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NatureWorks appoints Erik Ripple new President and CEO
Today NatureWorks, a leading manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, announced the appointment of Erik Ripple as the company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. Ripple will succeed interim President and CEO, Jill Zullo, who has served in the role since March 2023 when former CEO, Rich Altice, retired from NatureWorks. Ripple comes to NatureWorks from Nexeon, Ltd. in the United Kingdom, a manufacturer of silicon carbide composites for electric vehicle batteries. As Chief Strategy Officer, he led the commercial, engineering, and program teams enabling the launch of their first commercial product to battery manufacturers.
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Program for the Cellulose Fibres Conference 2024 now available
The unique conference focused on cellulose fibres – in textiles, hygiene products and packaging, 220 participants from 27 countries attended the last event. After four years, the success story of the Cellulose Fibres Conference continues on 13–14 March 2024 in Cologne, Germany, (on-site and online).
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Biofeel eleven, the 100% nylon yarn from natural sources launched a few months ago by RadiciGroup, won the ISPO Textrends award for the Fall/Winter 2025/26 collections. The award - curated by a jury of experts - rewards innovative trends in the textile and apparel sectors.
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The report is part of the journey towards consolidation of sustainability performance, a topic which has always been a fundamental priority for the Group
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International Istanbul Yarn Fair, the largest global fair of the yarn industry is achieving new accomplishments every single year. The fair has increasingly strengthened its industrial position during the 20 years that elapsed ever since the first year it was organized. Leading brands of the industry are represented at the fair under the organization of Tüyap Fair and Exhibition Organization Inc., and the fair is visited by thousands of visitors from national and international arena every passing year.
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The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, announced today that Gary Smith has been appointed chief executive officer, effective November 27, 2023.
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Kraig Biocraft Laboratories strengthens spider silk production operations with sericulture experts from India
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) ("Company" or "Kraig Labs"), the biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of spider silk, today announced its continued investment into building its world-class team with the addition of leading sericulture consultants from India. Before joining Kraig, these individuals spent more than 30 years in senior-level positions overseeing all aspects of India's silk production on a national scale.
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Teijin Frontier develops seamless knitwear using special bulky fancy yarn providing both thermal comfort and high functionality
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fibers and products converting company, today announced the development of Microft® AR, a seamless knitwear for outdoor sports, featuring warmth that gently envelops and innovative stress-free comfort combined with a high functionality. The innovative clothing is made of a bulky fancy yarn using Teijin Frontier’s newly-developed high-performance polyester filament.
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Program for the Cellulose Fibres Conference 2024 now available
The unique conference focused on cellulose fibres – in textiles, hygiene products and packaging, 220 participants from 27 countries attended the last event. After four years, the success story of the Cellulose Fibres Conference continues on 13–14 March 2024 in Cologne, Germany, (on-site and online).
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European Toray unit obtains ISCC Certification for carbonfiber production plants
Toray Industries, Inc. announced today that its French subsidiary, Toray Carbon Fibers Europe S.A., has obtained ISCC PLUS¹ certification for its Lacq and Abidos production plants in South-West France . This certification allows Toray Carbon Fibers Europe to allocate and use biomass or recycled materials through the mass balance approach² to produce and supply carbon fiber. Thus, Toray Carbon Fibers Europe now has the ability to reduce the Life Cycle Inventory³ (LCI) of its carbon fiber, prepreg, and other offerings and help its customers to enhance product Life Cycle Assessments? (LCA) while contributing to building a circular economy.
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Naia™ from Eastman maintains dark green shirt in latest Canopy Report.
Eastman announced continued success in being recognized in the 2023 Canopy Hot Button Ranking and Report. The company received a dark green T-shirt designation, signaling Eastman’s commitment to the protection of ancient and endangered forests through its sustainable Naia™ fibers.
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Recently concluded Yarn Expo Shenzhen lays out roadmap for upcoming industry development
After a successful three days of business from 6 – 8 November 2023, the fair concluded on a fruitful note at Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center. Combined with the concurrently-held Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics, DPARK (Fashion Design), and PH Value, Yarn Expo Shenzhen received over 22,000 visits from over 60 countries and regions. Across 10,000 sqm of exhibition space, the fair hosted 77 exhibitors from four countries and regions.
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