Yarn & Fiber
Transparent sustainability by RadiciGroup
RadiciGroup presents its 2017 Sustainability Report. Energy consumption and emissions down, training and added value up: the hallmarks of a Group that looks ahead by operating transparently and inclusively.
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Trevira GmbH, Germany, is again participating as an exhibitor at this year’s Building Healthcare show in Dubai, from 2-4 October. The manufacturer of high-value polyester fibres will present a large variety of fabrics made by 12 partners from inherently flame retardant Trevira fibres and yarns.
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The Lenzing Group announced today that it has successfully pioneered a new technology platform, LENZING™ Web Technology, with a focus on sustainable nonwoven products that will open up new market opportunities for the industry. Following an investment of EUR 26 million and several years of research and development, Lenzing completed the commissioning phase for a one-meter wide pilot facility located at their headquarters in Lenzing, Austria.
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Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd. Opening a new window, the Teijin Group’s fiber and products converting company, announced today that it has developed a new material, a polyester material that achieves the look, texture, aesthetic appeal and comfort of hybrid silk wool for a wide range of medium-thickness apparel applications including jackets and bottoms, as a new product for SOLOTEX Opening a new window family.
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Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) heads to the South Korean capital to present its strong support for the growing geosynthetics market at the 11th International Conference on Geosynthetics ICG 2018 (Stand 14).
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Teijin Frontier to participate in Première Vision Paris
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., the Teijin Group's fibers and products converting company, announced today that it will participate in Première Vision Paris, a major global event for fashion industry professionals that will be held in Paris from September 19 to 21.
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Teijin Frontier develops linen-like Polyester fiber
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fiber and products converting company, announced today that it has developed a new linen-like fiber that boasts a highly fresh, natural appearance for extra-comfortable outer clothing, jackets, bottoms and blouses. Teijin Frontier will commercially launch the product in the 2019 spring/summer season, targeting annual sales of 250,000 meters by the fiscal year ending March 2021.
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Innovation in the fibre world: focus of talks at GFC
RadiciGroup presents at the Global Fiber Congress on the circular economy and new trends in the automotive industry.
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Kelheim Fibres to present transparent viscose speciality fibre at Dornbirn
The viscose fibre “Leonardo” from the Bavarian speciality fibres manufacturer Kelheim Fibres is an extremely smooth and flat viscose fibre with a width to thickness ratio of up to 1:40. This geometry with parallel sides gives the fibre its unique characteristics: In wet laid nonwovens, Leonardo scores with skin friendliness and high liquid storage capacity, typical properties of viscose fibres, which are further improved in Leonardo.
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Teijin Frontier develops highly water-repellent stretchable fabric
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fiber and products converting company, announced today that it has developed a new highly water-repellent fabric incorporating enhanced elastic properties. It plans to market the new product from the beginning of the 2019 spring/summer season.
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Global Young Voices and RadiciGroup for SDGs
A new project aiming at raising awareness on the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals among young people (below the age of 30): this is the ongoing initiative promoted by Global Young Voices (GYV) and supported by RadiciGroup.
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Fujian Billion Petrochemicals Co., Ltd to utilize INVISTA’s latest P8 technology for its 2.5 million tonne PTA line
INVISTA’s technology and licensing group, INVISTA Performance Technologies (IPT), and Fujian Billion Petrochemicals Co., Ltd. have reached agreement to license INVISTA’s latest purified terephthalic acid (PTA) process technology for a new PTA line. The PTA line will have a design capacity of 2.5 million metric tonnes per year and will be installed in Fujian Province, China.
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Teijin Frontier (U.S.A.) to open new showroom
Teijin Frontier (U.S.A.), Inc., a subsidiary of Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd. Opening a new window, the Teijin Group’s fiber and products converting company, announced today that it will open a showroom at its U.S. head office in New York City displaying products designed for the U.S. market.
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