Yarn & Fiber
Woodspin ramps up production of sustainable, wood-based SPINNOVA® fibre at new zero-emission factory
The first commercial facility producing SPINNOVA® fibre is scaling up production to 1,000 tonnes of sustainable textile fibre annually.
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Trevira GmbH is now called Indorama Ventures Fibers Germany GmbH - Trevira® product brands to be retained
Trevira GmbH has been renamed Indorama Ventures Fibers Germany GmbH. For some time already, Trevira has been an affiliate of Indorama Ventures, Thailand, which acquired the German company in 2011, initially together with a joint venture partner, and then completely in 2017.
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Insempra and Fibers365 announce successful testing of second-generation feedstock to manufacture fermentation-based products
Insempra, a biology-powered company enabling businesses to make superior products with nature, and Fibers365, a company offering chemical-free processed fibers and substrates from annual plants, today announce that they are working together to develop and scale sustainable second-generation (2G) feedstock for the commercial production of fermentation-based ingredients.
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Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei, the unique fiber obtained from cotton linters, will be the sustainable hero of the upcoming edition of A Dress for Venice, the project conceived by Venezia da Vivere starting from 2019.
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China is gradually lifting restrictions for inbound travellers, and the country’s yarn and fibre industry is ready to make an impactful return to international in-person business. The fair, set to help key suppliers reconnect with global buyers, will be held from 28 to 30 August 2023 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Visitors to the fairground will be able to discover the latest trends and technology, and take advantage of a regional market showing strong potential.
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KARL MAYER GROUP, a world leader in textile machinery and Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, have formed a strategic partnership. The aim of the cooperation is to create a more environmentally friendly textile value chain: The cooperation is intended to increase the proportion of botanic and biodegradable as well as fossil-free materials used in the production of textiles on both warp knitting and flat knitting machines.
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Join the sustainable yarns movement! B.I.G. Yarns today unveils its new “SustainableYarns” platform, with Clerkenwell Design Week visitors the first to be invited to get on board and focus on what matters most for the design and manufacture of sustainable soft floorings.
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Unifi, makers of REPREVE®, announces fifth annual REPREVE® Champions of Sustainability Awards
Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), makers of REPREVE® and one of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, today announced the recipients of its fifth annual REPREVE® Champions of Sustainability awards, which recognize brand, textile and retail partners that have demonstrated a true commitment to supporting a more sustainable world.
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Birla Cellulose partners with TextileGenesis to provide traceability and transparency solutions
Birla Cellulose, the pulp and fibre business of the Aditya Birla Group, is a leading sustainability focused Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres (MMCF) producer. Staying ahead of the sustainability curve Birla Cellulose makes tracer enabled sustainable man-made cellulosic fibre and integrates with traceability platform.
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Indorama Ventures in Obernburg focuses capacities and product range on core markets in the automotive sector and specialties
Indorama Ventures at the Obernburg site (Germany) will focus on the core markets of tires and automotive safety/airbags and specialties, as well as drive selected product innovations for application in new market segments. Accordingly, the company plans to adjust its capacity at the Obernburg site and cut around 80 of the current 620 total jobs by the end of the year in production and supporting functions.
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AMSilk to join panel at SynBioBeta Global Synthetic Biology Conference
AMSilk GmbH (“AMSilk”), the world’s first industrial supplier of bio-fabricated silk protein materials, today announces it will be attending the SynBioBeta Global Synthetic Biology Conference in California from 23-25 May 2023. AMSilk will be introducing its outstanding technology platform, based on silk proteins.
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CovationBio announces sustainability commitments and baselines with its first sustainability report
Less than one year after establishing itself as an independent company, CovationBioTM—a leading biomaterials company known for Sorona® polymer, Susterra® propanediol, and Zemea® propanediol—is releasing its first sustainability report, reinforcing its commitment to contribute to sustainability advancements in four key areas aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Areas of focus are Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), Responsible Production and Consumption (SDG 12), Climate Action (SDG 13), and Commitment to Life on Land (SDG 15).
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Lenzing celebrates the 40th anniversary of excellence in LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased
Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its biorefinery and co-product brand LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased. The brand was first introduced on May 4, 1983, and has since become one of the leading and most trusted biobased acetic acid providers.
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