Purpose-Driven And Material Innovation: Xpore Teams Up With Patagonia And Industry Leaders At “From Material Science To Mission: 2025 Circular Economy Forum”

TAIPEI — September 18, 2025 — BenQ Materials hosted the groundbreaking “From Material Science to Mission: 2025 Cross-Industry Circular Economy Forum” at the Taiwan Textile Research Institute on September 16. This milestone event gathered global brand Patagonia, the Taiwan Technical Textiles Association, Chung Hwa Pulp Corp., and the Circular Taiwan Network to explore how material innovation, product footprint, responsible supply chains, and cross-industry collaboration can advance sustainable transformation. The collective goal: to position “Sustainable Manufacturing in Taiwan” as a trusted global hallmark.

Xpore Teams Up with Patagonia and Industry Leaders at “From Material Science to Mission 2025 Circular Economy Forum

BenQ Materials: Cross-Industry Vision and Leadership

Dr. ZC Chen, chairman of BenQ Materials, opened the forum by emphasizing that enterprises should not merely serve as suppliers, but as “co-creators of sustainable value.” Expanding from electronics into textiles, BenQ Materials is driving cross-industry circularity through its performance textile brand Xpore. The pioneering Xpore e2cycle – the world’s first and only recycled PET fabric derived from LCD waste — demonstrates how e-waste can be transformed into high-performance, durable, and functional textiles. This innovation connects the electronics and textile sectors, realizing the vision of “upcycling and upvaluing” materials to prolong their lifecycle and boost value.

Patagonia: Sustainability DNA and Collaborative Action

Matt Dwyer, vice president of Global Product Footprint at Patagonia, delivered a keynote titled “Product Footprint: A Balancing Act,” reviewing a decade of progress and challenges in implementing preferred materials – fibers and raw materials that improve environmental or social sustainability outcomes, now used in over 95 percent of Patagonia’s products. Dwyer underscored Patagonia’s pledge to eliminate PFAS by 2025 and to push the “Waste Economy,” such as transforming discarded fishing nets into NetPlus® nylon, diverting over 6.2 million pounds of ocean-bound nets since 2018. He highlighted the company’s “Fair Trade” initiatives, showing with data how these raise employee satisfaction, enhance product responsibility, and build consumer trust, while moving toward the “living wage” goal.

Xpore and Patagonia: Opportunities and Challenges in Partnership

Dwyer spotlighted the journey of collaboration with Xpore: from rigorous audits to enduring partnership, Patagonia recognized the potential of Taiwanese suppliers in the global chain. When Xpore debuted in 2020 with its PFAS-free, solvent-free material, Patagonia quickly initiated discussions in pursuit of high-performance yet eco-friendly solutions.

The real test came with Patagonia’s thorough audits in 2023, examining wages, safety, worker welfare, and even conducting direct interviews with frontline staff. Xpore’s transparent pay practices, above-standard benefits, and honest culture enabled it to pass in one attempt—often a rare feat among textile factories. This transparency and commitment accelerated the partnership and deepened mutual trust.

Today, Xpore and Patagonia have moved beyond a traditional client–supplier model, becoming true problem-solving partners. Xpore’s highest-grade Ultra nanoporous film is now featured in the Patagonia M10® Waterproof Alpine Anorak, designed to withstand extreme environments with outstanding performance and comfort — all through a PFAS-free process that exemplifies the best in technological and sustainable innovation.

Xpore’s story demonstrates that Taiwan’s textile industry can not only match global standards in technology, but also excel in ESG, supply chain responsibility, human rights, and transparency — offering a blueprint for how material science can be mission-driven and setting a new bar for sustainable transformation.

Textile Association: Innovation Through Design

Dr. Cam Huang, secretary-general of the Taiwan Technical Textiles Association, shared stories of “the Oscars of the textile world,” highlighting the industry’s dual strengths in high-performance and sustainable design, and urging more companies to make sustainability the core of brand value.

