{"id":89598,"date":"2026-02-15T07:39:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T10:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.einnews.com\/article\/892537476"},"modified":"2026-02-15T07:39:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T10:39:55","slug":"nextchem-debuts-nxpand-suite-and-new-polyflex-tech-for-spandex-fiber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/15\/nextchem-debuts-nxpand-suite-and-new-polyflex-tech-for-spandex-fiber\/","title":{"rendered":"NEXTCHEM debuts NXPand suite and new PolyFlex tech for spandex fiber"},"content":{"rendered":"<div> <span class=\"story-top-title\">Technology<\/span> <\/p>\n<h2>NEXTCHEM debuts NXPand suite and new PolyFlex tech for spandex fiber<\/h2>\n<p>NEXTCHEM launches NX CONSER PolyFlex, a sustainable technology solution for the production of PTMEG, an advanced polymer and the backbone of spandex fiber<\/p>\n<div class=\"story-top-date\">\n<div class=\"story-social-detail\">\n<ul>\n<li> By <b>ICN Bureau<\/b> | February 15, 2026 <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p> &lt;!&#8211; <\/p>\n<div class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\"><\/div>\n<p> &#8211;&gt; <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"story-top-img detail-story-info\"> <span> <img data-opt-id=758893364  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.indianchemicalnews.com\/public\/uploads\/news\/2026\/02\/29347\/Maire.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.indianchemicalnews.com\/public\/uploads\/news\/2026\/02\/29347\/Maire.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.indianchemicalnews.com\/public\/uploads\/news\/2026\/02\/29347\/Maire.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.indianchemicalnews.com\/public\/uploads\/news\/2026\/02\/29347\/Maire.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.indianchemicalnews.com\/public\/uploads\/news\/2026\/02\/29347\/Maire.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.indianchemicalnews.com\/public\/uploads\/news\/2026\/02\/29347\/Maire.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.indianchemicalnews.com\/public\/uploads\/news\/2026\/02\/29347\/Maire.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.indianchemicalnews.com\/public\/uploads\/news\/2026\/02\/29347\/Maire.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.indianchemicalnews.com\/public\/uploads\/news\/2026\/02\/29347\/Maire.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.indianchemicalnews.com\/public\/uploads\/news\/2026\/02\/29347\/Maire.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.indianchemicalnews.com\/public\/uploads\/news\/2026\/02\/29347\/Maire.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.indianchemicalnews.com\/public\/uploads\/news\/2026\/02\/29347\/Maire.jpg?ssl=1\" alt class=\"img-fluid\"> <\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"detail-para \">\n<p>MAIRE announces that NEXTCHEM, through its subsidiary CONSER, the technology licensor for high-value chemical derivatives and biodegradable plastics, is reinforcing its portfolio with the introduction of the new NX CONSER PolyFlex technology to produce polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG), the key polymer composing the spandex fiber.<\/p>\n<p>This technology is part of the newly created NXPand suite that is marking NEXTCHEM\u2019s strategic entry into sustainable solutions for the textile industry. NX CONSER PolyFlex encompasses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=29773&awinaffid=690303\">versatile<\/a> solutions to produce PTMEG from both conventional and biological feedstock (i.e. bio-based tetrahydrofuran or THF). PTMEG is then used to manufacture a variety of elastomeric products, including spandex, known for its outstanding flexibility and thermal\/mechanical resistance, making it essential for applications in high-growth markets such as sportswear, technical apparel, and protective clothing.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative builds on NEXTCHEM\u2019s collaboration with Shanghai Diyang Chemical Technology Co. Ltd, a Chinese company specialized in catalysts and fine chemicals. The agreement also includes solutions for special intermediates as well as industrial, pharmaceutical and cosmetical solvents.<\/p>\n<p>Fabio Fritelli, Managing Director of NEXTCHEM, commented: \u201cNX CONSER PolyFlex represents a major step forward in expanding our sustainable technology portfolio. It reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that support the high-performance textile industry and unlock new opportunities for the group in fast-growing segments.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!--- stripslashes--> &lt;!&#8211; <\/p>\n<p class=\"mt-3\"><i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianchemicalnews.com\/webinar\/reimagining-chemical-manufacturing-a-digital-sustainable-and-scalable-future-71\" target=\"_blank\"> Register Now to Attend E-Conference on <b style=\"color: #045e9f\">Reimagining Chemical Manufacturing: A Digital, Sustainable, and Scalable Future<\/b> on July 16 at 3:00 &#8211; 4:30 PM IST <\/a> <\/i><\/p>\n<p> &#8211;&gt; &lt;!&#8211; <\/p>\n<p class=\"mt-3\"><i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianchemicalnews.com\/chem-connect-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Register Now to Attend <b style=\"color: #045e9f\">Chem Connect 2025<\/b> on August 21<sup>th<\/sup> 2025, Novotel Mumbai International Airport <\/a> <\/i><\/p>\n<p> &#8211;&gt; <\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blockads.fivefilters.org\"> <\/a><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/blockads.fivefilters.org\/acceptable.html\"> <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230; the new NX CONSER PolyFlex <span class=\"match\">technology<\/span> to produce polytetramethylene ether glycol &#8230; collaboration with Shanghai Diyang Chemical <span class=\"match\">Technology<\/span> Co. Ltd, a Chinese company &#8230; forward in expanding our sustainable <span class=\"match\">technology<\/span> portfolio. It reinforces our commitment &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-89598","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","wpcat-1-id"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89598","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=89598"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89598\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=89598"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=89598"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=89598"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}