#Recycling / Circular Economy

2021-09-02

Sitra lists Infinited as one of Finland’s most interesting circular economy companies

Infinited Fiber is delighted to announce that they have been included in The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra’s latest list of the ‘Most Interesting Companies in Circular Economy in Finland’. The list features 41 pioneering companies offering global sustainability solutions through means of circularity. Sitra has maintained a list of the most interesting companies in the circular economy since 2017. In that time, the circular economy has transformed from being something that involved a few pioneering individual companies to a profitable business model for an increasing number of businesses.

“All the ingredients for a breakthrough”

“Potential to revolutionize the entire textile industry, whose environmental impacts are significant. A technology company with all the ingredients to make an international breakthrough.”

That’s how the Sitra panel described Infinited Fiber Company on the case story page they created for them, and they couldn’t be happier with the evaluation, Infinited Fiber commented and named it another incredible step on their journey to make textile circularity an everyday reality.

Showcasing at WCEF2021

Next up, they’re excited to be part of the World Circular Economy Forum 2021 (WCEF2021) Virtual Expo Showcase, taking place in Canada on September 13-15. This, the fifth WCEF, is co-organized by the Government of Canada and Sitra.

Infinited Fiber CEO Petri Alava is among the impressive line-up of global thinkers and leaders speaking at WCEF2021. You can catch him on the September 14 Game Changer Session #4: Climate + Biodiversity panel.

"We’re looking forward to discussing groundbreaking circular economy ideas and solutions with fellow enthusiasts. This is a key event in circularity and we’re excited to be among the game changers seizing the circular opportunity through transformational change and collective efforts", Infinited Fiber announced with a view to the congress.

“Production is a product”

From technical textiles and AI-driven robotics to the limitations of textile circularity: Professor Dr Thomas Gries looks back on more than two decades of development at ITA Aachen. In the interview, he explains why production technology remains a decisive success factor, discusses international collaborations and innovation ecosystems, and shares his views on the transformation of production landscapes and the challenges facing an increasingly regulated industry.

“We need to move away from the price trap and return to a value-driven mindset.”

With its new Textile Innovation Center, KARL MAYER is sending a strong signal for innovation, collaboration, and the future of textile applications. In this interview, Karl Josef Mayer discusses new opportunities in warp knitting, the processing of staple fibres, recycling, the changing role of machinery manufacturers, and why the textile industry must once again focus more strongly on the value of textiles. by Oliver Schmidt

“Innovation, resilience and international experience remain the great strengths of the Swiss textile machinery industry”

Geopolitical uncertainty, growing competitive pressure from China, new free trade agreements and the shift towards a circular economy are currently reshaping the global textile industry. In this interview, Cornelia Buchwalder discusses the current mood within the Swiss textile machinery sector, the industry’s distinctive innovative strength, new market opportunities in India and Asia, and the technological trends that could shape the upcoming trade fair cycle leading up to ITMA 2027.

RE&UP’s Next-Gen Cotton fibers power Zalando private label t-shirt collection crafted from innovative recycled textiles

RE&UP Recycling Technologies’ Next-Gen Cotton powers a new collection from Zalando’s private labels, marking a step forward in bringing textile-to-textile recycled fibers into commercial fashion production. Launching on Zalando in August, the collection comprises five t-shirts across YOURTURN by Zalando and Even&Odd by Zalando, made from a circular-knit fabric blending 80% organic cotton with 20% RE&UP Next-Gen Cotton — textile-to-textile recycled fiber produced from textile waste. This is the first time RE&UP's recycled fibers feature in Zalando's private label assortment.

Driving circularity with Uster Recycled Fiber Matrix

The textile industry’s commitment to circularity continues to accelerate, and mechanical recycling is viewed as a targeted approach to cutting textile waste and its environmental impact. At the forefront of this drive, Uster has developed the Recycled Fiber Matrix, a two-dimensional assessment of mechanically recycled fibers to guide optimum processing and end-uses.

Novel flame-retardant and recyclable fiber-reinforced composite

Airplanes and passenger trains must meet strict safety requirements, including fire safety standards. This calls for materials that are flame-retardant, lightweight, robust, and scalable. Empa researchers, in collaboration with their industry partner Elantas, have now succeeded for the first time in making such a material – a composite – fully recyclable.

Archroma wins ICIS Innovation Award for sulfur dye breakthrough

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has won a coveted 2026 ICIS Innovation Award for Best Product Innovation from a Large Company for FiberColors®. These high-performance sulfur dyes are synthesized from pre-consumer wool waste, reducing industry reliance on petroleum-based inputs while contributing to the circular economy by upcycling unwanted wool that farmers would otherwise pay to dispose of.

YDC 2026 names winners in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest 2026 (YDC) has named its winners at the conclusion of CENTRESTAGE in Hong Kong. Ten emerging local designers presented collections inspired by personal experiences and emotions, translating their ideas through distinctive tailoring, materials and craftsmanship.