres, Applied DNA Sciences is entering a market that is more than three-times larger than cotton and is basis of 60% of the global textile industry,” said Dr James Hayward, president and CEO of APDN.

“In just one DNA tagging campaign, companies can safeguard against product recalls and liability, and elevate their business, based on high integrity, quality and sustainability to ensure the smallest possible environmental footprint,” he added.

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