Patent Alert 2024-01

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12 / 01 / 2024
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In the realm of textile coating and finishing, the past year has seen a surge in patent families related to various advancements. Some of the most common patents were for antibacterial textiles, textiles with odor control features, and artificial leather. The inventions primarily focused on apparel and automotive applications. Moreover, there was a notable emphasis on environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, such as non-fossil based alternatives and natural leather derived from non-animal sources. Additionally, this selection of patents also encompassed innovations in fluorine-free solutions for liquid repellency, anti-fouling treatment of textiles, light-sensitive outdoor textiles, and a flexible heat exchange element.

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Patent Alert 2024-01 Coating & Finishing

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This patent showcases coating and finishing techniques for functional textiles such as water repellent textiles, odor control polymers, fishing and farm textiles and much more. 

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