Sustainability
Exploring Cellulose Waste Utilization
Forms of Cellulose, Including Waste, Have Potential to Offer Competitive Performance to Synthetics with Environmental Benefits Novel forms of cellulose, including waste, are being developed to offer competitive performance to synthetics with environmental benefits. Some of these will be very familiar, such as cotton, but others such as lignin, less so. As the technology to …
Extended Producer Responsibility in Action
France Points to the Future for the European Union and Recycling It’s no accident that there is currently so much activity related to recycling textile waste and the production of regenerated fibers currently being announced in France. The country has had an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for waste clothing, household linen and footwear (CHF) …
Digital Color & Textile Recycling Innovation Super Stars
Sustainable dyeing of textiles and textile recycling garners attention at ITMA Milan, with other innovations that increase textile sustainability and offer textile producers on-demand options. The best and brightest ideas from leading companies and new players in textile manufacturing and production were plentiful at ITMA Milan, which delivered on expectations. It is difficult to share …
Focused On PSF Growth
Interview with BP Sultania, Joint President, Ganesha Ecosphere Ltd, India The demand for recycled polyester staple fiber (PSF) is growing in production of textiles and clothing with each passing day. This is happening due to increased consumer awareness on using apparels produced sustainably. Due to this awareness, various garment brands and retailers like H&M, Target, …
Industry Challenged to Develop More Sustainable Fibers
More sustainable fibers are needed to feed the growing global demand for textiles and fiber-based materials, according to a leading strategic thinker. With fibers being used in an increasing range of products and applications, and with accelerated economic growth and prosperity in many countries worldwide, stagnation or even a decline in global fiber consumption remains …