The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel

reProLeather - new technology regenerating bio-based leather from leather waste

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Monday, October 9, 2023
PVC, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel, PU, VI, Research, Tanning (leather)

The technology developed by The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) with the support of H&M Foundation , employs bio-based binders and eco-friendly chemicals.

Key Points: 
  • The technology developed by The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) with the support of H&M Foundation , employs bio-based binders and eco-friendly chemicals.
  • As many industries are looking to minimize waste and save resources, the demand for recycled materials in the fashion industry has increased.
  • However, recycling certain materials can sometimes be a tricky process, especially leather waste can be difficult to recycle.
  • The reProLeather successfully restructured post-consumer leather fibers into leather sheets in its research stage.

reProLeather - new technology regenerating bio-based leather from leather waste

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 9, 2023
PVC, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel, PU, VI, Research, Tanning (leather)

The technology developed by The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) with the support of H&M Foundation , employs bio-based binders and eco-friendly chemicals.

Key Points: 
  • The technology developed by The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) with the support of H&M Foundation , employs bio-based binders and eco-friendly chemicals.
  • As many industries are looking to minimize waste and save resources, the demand for recycled materials in the fashion industry has increased.
  • However, recycling certain materials can sometimes be a tricky process, especially leather waste can be difficult to recycle.
  • The reProLeather successfully restructured post-consumer leather fibers into leather sheets in its research stage.

H&M Foundation: Breakthrough technology developed - Acousweep separates microplastics from wastewater using soundwaves

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Monday, April 17, 2023
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel, Microplastics, Health, Animal, Clothing, Agriculture

STOCKHOLM, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The technology developed by The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) with the support of H&M Foundation , can separate microplastics from wastewater using soundwaves.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The technology developed by The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) with the support of H&M Foundation , can separate microplastics from wastewater using soundwaves.
  • Acousweep is a plug-and-play application.
  • The technology can be easily transported and connected to any wastewater facility.
  • If the technology is implemented at an industrial scale, it will have a significant impact on the fashion industry's sustainable footprint.

H&M Foundation: Breakthrough technology developed - Acousweep separates microplastics from wastewater using soundwaves

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 17, 2023
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel, Microplastics, Health, Animal, Clothing, Agriculture

STOCKHOLM, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The technology developed by The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) with the support of H&M Foundation , can separate microplastics from wastewater using soundwaves.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The technology developed by The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) with the support of H&M Foundation , can separate microplastics from wastewater using soundwaves.
  • Acousweep is a plug-and-play application.
  • The technology can be easily transported and connected to any wastewater facility.
  • If the technology is implemented at an industrial scale, it will have a significant impact on the fashion industry's sustainable footprint.

Gap Inc. Releases Its 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
Retail, Alternative Energy, Energy, Manufacturing, Other Consumer, Women, Online Retail, Environment, Men, Children, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Specialty, Textiles, Consumer, Fashion, Design, Social, Clothing, World's fair, Gap, Woman, Workplace, Water, Old Navy, Research, Invention, Collection, World Intellectual Property Organization, Silver Award, Silver Award (Girl Scouts of the USA), ESG, ESG Solutions, Gap Inc., Love, Electricity, Drinking water, Social Security Government Pension Offset, City, Biodiversity, Omnichannel, Man, Human rights, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel, WIPO, Industry, Inclusive, Lithium, Management, Athleta

In recognition of Earth Day, we are announcing the release of Gap Inc.s 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report .

Key Points: 
  • In recognition of Earth Day, we are announcing the release of Gap Inc.s 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report .
  • This report reflects the progress that the company and its brands, Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, made in 2021 toward building a more sustainable and inclusive business.
  • Gap Inc. has aligned its ESG strategy to the pillars of Empowering Women and Human Rights, Enabling Opportunity, and Enriching Communities.
  • This report covers Gap Inc.s global operations for fiscal 2021, which ended on January 29, 2022, unless otherwise noted.

