Cotton

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Expands Board Of Directors From 16 To 22

Textile Insights May 5, 2024

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has announced the appointment of a refreshed and expanded Board of Directors, signaling a new phase in its governance. The board now comprises 22 members, including 11 new appointees, expanding from its previous 16 members. This move follows a governance review

Corporates

Suominen Invests In Strengthening Sustainable Product Capabilities In Bethune, USA

Textile Insights May 5, 2024

Suominen is bolstering its capabilities in sustainable products by upgrading and enhancing one of its production lines in Bethune, South Carolina, USA. This strategic investment aligns with Suominen’s vision to lead in nonwovens innovation and sustainability. “This investment reinforces our position as the foremost provider of sustainable nonwovens in the Americas market,

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Mango To Expand Presence In UK With 20 New Store Openings In 2024

Textile Insights May 5, 2024

Mango, a leading European fashion group, is set to expand its footprint in the UK with over 20 new store openings planned for 2024. The expansion will focus on increasing presence in London, Scotland and branching into Northern Ireland, central and southern England. Daniel López, Mango’s Director of Expansion and Franchising, highlights the UK as […]

Economy

Avient Introduces ‘Wilflex Revive’ Sustainable Plastisol Inks For Screen Printing

Textile Insights April 23, 2024

Avient Corporation, a leading provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions and services, has officially launched Wilflex Revive bio plastisol inks for the screen printing industry. With a bio-derived content ranging from 50-59%, Wilflex Revive inks are designed to help screen printers meet their sustainability targets while maintaining the same ease of use

Corporates

NILIT And Shenma Industry Form Strategic JV In China

Textile Insights April 21, 2024

NILIT, the foremost provider of high-performance Nylon 6.6 fibres for the apparel industry, and Shenma Industry Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China Pingmei Shenma Group and a leader in the industrial Nylon 6.6 market, have announced the establishment of a strategic joint venture. This partnership marks a significant milestone in expanding production capacity and fostering

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Eastman Partners With Debrand To Recycle Apparel Waste From Top Brands

Textile Insights April 21, 2024

Eastman, a specialty materials company renowned for its Naia cellulosic fibres, has initiated a strategic collaboration with Debrand, a leading next-life logistics company specializing in sustainable solutions for apparel waste, serving some of the world’s top apparel and footwear brands. In partnership with Debrand, Eastman is utilizing its cutting-edge molecular

Sustainability

HNI Corporation Receives DOE Better Project Award

Textile Insights April 21, 2024

HNI Corporation has received the DOE Better Project Award. The award recognizes HNI’s exceptional achievements in implementing energy-efficient initiatives within its manufacturing operations, particularly regarding the optimization of paint booth ovens. By incorporating air curtains designed by HNI, the company successfully reduced oven energy demand by up to 30%

Sustainability

Standard Textile Launches Take-Back Recycling Programme To Promote Sustainability

Textile Insights April 21, 2024

Standard Textile Co., Inc., a global leader in healthcare and hospitality textiles, has introduced its Take-Back Recycling Programme, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship while providing customers a convenient solution for responsible linen disposal. Melanie Boyle, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Standard Textile,

Event

ZDHC Workshop Empowers Tiruppur Textile Industry For Sustainable Growth

Textile Insights April 21, 2024

On April 12th, 2024, the ZDHC South Asia region hosted a highly informative workshop at Poppy’s Vista Hotel in Tiruppur, centred on the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme for textile manufacturers. This initiative is designed to steer the industry toward sustainable chemical management practices. Key highlights of the workshop include – ZDHC Guidelines and Solutions:

Fibre

Metsä & Andritz Cooperate On Pre-Study For Producing Kuura Fibre

Textile Insights April 19, 2024

Finland based Metsä Group is cooperating with international technology group Andritz to conduct a pre-study for the first possible commercial mill producing the Kuura textile fibre. “This new type of textile fibre, developed by Metsä Group’s innovation company Metsä Spring, is made from Finnish wood,” Andritz said in a press release. The primary objectives are […]