- In July 2024, JAY Chemical Industries Private Limited established a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Saykha, near Dahej, focused on producing ethylene oxide and propylene oxide-based derivatives, along with formulated products primarily used in textile auxiliaries. These derivatives play a vital role in lowering surface and interfacial tension, thereby improving the stability and longevity of various substances.
- In February 2024, Birla Cellulose introduced Birla Viscose – Intellicolor, an innovative textile solution unveiled at Bharat Tex. This breakthrough addresses long-standing challenges in traditional reactive dyeing by incorporating basic and cationic dyes, achieving over 95% dye exhaustion. The result is more vibrant colors, reduced chemical usage, enhanced fabric durability, and significantly faster production processes.
- In 2023, leading chemical firms such as Dow, Arkema, and BASF intensified their adoption of digital technologies to boost operational efficiency. This shift has been critical for improving the productivity of textile chemicals, including silicone-based formulations, amid volatile raw material prices and ongoing supply chain issues.
- In 2022, the industry witnessed a strong shift toward sustainable and eco-friendly silicone solutions. Companies like Wacker Chemie and Momentive ramped up investments in developing greener alternatives to conventional textile chemicals, largely in response to increasing environmental awareness and tighter global regulatory standards.