Outlook on the Textile Chemicals Global Market to 2026 - Focus on Dying Chemicals, Finishing Agents, Surfactants and Bleaching Agents - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, October 1, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Polymer, COVID-19, Population, Flour bleaching agent, Union of Textiles, Chemicals and Paper, Urbanization, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel, Awareness, Government, Industry, Clothing, Chemical

The "Global Textile Chemicals Market Outlook to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Textile Chemicals Market Outlook to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The study comprehensively analyses the Textile Chemical market by segmenting based on the Type (Dying Chemicals, Finishing Agents, Surfactants, Bleaching Agents, Others), Application (Apparels, Home Textile, Automotive Textile, Others), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe).
  • Textile Chemicals manufacture pre-treatment chemicals, dyes, textile printing chemicals, textile colorant, sizing agent, textile polymers that include fabric thickeners, stain removers, bleaching agents, and intermediate chemicals for synthetic textiles like nylon, polyester, and many more.
  • Thus, the increasing usage of textile chemicals in the apparel and automotive industry is expected to drive the global textile chemical market in the forecasted years.

Global Cellulose Acetate Market Outlook to 2026 with Celanese, Daicel Chemical, Eastman Chemical, Mitsubishi Rayon, and Rhodia Acetow Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, August 12, 2021
Technology, Photography, Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, GE Technology Infrastructure, Celanese, Eastman Chemical Company, Industry, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel, Textile, Synthetic fiber

The "Global Cellulose Acetate Market Outlook to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Cellulose Acetate Market Outlook to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Global cellulose acetate market is expected to witness a considerable growth rate during the forecast period.
  • The rising number of cigarette consumers all over the world positively influences the market for cellulose acetate.
  • Due to the large cigarette manufacturing industry and increased technological & infrastructural developments in the region, the Asia Pacific region accounts for the extensive share of the global cellulose acetate market.

PolyU develops a range of advanced patented technologies to expedite smart city development in Hong Kong

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Cars, Motor vehicles, Smart city, SMart, Polytechnic, Automotive industry, PolyU Faculty of Construction and Environment, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel

Under this backdrop, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) established the Smart Cities Research Institute (SCRI) in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Under this backdrop, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) established the Smart Cities Research Institute (SCRI) in 2020.
  • The following three PolyU-developed smart city technologies by Professor Shi\'s team are vital in promoting smart city development:\nThree-dimensional (3D) Mobile Mapping System: Providing accurate 3D maps to support wide smart city applications\nAccording to the statistics in 2019, more than 10,000 old residential buildings are at least 50 years old in Hong Kong.
  • It can be used to build spatial data infrastructure and can thus support smart city applications in many fields.
  • Looking ahead, the PolyU Smart City Research Institute will concentrate its research on a range of smart cities applications such as transportation, theenvironment, and ageing issues, so as to expedite the development of smart cities in Hong Kong and the Nation.

PolyU develops a range of advanced patented technologies to expedite smart city development in Hong Kong

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Cars, Motor vehicles, Smart city, SMart, Polytechnic, Automotive industry, PolyU Faculty of Construction and Environment, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel

Under this backdrop, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) established the Smart Cities Research Institute (SCRI) in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Under this backdrop, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) established the Smart Cities Research Institute (SCRI) in 2020.
  • The following three PolyU-developed smart city technologies by Professor Shi\'s team are vital in promoting smart city development:\nThree-dimensional (3D) Mobile Mapping System: Providing accurate 3D maps to support wide smart city applications\nAccording to the statistics in 2019, more than 10,000 old residential buildings are at least 50 years old in Hong Kong.
  • It can be used to build spatial data infrastructure and can thus support smart city applications in many fields.
  • Looking ahead, the PolyU Smart City Research Institute will concentrate its research on a range of smart cities applications such as transportation, theenvironment, and ageing issues, so as to expedite the development of smart cities in Hong Kong and the Nation.