To deliver safer, greener chemicals for the apparel industry, Verdant Innovations wants to look 20 years ahead.

In 2022, the company burst on the scene to debut FIBRE-PURE™, its first line of specialty green sustainable chemicals geared toward textiles and nonwovens. Thus far, the line ranges from binding and coating applications used for healthcare gowns, masks and scrubs, to deodorizers and antimicrobial protection for apparel, athleticwear and performance wear.

In a recent fireside chat with Sourcing Journal's business editor Glenn Taylor, Matthew Short, business development manager, Verdant Innovations, explained how the company conducts a holistic Predictive R&D process based on projections nearly two decades down the road, instead of those required by today’s standards. Meanwhile, David Sasso, industry advisor, Verdant Innovations, highlighted that a chief concern among many brands is the impact of greener, safer more sustainable chemicals on the bottom line—both on a manufacturing and retail level.

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