ADRASA Insights & Articles

From chemistry to sustainability, from lab to mill — our articles explore how innovation, collaboration, and responsibility are shaping the future of textile finishing.

Discover stories, research and perspectives from the ADRASA team.

Less salt in reactive dyeing: chemical innovation for cleaner processes

In reactive cotton dyeing, salt (usually NaCl or Na₂SO₄) is used as an electrolyte to improve dye exhaustion:…

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The role of temperature and humidity in textile sustainability

In the textile industry, sustainability is usually associated with raw materials, chemical formulations or environmental certifications. However, the…

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ADRASA joins the 2025 Donut Race

Last Sunday, November 16, a group of people from the ADRASA team participated in the 2025 Donut Race…

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Smart textiles: the chemistry that gives life to connected fabrics

Since their origins, textiles have performed a fundamentally passive function: protecting from the cold, sun or wind, clothing…

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ADRASA, beneficiary of PERTE Textile in the Research and Development category

ADRASA has been selected as a beneficiary of the PERTE Textile, in Category A: Research and Development, an…

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ADRASA obtains the Innovative SME Seal from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities

ADRASA has received the Innovative SME Seal, awarded by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities of the…

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Plasma in textile finishes: activate, modify and protect with less impact

In textiles, plasma is a surface treatment that exposes the fabric to an ionized gas filled with reactive…

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Anti-UV finishes: how chemistry protects from the sun

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation accelerates the degradation of fibers and dyes and, in clothing, increases skin exposure to the…

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Bio-based textile finishes: from plants to performance

For decades, the textile industry has relied on petroleum-based finishes to provide fabrics with key properties such as…

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