#Man-Made Fibers

2025-12-18

Fashion for Good-backed Spinnova consortium gains momentum with Tommy Hilfiger joining

Fashion for Good has endorsed Spinnova’s ambition to build a multi-stakeholder ecosystem (consortium) to scale its fibre technology innovation and increase the availability of sustainable SPINNOVA® fibre in the textile materials market. The collaboration marks an important step in Spinnova’s strategy to bring SPINNOVA® fibre to wider commercial adoption through coordinated value chain cooperation.

Fashion for Good supports and helps shape the development and structure of the ecosystem, drawing on its role as a hub for collaboration between brands, retailers, suppliers, innovators and funders. Both partners share a vision of uniting fashion industry stakeholders to accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable industry.

“As we build this multi-stakeholder consortium to bring textile materials with sustainable SPINNOVA® fibre to market, Fashion for Good’s support is invaluable,” says Pedro Brito, Senior Commercial Manager at Spinnova. Katrin Ley, Managing Director at Fashion for Good, adds that breakthrough materials require ecosystem coordination to scale, not just proven technology.

The consortium has now gained further momentum with TOMMY HILFIGER, owned by PVH Corp., joining the Spinnova ecosystem. The brand aims to secure access to SPINNOVA® fibre and develop a dedicated fabric library, expanding the fibre’s application across different product categories. According to Spinnova, the cooperation represents a major step towards enabling the broader availability of sustainable SPINNOVA® fibre in the textile market.

“We are pleased to welcome TOMMY HILFIGER to the Spinnova consortium. Their commitment to exploring materials pilots for sustainability aligns seamlessly with our mission to scale the availability of textile materials made with SPINNOVA® fibre,” Brito concludes.

Spinnova’s partner NZ TEX GROUP supports scaling of SPINNOVA® fibre

NZ TEX GROUP, Spinnova’s long-term woven fabric manufacturing partner based in Bangladesh, supports the scaling of SPINNOVA® fibre by joining the Spinnova ecosystem. NZ TEX GROUP and Spinnova have jointly developed fabrics, including denim, over several years, and the partners are now formalising and strengthening their cooperation through the ecosystem model.

ECCO introduces first shoe featuring innovative protein-based fibre

ECCO, in partnership with Spinnova, announces the launch of the limited edition ECCO BIOM® 720, a first-of-its-kind shoe utilising an often overlooked leather by-product, transformed into a protein-based fibre. The fibres are produced using patented technology that advances material innovation while reducing waste and supporting full resource use across the leather and textile industry.

Textile‑to‑textile recycling leader Circulose joins Spinnova’s ecosystem to accelerate technology scale‑up

Textile‑to‑textile recycling leader Circulose joins Spinnova’s ecosystem (consortium) to help advance the scale‑up of Spinnova’s technology. Spinnova has actively sought partners to accelerate commercial scale‑up, and Circulose, as a key player in textile recycling, strengthens the ecosystem by providing a raw material that is in high demand across the industry.

Carbon-ceramic hybrid fibre proves its worth – NRW Minister for Science Mona Neubaur congratulates ITA start-up TERNAfil

MAXCarbon technology, a novel carbon-ceramic hybrid fibre developed by ITA spin-off TERNAfil, secured third place at the HIGH-TECH.NRW Demo Day on the TÜV NORD campus in Essen. The technology combines the strength of carbon fibres with the temperature and corrosion resistance of ceramic materials. Mona Neubaur, Minister for Science in North Rhine-Westphalia, congratulated the team on their success and on winning prize money of 4,000 euros.

Christian Wichert appointed Chief Executive Officer to lead next phase of growth

AMSilk GmbH (“AMSilk”), a global leader in advanced biomaterials made from silk proteins, today announces the appointment of Christian Wichert as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 June. The appointment marks a pivotal moment in AMSilk’s journey, as the Company advances from development through scale-up to commercialization.

Bremen Cotton Exchange: Fritz A. Grobien re-elected as President

The members of the Bremen Cotton Exchange have re-elected Fritz A. Grobien as President during the association’s 152nd General Assembly on June 18, 2026. The election confirms the organization’s commitment to maintaining its role as a leading international platform for the cotton and fiber industry amid a period of geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

Organic cotton at the crossroads: Ideology, evidence, and the road ahead

Organic cotton occupies one of the most contentious spaces in global agriculture. While praised by brands and consumers for its environmental ideals, it also faces persistent questions about yield stability, certification integrity, and scalability. The current edition of The ICAC Recorder cuts through the ideology to deliver a rigorous, evidence-based assessment of both sides of the debate.

New spinning package with two-step filtration for recycled yarns and more

At the ITM in Istanbul, BB Engineering unveiled its new, patented ValuePack spinning package for the first time, which features a two-stage filtration system. This is particularly beneficial for re-cycling processes. Until now, spinning packs have used either metal powder (“sand”) or filter candles as filter media. Both options are suitable for differ-ent applications, and each has its own specific advantages and dis-advantages.

ITMA 2027 gains strong momentum

In line with the theme "Co-creating the future of textiles", ITMA continues to strengthen its support for start-ups, recognising their role in driving innovation and shaping the future of textile and garment manufacturing. Through the Start-Up Valley, emerging companies gain access to a global marketplace where they can connect with industry leaders, potential partners, investors and customers.