"Sustainable Materials" News Archive

At the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics spring exhibition, Eastman showcased its dedication to sustainability through the introduction of Naia™ Renew ES staple fibers.

Eastman leads the charge in recycling hard-to-recycle plastics into premium materials, epitomizing innovation with its groundbreaking molecular recycling facility in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Loop Industries, Inc. and Ester Industries Ltd. are forming a 50/50 joint venture in India, the India JV, to build and operate a cutting-edge Infinite Loop India manufacturing facility, advancing sustainable polymer production.

American Packaging Corporation (APC) unveils a new RE™ Design for Recycle flexible packaging technology tailored for pet food, spanning from small pouches to large bags.

A sustainability certification group for cotton, used by Zara's owner Inditex, reported Tuesday that an independent audit found no breaches by three Brazilian farms accused of deforestation and land-grabbing by an NGO.

Eastman, renowned for specialty materials like Naia™ cellulosic fibers, has teamed up with Debrand, a top logistics firm specializing in sustainable solutions for apparel waste from global brands.

Recyclers in Europe warn of an impending collapse in the textile recycling industry, prompting urgent action from EuRIC across the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK.

A three-year partnership between The Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and H&M Foundation is aimed at injecting substantial funding into GFA's circularity impact initiatives and expansion of the National Circular Fashion Partnership programmes.

Reformation has enhanced its sustainable swimwear materials, using the previous launch's recycled ECONYL regenerated nylon leftovers as well as a new, non-synthetic, and renewable material made of a bio-based fiber called EVO by Fulgar.

Athleta leads sustainable fashion by integrating Ambercycle's Cycora, aligning with its mission-driven ethos and B Corp certification to reduce environmental impact.