Maire has announced its expansion into the sustainable tex
tile sector through its subsidiary Nextchem. The company
introduced NX Conser PolyFlex technology, designed to produce
polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG), an important material
used in making spandex fibers.The technology was developed by
CONSER, a licensing partner of Nextchem. PTMEG is a key raw
material used in elastic fibres, which are widely applied in sports
wear and technical textiles. Demand for such materials has been
rising due to the growth of performance clothing and the increas
ing use of flexible fibres in protective and industrial applications.
NX Conser PolyFlex allows PTMEG to be produced from both
traditional petrochemical sources and bio-based tetrahydrofuran
(THF). This gives manufacturers the option to include renewable
raw materials in their production processes. As a result, it
supports efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the textile
industry, which contributes a significant share to global
greenhouse gas emissions. This technology is part of the newly
launched NXPand platform, through which Nextchem plans to
enter the sustainable textile innovation space. The move reflects
the growing demand for low-carbon materials in fibre
production, especially as brands focus more on climate goals and
circular economy practices