#Man-Made Fibers

2026-06-18

Spinnova’s partner NZ TEX GROUP supports scaling of SPINNOVA® fibre

NZ TEX GROUP, Spinnova’s long-term woven fabric manufacturing partner based in Bangladesh, supports the scaling of SPINNOVA® fibre by joining the Spinnova ecosystem. NZ TEX GROUP and Spinnova have jointly developed fabrics, including denim, over several years, and the partners are now formalising and strengthening their cooperation through the ecosystem model.

NZ TEX GROUP is a vertically integrated textile conglomerate established in 1982, specialising in denim and other woven fabrics. The company works closely with well-established international fashion brands, combining industrial-scale manufacturing with experience in meeting brand and market requirements.

The collaboration between the companies began with joint R&D and product development, during which SPINNOVA® fibre has been tested and applied in a range of fabric trials. NZ TEX GROUP has been responsible for weaving, dyeing, and finishing the fabrics, drawing on its expertise in denim and woven textiles. The development work has focused in particular on denim applications, where SPINNOVA® fibre has demonstrated strong suitability.

Through this collaboration, NZ TEX GROUP supports the transition from development to scalable fabric manufacturing. As part of the ecosystem, NZ TEX GROUP will utilise SPINNOVA® fibre to produce denim fabrics that will be showcased at the Kingpins New York edition in July 2026. Kingpins is a denim-focused trade show that brings together denim mills, suppliers, and brands.

“Working with NZ TEX GROUP allows us to move our denim developments closer to the market. Over the past years, we have jointly developed and refined denim fabrics using SPINNOVA® fibre, and showcasing these developments at Kingpins in New York is an important next step as we continue scaling the fibre within established textile supply chains”, says Shahriare Mahmood, Spinnova’s Chief Product and Sustainability Officer.

“This partnership perfectly aligns with our promise to deliver innovative, yet sustainable yarns and fabrics to the global clothing industry, and Spinnova’s fibre technology has strong potential for tough fabrics like denim”, comments Saleudh Zaman Khan, the Chairperson at NZ Tex Group.

ECCO introduces first shoe featuring innovative protein-based fibre

ECCO, in partnership with Spinnova, announces the launch of the limited edition ECCO BIOM® 720, a first-of-its-kind shoe utilising an often overlooked leather by-product, transformed into a protein-based fibre. The fibres are produced using patented technology that advances material innovation while reducing waste and supporting full resource use across the leather and textile industry.

Textile‑to‑textile recycling leader Circulose joins Spinnova’s ecosystem to accelerate technology scale‑up

Textile‑to‑textile recycling leader Circulose joins Spinnova’s ecosystem (consortium) to help advance the scale‑up of Spinnova’s technology. Spinnova has actively sought partners to accelerate commercial scale‑up, and Circulose, as a key player in textile recycling, strengthens the ecosystem by providing a raw material that is in high demand across the industry.

Rieter sees Barmag integration on track as orders and sales rise

The first half of 2026 was shaped by the successful completion of the largest acquisition in Rieter’s history. The Man-Made Fiber Division enables entry into the growth segment of man-made fibers and sustainably strengthens Rieter’s market position in the Asia region. The expanded Group is now the world’s leading system supplier for the processing of natural and man-made fibers. In the first half of the year, initial cost savings in material costs and operating expenses have already been realized. The targeted synergies are expected to amount to at least CHF 20 million by the end of the 2028 financial year. Due to the completion of the acquisition on February 2, 2026, the first half of the year for the Man-Made Fiber Division only amounts to five months.

Barmag Fuzhou Customer Day concludes successfully, boosting high-quality chemical fiber growth in Fujian & Guangdong

Barmag hosted its Customer Day themed “A New Era. Powered by Innovation.” in Fuzhou on June 28, welcoming nearly one hundred invited customers from Fujian and Guangdong provinces. Georg Stausberg, CEO of Barmag Group, attended along-side the sales and R&D expert China team to jointly present integrated solutions covering the entire man-made fiber value chain.

AMSilk and Ajinomoto Foods Europe expand partnership to enable industrial-scale production of silk proteins

AMSilk GmbH (“AMSilk”), a global leader leader in biotech produced silk materials, today announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Ajinomoto Foods Europe (AFE), marking a key step in scaling the industrial production of its silk proteins. Building on the collaboration first established in 2023, the two companies have now entered into a long-term manufacturing and supply agreement, enabling the transition from industrial validation to dedicated, large-scale production.

EU ban on destroying unsold clothing and footwear now in force

The European Union's ban on the destruction of unsold clothing, clothing accessories and footwear has entered into force. Since July 19, 2026, large companies across the EU have been prohibited from destroying unsold textile products, while medium-sized companies will be required to comply with the same rules from 2030.

Eastman Naia™ brings its inside-out denim vision to Kingpins New York

Following its debut at Kingpins Amsterdam, Eastman Naia™ brings the next chapter of its denim story to Kingpins New York, taking place July 22–23. At Booth Green 7, Naia™ presents its denim proposition built around three complementary design directions: Performance Denim, Fashion Denim and Authentic Denim.