Corporates

Solena Materials Raises US$ 6.7 Million To Scale Up Sustainable Protein Fibre Production

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Solena Materials, a biomaterials company pioneering the development of high-performance, sustainable protein fibres for clothing, has raised $6.7 million in a seed funding round. The investment is backed by Sir David Harding, SynBioVen, and Insempra. Founded in 2022 as a spinout from Imperial

Product Launch & Innovation

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

Textile Insights March 9, 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 […]

Tete-A-Tete

Birla Cellulose’s Focus Remains On Offering Tailored Solutions To Our Consumers: Manmohan Singh

Textile Insights February 17, 2025

Grasim Industries Ltd., a leader in man-made cellulosic fibres, is making sustainability the focal point of its showcase at Bharat Tex 2025. Manmohan Singh shared insights into the company’s product offerings, industry trends and collaborations aimed at driving circularity in textiles. At Bharat Tex 2025, Birla Cellulose is presenting a comprehensive range of man-made

Industry

Schützen Named Top 5 Finalist In Sustainable Textiles Innovation

July 7, 2024

The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) has announced the finalists for its 5th Innovation Challenge in Sustainable Chemistry and Textiles, with Schützen Chemical Group from India making it to the list of top 5 global finalists. Selected from a competitive field of global applicants, these finalists represent cutting-edge innovations driving