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
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
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%
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,
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:
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 […]
Bio-manufacturing startup Spiber Inc. has successfully concluded a fundraising round, securing over JPY 10 billion, including additional investments from existing shareholders. This funding infusion will fuel the acceleration of mass production of its innovative Brewed Protein materials and facilitate global sales, further advancing the circular economy. Spiber’s
Panda Biotech has launched commercial operations at the Panda Hemp Gin in Wichita Falls, Texas, marking a milestone in industrial hemp processing. The facility, spanning 500,000 square feet, is the largest in the western hemisphere and processes 10 metric tonnes of hemp per hour into textile-grade fibrer, hurd, short-fibre/hurd mix and nutrient-rich micronized hurd.
Americhem, a leading manufacturer of custom colour masterbatch and additives, has received the Silver EcoVadis Medal, placing the company in the top 15% of sustainable businesses globally. CEO John Richard attributes this achievement to the collective effortsof employees and partners, signaling a commitment to setting new sustainability standards. In the past year,
Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel Europe (Freudenberg) marks another stride towards sustainability with the successful completion of the 4sustainability Chemical Management protocol (4s CHEM) at its new Freudenberg Apparel Competence Centre in Sant’Omero, Italy. Attaining the Advanced Level, this accomplishment underscores Freudenberg’s commitment to