Eastman, the producer of sustainably sourced Naia cellulosic fiber, introduced its new Naia Renew portfolio, sourced from 60% wood pulp and 40% recycled waste plastics*. Naia Renew cellulosic fiber is traceable with certified biodegradability that captures the value of hard-to-recycle materials that would otherwise be destined for landfills. It can be produced at scale to …

Technical Absorbents Limited (TAL) has developed a new grade of superabsorbent fiber (SAF) for use within a new range of SAF nonwoven fabrics that are more resistant to shrinkage.  The new fiber was developed for wound pad dressings. The fiber is capable of withstanding moisture used in the low-temperature EtO sterilization process that is frequently …

To meet a growing demand for sustainable fashion options, Eastman and DuPont Biomaterials announced the launch of a fabric collection made with sustainable, biobased materials. The collaboration blends Naia from Eastman and DuPont Sorona fibers to create garments with exceptional stretch and recovery, luxurious drape and a smooth, soft hand feel. The new collection will …

DuPont Sorona and Sateri’s EcoCosy have together developed a new fabric called StretchCosy. The fabric uses a blend of Sorona, a partially plant-based fiber, and Sateri’s ultra-comfortable and near weightless EcoCosy fibers to achieve a soft material that is highly stretchable, shape-retaining and, most importantly, sustainably sourced. StretchCosy combines the mechanical stretch of Sorona stretch …