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Spiber announces partnership with JNBY Group
October 20, 2025 | Company News, News
Spiber, the creators of Brewed Protein™ fiber, has launched a new collaboration with JNBY Group, a contemporary fashion conglomerate based in Hangzhou, China. The group’s two signature brands—JNBY and CROQUIS—will release items made with Brewed Protein fiber, marking the first time a Chi…
Textile companies launch European Circular Textile Coalition
October 17, 2025 | Company News, News
Reju and 11 other companies in the textile industry have launched the European Circular Textile Coalition and a manifesto. The coalition aims to urge the European Union (EU) to develop a fully circular textile economy, including investing in recycling and manufacturing systems. “We refuse to a…
Hohenstein, GoBlu partner to streamline verified chemical compliance
October 16, 2025 | Company News, News
Hohenstein and The BHive® by GoBlu have announced a partnership to simplify chemical compliance and sustainability reporting across global textile supply chains. The collaboration combines Hohenstein’s testing and certification expertise with The BHive’s digital infrastructure for chemical data…
Kemin Industries acquires CJ Bio subsidiary CJ Youtell Biotech
October 15, 2025 | Company News, News
Kemin Industries has announced the acquisition of CJ Youtell Biotech, the enzymes and fermentation subsidiary of CJ Bio. The acquisition strengthens Kemin’s ability to serve markets such as animal feed, food, aquaculture, textiles, paper and pulp, and biofuel industries. With this acquisition,…
Samsara Eco appoints Lars Kissau general manager of Asia
October 14, 2025 | Company News, News
Samsara Eco has announced the appointment of Lars Kissau, Ph.D., as its first general manager of Asia. Based in Singapore, Kissau will lead the company’s expansion across Asia as it scales operations and prepares to open the company’s first commercial nylon 6,6 facility in 2028. Kissau j…
Industry Podcasts Go Live at Advanced Textiles Expo
October 13, 2025 | ATA News, Expo News, News
Ever wonder what happens behind the mic in the world of textile podcasts? At Advanced Textiles Expo®, you don’t have to imagine—because we’re bringing industry podcasts live to the show floor! Listen in as Talking Textiles, The Textile Nerd Podcast, and How I Rent It Podcast record episodes l…
Lectra appoints John Brearley president of the Americas
October 13, 2025 | Company News, News
Lectra, a technology solutions provider for the fashion, automotive and furniture industries, has announced the appointment of John Brearley as president of the Americas and a member of the company’s executive committee. Lectra currently operates in 31 countries in the Americas region, with 40…
Circulose, Jilin Chemical Fiber partner to scale circular viscose filament yarn
October 10, 2025 | Company News, News
CIRCULOSE® has entered into a strategic partnership with Jilin Chemical Fiber to exclusively market and sell Jilin’s JIRECELL® viscose filament yarn made with CIRCULOSE for two years, beginning in 2026. JIRECELL is made from a blend of 30% CIRCULOSE and 70% certified wood pulp, with a goal t…