Chung Hwa Pulp: From Forest to Future Materials

Kirk Hwang, chairman of Chung Hwa Pulp Corp., spoke on “From Forest to Purpose,” demonstrating commitment to responsible forestry and circular manufacturing. By expanding pulp into biofibers and low-carbon packaging, coupled with energy transformation, Chung Hwa Pulp aims for 50 percent green energy self-sufficiency by 2030, embodying sustainable innovation in raw materials.

Circular Taiwan Network: Good Ideas + Good Governance = Good Business

Charles Huang, chairman of the Circular Taiwan Network, called for breaking linear thinking and advancing Circular Collaboration for Climate Crisis (CC4CC). Only through cross-industry and international cooperation can a sustainable ecosystem be built, citing the limited impact of global carbon reduction efforts over the past 30 years.

Co-Creating a Global Mark for “Sustainable Manufacturing in Taiwan”

With its purpose-driven approach and focus on material innovation, BenQ Materials aims to lead Taiwan into a new era of sustainable manufacturing. From global brand Patagonia to Taiwanese leaders in material science, textiles, and circular industries, all participants echoed the call to establish the “Taiwan Can Lead” alliance. By integrating ESG, circular economy, and responsible supply chains, they aspire to make “Sustainable Manufacturing in Taiwan” a global standard and to propel cross-industry transformation toward a sustainable future.

Posted: September 23, 2025

Source: BenQ Materials

Turning Waste CO₂ Into High-Performance Foam For Sustainable Fashion

VIENNA/SACRAMENTO, Calif. & NEW YORK CITY — September 23, 2025 — Borealis, Infinium and Fullstride Ventures introduce a new sustainable material for the apparel industry: a high-performance foam made using captured carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. One of the first applications of this innovative material is in Fullstride’s carboncup™ bra cup, marking a major step toward circularity in intimate apparel.

The foam is produced through a multi-step process that begins with capturing waste carbon dioxide (CO₂) that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. Infinium’s proprietary process transforms this waste CO2 into eNaphtha — a low-carbon, drop-in alternative to fossil-based naphtha. Borealis then uses the eNaphtha to polymerize into polyethylene, the raw material for foam production. The result is a sustainable high-performance material that is efficiently processed in existing manufacturing and recycling infrastructure, all while meeting the stringent requirements of intimate apparel applications.

Fullstride’s carboncup is the first commercial application of the new foam material, partially made from CO2-derived eNaphtha, where it offers the same comfort, breathability, and long-lasting support as conventional foam, but with a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to the 100-percent fossil-based polyurethane pads.

“This breakthrough innovation not only diverts carbon from the atmosphere but also reduces dependence on finite fossil resources,” says Yossi Nasser, CEO of Fullstride, “It significantly reduces our product’s carbon footprint and represents a meaningful leap forward for sustainable fashion.”

Infinium is one of the first companies to supply commercial volumes of eNaphtha to the market, enabling an additional pathway to decarbonizing plastics production and reducing global CO2 emissions. The material is produced at the company’s Project Pathfinder facility in Corpus Christi, Texas. The site is ISCC PLUS certified, ensuring the traceability of the sustainably produced feedstock from its point of origin throughout the entire chain of custody via a mass balance approach.

“Together with Fullstride and Borealis, we’re reimagining what carbon can be,” said Robert Schuetzle, CEO of Infinium. “By creating eNaphtha that enables Borealis to produce next-generation plastics with dramatically reduced carbon footprint, we’re helping move entire industries toward a cleaner future.”

The carboncup is one of the first outcomes to result from the collaboration announced by Borealis and Infinium in August 2024, when the two companies revealed plans to use Infinium’s eNaphtha to produce low-carbon plastics from captured CO₂. Its launch marks a significant step toward circularity in the apparel industry and shows how collaboration across the value chain can unlock new ways to keep carbon in use and out of the atmosphere.

“This collaboration demonstrates the power of innovation to offer circular solutions in delicate applications,” says Dirk Langhammer, vice president, Circular Economy Solutions. “By transforming atmospheric carbon into high-quality polymers in intimate apparel, we’re furthering our customers’ desire for sustainable living.”

