Intellectual Property (IP)

This month's patent alert highlights recent innovations in PFAS-free technologies for textile materials. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals" due to their extreme persistence in the environment, are among the most concerning classes of contaminants found in a wide range of consumer and industrial products. 

This month’s patent alert highlights recent innovations in 3D technologies, with a focus on breakthroughs in printing processes, material composition, and functional performance that are shaping the future of manufacturing, advanced formulations, and sustainability.
 

This month’s Patent Alert spotlights cutting‑edge innovations from companies leading the way in chemical textile recycling. We highlight fiber‑to‑fiber technologies (TRL > 7) that clearly illustrate the industry’s accelerating shift toward true circularity.