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Evonik And AMSilk Expand Partnership To Scale Sustainable Silk Proteins

Textile Insights September 29, 2025

Evonik and AMSilk have extended their collaboration with a long-term agreement to produce sustainable silk proteins at industrial scale. Building on their 2023 partnership, the companies have commissioned a dedicated manufacturing line at Evonik’s biotech hub in Slovakia. The facility, powered

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Hercules Twist Number

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

The Hercules twist number is a fascinating concept that helps quantify the optimal twist in cotton yarns-beyond which the yarn’s strength actually begins to decline. I always like to embrace new challenges, because they help us develop resilience, courage and perseverance.  Additionally, we can develop new skills and gain valuable experiences. However, this time the […]

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Lenzing Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio With New Photovoltaic Plant

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

The Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of regenerated cellulose fibres for the textile and nonwoven industries, has expanded its renewable energy portfolio with the commissioning of a new 1.3 MWp photovoltaic (PV) plant at its Lenzing site, developed in partnership with Verbund. This addition increases the company’s total PV capacity to 8.3 MWp, strengthening […]

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The Anatomy Of An End Break: How Yarn Fails In Spinning

Textile Insights August 10, 2025

The deeper I delved into the mechanics of end breakage, the more I realized how much was yet to be understood. This wasn’t the end—it was just the beginning of a fascinating unravelling, writes Murugan Santhanam During a spinning technology workshop, our technical trainer threw a deceptively simple question at the group: “What is an […]

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Gen Phoenix, Tapestry Expand Circular Leather Partnership

Textile Insights July 24, 2025

Gen Phoenix, a leading manufacturer of sustainable recycled leather fiber materials, has announced a major expansion of its partnership with Tapestry Inc., the parent company of luxury brands Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. The deepened collaboration includes a new three-year supply agreement and a significant increase in Tapestry’s equity stake, as part of Gen

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HKRITA And Epson Develop Silk-Like Regenerated Fiber From Waste Cotton

Textile Insights July 23, 2025

The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) and Seiko Epson Corporation (Epson) have successfully developed a regenerated cellulose fiber with a silk-like sheen using waste cotton fabric, marking a significant step forward in textile recycling and sustainable innovation. This new fiber, created through a novel production process, combines Epson’s

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Uster Panel Explores Challenges And Tech-Driven Solutions For Recycled Yarn Spinning

Textile Insights July 18, 2025

Producing high-quality yarn from recycled fibers poses unique technical and process challenges, as highlighted during a recent panel discussion hosted by Uster Technologies at its headquarters. The event brought together experts from Rieter, Säntis Textiles, Otto Yarns, and TVU, who emphasized the importance of technology, data, and collaboration in achieving sustainable

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Yarnconnect: The New-Age Marketplace Empowering The Global Yarn Trade

Textile Insights July 9, 2025

The textile industry’s digital transformation is accelerating, and YarnConnect.com is leading the way with a dedicated B2B platform that connects yarn buyers and sellers across India and beyond, enabling faster, smarter and more transparent business interactions. Developed by a team of textile and technology professionals, YarnConnect is not just another listing

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Breakthrough Washable Fibres Set New Standard For Smart Textiles

Textile Insights June 10, 2025

A team of researchers from Ajou University and collaborating institutions has unveiled a new class of waterproof and conductive tough fibres (CTFs) designed to revolutionize wearable electronics and smart textiles. These next-generation fibres, created using a scalable and eco-efficient manufacturing process, address longstanding challenges in e-textile development,

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Yarn Realization: The Strategic Lever To Profitability For Indian Spinners

Textile Insights June 9, 2025

Yarn realization, defined as the effective yield of yarn from a given quantity of fibre, emerges as a critical profitability lever. Even marginal improvements can significantly boost a mill’s bottomline, states Wazir Advisors’ white paper. India’s spinning industry, once celebrated for its cost competitiveness and abundant domestic cotton supply, is now navigating a