One of the most advanced and progressive frontiers of textile chemistry is the transformation of waste into materials that can be further used for a greener and sustainable world. The majority of the research work in this area concerns organic waste which can be upcycled into bio-carbon based innovation. The Rudolf Group currently addresses this progressive field through their recently launched Bio-Logic brand.

Rudolf Group renews its commitment to the environment through the launch of the Cycle-Logic brand and product family. Cycle-Logic captures tremendous technical innovation and pioneers a new path: the upcycling of post-consumer, disposable and non-returnable plastics – such as beverage PET plastic bottles – into valuable textile chemistry. PET plastics can now be recycled to raw materials used as inputs in Rudolf’s manufacturing and therefore partially replacing fossil resources.

The first 3 Cycle-Logic chemical auxiliaries for textiles based on post-consumer, recycled PET bottles:

• Feran Upcycle ICT: the first intelligent moisture management technology for PES textiles

• Rucogen Upcycle RNB: most advanced dispersing agent for indigo washing

• Rucolin Upcycle SDS: first, all-in-one, multi-functional, high-affinity polymer dyeing auxiliary

• Rudolf Group: The company with 1,745 employees in 45 countries is specialized in innovative and high-quality chemical products, predominantly textile auxiliaries, products for textile care as well as construction chemicals.