Sustainability
A reprieve for viscose as European Commission publishes new SUPD
Viscose fibers are no longer classified as “plastic” under the European Commission’s long-awaited guidelines on single-use plastic products, which were finally published on May 31 after several months of delay. Earlier drafts of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD), which aims to combat environmental problems caused by single-use plastic products, had categorized some regenerated cellulosic fibers …
Textile fiber innovation abounds in Scandinavia
Scandinavian countries are currently leading the pack when it comes to new developments in the sustainable production of fibers and moving towards the establishment of circular manufacturing and supply chains. The region’s long heritage in forestry and paper production has led to the introduction of a number of new sustainable cellulosic fibers made from waste …
Indorama introduces Deja Carbon Neutral PET pellet
Indorama Ventures PCL is expanding its portfolio of sustainable solutions under its Deja brand with its new Deja Carbon Neutral PET pellet. The latest innovation under IVL’s Deja global brand, this offering is the world’s first certified carbon neutral PET pellet solution, according to the company. The Deja portfolio includes sustainable PET, rPET, polymer and fiber range …
Fiber and fabric producers take on the challenging pursuit of C2C certification
In September this year, imat-uve, a development and engineering company based in Mönchengladbach, Germany, intends to apply for Cradle to Cradle (C2C) certification for an automotive interior fabric made entirely from mixed fiber post-consumer clothing waste. If successful, this will be a very major achievement, because not only are the automotive industry’s own quality standards …
Cellulose fibers at forefront in race to replace plastic
As a result of growing environmental awareness, forthcoming bans on single-use plastic products, especially in Europe, and restrictions and labeling for products containing plastic fibers, the demand for cellulose-based solutions appears promising. The market and especially retailers are looking for sustainable and renewable alternatives to oil-based synthetic fibers, which still account for more than 60% …