Yarn & Fiber
Quality, sustainable blend of domestic and international exhibitors confirmed for Yarn Expo Autumn
One of the key challenges for the textile industry has been finding innovative ways to improve sustainability, while simultaneously maintaining and exceeding expected standards of quality. At Yarn Expo Autumn, set to take place from 29 – 31 August at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, fairgoers will be able to source quality fibres and yarns that align with consumers’ eco-friendly expectations.
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Nilit presents first-ever biomass balance nylon 6.6 for technical fabrics at Techtextil in Frankfurt, Hall 9.1 Booth D64
Made with New Renewable Feedstock to Reduce Carbon Footprint
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Lenzing expands carbon neutral fiber portfolio for workwear and protective wear segments
Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, showcased its new carbon neutral LENZING™ FR fiber offering for the Protective Wear segment at Techtextil Frankfurt today. Lenzing demonstrated its new offering through a collaboration with long-term partner Textil Santanderina, a Spanish textile company.
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Target markets: automotive, furnishings, sports and technical apparel. New product entry: radipeople® line of personal protective equipment.
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Beaulieu Technical Textiles (BTT) has unveiled the next step in its mission to deliver sustainable solutions to customers - product specific Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), an essential tool for communicating sustainability performance - to fully support green certified construction projects by providing accurate information in readily available formats.
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Trützschler Man-Made Fibers introduces OPTIMA for IDY and expands the range of the successful OPTIMA extrusion systems by the industrial yarn (IDY) sector. In addition to OPTIMA for carpet yarns (MO40-C, MO40-E and TO40), variants for manufacturing (semi-)industrial multifilament yarns are now joining the line.
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The Aditya Birla Group is a global leader in sustainable fibres, and Birla Cellulose's premier fashion ingredient brand "Liva" opened a state-of-the-art Liva Accredited Partner Forum (LAPF) Studio in Surat on Monday to cater to the growing demand of Textiles and Clothing.
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Carrington Textiles' Hawksbill and Orca recognised as first workwear fabrics with a polyester that biodegrades
During the Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors (NAUMD) Convention and Exposition held last month in Reston, US, global textile manufacturer Carrington Textiles was awarded the Innovation Award for their Hawksbill and Orca fabrics, the first on the workwear market to include polyester fibres that biodegrade.
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25 years of success: Lenzing celebrates two significant anniversaries at its Heiligenkreuz site
The Lenzing Group, a world-leading provider of wood-based specialty fibers for the global textile and nonwoven industries, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its site in Heiligenkreuz, Burgenland on June 08, 2022. Since its launch in 1997, the lyocell plant has contributed hugely to the success of the Lenzing Group. The site is also celebrating the successful production of one million tons of wood-based, biodegradable lyocell fibers.
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Yarn Expo Autumn to return this August amid strong demand for sustainable and functional yarns and fibres
An invaluable opportunity for business and networking will be available later this year when Yarn Expo Autumn returns from 29 – 31 August at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. This year’s fair will maintain its position as a leading trading platform in Asia for the fibres and yarn industry, showcasing the latest advancements and providing fairgoers with a comprehensive outlook on market trends. Notably, sustainable and functional materials will be one of the highlights at the fairground against a backdrop of strong market demand.
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Repetable by RadiciGroup protagonist of the Emirates FA Cup
RadiciGroup's sustainable Repetable yarn took to the field alongside Liverpool and Chelsea during the Emirates FA Cup final, which took place on 14 May at Wembley Stadium.
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China National Silk Museum (NSM) celebrates 30th Anniversary with International Museum Day Forum, SROM Online Curating Competition, and Silk Road Week
On May 17, 2022, China National Silk Museum (NSM) launched the International Museum Day Forum on the theme of “The Power of Museums: Research, Collaborations, and Community” virtually. Dr. An Laishun, Vice President of ICOM, Dr. Kate Seymour, Chair of ICOM International Committee for Conservation (ICOM-CC), Corinne Thépaut-Cabasset, Chair of ICOM COSTUME, Prof. Sally Yerkovich, Chair of ICOM Standing Committee on Ethics, Prof. Marie Louise Bech Nosch, President of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters, Mr. Xudong Wang, Director of The Palace Museum, and many other scholars all participated and gave presentations.
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Intertextile and Yarn Expo spring show dates to be adjusted
In response to pandemic containment efforts, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition and Yarn Expo Spring will be merged with the respective Autumn Editions of the shows from 29 – 31 August, whilst Intertextile Home Textiles will also be moved to the same aforementioned dates. The fairs will still take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai where they were originally due to be held from 14 – 16 April 2022.
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