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#Recycling / Circular Economy

Recycled and Runway Ready: Naia™’s new creative expression leveraging AI technology

Naia™ from Eastman’s fibers set a superior standard in responsible fashion thanks to a process that changes the paradigm of circularity: Eastman’s carbon renewal technology. This technology breaks hard to recycle waste down into its molecular building blocks and recomposes them into high quality feedstock that can be used to create Naia™ Renew, a versatile, functional, traceable, biodegradable and compostable GRS-certified cellulosic fiber, ready to be transformed into new fashion collections without compromising style and comfort.
Naia™ from Eastman’s fibers set a superior standard in responsible and circular fashion thanks to Eastman’s carbon renewal technology © 2024 Eastman
Naia™ from Eastman’s fibers set a superior standard in responsible and circular fashion thanks to Eastman’s carbon renewal technology © 2024 Eastman


Eastman is already offering, at scale, a fiber featuring 60% GRS-certified recycled content, Naia™ Renew ES (Enhanced Sustainability) – and the goal is to be even more ambitious. Naia™ Renew ES is made from 40% certified recycled waste material, 20% certified recycled cellulose and 40% sustainably sourced wood pulp.

© 2024 Eastman
© 2024 Eastman


To best convey this extraordinary message the company has introduced its new “Recycled and Runway Ready” creative expression, showcasing the process of transforming waste into beauty through a combination of photography and artificial intelligence (AI). Made with recycled materials, wonderful garments take shape, spanning from the most elegant and formal style to casual streetwear, while adapting to every fashion need under the sign of versatility.

The images evoke a kind of movie magic, but there is, most of all, technology and innovation behind these striking results. The women are wearing real garments, for sale in stores around the world and online. Naia™ recycled-content fibers are available at scale and featured in the collections of top fashion brands. With Eastman’s technology, there is no need to choose between responsible and beautiful because Naia™ Renew fibers can be used in countless applications to achieve fashion-forward looks.



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Eastman Naia™ brings versatility to Kingpins Amsterdam

Denim continues to evolve, responding to changing consumer expectations for comfort, adaptability and functionality across different styles, occasions and seasons. At Kingpins Amsterdam, taking place October 14–15, Eastman Naia™ highlights how the versatility of Naia™ Renew staple fiber can help manufacturers address different denim needs through thoughtful fiber blending, while preserving the distinctive character of denim.

#Recycled Fibers

Naia™ from Eastman strengthens western hemisphere textile connections at Apparel Sourcing Show Guatemala

As brands and retailers explore more diversified and responsive sourcing networks, the Naia™ brand from Eastman is strengthening its engagement with the textile and apparel value chain across the western hemisphere. From August 18–20, the company will participate for the first time in Apparel Sourcing Show Guatemala, a regional meeting point for apparel sourcing, manufacturing and nearshoring.

#Man-Made Fibers

Eastman Naia™ brings the SEEDS theme to life at PREFACE LA

Eastman Naia™ is participating in PREFACE LA, taking place July 29–30, to present applications of its filament yarn and staple fiber across fashion and denim.

#Recycled Fibers

Eastman Naia™ brings its inside-out denim vision to Kingpins New York

Following its debut at Kingpins Amsterdam, Eastman Naia™ brings the next chapter of its denim story to Kingpins New York, taking place July 22–23. At Booth Green 7, Naia™ presents its denim proposition built around three complementary design directions: Performance Denim, Fashion Denim and Authentic Denim.

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Canopy shifts focus towards recycling and traceability in updated Hot Button criteria

Environmental non-profit organisation Canopy has introduced revised criteria for its annual Hot Button Report, which evaluates producers of man-made cellulosic fibres (MMCFs), including viscose, lyocell and acetate. The updated framework places greater emphasis on scaling alternative fibre sources, improving supply chain traceability and supporting forest conservation, while maintaining responsible sourcing as a central requirement.

#Recycling / Circular Economy

The Or Foundation, adidas, BESTSELLER, H&M Group, and Inditex launch Apparel Recovery Coalition, responding to impacts of post-consumer textile exports

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Syre appoints Tim King as CEO

Syre has appointed Tim King as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Dennis Nobelius, who has decided to leave the company after more than three years as CEO to pursue new opportunities in another industry. King, who has been with Syre since its early days, has been responsible for the company's industrial development and the execution of its strategy.

#Recycled Fibers

Recover™ launches Recover™One, a 100% recycled fiber blend range that eliminates downstream overdyeing

Recover™, a leading materials science company and global producer of recycled cotton at scale, today announces the launch of Recover™One, a new range of fiber blends made entirely from recycled materials. Developed to support the textile industry’s transition toward greater circularity, Recover™One combines recycled polyester and Recover recycled cotton to create soft, smooth, high-performance fabrics for a wide range of applications.

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EU and Mercosur textile industries launch new Textile and Apparel Dialogue

EURATEX, ABIT and FITA have launched the EU–Mercosur Textile and Apparel Dialogue (TAD), a new industry platform aimed at strengthening cooperation between the European and Mercosur textile and apparel sectors.

#Spinning

FET highlights advances in fibre spinning technology at Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress

Fibre Extrusion Technology Limited (FET) presented its latest developments in fibre spinning technology at the Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress in Austria in September 2026. In a presentation entitled “Spinning a good yarn”, Dr Jonny Hunter examined recent technological developments and challenges facing the fibre industry, highlighting the company's expanding range of specialised fibre extrusion and spinning systems.

#Textiles & Apparel / Garment

Vietnam’s market evolution creates new sourcing opportunities at VIATT 2027

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#Heimtextil 2027

Textile performance for the global market: Heimtextil 2027 connects interior design, quality and global sourcing

With the new premium segment Carpets & Rugs Excellence, the Comfort & Connect area and the Heimtextil Trends 27/28, Heimtextil 2027 is sharpening its offering for a market under pressure. Today, textile products need to prove their quality, functionality and long-term value. From 12 to 15 January 2027, the leading trade fair for home and contract textiles and textile design showcases relevant innovations across the entire value chain: from fibres and yarns to designs by international studios and emerging talent, through to finished collections, functional contract textiles and complete interior solutions.

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