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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.

Founded on groundbreaking engineering, Dyneema® has been trusted for over a decade in countless applications where performance is critical, and peace of mind is a must. But the R&D specialists for Dyneema® never rest. They achieved what may have seemed impossible – improved the performance attributes of the world’s strongest fiber™. The new Dyneema® Woven Composites double down on the core durability, strength, abrasion resistance, and dimensional stability of Dyneema® fiber.

Dyneema® is a premium brand of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) that is 15 times stronger than steel yet light enough to float on water. This exceptional strength-to-weight ratio is used in Dyneema® fabrics to minimize weight and maximize durability – enabling products that keep elite adventurers light on their feet.

The Functional Fabric Fair is an exclusive sourcing destination tailored to those at the forefront of the outdoor, lifestyle, and activewear industry for textiles, footwear, and accessories, and took place in Portland, Oregon, from April 15-16, 2025. 



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#Yarns

Fedur selects Dyneema® for protective vests supplied to the Spanish National Police

Dyneema®, owned by Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, is collaborating with body armor manufacturer FEDUR S.A., to deliver cutting-edge ballistic protection to Spain’s national police service, the Policia Nacional.

#Yarn & Fiber

Dyneema® launches new fiber for protective gloves

Dyneema®, owned by Avient Corporation, (NYSE: AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, today announces its third generation of Dyneema® Diamond fiber. Surpassing cut protection and light-weight performance of prior-generation fiber, the new material enables gloves to be made using a single yarn technology – delivering built-in cut resistance without the need for reinforcement yarns. The result is a significant enhancement of comfort, dexterity, and user safety.

#Yarn & Fiber

Dyneema® innovation raises the bar for high-performance composites

Dyneema®, owned by Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, has once again pushed the boundaries of fabric engineering — this time by increasing the Dyneema® layers in its latest advanced composite fabric material. These new Dyneema® Woven Composites take material performance to the next level by combining the unmatched strength of a Dyneema® composite core with a 100% Dyneema® abrasion-resistant woven face fabric.

#Yarn & Fiber

DYNEEMA® announces collaboration with TOYOBO MC

Dyneema®, owned by Avient Corporation, (NYSE: AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with Toyobo MC Corporation, based in Kita-ku, Osaka. This collaboration aims to promote the use of high-performance high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE) fiber for mooring systems in floating offshore wind turbines (FOWT) in the Japanese market, leveraging the expertise of both companies to drive growth and innovation in the renewable energy sector.

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#Yarns

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.

#Yarns

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.

#Heimtextil 2026

Eastman Naia™ expands All-Night Comfort at Heimtextil 2026

New fill solutions and the debut of sleepwear highlight the versatility and performance of Naia™ Renew, its circular fiber, for home textile applications.

#Heimtextil 2026

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.

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#Associations

European Business Coalition welcomes provisional application of EU–Mercosur Agreement and calls for Swift and full implementation

With the European Commission’s decision to provisionally apply the EU–Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement, a process spanning more than 25 years now moves decisively into its implementation phase.

#Recycled_Fibers

Selenis to double capacity in Portugal by Q3 2027 - Accelerating the Global transition to circular and low-carbon polyesters

Selenis, a global leader in high-performance specialty polyesters and part of the IMG Group, has announced a transformational expansion of its industrial headquarters in Portalegre, Portugal. This strategic investment is set to double the site’s production capacity by the third quarter of 2027, significantly accelerating the industrial scale-up of bio-based, medical-grade, and circular co-polyesters.

#Technical Textiles

Independent testing confirms no detectable PFAS in Milliken firefighter turnout gear fabrics

Independent laboratory testing has confirmed that Milliken fabrics used in the manufacturing of firefighter turnout gear contain no detectable PFAS, based on third-party analysis conducted by Forever Analytical, an independent laboratory specializing in screening products and environmental samples for the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

#Home Textiles

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles returns in August as global sourcing hub and trend barometer for home textiles industry

Following the conclusion of Heimtextil last month, the flagship fair in Messe Frankfurt’s global home and contract textiles portfolio, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn Edition will return 18 – 20 August 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Building on the momentum generated in Frankfurt, the Shanghai fair will reinforce its position as the foremost home and contract textile platform in Asia – successfully bridging the gap between East and West, and connecting global product trends, supply-chain shifts, and buyer demand in one marketplace.

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