Samples of the carboncup bra cup will be on display at our booth at K Show 2025, Düsseldorf, Germany, 8–15 October, Hall 6, Stand A43

Posted: September 23, 2025

Source: Infinium

Kemin Industries Acquires CJ Bio Subsidiary CJ Youtell Biotech

DES MOINES, Iowa & SHANGHAI — September 23, 2025 — Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services, is pleased to announce its acquisition of CJ Youtell Biotech, the enzymes and fermentation subsidiary of CJ Bio. This strategic move strengthens Kemin’s position as a global leader in enzyme innovation for markets such as animal feed, food, aquaculture, textiles, paper and pulp, and biofuel industries.

With this acquisition, Kemin has full ownership of CJ Youtell’s fermentation plants and its enzyme product portfolio. CJ Youtell brings to Kemin a world-class fermentation platform, including strategically located plants in Shandong and Hunan, China. These newly integrated assets will expand Kemin’s enzymes business, enabling the delivery of high-performance, sustainable enzyme technologies directly to customers worldwide.

“We are pleased to welcome CJ Youtell into the Kemin family,” said Dr. Chris Nelson, president and CEO, Kemin Industries. “This acquisition is a bold step forward in our ongoing strategy to provide cutting-edge fermentation solutions directly to our customers. Adding CJ Youtell to our portfolio further enhances Kemin’s expertise and dedication to supply high-quality and innovative enzyme ingredients and solutions across industries and around the world.”

The addition of the new facilities in China supports Kemin’s growth in R&D with laboratories and technical teams specializing in bioengineering, biochemistry, and enzyme formulation. With product innovation, manufacturing efficiencies, and the delivery of high-quality finished products, Kemin will be able to optimize production costs, reduce supply chain risk, and offer competitively priced, high-quality enzyme solutions across multiple markets and industries.

“The acquisition of CJ Youtell marks a powerful expansion of Kemin’s enzyme capabilities,” said Michelle Lim, president, Kemin Enzymes. “For over 40 years, Kemin has been formulating and delivering enzyme solutions across multiple markets and industries. With CJ Youtell’s fermentation expertise now part of our portfolio, we offer customers a fully integrated solution — from proprietary strain development and manufacturing to final formulation and application support.”

This integration builds on Kemin’s decades of enzyme expertise to create a seamless, end-to-end offering to customers. By combining in-house fermentation with advanced formulation, technical sales support, and Customer Laboratory Services, Kemin is uniquely positioned to deliver tailored, high-performing enzyme technologies. These expanded capabilities enhance Kemin’s agility and accelerate innovation, empowering customers to stay ahead in competitive and evolving markets.

Posted: September 23, 2025

Source: Kemin Industries

Levi Strauss & Co. Launches Energy Accelerator Program (LEAP) To Support Renewable Energy Transition For Its Supply Chain

Levi Strauss & Co. and Schneider Electric announced the launch of the LS&Co. Energy Accelerator Program (LEAP) to increase access to renewable electricity for LS&Co.’s supply chain

NEW YORK CITY — September 23, 2025 — Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.), the global supplier of jeanswear, and Schneider Electric, with a focus on digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the launch of the LS&Co. Energy Accelerator Program (LEAP) to increase access to renewable electricity for LS&Co.’s supply chain, starting in India. The program is aligned to support LS&Co.’s near-term supply chain emission reduction target of 42 percent by 2030 — from a 2022 baseline year — as part of its long-term journey to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

LEAP will offer suppliers the best available pricing, terms, and return on investment to enable renewable energy procurement. This comes at a time when there is a significant opportunity to increase awareness and technical capacity with Indian suppliers as they navigate the diverse and evolving renewable electricity landscape. The program will be shared with the company’s textile and apparel manufacturing suppliers in India, including in-depth training modules, financial analysis, and access to Schneider Electric’s advisory services.

