BASF Opens Licensing for Its PolyTHF® 1800 Technology

BASF brings PolyTHF® innovation to Asia Pacific through new licensing model

BASF begins offering licenses for its state-of-the-art PolyTHF® 1800 production technology in Asia Pacific, aiming to strengthen collaboration and unlock mutual value for the textile industry.

BASF has announced that it will begin licensing its cutting-edge PolyTHF® 1800 production technology to clients and partners across the Asia Pacific region. As one of the global pioneers in PolyTHF innovation, BASF currently operates three world-class production sites located in Caojing (China), Ludwigshafen (Germany), and Geismar (USA).

Abhisek Chakrabarti, Director of Strategy, Projects and Licensing, Intermediates Asia Pacific at BASF, stated, “In an increasingly competitive landscape where innovation is essential rather than optional, technology licensing presents a strong growth pathway for industries such as textiles. By offering our proprietary PolyTHF 1800 technology, we aim to enable deeper collaboration, create synergies, and deliver mutual value for our clients and BASF.”

PolyTHF serves as a critical raw material for producing elastic spandex and elastane fibers used in swimwear, activewear, innerwear, stretch denim, shirts, and other textile applications. These elastic fibers offer durable comfort and are highly resistant to moisture and microbial growth. PolyTHF® is a registered trademark of BASF.

More details about BASF Intermediates’ technology licensing are available at: https://chemicals.basf.com/global/en/Intermediates/Industry-Solutions/technology-licensing