Yarn & Fiber
Sanyou Tangcell shines at Yarn Expo Spring Shanghai Exhibition
Recently, the Yarn Expo Spring Exhibition opened grandly in Shanghai, Sanyou Chemical Fiber Tangcell™ made a stunning appearance at the Exhibition. On the first day of the exhibition, many industry leaders visited the Tangcell™ booth to provide guidance, and highly praised Tangcell™'s innovative practices and outstanding achievements in the field of green fibers, injecting strong momentum into the future development of Tangcell™.
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Shaping the future: Lenzing presents Young Scientist Award to young talents
The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, is presenting the Lenzing Young Scientist Award at the Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (GFC) from September 10 to 12, 2025 for bachelor, master and doctoral students who develop innovative solutions to ecological challenges in the fiber and textile industry.
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Kraig Biocraft Laboratories sets new world record for largest spider silk gene insert into silkworm
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“Company” or “Kraig Labs”), a world leader in spider silk biotechnology, today announced a groundbreaking scientific achievement in the development of high-performance biomaterials. Kraig Labs successfully engineered the largest known spider silk gene insert into silkworm—nearly doubling the previous record. This breakthrough represents a major step toward creating next-generation spider silk fibers with enhanced strength, flexibility, and performance potential.
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Yarn Expo Shenzhen returns in June to connect with South China’s growing textile market
After attracting nearly 20,000 visits from 45 countries and regions last year, Yarn Expo Shenzhen is set to return from 11 to 13 June 2025 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian), further strengthening South China’s role as a textile innovation hub. With modern infrastructure and China’s expanded visa-free policies, Shenzhen is highly accessible to domestic and international markets.
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Fulgar highlighted Q-CYCLE® yarn at Performance Days
Fulgar, a global leader in producing innovative man-made yarns, reaffirms its commitment to a responsible textile supply chain. At Performance Days in Munich, Fulgar’s innovative products went beyond fabrics thanks to its collaboration with NYGUARD, a cutting-edge company in zipper manufacturing, which has chosen Q-CYCLE® technology to offer a more circular solution in the apparel accessories sector.
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Versatility of Naia™ Renew featured at Première Vision Paris 2025
The versatility of Eastman Naia™ Renew staple fiber was spotlighted at Première Vision Paris in mid-February. The curated display featured a diverse array of fabrics and garments developed in collaboration with various partners and brands.
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ADVANSA unveils DACRON Infinity: A sustainable and long-lasting recycled fibre for pillows and duvets
ADVANSA has introduced DACRON® Infinity, an innovative sustainable and durable fibre made from recycled plastic bottles. Specifically designed for pillows and duvets, this new fibre ensures long-lasting comfort, maintaining its quality and performance for years.
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Changes to the Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG
Ahead of the Annual Geneal Meeting of listed company Lenzing AG to be held on April 17, 2025, the Nomination Committee has revised the future composition of the Supervisory Board. Cord Prinzhorn, the current Supervisory Board Chairman is stepping down from the Supervisory Board with the end of his mandate, to focus on his existing and new engagements within B&C Group going forward.
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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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IFG Asota breaks records for bespoke colour matching of fibres
IFG Asota, Linz, Austria, has reported a record 150 custom colours produced in one year by their colour-matching experts.
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Teijin Carbon showcases new eco-friendly Tenax Next™ R2S 513 6mm short carbon fiber at JEC World 2025
Teijin Carbon, a leading manufacturer of carbon fiber products, is presenting its latest development in sustainable materials at JEC World 2025 (hall 6, G22). New Tenax Next™ R2S 513 6mm is a short carbon fiber product in rice-shaped form for reinforcing thermoplastic compounds that not only offers exceptional performance characteristics but also reinforces the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility and circularity.
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Inside Information: Suzano will not invest into next steps of collaboration with Spinnova
Suzano will not invest into the next steps of the collaboration with Spinnova. Spinnova and Suzano have agreed to begin a strategic review of Woodspin and will renegotiate the exclusivity rights. Spinnova will commence its own strategic review.
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Hexcel and FIDAMC join forces to shape the future of composite materials
FIDAMC a leading research and technology centre in composite manufacturing, and Hexcel, a global leader in composite materials production, have announced a strategic partnership to drive innovation, research, and future development of advanced composite materials.
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