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Does your innovation have what it takes for the innovation award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2022”? © alphaspirit/stock.adobe.com

 
03/11/2021 – Innovation award

Innovation award

“Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2022”: Apply now

Nova-Institute has opened the Call for Innovations for the “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2022” award until 15 November 2021. By  Sibylle Michel
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The new label Madeira Green gathers the efforts made by the company with the aim of making the entire embroidery value chain more sustainable. © Madeira

 
08/10/2021 – Madeira Green

Madeira Green

New sustainable threads

Madeira is showcasing its commitment to the environment with the launch of Madeira Green and the introduction of two new sustainable threads. By  Sibylle Michel
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Garments with Lycra Apativ fiber adjust to the wearer’s individual needs, movements, lifestyles and body fluctuations. © The Lycra Company

 
05/10/2021 – For every occasion

For every occasion

Lycra Adaptiv: Flexible fiber for flexible clothing

The Lycra Company introduces a new fiber that allows garments to have a better fit for various lifestyles, movements and different body types. By  Sibylle Michel
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75 exhibitors have registered, while the number of visitors has been far beyond expectations. © Filo

 
05/10/2021 – 56th edition

56th edition

Filo ends with positive results

The 56th edition of Filo, the international yarns and fibres’ exhibition, from 29 to 30 September 2021 in Milan, has closed by great results. By  Editorial staff
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Kelheim’s flexible technology permits targeted interventions in the viscose fiber process and delivers this unique fiber. © Kelheim Fibres

 
06/09/2021 – Celliant Viscose

Celliant Viscose

In-fibre sustainable infrared viscose

Among many applications, the new viscose fiber from Kelheim Fibres and Hologenix is ideal for performance wear, luxury loungewear, casual wear and bedding. By  Sibylle Michel
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kemafiled hollow filaments © STFI

 
06/08/2021 – Self-healing with bioceramic

Self-healing with bioceramic

Implants for bone defects

In this research project, scientists look at the use of ceramic hollow filaments as a filling and build-up substance for bone defects. By  Sibylle Michel
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Industrially produced pineapple fibre is a new, sustainable material for the global fashion industry. © CSI

 
03/08/2021 – Sustainable feedstock from Bangladesh

Sustainable feedstock from Bangladesh

Industrial pineapple fibre production

Pineapple fibers are a by-product of pineapple farming and have so far ended up in waste. Yet they have enormous potential for use in sustainable fashion. By  Sibylle Michel