Huntsman Textile Effects partners with Sciessent

Huntsman Textile Effects and
Sciessent have entered into a strategic partnership to bring revolutionary
antimicrobial and odour-control solutions to textile mills and brands
worldwide.

As consumers around the world begin
paying more attention to health and hygiene, Huntsman Textile Effects and
Sciessent will cooperate to help mills and brands deliver active wear,
outerwear, home textiles and other products with long-lasting protection
against microbial growth and odour. Huntsman Textile Effects will also become
the exclusive distribution partner of Sciessent’s Agion® Antimicrobial*, Lava
XL® anti-odour solution, and dual-action Active XL®.

“Both Huntsman Textile Effects and
Sciessent share a deep commitment to innovation, environmental sustainability
and customer service. As partners, our joint goal is to offer the highest level
of protection for textiles so that they stay fresher for longer,” said Rohit Aggarwal, President of Huntsman
Textile Effects. “Huntsman Textile Effects now has one of the industry’s
most complete end-to-end systems for high-performance protection effects, with
a full range of innovative and sustainable protection and comfort technologies
from pre-treatment to colouration and finishing.”

“Our presence in the global textile
and apparel market has been rapidly expanding based on the strength of our
solution set and reputation for delivering an exceptional customer experience,”
said Sciessent CEO Paul C. Ford.
“Through this partnership, we are both extending our reach to manufacturers and
enhancing our offerings by coupling them with Huntsman Textile Effects’ broad
range of innovative and sustainable protection technologies. It is a great
opportunity for manufacturers to differentiate their products through the
combined strength of our brands.”

Sciessent is recognised for the
proven effectiveness and safety of its antimicrobial and anti-odour
technologies throughout the global textile and apparel industry.

The Sciessent solutions are easily
integrated into the finishing process and can be combined with a range of other
finishes, including Huntsman Textile Effects’ durable water repellents and
comfort systems to cost-effectively produce high-performance textile products
that are safe and sustainable.

Huntsman Textile Effects and
Sciessent both champion environmentally responsible products that help the
textile industry meet its regulatory obligations and the expectations of the
world’s most exacting brands and consumers. The Agion®, Lava XL® and Active XL®
products are all bluesign® approved and listed on the Zero Discharge of
Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Foundation ZDHC Gateway, complying with ZDHC Level 3
requirements.