“We are committed to incentivizing renewable energy in our supply chain and know our path to our near-term supply chain emissions reduction target is through proven, scalable solutions that fit each supplier,” said Jeffrey Hogue, chief sustainability officer at LS&Co. “Between Schneider Electric’s expertise and the robust network of renewable electricity opportunities available in India, we’re now in a position to better support our suppliers in their own sustainability strategies — and to deliver on ours.”

For the first stage of LEAP, LS&Co. will support textile and apparel manufacturing suppliers in India to transition to renewable electricity, with a goal of later expanding the program to other business partners and geographies. Suppliers that join LEAP will also have the opportunity to explore individual purchase opportunities, such as on-site solar or certificate purchasing, or join a multi-buyer cohort for a power purchase agreement (PPA).

“I am happy to learn that Levi Strauss & Co. has taken steps to increase access to renewable electricity for their supply chain,” said Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India. “I welcome this initiative, and this shows that businesses can benefit from clearer and more accessible renewable energy opportunities.”

Schneider Electric has advised companies, including LS&Co., on more than 1.3 TWh of aggregated renewable electricity procurement across supply chain programs managed on behalf of clients in multiple markets. LS&Co. was a participant alongside four other companies in the first multi-buyer power purchase agreement (PPA) cohort for Walmart’s Gigaton PPA program in the U.S., managed by Schneider Electric, which will serve as a model for any group PPAs developed through LEAP.

“At Schneider Electric, we believe that accelerating the transition to renewable energy across global supply chains is essential to achieving meaningful climate impact. We’re proud to partner with Levi Strauss & Co. on the LEAP initiative, which exemplifies how companies can lead with purpose and scale proven solutions to empower their suppliers,” said Steve Wilhite, President, Schneider Electric Sustainability Business. “By combining our deep expertise in renewable energy advisory with LS&Co.’s bold sustainability vision, we’re helping unlock new opportunities for cleaner energy in India and beyond.”

“As India embarks on an ambitious journey towards a greener, more resilient future, it’s inspiring to see global brands like Levi Strauss & Co. embracing this shift and empowering their supply chains to adopt renewable energy. At Schneider Electric, we are proud to support this transition through Levi Strauss & Co. Energy Accelerator Program (LEAP), combining our expertise with a shared purpose to accelerate decarbonisation, foster industrial innovation, and build a sustainable India for generations to come.” – Deepak Sharma, Zone President – Greater India & MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India

Posted: September 23, 2025

Source: Schneider Electric; Levi Strauss & Co.

Bedding Brand Boll And Branch Launches Retail Partnership With Over The Moon

SUMMIT, N.J. — September 18, 2025 — Boll & Branch, a luxury bedding and home brand, has announced a partnership with Over The Moon, the curated online shopping destination and registry for weddings, baby, and life’s most meaningful milestones. Together, the two brands will introduce a curated collection of Boll & Branch bedding and home essentials to Over The Moon’s discerning community — those who value beauty, comfort, and a life well-lived.

Known for elevating the everyday, Boll & Branch creates products of uncompromising quality — crafted from the finest organic materials, made ethically, and designed to deliver superior softness, comfort, and enduring quality. Every piece reflects the brand’s dedication to craftsmanship, considered design, and its mission to make the home an extraordinary place.

Founded by Vogue contributing editor Alexandra Macon, Over The Moon is a thoughtfully-curated destination that brings together beloved brands, emerging designers, and exclusive collaborations. Its assortment spans weddings, babies, home, fashion, beauty, and travel —making it the go-to source for the modern romantic with timeless sensibility. By joining Over The Moon’s carefully curated world, Boll & Branch extends its reach to brides, gift givers, and design lovers at life’s most important moments.

Says Katia Unlu, chief commercial officer at Boll & Branch, “We’ve long admired Over The Moon for the beautiful, thoughtful world they’ve created. At Boll & Branch, we are always looking for ways to show up where our customer already finds inspiration. We’re excited to meet our customer on Over The Moon — a space she already loves and trusts — while bringing our dedication to craftsmanship, comfort, and timeless design to the celebrations that matter most.”

