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AbTF joins Make the Label Count initiative to promote fair assessment of natural fibres
The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) has joined the Make the Label Count initiative, an alliance of natural fibre manufacturers, standards organisations, and environmental groups working to make sustainability claims for textiles in the EU fair and credible. Founded by Prof. Dr Michael Otto, AbTF sees joining Make the Label Count as a necessary step in promoting the fair and transparent assessment of product sustainability claims.
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Not so micro: an exploration of the impact of fibre fragmentation
Small to the point of invisible, extremely persistent and all around us, fibre fragments represent one of the hidden costs we pay with our garments across all market segments, from activewear to luxury, posing a risk to our ecosystems and our health. This article informs readers about the ongoing discussions regarding definitions used in the industry, as well as pathways of fibre fragments and the current solutions to mitigate their impact.
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Indorama Ventures collaborates to launch World’s first commercialized PET bottles using Bio-Paraxylene for Suntory
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical producer, as part of a supply chain collaboration with Suntory, ENEOS Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Iwatani and Neste, will launch the world’s first bio-PET bottle for commercial scale, made from ISCC+ certified bio-paraxylene2 This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the journey toward sustainable packaging, introducing PET bottles derived from used cooking oil. PET bottles made from this technology can significantly reduce CO2 emissions of products.
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Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress 2025 issues call for innovative papers
The Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (GFC) has announced an open call for papers, inviting researchers, industry experts, and manufacturers from around the world to submit groundbreaking ideas for its 64th annual event. Scheduled for September 10-12, 2025, in Dornbirn, Austria, the congress will serve as a dynamic platform for showcasing advancements poised to shape the fiber and textile industries’ future.
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Eastman Naia™ brings its own groundbreaking “Case for change” to the Textile Exchange Conference 2024.
Through Eastman’s advanced carbon renewal technology, waste is being transformed into new fiber that excels in its “Recycled and Runway Ready” style. Innovation, sustainability and versatility are among the key ingredients of the new Naia™ Renew creative expression images, exclusively fueled by AI technology. PASADENA, CA., October 29, 2024 — Embracing the theme “The Case for Change”, Eastman answers the call of the Textile Exchange Conference 2024 in Pasadena by sharing its best business practices focusing on climate and nature.
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Twenty years of Sustainability Report for RadiciGroup
The RadiciGroup Sustainability Report reaches an important milestone this year: twenty years have in fact passed since the Group published its first Social Report in 2004, qualifying it as one of the pioneering companies in the realisation of voluntary non-financial reporting. The document measures the Group’s achievements and the actions it has taken to reduce its environmental impact, respect social values, and implement good business management practices.
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Bio-Derived LYCRA® EcoMade fiber samples make global debut at Kingpins Amsterdam
The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel industry, announced today that the first garment and fabric samples made with seed quantities of bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fiber will be exhibited at Kingpins Amsterdam, October 23 to 24. This highly anticipated fiber is launching in the first half of 2025 and will be the world's first large-scale production of renewable elastane.
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Lenzing Nonwovens expands its LENZING™ Lyocell Dry fiber portfolio to offer cellulosic solutions for a wider range of applications
Lenzing Nonwovens, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers, is proud to announce the expansion of its LENZING™ Lyocell Dry fiber portfolio with two new cellulosic fibers – a fine dry fiber that delivers strength and softness and a coarse dry fiber which provides enhanced liquid and air flow. These two innovative products enable customers to confidently broaden their use of LENZING™’s wood-based[1] and biodegradable[2] fibers into a wider range of applications while maintaining exceptional performance.
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INVISTA to continue HMD production in Orange, Texas
INVISTA today announced it would continue hexamethylene diamine (HMD) production at its site in Orange, Texas.
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Lenzing, Kaihara Denim and ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei launch SAISEI Collection, premium stretch denim line made of recycled materials
The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulosic fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei, a pioneer in premium stretch fiber, and Kaihara Denim, the world-renowned Japanese denim manufacturer, join forces for the first time to co-create a premium stretch denim collection, “SAISEI Collection.”
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Naia™ from Eastman presents its innovative cellulose acetate for soft woven applications
Naia™ from Eastman, known for pushing the boundaries of responsible fashion innovation, confirms once again the great versatility of its cellulosic fibers by presenting the applications of its staple fiber for the woven apparel. Naia™ demonstrates how the benefits of its fibers can be extended to previously unexplored applications, tailoring a new sustainable standard for both fashion-forward and casual styles. Naia™’s staple fibers result in unique soft fabrics which are wrinkle resistant and skin-friendly.
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Lenzing’s VEOCEL™ builds awareness in combating plastic pollution highlighted at UN’s SEA of Solutions 2024
VEOCEL™, the flagship specialty nonwovens brand of Lenzing Group, highlighted its commitment to innovation and providing solutions to help address the global plastic crisis at the “SEA of Solutions 2024” (SoS) event organized by SEA circular – an initiative by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA) on 18th September in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Global fiber production reached an all-time high of 124 million tonnes in 2023
Global fiber production reached an all-time high of 124 million tonnes in 2023, according to the latest Materials Market Report from Textile Exchange – which looks at total volumes used for apparel, home textiles, footwear, or any other application.
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