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![Eastman’s methanolysis process is now taking Patagonia’s waste back to new monomers. Photo courtesy of A. Wilson](https://www.fiberjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/IFJ_3_2024_circularity_wilson_Eastpat-335x186.jpg)
The Recycling Loop
Advances in Textile Recycling – Both Mechanical and Chemical – Define Circular Systems of the Future A detailed study of the available recycling options for textiles – either mechanical, thermal …
![Fiberpartner bases their expertise on 25 years in the polyester business and over 150 years in textiles. Photo courtesy of Fiberpartner](https://www.fiberjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/IFJ_3_2024_qanda_fiberpartner_Fiberpartner-team-335x186.jpg)
Hey Sugar, Let’s Change the Fiber FIndustry
Fiber and textiles companies are investing significantly in sustainable efforts to extend the life of goods, make them more degradable over time, and lessen the role of toxic chemicals in …
![Asia Pacific Rayon Aerial View. Photo courtresy of APR](https://www.fiberjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/IFJ_3_2024_qanda_APR_APR_Aerial-View-335x186.jpg)
Executive Q&A: Sustainability is Fundemental
The Focus of Asia Pacific Rayon Is on Sustainable Production of Viscose Rayon, says Tapan Kumar Sannigrahi Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) is a leading integrated viscose rayon producer in Asia, …
![Brilen’s investment in High Tenacity Polyester Yarn capacity launched with a pilot line built in 2021 at their premises in Barbastro, Spain to push the development of products and the enlargement of BRILEN® yarn range. It’s two main purposes: R+D reinforcement and capacity extension. Photo courtesy Brilen](https://www.fiberjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/IFJ_2_2024_sustainablesolutions_brilen_new_investment_high_tenacity_pes_yarn-335x186.jpg)
Sustainable Solutions in High Tenacity Polyester Yarn
Industrial Actions for Sustainability As a Spanish polyester industrial yarn producer located in Barbastro, northeast Spain, in close proximity to the Pyrenees, Brilen Tech, S.A., has focused on growth and …
![ASSIST’s flexible thermoelectric generator (TEG) with rigid thermoelectric pellets and liquid metal interconnects provides a flexible TEG suited to wearables. Photo courtesy ASSIST, NCState University](https://www.fiberjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/IFJ_2_2024_wearables_flexible-335x186.jpg)
Energy Harvesting
Wearables & E-Textile Concepts Advance with Compelling Research & Development Wearables are creating a demand for more sustainable and efficient energy, with energy harvesting high on the interest list. As …