“We’re thrilled to offer our couples such a sustainable and beautiful option for their registries, home, and beyond. Considering how much time the average person spends sleeping over the course of their life, the bedroom should be a place of utmost comfort and luxury. We believe in only furnishing that space with the best. Boll & Branch is the preeminent brand in bedding with linens made from the rarest organic cotton that only gets softer — and better — with every wash,” says Over The Moon founder Alexandra Macon.

With a mutual dedication to excellence, artisanal skill, and intentional living, Boll & Branch and Over The Moon are natural partners. This collaboration highlights a shared vision: that from a couple’s first home to a baby’s first nursery, every detail should reflect beauty, thoughtfulness, and lasting comfort.

The Boll & Branch collection at Over The Moon can be found here: https://overthemoon.com/collections/boll-branch

Posted: September 23, 2025

Source: Boll & Branch

 

ThermaLoop™ Insulation Powered By REPREVE® Textile Takeback Named An Honorable Mention In The Fast Company 2025 Innovation By Design Awards

GREENSBORO, N.C. — September 15, 2025 — Unifi Inc., the maker of REPREVE® and one of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, is proud to announce that its Thermaloop™ insulation has been named an honorable mention in the Fast Company Innovation by Design Awards for 2025 in the Sustainability and Circular Design category.

Now in its 14th year, the Innovation by Design Awards celebrate the designers and businesses addressing today’s most urgent challenges while anticipating the problems of tomorrow. The program is one of the most prestigious design competitions in the industry, spotlighting work that exemplifies originality, beauty, sustainability, user insight, cultural significance, and measurable business impact.

ThermaLoop insulation is a pioneering, high-performance insulation material made from 100-percent recycled content, at least 50 percent sourced from fabric waste, offering a sustainable, traceable, and virgin-quality alternative through a closed-loop system that reduces textile waste and supports a circular economy. Available in three variations, padding, down-like fiber, and fiberball, it meets virgin-quality standards while offering a sustainable alternative to traditional insulation. ThermaLoop padding also leverages REPREVE low-melt fiber, a breakthrough technology that allows synthetic padding to be made entirely from recycled materials. ThermaLoop is engineered to be lightweight, fast drying, and machine washable, providing thermal efficiency and durability without compromising sustainability. Its unique combination of innovative fiber technology, closed-loop production, and verified traceability makes it a truly one-of-a-kind solution in the textile and apparel market.

Compared to virgin polyester insulation, ThermaLoop insulation offers compelling sustainability benefits, including up to 65-percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, up to 69-percent reduction in fossil fuel depletion, and up to 71-percent reduction in freshwater consumption.

“Since its launch in August 2024, ThermaLoop has driven measurable progress in sustainable innovation across the textile industry,” said UNIFI CEO Eddie Ingle. “Last month, we expanded its capabilities to be produced entirely from 100% textile waste, further delivering the most impactful, cutting-edge, sustainable technologies to our partners.”

Honorees were selected by a panel of leading designers, business executives from leading organizations, and Fast Company editors.

“The Innovation by Design Awards celebrate bold ideas and work that proves design is a true driver of business and societal progress. This year’s honorees show how creative thinking can unlock new markets, build stronger organizations, and deliver meaningful impact at scale,” said Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company.

To see the complete list, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/innovation-by-design/list, and read about the winners in the Fall issue of Fast Company magazine on newsstands September 23, 2025.

Posted: September 23, 2025

Source: Unifi Inc.

Circulose And TextileGenesis Partner To Scale Traceable Circular Materials

STOCKHOLM — September 17, 2025 — CIRCULOSE®, the next-generation material made entirely from discarded textiles, is partnering with TextileGenesis, a Lectra company, to integrate supply chain traceability into its solution offering for fashion brands.

Through the collaboration, every kilo of CIRCULOSE pulp will be digitally traced from pulp to finished product, with a joint ambition to extend traceability further upstream over time. This gives brands verified, data-backed visibility to support circularity claims, build consumer trust as well as prepare for upcoming regulatory requirements.

