#Yarn & Fiber

2020-01-09

Trevira looks back on an eventful year 2019

Global economic conditions deteriorated and Trevira had to face a decline in new orders in all segments of both business units (fibres and filaments). With a total turnover of approximately 208 million Euros in 2019, this result was below expectations.

Trevira GmbH & Trevira CS: 2019 business and 2020 business outlook

However, in spite of the difficult situation, 2019 was also a year in which Trevira was able to take important steps to set the course for the future. With the support of Trevira’s parent company Indorama Ventures PCL, important investment projects could be implemented. Measures were taken at both production sites to continue to secure business. As early as April, Trevira was able to put the new twin warping machine in Guben into operation and, in addition, new POY spinning machines were also started up. Funds were also invested in the fibre business in Bobingen, Germany: In November, Trevira’s second own converting line was successfully launched. Moreover, in order to expand the bi-component fibre business, a new spinning plant is now also available.

Social demands for more sustainability concerning the use of plastic have led to rethinking among customers and consumers. Here, Trevira relies on various processes to recover reusable materials. In post-consumer recycling, filaments and fibres are produced from regranulated PET bottles. Using an agglomeration facility, reusable materials can be recovered from production waste and processed further to create new high-quality products. This is a pre-consumer recycling method. Trevira has all products and processes from both methods certified according to the GRS standard (Global Recycled Standard).

Overall, a continuing trend in favour of special fibres and a greater demand for PLA or bio-based fibres can be recorded. The demand for antimony-free raw materials in the fibre sector also develops positively. In 2020, the polycondensation capacities in the Trevira plant in Bobingen will be fully utilized.

The flame retardant fibre and yarn business was also marked by a very challenging year: challenges that included numerous trade conflicts, the unsolved issue regarding BREXIT, as well as uncertainties about the further developments in Turkey and the Middle East. Compared to 2018, there has been an obvious restraint along the value chain on the contract market in respect to new orders and consequently, Trevira was unable to reach its targets set for 2019 in full.

European countries, in particular Germany, Italy, and Scandinavia remain the main markets for our direct business with flame retardant Trevira fibres and yarns. A most positive sign is that the global reach of the Trevira CS brand, which stands for flame retardant textile fabrics, is on course for further growth. This can be seen in the growing number of enquiries from the USA/Canada, Asia, Australia, and Russia.

In 2020, Trevira will continue to take various combinations of measures. Initially, focus will be on the enhancement of synergy effects, which result from the recent purchase of the Italian polyester filament manufacturer Sinterama Spa by Indorama Ventures PCL. Numerous new and further developments, particularly in the area of sustainable products and the Trevira CS product range, represent great potential.

“This year, we will be at the Heimtextil trade fair together with 31 customers. We are confident that this presence as well as the introduction of the new variants of our Trevira CS brand, which stand for more flexibility in design and sustainability, will have a positive impact,” says Trevira CEO Klaus Holz.

Indorama Ventures celebrates 45 years of Trevira CS® and other innovative products and concepts at Heimtextil 2025

Indorama Ventures is pleased to exhibit the Trevira CS® brand together with 17 Trevira CS partner companies at the Heimtextil trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany, from January 14-17, 2025. This year Trevira CS is celebrating its 45th anniversary! In 1980 Trevira CS® was launched on the market, at that time a pioneer for permanently flame retardant textiles whose flame retardant properties neither wash out nor are lost through ageing or use. They are characterized by the fact that they meet all essential fire protection standards without the need for a chemical finish.

Trevira CS makes its debut at Clerkenwell Design Week in London

The Trevira CS brand is celebrating its debut at Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW), which takes place in London from May 21-23 2024. The brand is particularly targeting interior architects, interior designers, and contract furnishers to present its innovations on sustainability. Trevira CS stands for flame retardant fabrics that have been tested for fire safety. They also offer numerous sustainable properties.

Durak Tekstil to showcase its innovations for mattress industry at ISPA EXPO 2026

Durak Tekstil threads that meet the standards required for high-quality, long-lasting and comfortable products demanded by the mattress industry, while also offering new possibilities, will be exhibited at ISPA EXPO 2026. The fact that the fair is being held in the U.S.—one of Durak Tekstil’s key target markets—also carries great significance.

B.I.G. Yarns achieves EcoVadis Platinum Rating, ranking among top 1% of companies worldwide

B.I.G. Yarns, the carpet yarn brand of B.I.G. and a leading manufacturer of polyamide (PA), polypropylene (PP) and polyester (PET) yarns for contract, automotive, and high-end residential applications, has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing the company among the top 1% of more than 130.000 companies assessed globally.

Stability in volatile markets: Heimtextil 2026 launches with 3,000 exhibitors and design expertise from Patricia Urquiola

Heimtextil opens the new season with 3,000 exhibitors from 66 countries – maintaining stability while becoming even more international. The new hall layout increases visibility and connects supply and demand even more efficiently. At the opening, architect and designer Patricia Urquiola and Rosa Bertoli, Global Design Director of Wallpaper magazine, talk about AI, innovative materials and future-oriented design for modern living environments.

Sustainable, lightweight, and sound absorbing: Polyester-based front trunk solution for BEVs

As car manufacturers look to further reduce their carbon footprint, Autoneum has developed an innovative front trunk solution for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), made entirely from polyester-based textile. The Ultra-Silent Frunk offers significant weight reduction, improved acoustic and thermal insulation, and uses up to 70 percent recycled material, supporting sustainable and efficient vehicle design. Autoneum, global technology leader in acoustic and thermal management for vehicles, has already received orders for the new frunk from three major OEMs in Asia and Europe to be built in three BEV models. Series production for two BEVs has been underway in China and Germany since last year.

Modern testing methods for raw cotton

The 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen will take place from 25 to 27 March 2026 at the Bremen Parliament. This conference has traditionally stood for in-depth expertise and international exchange. The program will focus on technical innovations, market trends, and regulatory frameworks across the entire value chain – from agriculture to the circular economy. With high-profile speakers, the conference is regarded as the key meeting point for the global cotton industry. Today’s focus: Cotton quality and testing methods.

Rieter responds to higher raw material prices

Global political and economic developments have been leading to rising raw material and energy costs for some time. The textile machinery industry is also affected by this trend. Rieter machines and components consist to a large extent of steel, copper, aluminum and electronics. These materials in particular have seen higher demand and higher prices in recent months.