4 September 201930 August 2019 First Devan R-Vital CBD-infused textiles hit the market Devan Chemicals has launched its new CBD (Cannabidiol) fabric treatment, as part of its R-Vital range of microencapsulated active ingredients
29 August 201927 August 2019 A R&D project led by VTT to create a sustainable basis for the circular economy of textiles A two-year R&D project will gather more than 20 companies and research partners together to create a sustainable basis for the circular economy of textiles
23 August 201921 August 2019 Liva announces entry in saree category New-age fabric from Birla Group gets launched at the Kolkata Fashion Expo
22 August 201920 August 2019 Softer-than-cotton: antibacterial shirt is made out of milk Mi Terro's machine-washable Limitless Milk Shirt is said to have a soft, silk-like feel, while also being antibacterial, wrinkle-resistant, moisture-wicking, UV-blocking, and stretchable
22 July 20199 September 2021 Covestro works with partners to develop CO2-based elastic textile fibres German polymer materials manufacturer Covestro has developed a method of producing elastic textile fibres through the partial use of carbon dioxide
8 July 20193 July 2019 Lenzing Group to become the first carbon neutral fiber producer in the world Investment of more than EUR 100 mn to combat 1.3 Mt of CO2 emissions
1 July 201927 June 2019 Lenzing Group builds world’s largest lyocell fiber plant in Thailand State-of-the-art production plant enhances global specialty fibers footprint
27 June 201924 June 2019 Levi’s found a way to make hemp feel like cotton, and it could have big implications for your wardrobe Company found a way to make hemp fibers soft and able to blend with cotton, but in a way that needs significantly less water than usual
21 June 201917 June 2019 Lenzing uses blockchain technology to help customers track its bio-based fibres from wood to clothes Together with Hongkong based TextileGenesis, company aim to create an unmatched level of transparency for brands and consumers
3 June 201928 May 2019 Lenzing: Lyocell fibers for aquatic farming Company initiated the project in collaboration with the Saxon Textile Research Institute (STFI), Chemnitz/Germany, and FIUM GmbH & Co. KG
31 May 201928 May 2019 Sustainable PU synthetics for the shoe industry Combination of water-based textile coating with regenerative fibers
23 May 201925 December 2019 Trevira at Techtextil 2019 Trevira to reveal numerous new, sustainable innovations at Techtextil 2019
Cellulose Fibers Market to witness a CAGR of 9.02% during 2018-2024 Frequent changes in raw material prices, stringent environmental regulations by governments will act as main challenge for the market in future
22 May 201918 May 2019 Biodegradable Seat Covers: Lenzing on the Latest in Circular Auto Parts Through a partnership with Swiss automaker Rinspeed, textile giant Lenzing is expanding into auto upholstery — and changing what it feels like to sit on wood
17 May 201913 May 2019 Three winners announced in the GC3 Startup Network’s 4th Annual Technology Showcase Three of the 10 startups won the opportunity to pitch their solutions to a panel of business and technology experts on the main stage during the GC3 Innovators Roundtable
9 May 20196 May 2019 Polartec and Kraig Biocraft Laboratories to Bring First Spider Silk Fabrics to the Performance Apparel Market In joint development since 2016, Polartec and Kraig are applying the performance characteristics of spider silk into yarns for military-grade textiles
Pakistan Announces National Coordinated Trials of 85 Bt Cotton Varieties NCVT aims to assess the cotton varieties' production capability and fiber qualities in accordance to Pakistan's 2018-2019 research plan
6 May 201930 April 2019 Lenzing: Smart solutions from botanic origins Lenzing brand covers a broad range of industrial applications ranging from agriculture to engineered products at the Techtextil
26 April 201920 April 2019 Fortum complements its value chain in biorefining by investing in Infinited Fiber Company Company developing and to license technology that is used to manufacture cotton-like fibre for the textile industry from recycled fibre and cellulose
23 April 201918 April 2019 Raymond and Reliance Industries launch eco-friendly range of fabrics The Ecovera range will soon hit 1,500 stores across 700 cities. It is made from R|Elan GreenGold, the greenest fibre in the world
17 April 201912 April 2019 This tech can make fabric from old clothing, agricultural waste – and even trees Spinnova’s technology for creating fiber from cellulose is a 2019 World Changing Ideas Award Winner. It could stop the bad environmental effects of cotton production
9 April 20194 April 2019 H&M’s New Sustainable Collection Uses Fabric Made From Fruit and Algae Well known popular brand has established one of the most extensive and ambitious sustainability programs in the fast-fashion market
4 March 201927 February 2019 Saris From Bananas: TN Weaver Creates 25 Natural Fibers, Wins National Record! The weavers of Anakaputhur weave beautiful saris out of banana fibres, whicht were manual extracted from banana stems
18 February 201913 February 2019 Arkema showcases its range of performance materials for sports equipment at ISPO Munich 2019 New grades in the Pebax® Rnew® bio-based range, derived from sustainable castor oil, to be highlighted
12 February 20197 February 2019 Eastman Naia showcases sustainable fashion at Première Vision Eco-conscious cellulosic yarn poised to revolutionize womenswear
4 February 201930 January 2019 Birla Cellulose launches sustainable fabric Livaeco The eco enhanced variant of Liva was launched with forest themed fashion show with garments designed by India’s leading fashion designers
