KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Biotechnology innovator, Conagen has announced the development of a groundbreaking debondable textile adhesive made from high-performance materials sourced from sustainable and natural biomolecules.
In a statement, Conagen said its debondable adhesive offers a major application in the realm of reworkability during clothing production. Traditionally, when mistakes occur during manufacturing, it can lead to material wastage and additional production costs.
“Conagen's pioneering adhesive has unlocked new possibilities and opportunities. With the introduction of Conagen's adhesive, we are taking a significant stride towards achieving a more sustainable and environmentally responsible textile industry,” said Conagen senior materials scientist, Sara Johnson.
The reworkability aspect of Conagen's adhesive presents a game-changing solution for the clothing industry, allowing for quick and efficient correction of errors without the need to discard and waste valuable materials.
Adjustments can be made by simply debonding the adhesive and the fabric components can be seamlessly reworked, resulting in improved production efficiency, reduced material waste as well as significant cost savings for manufacturers.
Conagen's debondable adhesive not only drives sustainability through fabric recycling but also offers a practical and economical solution for optimising production processes in the clothing industry.
Having previously created debondable adhesives for other sectors, such as appliances, smartphones and cars, Conagen identified the significant benefits such an adhesive could bring to the textile and clothing industry and tailored a new product specifically to its needs.
Conagen’s new adhesive offering provides strength comparable to existing fabric adhesives but with the added feature of controlled debondability at end-of-life.
To develop sustainable debondable textile adhesives, Conagen leverages its precision fermentation technology, independent of plant source materials, to create more efficient and sustainable bio-based ingredients compared to chemically-synthesised versions.
Meanwhile, its vice president of chemical applications, J. McNamara said by harnessing the power of fermentation, Conagen is leading the charge in promoting greener alternatives and revolutionising industries with its commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Conagen's commitment to green chemicals and sustainability has been greatly reinforced by its strategic partnership with Sumitomo Chemical, which represents a major step forward in their shared vision of developing biosolutions for a more sustainable future.
-- BERNAMA
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