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B.I.G. Yarns strengthens European market position with major investment in state-of-the-art yarn production
B.I.G. Yarns, a leading designer and manufacturer of polyamide (PA), polypropylene (PP), and polyester (PET) carpet yarns for commercial, automotive, residential, and technical applications, is proud to announce a significant investment of €25 million in its French yarn production site. This investment reinforces its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and European manufacturing. It includes the installation of cutting-edge BCF lines, enhancing B.I.G. Yarns’ leadership in one-step 3-ply yarns and further solidifying its position as a key player in the global market.
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Textile Stories: Wool
On the occasion of European Wool Day, Savio proudly presented the volume Textile Stories: Wool, Wednesday 9 April 2025, in the evocative setting of Cascina Era in Sandigliano (Biella).
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Lenzing and Speyer & Grund set new standards for optimized sustainable supply chains
The Lenzing Group, a leading provider of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, and Speyer & Grund, specialists in vinegar essences and acidulants as well as long-term partners for LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased, announce the completion of a new acetic acid storage tank. This successful strategic project is not only a strong signal for the long-term partnership but also marks a new level of supply chain excellence.
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Pre-programme Rreleased: Dornbirn-GFC 2025 unveils key topics and international highlights
The wait is over – the pre-programme for the 64th Dornbirn-GFC is now available online, setting the stage for one of the most important global events in fiber innovation and textile research. The 2025 congress will take place from September 10–12 in Dornbirn, Austria, and promises more than 100 expert lectures from industry, academia, and research institutes, presented in parallel across three lecture halls.
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Gebr. Otto expands near-shoring portfolio: yarns with ‘EU-COTTON’ certification now in the programme
Since this spring, Gebr. Otto has cotton yarns with the ‘EUCOTTON’ certification in its programme. The fibres for these yarns come from Greece and Spain, both countries with a long tradition in cotton production and extensive know-how. For Gebr. Otto, the EUCOTTON yarns are an ideal addition to the product portfolio, which focuses on sustainable and innovative yarns. Short distances and regional partners, both in procurement and in further processing, are also part of the strategy of the traditional textile company with spinning, twisting and dyeing mills.
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LYCRA® brand and SPANX are redefining comfort and fit in 2025
It’s been a big year for the SPANX-LYCRA® brand partnership — and it’s only March. In 2025, the brands have collaborated on two industry-leading innovations — a first-of-its-kind denim collection and an all-new line of cotton shapewear — transforming comfort and fit for millions of consumers. That’s a lot to celebrate.
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Lenzing AG as a European pioneer for a clean industry at Hannover Messe 2025
The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, will be presenting its sustainable innovations at Hannover Messe 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for the industry, from March 31 to April 4. As a co-exhibitor at the EU Commission’s stand, the leading integrated fiber group is representing a European flagship company in the clean industry.
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INVISTA makes decision to hold downstream nylon fibers business
Nearly one year after announcing its intention to explore strategic alternatives for its nylon fibers business, INVISTA announced it made the decision to hold the business following a thorough marketing process.
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DYNEEMA® revealed groundbreaking new technology
Dyneema®, owned by Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, exhibited at the Functional Fabric Fair in Portland and showcased its wide range of cutting-edge composite materials. In addition, after two years of extensive development and testing, the brand responsible for the world’s strongest fiber™ once again took performance to new heights, offering brands and media an exclusive preview of its latest breakthrough technology: Dyneema® Woven Composites.
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UNIFI launches REPREVE® with CiCLO® technology
UNIFI, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), the makers of REPREVE® and one of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, launched REPREVE with CiCLO® technology, recycled polyester and nylon embedded with a biodegradable technology that enables synthetics to break down naturally. REPREVE with CiCLO technology was created in collaboration with Intrinsic Advanced Materials, LLC, a joint venture between Parkdale Advanced Materials, Inc. and Intrinsic Textiles Group, LLC.
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Teijin announces availability of DPP-compliant products aligned with Europe’s ESPR Environmental Regulation
Teijin Limited announced today that it has started rolling out initiatives to enable aramid fibers and carbon fibers to be accompanied by Digital Product Passport (DPP) technology, which enhances supply chain transparency by verifying the origins of materials and supporting sustainability claims. The company is using the supply chain traceability system from Netherlands-based Circularise B.V., in which Teijin has invested since November 2024, to develop DPPs for each product.
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Record-setting Yarn Expo Spring 2025 wraps up with products reinforcing visions of sustainable future
Yarn Expo Spring 2025 concluded successfully on 13 March, setting a record with over 560 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions, and attracting nearly 24,000 visitors from 123 countries and regions. Taking place across 27,000 sqm in Hall 8.2 of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), this edition highlighted the textile industry's ongoing evolution towards a circular economy, featuring products such as eco-friendly cotton yarns and recycled fibres.
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Sanyou Tangcell shines at Yarn Expo Spring Shanghai Exhibition
Recently, the Yarn Expo Spring Exhibition opened grandly in Shanghai, Sanyou Chemical Fiber Tangcell™ made a stunning appearance at the Exhibition. On the first day of the exhibition, many industry leaders visited the Tangcell™ booth to provide guidance, and highly praised Tangcell™'s innovative practices and outstanding achievements in the field of green fibers, injecting strong momentum into the future development of Tangcell™.
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