IFG Bio-based fiber The new fiber is derived from renewable castor oil and 100% bio-based. » Thursday, October 21, 2021
Kelheim/Renewcell Collaboration for a European closed loop for fashion An LOI for a long-term commercial collaboration has been signed to add the missing link for a circular economy for textiles in Europe. » Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Teijin Frontier Thai subsidiary launches new facility A facility to convert used domestically produced plastic bottles into rPET chips for the production of high-quality polyester filament. » Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Spinnova Circular merino wool products Spinnova and Icebreaker are developing circular mid-layer products with next-generation blends of merino wool and Spinnova fiber. » Thursday, October 14, 2021
nova-Institute Call for Innovations The nova Institute has opened the application phase for the Cellulose Fiber Innovation of the Year 2022 award until November 15, 2021. » Wednesday, October 13, 2021
DuPont Plant-based stretch fiber As a substitute for elastane fibers, the fiber Sorona Agil keeps its original shape longer and is wrinkle resistant. » Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Borealis Lower climate impact for meltblown fibers production Filter material made using Borealis Bornewables PP meltblown fibers has enabled the production of carbon neutral meltblown fabric. » Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Lenzing Recognition as “sustainability champion” In 2019, Lenzing set the strategic goal of halving its greenhouse gas emissions per ton of product by 2030. » Friday, October 08, 2021
ICAC Cotton and climate change Cotton has a number of unique characteristics that make it a valuable ally in the fight against climate change. » Thursday, October 07, 2021
Lenzing 1st anniversary of carbon-zero Tencel fibers The expansion of carbon-zero Tencel branded fibers to Refibra technology has been announced. » Thursday, October 07, 2021
World Cotton Day Cotton for Good October 7 has been added to the permanent calendar of the United Nations (UN) as World Cotton Day. » Thursday, October 07, 2021
ICAC Higher cotton production expected in season 2021/22 Although world cotton production is expected to increase by 6% in 2021/22, the estimate of 25.7 million tons is still lower than it was pre-pandemic. » Thursday, October 07, 2021
Lenzing Environmentally friendly processes for fashion At the FILO trade fair, a selection of Tencel’s key technologies were under the spotlight » Monday, October 04, 2021
DITF Fine yarns from dog fur A yarn was produced from the undercoat of dogs, which is normally combed out and ends up in the trash. » Monday, September 27, 2021
Asahi Kasei Roica production in Germany to discontinue The production and sales of Roica at its German subsidiary will be discontinued by March 31, 2022. » Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Spinnova Increased sales and strong joint ventures in H1/2021 Spinnova achieved sales of € 370,000 in H1/2021. » Monday, September 20, 2021
ITA Paul Schlack Prize for Dr. Stefan Peterek The prize was awarded for the dissertation “Cost-efficient wet spinning of polyacrylonitrile fibers with alternative solvents”. » Friday, September 17, 2021
Healix New recycling factory planned for circular polymers Over €10 million will be used to build a factory to shred, wash and reprocess terrestrial and marine plastic fiber waste. » Friday, September 17, 2021
DNFI Award Shortlist for Innovation award winners The winner of the 2021 Award will be announced in early October. » Thursday, September 16, 2021
Hologenix/Kelheim Fibres Sustainable infrared viscose Celliant viscose features minerals embedded into plant-based fibers that capture and convert body heat into infrared. » Thursday, September 16, 2021
