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                            Expanding the reach of



                               sustainable solutions



                           Nature Coatings appoints iTextiles  as Exclusive
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                                              Distributor in Pakistan


















              Pigments dispersed from wood                                                           Wood waste
            Nature Coatings, an award-winning biochemicals    Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
            company transforming waste into bio-based, safe,   carcinogens and less than 0.1% Volatile Organic
            and renewable solutions, has entered into a strategic   Compounds (VOCs), eliminating health risks and
            partnership with iTextiles , multidisciplinary leader in   surpassing industry standards and regulatory
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            textile solutions. This collaboration marks a significant   requirements.
            milestone in promoting sustainability and innovation
            within the textile industry. Nature Coatings has gained   Jane Palmer, CEO of Nature Coatings, expressed
            recognition for its pioneering approach to creating   enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "We are
            green chemical products, and iTextiles  stands at the   thrilled to join forces with iTextiles , an organization
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            forefront of the textile value chain, dedicated to   that shares our commitment to sustainability and
            performance textiles.                             innovation. This collaboration represents a significant
                                                              step forward in our mission to make the textile
            Under this distribution agreement, iTextiles  will serve   industry more eco-friendly."
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            as the distributor for Nature Coatings' flagship
            product, BioBlack TX, and other product lines within   Mujeeb Khan, CEO of iTextiles , echoed this
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            the specified territory, which includes Pakistan and   sentiment, stating, "iTextiles  is dedicated to pushing
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            the UAE. With stocked inventory in Karachi and    the boundaries of sustainability in textiles. Partnering
            Dubai, this partnership ensures efficient product   with Nature Coatings allows us to provide our clients
            availability and delivery to the nearby areas.    with cutting-edge, eco-conscious solutions that align
                                                              with our vision for a greener future."

                                                              In addition to enhancing product availability, this
            BioBlack TX is a 100% bio-based, non-toxic, and   partnership establishes a commercial avenue for
            carbon-negative black pigment dispersion. Notably, it   increased product sales. Both Nature Coatings and
            boasts superior lightfastness (8/8 rating) compared   iTextiles anticipate a surge in demand for their
            to petroleum-derived carbon black, and has a      environmentally responsible products as they work
            distinctive blue undertone. Furthermore, BioBlack TX   together to drive sustainability forward in the
            distinguishes itself by containing undetectable   textile industry.

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