SILKFLEX Receives (GOTS) Version 7.0 for Printing Auxiliaries and Pigments
10 January 2024: SILKFLEX has received the (GOTS) Version 7.0 for printing auxiliaries and pigments, covering 131 products. GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) version 7.0 was officially released in March 2023 and is effective for all Certified Entities and approved chemical Inputs beginning on 1 March 2024.
Early adoption is permitted and encouraged for all entities even before the effective date. All audits and assessments conducted on or after 1 March 2024 shall be conducted according to GOTS version 7.0. GOTS vision is that organic textiles will become a significant part of everyday life, enhancing people’s lives and the environment. GOTS vision is that organic textiles will become a significant part of everyday life, enhancing people’s lives and the environment.
Silkflex Polymers Sdn Bhd was formed 20 years ago to develop and manufacture environment friendly coatings that are unique to the world. Silkflex envisioned eventually design, formulate and produce water-based and eco-friendly coatings for all major industries in order to breach the gap between technology and application; where innovative products are developed to supersede and improve upon oil-based technologies.
Today, Silkflex Polymers is a leading producer of high-quality textile screen printing inks with 6,000 MT. Silkflex inks are used by all major brands of apparel and nominated by Puma, H&M, and C&A. Silkflex premium textile inks are a perfect complement for today’s textile industries. They are always working with the latest requirements of their clients and takes special care for ecology and social responsibility as well as low environmental impact.
The development of new chemistries provides the foundation for innovative base materials for the various industries from which successful replacement of traditional oil-based chemistries have been possible. Silkflex Polymers has been acknowledged with the ‘Pioneer Status’ award for breakthrough in nano polymer technology in the textile ink and wood coating sectors.
The requirements for a sustainable world involve the realisation of real-world technologies which are independent of traditional oil-based technologies that are normally toxic. These solutions must not be merely theoretical in nature but should be applicable in the form of tangible products. Silkflex provides the bridge between theory and application where chemistries are developed and tailor-made to provide actual solutions to the replacement of harmful chemicals.
Meet the Founders …
Dr. Eric HL Tan – An internationally well published and multiple patent holder member of the American Chemical Society. Well recognized worldwide in the fields of polymer and coating chemistry
Thian Own Chin – Highly experienced and former consultant to international coating companies. Developed and formulated paints which are best sellers worldwide.
About Silkflex India …
Tushar Sanghavi, CMD, Silkflex Polymers India Ltd. shares, “Silkflex Polymers India commenced operations in the year 2016 and it is commendable that in such a short span of time, we have set up offices in Kolkata, Ludhiana, Tirupur, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Jodhpur. Today, Silkflex is among the top players in the Indian textile printing inks segment. We believe product should speak for itself. People are looking for feel, stretch and something which is best among other players in the market. Our strategy is to remain consistent with the quality of inks we supply. We have a team of experts, technicians, branch manager and lab facilities so we can provide solutions instantly. The growth is good, every year number of clients are increasing. According to me, while certification is a benchmark; ultimately the product has to speak on its own. When the product is printed and it goes to the ultimate customer, the feedback from the customer stating that ‘I want the printing to be done with specific product (ink)’ is what matters. Our product’s performance gives us the lead among the other worldwide competitors with respect to excellent hand feel, high elasticity, high coverage, excellent brightness with less consumption.”
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