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INHFA Calls For Wool To Play Key Role In Ireland’s Textile Strategy

Textile Insights May 27, 2025

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has urged the government to prioritise the use of wool in its textile management strategy, following the launch of a public consultation process by Minister Alan Dillon on May 21. The association argues that wool, as a natural and renewable

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Breakthrough Study Brings Hemp Closer To Mainstream Textile Use

Textile Insights May 21, 2025

A innovative study from the University of Zagreb’s Faculty of Textile Technology is set to redefine the role of hemp in the textile industry. Long considered a niche, infrastructure-intensive fiber, hemp is now being recognized as a cotton-compatible input that can be spun using standard machinery, opening the door to broader industrial use and adding […]

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Uganda Turns Banana Waste Into Textiles And Hair Extensions

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Researchers in Uganda are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, tapping into the rising global demand for sustainable fibres. The Banatex-EA (Banana Textiles in East Africa) project, led by Busitema University, has successfully developed spinnable banana fibre as an alternative to cotton and synthetics. “Banana fibre shares

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Bangladesh Bans Yarn Imports Via Land Ports, Exporters Protest

Textile Insights April 4, 2025

The Bangladeshi government has halted the import of yarn through land ports, citing concerns over undervaluation and inadequate infrastructure to properly classify different yarn categories. The Ministry of Commerce, in a notification issued on March 27, stated that investigations based on information from the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) confirmed

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Kraig Labs Achieves Record-Breaking Spider Silk Production In Early 2025

Textile Insights March 17, 2025

Kraig Labs has set a new production record in early 2025, surpassing its entire 2024 spider silk output with a single production run. This milestone reflects the company’s rapid success in scaling up the commercial production of its BAM-1 silk technology. “This production run is not just our largest to date—it’s larger than everything we […]

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A Great Future For Recycled Yarns… But What About The Costs?

Textile Insights March 17, 2025

Expert Panel Discusses Yarn Production from Recycled Material Uster Technologies brought together textile industry leaders to discuss the current challenges and opportunities in using recycled raw materials. A delegation of spinners from India met with experts from Rieter, Säntis-Textiles, Otto Yarns, Gherzi Textile Organization, and TVU at Uster headquarters in

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New Research Hub In England To Study Microfibre Pollution From Textiles

Textile Insights March 6, 2025

A newly established research hub in North East England will investigate the extent and environmental impact of microfibre pollution from textiles. The Fibre Fragmentation and Environment Research Hub (FibER Hub), located at Northumbria University in Newcastle, is a collaboration between the university and The Microfibre Consortium (TMC). It will extensively test various

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Metsä Spring Highlights Kuura’s Lower Carbon Footprint Among Textile Fibres

Textile Insights March 6, 2025

Backed by a recent third-party assessment, Metsä Spring is promoting the competitiveness of its Kuura textile fibre against viscose, lyocell, and cotton. Made from softwood Kraft pulp instead of dissolving pulp, Kuura has been found to have a significantly lower environmental impact. A life cycle assessment by Etteplan, reviewed by the RISE Research Institutes of […]

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Reliance Industries Showcases Innovative Polyester Technologies At Bharat Tex 2025

Textile Insights February 15, 2025

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), India’s largest private sector company, is making a significant impact at Bharat Tex 2025, showcasing its latest advancements in polyester technologies. The company is highlighting its industry-leading sustainable and performance-driven innovations, including R|Elan SuPer, HEXaREL Quanta, and other high-tech fabrics designed for

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Reliance Industries’ Recron Innovations Elicits Unprecedented Response At Heimtextil 2025

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

Reliance Industries Ltd’s Recron Innovations made a remarkable impact at Heimtextil 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany. The event served as a milestone for the company, showcasing two groundbreaking products: HEXaREL Fiberfill and Ecotherm, which further solidified its position as a global leader in sustainable polyester technology. HEXaREL Fiberfill: Transforming Insulation