fibers
ESG Outlook: Tara Maurer-Mackay of PrimaLoft on Reducing Emissions with P.U.R.E.
In this Q&A, Tara Maurer-Mackay, senior vice president, product strategy for PrimaLoft, discusses why…
Are Biodegradable Fibers Part of the Circular Economy?
Biodegradable fibers are often seen as a solution to addressing waste, but the textiles often "leave the…
Force Field Up: Noble’s Circuitex Could Thwart ‘Havana Syndrome’ Energy Attacks
Circuitex shielding fabrics utilize proprietary material technology that scatters and shields energy waves by…
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Frontier Yarns: Leading the World in Sustainable Cotton Yarn Manufacturing
As one of the largest producers of 100-percent cotton and poly/cotton yarns, Frontier Yarns takes…
This Singaporean Innovator Turns Pineapple Leaves into Sneaker, Denim-Ready Fibers
Trial production of the pineapple leaf fibers began in September 2021 and production volume will scale-up by…
The Lycra Company Launches Online Customer Portal
The Lycra ONE portal includes the latest innovations, fabric library, knowledge center, certification and…
Wool: Designed by Nature, Designed for Life
Wool offers a material solution for brands, designers and manufacturers to shift to a circular business model…
What Lenzing’s New Tencel Fiber Offers Denim
The fiber's attributes present a world of possibilities for sustainable, indigo-dyed denim fabrics, according…
Eurofins and Tailorlux to Explore Digital Fiber Verification
Eurofins Textile Testing Spain and Tailorlux have signed an agreement to explore business synergies in the…
Thermore Takes Apparel Fiber Insulation to ‘Genius’ Level
When used in a garment, Ecodown Fibers Genius allows the fibers to intertwine, creating an even and stable…
Fashion for Good Launches Renewable Carbon Textiles Project
PHA polymer fibers are a biosynthetic alternative to fossil-based fibers that could reduce carbon emissions…
LVMH Partners With Canopy to Strengthen Forest Conservation Commitment
LVMH's pledge includes ensuring its supply chains for paper, packaging and fabrics are free of fiber from…
Polylana Fiber Expands Network to Europe in Near-Shoring Move
Expanding the network of Polylana yarn spinners has always been part of the long-term plan for Dutch…
ESG Outlook: Sagee Aran of NILIT on the Sustainability of Synthetics
In this Q&A, Sagee Aran, head of global marketing at nylon textile producer NILIT, discusses why synthetics…
Lycra Wraps Higg Self-Assessment at Six Sites
The Higg FEM gives manufacturers, brands and retailers a clear, holistic view of facility-specific…