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Lenzing, Kaihara Denim and ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei launch SAISEI Collection, premium stretch denim line made of recycled materials
The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulosic fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei, a pioneer in premium stretch fiber, and Kaihara Denim, the world-renowned Japanese denim manufacturer, join forces for the first time to co-create a premium stretch denim collection, “SAISEI Collection.”
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Naia™ from Eastman presents its innovative cellulose acetate for soft woven applications
Naia™ from Eastman, known for pushing the boundaries of responsible fashion innovation, confirms once again the great versatility of its cellulosic fibers by presenting the applications of its staple fiber for the woven apparel. Naia™ demonstrates how the benefits of its fibers can be extended to previously unexplored applications, tailoring a new sustainable standard for both fashion-forward and casual styles. Naia™’s staple fibers result in unique soft fabrics which are wrinkle resistant and skin-friendly.
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Lenzing’s VEOCEL™ builds awareness in combating plastic pollution highlighted at UN’s SEA of Solutions 2024
VEOCEL™, the flagship specialty nonwovens brand of Lenzing Group, highlighted its commitment to innovation and providing solutions to help address the global plastic crisis at the “SEA of Solutions 2024” (SoS) event organized by SEA circular – an initiative by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA) on 18th September in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Sustainability and innovation at the forefront: Yarn Expo Spring returns in March 2025
Taking place 11 – 13 March 2025 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, the show is set to build on the success of the previous Spring Edition, and provide another key platform for green yarn and fibre producers from around the world. The 2024 fair saw nearly 22,000 buyers connecting with over 515 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions – international exhibitor numbers doubled from the prior year, with domestic exhibitors also increasing 27%.
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Naia from Eastman at NY Home Market Week
Naia™ from Eastman is proud to feature at NYC Market Week in the Lenzing Group’s NYC Showroom, celebrating the third anniversary of the Fiber Innovation Center. Alongside partners like TENCEL™ Fibers by Lenzing, 37.5® Technology, UNIFI®’s REPREVE®, and CiCLO® Technology, Naia™ is demonstrating how collaboration can lead to responsible innovation in the home textile sector.
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That’s a wrap: Yarn Expo Autumn facilitates global eco-transition with increased international participation and wider product offering
Welcoming nearly 22,000 buyers from 81 countries and regions to its recent edition, Yarn Expo Autumn leveraged its extensive network to build meaningful connections for nearly 540 global exhibitors from 15 countries and regions. Already a vibrant hub for East-West exchange, this edition saw a rise in domestic exhibitors and the inclusion of Germany and Thailand to the lineup, while international buyer numbers increased by 6.7%[1].
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Dornbirn-GFC 2024: Innovations for a Sustainable Textile Future
In lease than one week, the 63rd Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (Dornbirn-GFC), set to take place from September 11-13, 2024, in Dornbirn, Austria, is shaping up to be a pivotal event for the global textile industry. As the largest fiber innovation congress in the world, the Dornbirn-GFC once again serves as a crucial platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and inspiration. This year, over 125 international speakers from industry and research will present groundbreaking innovations in the fiber and textile sectors, reflecting the major transformations currently shaping the industry.
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Global fiber production reached an all-time high of 124 million tonnes in 2023
Global fiber production reached an all-time high of 124 million tonnes in 2023, according to the latest Materials Market Report from Textile Exchange – which looks at total volumes used for apparel, home textiles, footwear, or any other application.
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NatureWorks welcomes new CGO and CFO as company enters new growth phase
Roger Tambay, Chief Growth Officer, and Roger Kempa, Chief Financial Officer, join NatureWorks as the company prepares to open their new fully integrated Ingeo™? PLA manufacturing facility in Thailand becoming the first PLA biopolymer producer to expand globally with a second manufacturing facility.
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Indorama Ventures concentrates yarn production in Italy to serve European textile industry
Indorama Ventures, one of the world’s leading petrochemical producers and a leading player in the polyester fibers market, concentrates large parts of its high-performance polyester filament yarn production for the European textile industry around 100km west to Milan, Italy.
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Kraig Biocraft Laboratories launches spider silk production at recently completed higher capacity facility
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories proudly announces the initiation of its first production cycle for the BAM-1 parental strains at its newly established production center. This new facility boasts a footprint eight times larger than its previous facility and, when fully utilized, has the capacity to support the production of 25 metric tons of spider silk per year. This transition to a larger facility marks a pivotal moment in the Company’s growth and its commitment to transforming the textile industry.
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Kelheim Fibres achieves the highest level in the ZDHC MMCF module
The Bavarian specialist for viscose fibres, Kelheim Fibres, is reinforcing its commitment to the "Roadmap to Zero" initiative of the non-profit organization ZDHC, which aims to eliminate hazardous substances throughout the entire textile value chain.
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ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei shows special premium stretch ingredient “par excellence” in its partners’ collections
As Interfilière Paris is approaching, ROICA™ is pleased to introduce its three partners that will exhibit at the fair focusing on intimate wear: Iluna Group (Hall 7.2, Booth C19), Innova Fabrics (Hall 7.2, Booth E20) and Lauma Elastic (Hall 7.2, Booth D27). In addition, the company lets us know where else special premium stretch ingredient “par excellence” can be found in its partners' collections for the FW 2025-26 season with a focus on intimate wear. ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei is the premium smart stretch fiber that brings together high-tech performance, design and values linked to contemporary concepts of quality that include well-being, transparency and responsible, ethical production.
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