SUSTAINABILITY

Birla Cellulose & SaXcell sign MoU for recycled fiber production

Textile recycling innovator SaXcell has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aditya Birla Group’s, Birla Cellulose, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of man-made cellulosic fiber. The MoU paves the way for the expansion of collaboration between the two companies for production of recycled man-made cellulosic fibers. SaXcell’s textile waste pulping technology combined with […]

SUSTAINABILITY

Bluesign unveils impact services in Bangalore & Tiruppur – A Quantum Leap in Sustainable Textile Solutions

Bluesign, a driving force in advancing sustainable practices across the global textile supply chain, continues to raise the bar with the introduction of its groundbreaking IMPACT services tailored for the Indian markets. The seminars, themed “Sustainable Textile Manufacturing – the bluesign Way,” was held in both Bangalore and Tiruppur, reaffirming Bluesign’s commitment to fostering sustainable […]

Partnership SUSTAINABILITY

Good Fashion Fund partners with Sri Kannapiran Mills for sustainable manufacturing

The Good Fashion Fund, the Laudes Foundation and the Fashion for Good initiated fund, has made an investment in Sri Kannapiran Mills Limited – a leading Indian producer of cotton yarn and sustainable denim fabrics. The 2.5 million US Dollar loan will support Kannapiran Mills’ investment in the replacement and expansion of key sustainable equipment […]

FIBRE SUSTAINABILITY

ANDRITZ introduces new spunlace pilot line for natural and recycled fibers

ANDRITZ keeps developing its sustainability approach in the nonwoven industry based on comprehensive know-how and innovations. International technology group ANDRITZ has installed a new spunlace pilot line at its center of competence in Montbonnot, France. It allows customers and partners to conduct trials for producing nonwovens from recycled and/or natural fibers such as hemp, flax, […]

FIBRE ITMA 2023

Birla Cellulose launches Birla SaFR Sustainable Flame-retardant Fibres at ITMA

Birla Cellulose, a unit of Grasim Industries Limited and part of the Aditya Birla Group, proudly unveils its latest innovation, Birla SaFR, at ITMA 2023, Milan, Italy. This groundbreaking product marks a significant milestone in Birla Cellulose’s strategic vision to offer products for the technical textile industry. Birla SaFR, is a phosphate based inherently flame-retardant […]

Corporate News

Shahi Exports and Responsible Sourcing Network collaborate for YESS Assessment

Responsible Sourcing Network and Shahi Exports announce their collaboration in promoting due diligence towards ethical cotton sourcing practices in the garment industry. The partnership aims to build a transparent and forced labor-free supply chain for cotton as countries across the world move to strengthen due diligence and sourcing standards. YESS: Yarn Ethically & Sustainably Sourced […]

nonwovens SUSTAINABILITY

Birla Purocel joins hands with Sparkle to produce eco-friendly, sustainable products

The management is set to encourage a shift towards plastic-free options, which is why it is crucial to develop products that strike the right balance between sustainability, performance and affordability Birla Purocel, part of the Aditya Birla Group’s pulp & fibre business, known for its wide range of fibres for nonwoven applications has joined hands […]

Partnership SUSTAINABILITY

ANDRITZ’ partnership with Pellenc ST and Nouvelles Fibres Textiles for automated sorting and recycling technology

International technology group ANDRITZ entered an ambitious partnership with Pellenc ST and Nouvelles Fibres Textiles to set up the very first industrial-scale automatic textile sorting line in France combining automated sorting and recycling technology. The partners have expert knowledge from decades of experience in sorting technologies (Pellenc ST), textile machinery and processes (ANDRITZ), as well […]

FIBRE SUSTAINABILITY

Kelheim Fibres to present bio-based hygiene solutions at INDEX

Absorbent hygiene products such as diapers, sanitary pads, and incontinence products are an integral part of our daily lives. However, most of these products contain synthetic components and contribute to the global plastic waste problem. The search for alternatives is becoming increasingly urgent. The catch is that only innovations that offer the same performance and […]

SUSTAINABILITY TECHNOLOGY

Jeanologia achieves authentic vintage look of garments through Atmos

Jeanologia, a leading Spanish company in the development of eco-efficient technologies, marks a new milestone in the textile industry by achieving the authentic vintage look of natural aging and stone wash – without the use of water, pumice stones or chemicals – through Atmos, an innovative circular atmosphere washing process with zero discharge. The company […]

SUSTAINABILITY

Polygiene® joins the European Outdoor Group to help develop more sustainable products

The Polygiene Group™ is pleased to announce it has joined Europe’s leading outdoor industry association, the European Outdoor Group (EOG). EOG membership represents the logical next step in Polygiene’s mission to transform the outdoor clothing and textile sectors by helping manufacturers develop more sustainable products and facilitating the transition from consumables to durables. The Polygiene […]

SUSTAINABILITY

Rieter and Recover: Cooperation in the Field of Recycling

International governments and downstream consumers call for greater cooperation in the textile industry for a circular economy. It is becoming more significant to make a combined effort with other major stakeholders in different areas to respond to the increasing demand for transition. Rieter and Recover agreed to join hands for technological advancements and research projects […]

SUSTAINABILITY

ABB reveals an additional 8.56 billion cubic meters of wastewater a year needs to be treated to meet UN goals

Global wastewater treatment capacity needs to increase annually by 8.56 billion cubic meters and investment in an additional 469[1] treatment facilities per year is required to meet United Nations (UN) goals[2]. These are the findings of independent research commissioned by ABB ahead of World Water Day (WWD) on March 22, 2023. As the UN prepares […]