#Man-Made Fibers

2025-09-11

Pioneering sustainability: Teijin Carbon published its first Sustainability Report

Teijin Carbon has published Sustainability Report 2024, sending a strong signal for climate-friendly innovation. From CO?-reduced high-performance fibers to digital product passports, the company’s advanced materials help transform entire industries.

Teijin Carbon, a global leader in high-performance carbon fiber materials, today announced the release of its first sustainability report. Guided by the purpose “Pioneering solutions together for a healthy planet” the report outlines the company’s strategic actions to advance climate protection, the circular economy and social responsibility across its global operations.

The report highlights Teijin Carbon’s role in enabling sustainable transformation in key industries such as aerospace, industry, civil engineering, marine, defense, energy and sports. Among the most notable achievements are the launch of Tenax Next™, a new product line offering up to 35 percent CO? reduction compared to conventional carbon fibers, and the introduction of a digital product passport (:) to ensure full transparency and traceability throughout the product lifecycle.

“Our carbon fibers empower lighter, more-durable, and energy-efficient designs – making a direct contribution to decarbonization,” says Tetsuya Ito, General Manager of the Teijin Carbon Business Group. “Together with our partners, we are setting new standards for responsible high-performance materials.”

Sustainability is deeply embedded at the group level. Akimoto Uchikawa, President and CEO of the Teijin Group, emphasizes: “Through our work at Teijin, we strive to ensure that every innovation meets the needs of today and respects the world of tomorrow. Working towards a circular, sustainable economy is key to doing both.”

The report follows the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and includes validated key performance indicators (KPIs) on CO? emissions, water and energy usage, waste management, and social and ethical standards. Teijin Carbon is certified under ISCC PLUS, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and ISO 45001, underscoring its commitment to transparency and continuous improvement.

With this report, Teijin Carbon reaffirms its position as a responsible innovation leader and invites customers, partners and the public to join in shaping a sustainable future.

Download the full report at: https://www.teijincarbon.com/sustainability/

Heimtextil 2026 strengthens the global home textile industry with trends, designs and AI technologies

With an optimised hall layout, progressive design collaborations, inspiring trends and AI-driven innovations, Heimtextil 2026 reacts to the current market situation – and offers the industry a reliable constant in challenging times. Under the motto ‘Lead the Change’, the leading trade fair for home and contract textiles and textile design shows how challenges can be turned into opportunities. From 13 to 16 January, more than 3,100 exhibitors from 65 countries will provide a comprehensive market overview with new collections and textile solutions. As a knowledge hub, Heimtextil delivers new strategies and concrete solutions for future business success.

Freudenberg accelerates local production for apparel market by expanding its site in India

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel (Freudenberg Apparel) celebrates the grand opening of a major expansion at its manufacturing facility in Chennai, India, on October 14, adding 20,000 square feet of production space and introducing new production lines tailored to the Indian apparel market. This strategic investment is aimed at significantly reducing lead times and enhancing the availability of high-quality, locally produced interlinings for the fast-evolving apparel sector in India and South Asia.

Eastman Naia™ launches Sustainability Progress Report and 2025-2030 Sustainability Goals at Textile Exchange Conference, reaffirming commitment to circular innovation

At the Textile Exchange Conference 2025, Eastman Naia™ released its 2025 Sustainability Progress Report and announced its 2025–2030 Sustainability Goals, presenting a record of genuine progress and outlining a renewed roadmap for the years ahead. This announcement demonstrates Naia™’s long-standing commitment to driving an industry-wide shift toward sustainability through scalable, commercially viable material solutions.

Yarn Expo Spring 2026 spotlights industry transformation

Taking place 11 – 13 March 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, Yarn Expo Spring 2026 is set to build on the exceptional success of the 2025 edition, which attracted nearly 24,000 visitors from 123 countries and regions. The show set a record with over 560 exhibitors showcasing their latest innovations. Notably, regenerated fibres and yarns drew the highest interest among visitors, with 57% sourcing in that category. Reflecting growing industry momentum, Yarn Expo Spring 2026 will continue to serve as a key global platform for driving sustainable development within the yarn and fibre sectors.

Reifenhäuser wins German Design Award for new user interface

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, the Reifenhäuser Group unveiled its new company-wide machine user interface, which offers a uniform design language for blown film, flat film, and nonwoven lines – and stands out for its particularly simple operation. The overall concept impressed not only customers, but also the jury of the German Design Awards, who honored the system with the prestigious design prize during the trade fair.

Officina39 brings “Shades of Sunset” to Kingpins Amsterdam

At the Winter edition of Kingpins Amsterdam (October 15–16, SugarFactory), Officina39 unveils Shades of Sunset, the new creative collection where color becomes a language for emotions. Inspired by the shifting hues of the sky at dusk, both on calm days and during dramatic storms, this interpretation of Spring–Summer 2027 embraces the imperfect beauty of nature and turns it into expressive, wearable storytelling. From serene and sun-washed gradients to intense contrasts and moody undertones, each piece reflects a unique “sunset state of mind.”

Closing the Loop in the Textile Industry: Value Creation in the State of Brandenburg

How can the state of Brandenburg benefit from a circular textile industry? This question is addressed in the new policy paper "Closing the loop in the textile industry: Value creation in the state of Brandenburg." Based on the „TexPHB“ feasibility study funded by the Brandenburg Ministry of Climate Protection, it shows how textile waste can be integrated into new value chains.