Product Launch & Innovation

Lycra Sheer Sensation Makes Tights Static Free

Textile Insights June 28, 2023

The Lycra Company has launched Lycra Sheer Sensation technology which it said, is designed to put an end to the unpleasant sensation from sticky tights, caused by static electricity, with various other fabric materials like polyester or viscose. The Lycra Company added that the new technology

Product Launch & Innovation

Spinnova Partners Terafil For New Yarn Development

Textile Insights June 20, 2023

Finland based producer of natural fibres, Spinnova has partnered with Portugal based vertically integrated textile mill, Terafil in a yarn development cooperation agreement. Under the agreement, Tearfil will operate Spinnova’s R&D yarn-spinning line at its facilities in Portugal, and undertake new product development activity on behalf of Spinnova. The rationale behind

Corporates

Trevira Renamed As Indorama Ventures Fibers Germany

Textile Insights June 16, 2023

Germany based Trevira GmbH which was acquired in 2011 by Thailand headquartered Indorama Ventures, has now been renamed as Indorama Ventures Fibers Germany GmbH. In the last few years, Indorama Ventures has made several acquisitions and now has 147 locations in 35 countries and employs more than 26,000 people in three business segments. “To strengthen […]

Corporates

Karl Mayer & Lenzing Collaborate On Eco-Friendly Textiles

Textile Insights June 16, 2023

Karl Mayer and Lenzing Group are collaborating to create a more environmentally friendly textile value chain. This cooperation intends to increase the proportion of botanic and biodegradable as well as fossil-free materials used in the production of textiles on both warp knitting and flat knitting machines. The collaboration has targeted use of up to 100% […]