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Trade News | April 8, 2026

BASF at Techtextil 2026: Helping to shape the future of the textile industry with tangible solutions

At the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens from April 21 to 24, 2026 at the Messe Frankfurt, BASF will present numerous solutions and new projects in the textile sector to customers and partners at booth B 68 in hall 11.0. The focus is on product innovations and future-oriented technologies.
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Trade News | April 8, 2026

BASF at Techtextil 2026: Helping to shape the future of the textile industry with tangible solutions

At the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens from April 21 to 24, 2026 at the Messe Frankfurt, BASF will present numerous solutions and new projects in the textile sector to customers and partners at booth B 68 in hall 11.0. The focus is on product innovations and future-oriented technologies.
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The new Ultrason® P 3010 BMB is a certified biomass-balanced polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) with 20% attributed bio-circular feedstock. Photo: BASF
Trade News | March 31, 2026

Advancing circularity: BASF expands Ultrason® portfolio with new biomass‑balanced PPSU grade for high‑performance applications

BASF is expanding its portfolio of certified biomass-balanced polyarylethersulfones with Ultrason® P 3010 BMB, a polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) with 20% attributed bio-circular feedstock. Ultrason® P 3010 BMB enables customers across industries like household and catering, water and sanitary, medical technology, hydrogen production and E&E to increase the use of renewable resources and accelerate their transition toward a more circular economy.
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Elastollan® GripTec outsole solution for enhanced grip, design freedom and sustainability Photo:BASF
Trade News | March 26, 2026

CHINAPLAS 2026: BASF debuts Elastollan® GripTec outsole solution for enhanced grip, design freedom and sustainability

At CHINAPLAS 2026, BASF will unveil Elastollan® GripTec, a new innovative thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) portfolio designed for the sports footwear industry, unlocking new possibilities for outsole design and manufacturing. The new Elastollan GripTec series combines exceptional grip, durability, design flexibility and sustainability, and is designed for running and hiking enthusiasts, as well as lifestyle fashion and kidswear applications.

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Basotect® Dark EcoBalanced is the first dark version of BASF’s established melamine resin foam Basotect®: It combines its excellent acoustic properties with a homogeneous dark color. Photo: BASF
Trade News | November 3, 2025

Into the dark: Basotect® Dark EcoBalanced, the world’s first dark melamine resin foam for stylish sound absorption

BASF is expanding its Basotect® portfolio with Basotect® Dark EcoBalanced, the first dark version of its established melamine resin foam. The industry-first combines the excellent acoustic and safety properties of Basotect® B EcoBalanced with a homogeneous dark color - enabling elegant and visually striking acoustic concepts that complement contemporary color trends. 
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Trade News | October 30, 2025

From Waste to Value: Recycling Automotive Shredder Residue and Bio-Waste into High-Value Feedstock

A new research study by ETH Zurich, in collaboration with BASF SE, has investigated an alternative route for mixed plastic waste streams from end-of-life vehicles: to recycle it alongside biomass.
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