Fibre

Lenzing Among Top 25% Of All Verified Higg FSLM Facilities

Textile Insights May 1, 2024

Manufacturer of regenerated cellulose fibres Lenzing has achieved outstanding results in the Higg Facility Social & Labor Module (FSLM) certification for five of its production sites. In 2023, more than 7,200 companies worldwide underwent this audit, with Lenzing’s result placing it

Fibre

Beaulieu Fibres Intl Launches Sustainable Fibres Program

Textile Insights April 24, 2024

Beaulieu Fibres International has launched its Sustainable Fibres Program in a bid to drive ‘fibres that build futures’ Beaulieu Fibres has introduced its Sustainable Fibres Program to help reshape fibres for sustainable solutions. Through the initiative, it is looking to gain insights into challenges encountered by customers across the value chain to identify

Industry

Radicigroup Unveils Physical & Digital Nylon Traceability Platform

Textile Insights April 24, 2024

RadiciGroup has launched its first physical and digital nylon traceability project and as its first application has introduced a gilet made from the yarn manufactured in one of its industrial sites. “The QR code on the garment can reveal its origin and display information about its production process,” the manufacturer of Nylon 6.6 fibre said […]

Fibre

Ecovadis Score Puts Teijin Aramid Among Top 5% Worldwide

Textile Insights April 16, 2024

For the eighth consecutive year, Teijin Aramid has been recognised for its sustainability efforts with an EcoVadis score that places the company in the top 5 percent of all companies in all industries globally The EcoVadis score also places the company in the top 3 percent of all manmade fibre producers worldwide. “Known for its […]

Sustainability

Indorama Ventures Awarded ‘Platinum Medal’ By Ecovadis

Textile Insights February 3, 2024

Indorama Ventures has bagged the prestigious ‘Platinum Medal’ from EcoVadis’ Sustainability Assessment, which underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to sustainability. Indorama Ventures actively participates in the annual EcoVadis assessment to measure its sustainable practices, ensuring alignment with the diverse requirements of key customers. In the latest

Fibre

Keel Labs Debuts T-Shirt Produced From Seaweed Fibre

Textile Insights January 30, 2024

Keel Labs has debuted a t-shirt produced from Kelsun fibre, the company’s flagship product made from seaweed. Created to demonstrate Kelsun’s plug-and-play potential in replacing conventional fibres used in the textile industry, this t-shirt marks the first Kelsun garment made using traditional knitting machines. The Kelsun T-Shirt was created using 70 percent Kelsun and

Fibre

Lenzing Again Recognised For Sustainability Performance

Textile Insights January 12, 2024

Lenzing has once again been recognised for its sustainability performance and its active contribution to transforming the industry towards a circular economy. The rating agency MSCI awarded Lenzing an ‘AA’ rating for the third time in a row, placing Lenzing among the top eight percent of rated companies in its peer group. In addition, Lenzing […]

Sustainability

Spinnova Stresses On Incentives In Circular Fashion At COP28

Textile Insights December 14, 2023

Sustainable textile material company Spinnova has emphasised on incentives and investments into circular fashion at COP28. In the run up to COP28, Spinnova added that it is not the time to back down on climate action in the global fashion and textile industries. According to Spinnova, decarbonising the industry and reaching net zero by 2050 […]

Fibre

Birla Cellulose Creating Algae Based Fibre Which Eliminates Dyeing

Textile Insights December 6, 2023

India’s biggest cellulose fibre manufacturer Birla Cellulose, has partnered with Israeli start-up Algaeing to develop algae-based cellulosic fibres which eliminate the need for traditional dyeing. Algaeing’s patented algae bio-based technologies aim to utilise vertically-farmed algae to produce sustainable, biodegradable and zero-waste textiles and dyes for the textiles

Corporates

The LYCRA Company Releases 2022 Sustainability Update

Textile Insights September 24, 2023

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in sustainable fibre and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, has unveiled its second annual update of Planet Agenda and Global Sustainability Dashboard for fiscal year 2022. These reports track progress towards the company’s 2030 sustainability goals, which were introduced in last year’s