End-Use Markets
Unleashing the Potential of Stretch Fabric: TENCEL™ Lyocell Fibers with Innovative Processing Techniques
Stretch fabric is a term that echoes frequently in today’s fashion and textiles. From yoga pants to jeans to activewear, stretch fabrics provide comfort, mobility, and style. The defining characteristic of this fabric is its ability to stretch and spring back to the original shape without breakage or damage, thanks to the unique properties of …
Redefining the Future: Hygienix 2023 Reveals an Industry in Flux
Hygienix 2023, hosted by INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, brought professionals together to define sustainability movement challenges facing the industry. With close to 450 participants and 50 tabletop exhibits, the event focused on addressing key trends and statistics, redefining hygiene in a future economy and innovating brands for up-and-coming eco-conscious consumers. The energywas …
Expanding Spandex in India
Indorama India is Poised for Opportunity by Being Strategically Focused on “Made in India” Advantages Demand for spandex-blended clothing is growing among consumers in the last few years, due to the flexibility these garments offer. Indorama India, part of the $25 billion Indorama Group, saw this as an opportunity and was the first to start …
Lenzing Looks To New Life in Recycled Cotton
Lenzing is a global leader in specialty, wood-based fibers with a mission to drive the textile value chain towards a circular economy. The transition to wood-based fiber solutions is accommodated within an array of the company’s product portfolio, including TENCEL™ branded lyocell fibers, which have gained a commendable reputation as a blending partner for other …
Devices That Can Extend Health and Profits
Global life expectancy has risen to 71.7 years in 2022 (from 64.5 years in 1950) and is set to rise further to 77.3 years by 2050 according to figures from the United Nations Population Division. Access to healthcare and medical advances are key contributing factors with countries spending most on healthcare tending to have higher …