21 January 201916 January 2019 From Life Cycle Impact Assessments to Bio-Based Synthetics How Kathmandu is Reshaping Outdoor Eco Apparel
16 January 201911 January 2019 Nanollose creates the world’s first wearable fashion garment made from liquid waste Company launched first of its kind sweater made from sustainable coconut waste and marks a breakthrough for sustainable alternatives
11 January 20198 January 2019 Stora Enso partners with H&M group and Inter IKEA group to industrialize TreeToTextile TreeToTextile JV aims to use renewable forest raw material and regenerates the cellulose into a textile fiber
21 December 201818 December 2018 Australian company Nanollose creates clothing from coconut-based waste Biomaterial technology firm Nanollose has created a garment produced from the company’s “tree-free” rayon fibre
20 December 201817 December 2018 Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s sustainable fiber material used in fabric for Nobel Banquet dress The Swedish paper and textile industries are working together to produce textiles from local raw materia
17 December 201813 December 2018 Wood-based innovations made an appearance at Independence Day Reception in Finland Stora Enso's woodpulp has being used as a raw material in the evening gown made by Aalto University for Finland’s First Lady Jenni Haukio
12 November 20187 November 2018 How to give new life to poultry and wine industry waste Chicken feathers and solid remains of grapes are being used to develop eco-friendly materials, thanks to two EU-backed initiatives
24 October 201819 October 2018 Metsä Group and Itochu establish a joint venture that builds an industrial demo plant to produce wood-based textile fibres The new technology to be studied and further developed in the demo project is based on direct dissolution using a novel solvent for the pulp dissolution stage
18 October 201815 October 2018 Dupont completes expansion Sorona production capacity Investment is reflective of the growing demand for Sorona polymer throughout the carpet and apparel markets
17 October 201812 October 2018 Parkdale Mills and Intrinsic Textiles Team Up To Reduce Synthetic Microfiber Pollution and Textile Waste CiCLO textile technology allows polyester and other synthetic materials to biodegrade like natural materials
1 October 201826 September 2018 Parkdale Mills & Intrinsic Textiles team up to reduce synthetic microfiber pollution & textile waste Joint venture to bring CiCLO Sustainable Textile Technology to market
29 August 201824 August 2018 Mango Materials testing biodegradable plastic textiles in Berkeley Marina New plastic material is derived from waste methane and could help solve some of the issues with oil-based materials especially in the textile and clothing industries
28 August 201823 August 2018 The first ‘Cotton + Corn’ shoe from Reebok’s sustainable range hits the shops The Cotton + Corn program aims to produce footwear with “things that grow” in order to create sustainable products
24 August 201822 August 2018 Trending: New Spins on Wood, Hemp, Coconut Recognized as Winning Natural Fibers Vegan wool alternative made from hemp and coconut fibers earned the PETA Prize for Animal-Free Wool in the 2018 Biodesign Challenge
21 August 201816 August 2018 Next generation cotton you won’t have to iron It may sound like a fanciful dream, but could be a reality thanks to a new project being undertaken by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency
14 August 20189 August 2018 China Is Blaming Canada For Its Cannabis Problem But Is Producing 50% Of The World’s Supply There are no official figures for the amount of the plant China produces each year, but plantations are flourishing — both for commercial and illicit drug use
9 August 20186 August 2018 DNFI Innovation in Natural Fibres Award 2018 Velener Textil Wins 2018 Award: “As close as it gets to no-waste textile manufacturing”
27 July 201825 July 2018 Cellulose-based fibres will open a new future for Finnish textile industry Ongoing developments to new applications in the cellulose-based textiles sector and thus diversify the forest sector to new business areas where added value is higher
17 July 201816 July 2018 Kraig Biocraft Laboratories celebrates the opening of Prodigy Textiles Co. Ltd., facility in Quang Nam, Vietnam New facility will have the capacity, utilities, and security to support the planned capacity growth in Vietnam
27 June 201825 June 2018 From jeans to fibres to garment tags: novel recycling for more sustainable fashion A new recycling method turns garments into biodegradable materials, paving the way for a more eco-friendly fashion industry
22 June 201820 June 2018 SINGTEX® launches BIOTEC™ fabrics made from coffee grounds and castor beans These bio-based materials replace more than 25% petroleum consumption during production and offer a better wearing experience
5 June 20181 June 2018 Australia company keen on fabrics made from microbial cellulose derived from coconut waste Company announced MoU with Indonesian food producer to develop a commercial scale factory and supply chain solution for cellulose production
3 April 201828 March 2018 Sustainable textile innovations: bio yarn made from kelp fibres Biomaterials research company AlgiKnit extracts alginate and combines it with other renewable biopolymers to produce yarn, which can be used in textile manufacturing
29 March 201828 March 2018 GCA 2018 Winner: Making bio-textiles from food crop harvest waste Five winning innovations from 5 different countries shared a 1 million euro grant from the H&M Foundation
