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Subscription package with Uster FiberQ drives top quality and efficiency for Sagar
Uster FiberQ automated raw material management generated more than 2,000 laydowns in a year for Sagar, one of India’s leading spinners. The results delivered consistent yarn quality and optimized process efficiency – giving a payback period of three months.
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Eastman Naia™ showcases “All-Night Comfort” at Heimtextil 2025
At Heimtextil 2025, Eastman introduces the latest innovation in its sustainable fiber portfolio: Naia™ Renew for fill applications. Expanding beyond its proven success in bedding and towels, Naia™ Renew now transforms comforters and quilts with breathable comfort, luxurious softness, and unparalleled ease of care. This represents a significant evolution in the application of Naia™ in home textiles, meeting the growing demand for high-performance, more responsible solutions.
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Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2025: Six innovations are nominated
It is getting exciting again in Cologne on 12 and 13 March for the cellulose fibres industry. Six new products have been nominated for the popular innovation award. The jury has selected six outstanding nominees that want to shape the future more sustainable with their pioneering products.
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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.
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LENZING™ Lyocell Fill expands portfolio to enhance comfort, resource efficiency and design versatility in filling applications
The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulosic fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, today announced the expansion of its LENZING™ Lyocell Fill portfolio within the TENCEL™ family of fibers. This broader portfolio expansion introduces a finer variant with various cut lengths, tailored for filling applications in home textiles and apparel. Lenzing will unveil the expanded portfolio during Heimtextil in Frankfurt, January 14–17, 2025.
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Yarn Expo Spring 2025 to spotlight polypropylene and functional textiles
The polypropylene yarn market is currently transforming, driven by a rising demand for sustainable and high-performance textiles. As the industry increasingly emphasises cost efficiency and innovative fibre technologies, advancements in polypropylene and functional yarns are becoming paramount. From 11 – 13 March 2025 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, Yarn Expo Spring will be a key platform for industry leaders to showcase these advancements, reflecting the market's shift.
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Fiber customers rely on LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased
The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, announces a significant milestone in its partnership with C.P.L. Prodotti Chimici srl, a renowned supplier of chemical products for the textile industry. LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased, a by-product of pulp production, is at the center of this collaboration. Oniverse, which also owns the renowned fashion brand Calzedonia, will not only rely on Lenzing for its fibers in the future but will also use LENZING™ Acetic Acid Biobased for dyeing textiles.
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Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India and Austrian Fibers Institute announce collaboration to host Dornbirn Global Fiber Conference at Techtextil India Symposium 2025
As the global demand for technical textiles surges, India is emerging as a key hub for innovation and growth. Recognizing the vast potential of this evolving market, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India is proud to announce a ground-breaking collaboration for ‘Techtextil India - the country’s premier platform for the technical textiles industry with Austrian Fibers Institute.
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Kelheim Fibres GmbH: Insolvency proceedings opened in self-administration – focus on sustainable restructuring and securing the future
By order of the Local Court of Regensburg dated January 1, 2025, insolvency proceedings were opened against the assets of Kelheim Fibres GmbH and self-administration was ordered. The management remains fully capable of acting within the framework of the proceedings ordered by the court and is supported by the law firms Advant Beiten and Brinkmann & Partner. Attorney Michael Verken was appointed as trustee.
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Nantong Teijin’s efforts to reduce water usage certified as model activities for supporting the environment in the Yangtze River Delta Region
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., announced today that its group company, Nantong Teijin Co., Ltd., has been recognized by China’s Jiangsu Provincial Department of Ecology and Environment for reducing water usage by approximately 300,000 tons/year. Nantong Teijin, which manufactures polyester long-fiber woven and knitted fabrics in Jiangsu Province, independently developed equipment and systems for analyzing, recovering, storing and reusing wastewater from its water-intensive dyeing process.
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Indorama Ventures launches RECO Collective 2025
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical company, announced the launch of its RECO Collective 2025 initiative. This innovative platform aims to educate on recycling and upcycling practices while encouraging SMEs in sectors like fashion and furniture to adopt recycled materials. The program highlights the use of rPET fibers from recycled PET bottles to create sustainable products. Additionally, Indorama Ventures is collaborating with leading partners along the value chain who share this vision for sustainable business.
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The LYCRA Company previews bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade Fiber at ISPO
The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel industry, announced today that it is promoting its bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fiber at ISPO, December 3 to 5. The company is showcasing samples featuring the renewable elastane in Hall A3, Stand 101, and offering visitors a fully immersive VR experience to learn about the product. It will also be featured in the Sustainability Hub (Hall A2) and is the subject of a presentation.
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Recover opens new factory and pioneers recycling technology in Vietnam
Recover, the leading global producer of recycled cotton fiber and cotton fiber blends, today announced the opening of its latest manufacturing facility in Vietnam, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion plan. The facility is set to be operational by early 2025, and by pioneering its large-scale recycling technology, RecoverTM aims to enable large scale sustainability in the growing Vietnamese textile production market.
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