Unifi, maker of Repreve brand recycled fibres has set an ambitious textile-to-textile recycling target to transform the equivalent of 1.5 billion t-shirts worth of textile and yarn waste into new products by 2030. “Our fourth annual sustainability publication showcases UNIFI’s continuous
In a shocking development, textile to textile recycler Renewcell said it intends to file for bankruptcy, after failing to secure additional funding and consecutive quarters of slow sales. The Swedish company is a pioneer in textile to textile recycling and manufactures Circulose textile pulp. “We have been negotiating with our two largest shareholders, H&M and […]
Liva, a leading fabric brand from Birla Cellulose is participating at Bharat Tex 2024 and will present its wide-ranging product portfolio and applications and its sustainable attributes. According to a press release, Liva is a high-quality sustainable fabric ideal for clothes, renowned for its fluidity, breathability, moisture-wicking properties, and resistance to
Earlier this month, the Turkish Ministry of Trade issued a notification stating that anti-dumping measures for imported polyester staple fibre (PSF) will expire on August 4, 2024. Turkish domestic manufacturers can file a sunset review investigation application before the expiration of the measure, which was imposed on PSF imports from India, China, Taiwan and Thailand.
Swedish textile-to-textile recycler Renewcell has added 35 new members to the Circulose Supplier Network (CSN), which now totals 151 spinners, weavers, textile mills, garment manufacturers, and more. The 35 new additions consist of 10 suppliers with vertical operations, 16 yarn spinners, 4 garment manufacturers as well as denim and home textile mills. “Launched in July
Lenzing’s leading textile brand for lyocell and modal fibres, Tencel exhibited at the 6th edition of Tencel x Intimasia exhibition, marking a significant advancement in India’s intimate wear industry. According to a Lenzing press release, the demand for Tencel as well as Lenzing Ecovero viscose fibres has been increasing rapidly in the Indian intimate wear […]
Textile recycling innovator SaXcell showed fabric and apparel samples at the Birla Cellulose stall, which is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of manmade cellulosic fibre at PV Paris exhibition. “This partnership underscores the successful partnership between SaXcell and Birla Cellulose in the production of recycled man-made cellulosic fibres,” a Birla Cellulose
A recent new Indonesian regulation on import of textile raw materials like Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) is threatening to disrupt production of polyester staple fibres (PSF). The new regulation has changed import controls from post-border to border, which has become a source of great concern for textile industry players. The Indonesian Filament and Thread Manufacturers […]
Imports of spandex by China in 2023 skyrocketed 85.6 percent or 22,112 tons over the previous year to 47,900 tons. According to statistical data from China Customs, the average spandex import price stood at $5.36 per kg in 2023, which is a fall of $3.36 per kg over 2022. Imports from just four countries totaled […]
The Lenzing Group has again been recognised for performance on climate change, forests and water security by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its annual ‘A List’ for third time. Based on data reported through CDP’s 2023 Climate Change, Forests and Water Security questionnaires, Lenzing is one of the only 10 companies that […]





















