All Ingredient brand articles – Page 3
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ArticlePolartec aims to make a difference with ‘Beyond Begins Today’
Since inventing the first fleece made from recycled plastic water bottles in 1993, Polartec, a Milliken & Company brand, has upheld its steadfast promise to protect the environment and is doing everything to make the goal of “zero waste” a reality – from using 100 percent recycled and plant-based materials ...
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News briefsThermore introduces new, partially recycled stretch insulation
Milan-based Thermore Group has unveiled its new Freedom stretch insulation, which it describes as its most dynamic stretch insulation in the company’s five decades of innovation. According to the manufacturer, Freedom is made from 50 percent recycled polyester and offers ample stretch while providing warmth for a variety of applications, ...
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ArticleSwedish researchers develop completely recycled viscose
Viscose textiles are typically made of biomass from the forest and fully recycled viscose is not available. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden claim they have now developed a technique to produce new viscose from worn-out cotton sheets. In Sweden, old textiles are usually burned to produce district heating. Extensive ...
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ArticleCoats sees rebound in footwear, albeit destocking lags behind apparel sector
Coats expects modest revenue growth in 2024 as its markets started to recover in the second half of last year, helping it to deliver higher 2023 profits. The British group, which makes threads and components for the footwear and clothing industries, said destocking of inventories by footwear customers had lagged ...
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ArticlePrimaLoft drops two new high-performance down alternatives
PrimaLoft, Inc. has expanded its range of synthetic down alternatives. PrimaLoft Insulation ThermoPlume+ and PrimaLoft Insulation RISE Loose Fill are the latest products that, according to PrimaLoft, combine the performance and aesthetics of natural down with the benefits of PrimaLoft synthetic fibers, all in a sustainable chassis case. Brands such ...
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OpinionAccessories at Performance Days: It is the little things that make the difference
In terms of ingredient sourcing, the brand names associated with a product can tell a lot about it. If a jacket is made from Gore-Tex, you know that it is using some of the best materials (which usually means the item has a higher price point). The same association is ...
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News briefsFilo closes with positive results
The 61st edition of Filo, the international B2B trade show dedicated to yarns and fibers, registered “highly positive results,” the organizers said. The event, which took place at the Allianz Milano Convention Center (MiCo) on Feb. 28-29, right in front of Milan’s new Citylife district, showcased innovation and searched for ...
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News briefsSpinnova and Suzano sign agreement for new production facility
Finnish biomaterials company Spinnova and Suzano have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) regarding plans for a new production facility for wood-based Spinnova fiber. The LOI is a non-binding agreement that includes certain criteria as requirements for moving into the pre-engineering phase of the new facility. It also includes preliminary ...
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ArticlePerformance Days: Why to turn up to “The Future of Polyester: Beyond the Bottle”?
The ingredient sourcing show Performance Days returns to Messe Munich on March 20-21, but is it worth attending? The easy answer is YES! Hopefully, this article by our expert Charles Ross will enlighten you as well.
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ArticleCoDi believes inventory will become tailwind in 2024
After a difficult 2023, where inventory destocking negatively impacted results at its four outdoor-related businesses, Compass Diversified (CoDi) is banking on a “much higher level of growth” for many of its consumer businesses this year. Additionally, the group, which has eyes on more companies and brands in its portfolio, says ...
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OpinionDesign: This Industry’s most underused superpower?
In the run-up to the Performance Days in Munich, our author Charles Ross is wondering whether we might be overlooking the most obvious solution to our problems…
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News briefsRenewcell expands its Circulose Supplier Setwork
Renewcell, the Swedish textile-to-textile recycler, has announced that 35 new members have joined its Circulose Supplier Network, now totaling 151 members, including spinners, weavers, textile mills, garment manufacturers and more. The latest cohort comprises suppliers with vertical operations (10), yarn spinners (16), garment manufacturers (4), and home and denim textile ...
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News briefsLenzing again receives CDP’s Triple A for sustainability leadership
Lenzing Group, the Austrian supplier of wood-based specialty fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, has been included for the third year in a row on the annual “A-List” of global environmental non-profit CDP, which assesses and recognizes sustainability leadership. Lenzing is one of only ten companies to achieve a ...
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ArticlePolartec and Must Had give excess inventory a second chance
Polartec has entered into a one-year partnership with Must Had, a Torino-based start-up and non-profit company that gives excess materials a second life. Throughout 2024, Polartec will rely on Must Had to extend the life of its excess inventory. Together, the companies will explore sustainable design practices and work towards ...
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ArticleHeiQ appoints CEO for HeiQ AeoniQ Holding
Source: HeiQ Julien Born, CEO of HeiQ AeoniQ Holding Swiss ingredients brand HeiQ has announced the appointment of Julien Born as Chief Executive Officer of HeiQ AeoniQ Holding, where he will drive the growth of HeiQ AeoniQ, a specialty cellulosic fiber. Born brings extensive leadership skills and ...
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News briefsPolygiene says recovery in sight after difficult year
Polygiene, which suspended its long-term financial guidance in December, reported a Q4 operating loss of 302.4 million Swedish kronor (€26.7m) for the three months ended Dec. 31. Total sales fell by 23 percent to SEK 30.9 million (€2.7m) from SEK 40.0 million but gross margin expanded by 570 basis points ...
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News briefsLenzing partners with Recyc Leather and Ganni on new footwear materials
Lenzing Group, the Austrian supplier of wood-based specialty fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, has partnered with Recycle Leather to introduce Pélinova, an innovative material that fuses Tencel Lyocell fibers and recycled leather fibers. By teaming up with a Danish brand, a B Corp-certified company, this trio will bring ...
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News briefsAluula announces appointment of new President
Canadian materials technology company Aluula Composites Inc. has appointed Sage Berryman as President. Berryman brings decades of executive experience to Aluula. With deep capital markets expertise, she has played a key role in leading transactions and partnerships valued at over $4 billion, specifically with innovative technology companies. Before joining Aluula, ...
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News briefsArchroma makes its Avitera SE technology more accessible
Archroma, the Swiss provider of dyes and specialty chemicals, has introduced Avitera SE Generation Next, which is said to make its Avitera SE technology accessible to more brands and mills for more cost-effective, sustainable dyeing of cellulosic fibers and blends. Thanks to an improved cost-to-performance ratio for new dark and ...
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News briefsSympatex expands sales team
Sympatex has expanded its sales team with Eric Brendel and Leandra Reisner as Business Development Managers, starting their work with immediate effect. Reisner is an expert in sustainable textile innovations. The trained textile and clothing technician most recently worked as a sales representative at Weichert Agencies GmbH, where she was ...