“As the industry shifts to preferred and circular materials, strong traceability is critical to ensure integrity of sustainability claims,” said Jonatan Janmark, CEO of Circulose. “By embedding traceability through TextileGenesis as part of our integrated solution, we make traceability easy for all brands that are buying CIRCULOSE.”

The traceability is powered by TextileGenesis’ Fibercoin™ system, which assigns a unique digital token to each unit of CIRCULOSE, recording every transformation step in the supply chain and preventing double-counting. This ensures a secure, real-time chain of custody from pulp to garment.

“TextileGenesis enables brands and producers to ensure a secure, transparent, and fully digital mapping of CIRCULOSE material flows,” said Amit Gautam, founder and CEO of TextileGenesis. “Together, we are proving that traceability is not a future ambition. It is a present-day reality.”

The partnership underscores Circulose’s commitment to being a complete solution provider for brands, rather than solely a pulp producer. It adds traceability as a fourth solution within our CIRCULOSE Forward platform, alongside our existing three solutions. Integrated traceability, combined with our unique licensing-based pricing model, makes it easier for fashion brands to transition from virgin fibers to a scalable, circular material solution. Through this collaboration, all brands purchasing CIRCULOSE will be able to achieve full traceability using the TextileGenesis system.

Posted: September 22, 2025

Source: Circulose

World’s First EPA-Registered Silver + Zinc Ion Powder By Reolite Set To Transform The Global Apparel Market

LOS ANGELES — July 3, 2025 — Robin K. International Inc. (DBA Reolite), headquartered in Los Angeles, proudly announces that on July 3, 2025, it became the first company in the world to receive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration (Reg. No. 102257-2) for an antimicrobial powder formulated with dual active ingredients: Silver Ion (Ag⁺) and Zinc Ion (Zn²⁺).

This landmark registration sets a new global benchmark by overcoming the limitations of traditional silver-only agents. Reolite’s dual-ion technology provides durable and broad-spectrum protection against bacteria, fungi, and microbes, and can be applied across multiple materials and over 2,000 product categories.

Expansion from Electronics & Defense to Apparel OEM

Within just weeks of registration, Reolite was selected as a collaboration partner by a global top-tier electronics company to co-develop next-generation antimicrobial applications.

Reolite’s technology has also been recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense: the company donated training apparel and textile products to the U.S. Navy’s Fleet 311 and U.S. Forces Korea, resulting in formal letters of appreciation.

Now, Reolite is extending its platform into apparel the OEM and retail markets. Initial U.S. market entry is being accelerated through the first strategic partnership with Catwalk to Sidewalk Inc., a Los Angeles–based fashion manufacturer and brand operator with nearly 30 years of experience working with major U.S. retailers. This collaboration provides a powerful bridge for Reolite’s entry into the U.S. apparel market.

Global Certifications and Recognition

Reolite’s antimicrobial platform has been validated through international certifications and awards worldwide:

  • Japan SEK Certification – Demonstrated to maintain 99.99% antimicrobial performance in fabrics after 100 industrial washes
  • S. FDA Establishment & Listing Registration – Listed for medical gowns and hospital textiles
  • Defense Recognition – Letters of appreciation from the U.S. Navy’s Fleet 311, U.S. Forces Korea, and the U.S. Department of the Army (via donation program)
  • 2025 K-Beauty Awards – Grand Prize (Healthcare Division), hosted by Korea Textile News with support from the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy
  • AFFOA Membership – Active member of the Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA), a manufacturing USA institute supported by the U.S. DoD; scheduled to present at the AFFOA Summit in Boston, September 2025

Fusion of OEM Expertise and Antimicrobial Innovation

Catwalk to Sidewalk Inc. has operated as both an OEM partner and brand developer for nearly three decades, supplying major U.S. retailers such as Nordstrom, TJX, Costco, Macy’s, Anthropologie, Von Maur, and Dillard’s, while also managing international OEM operations across 8 countries.

Path to Scalable Growth

Reolite is actively pursuing strategic investment to establish U.S.-based large-scale manufacturing while also planning an antimicrobial powder production site in Korea. Backed by the exclusivity of its EPA registration and global certifications, the company is scaling its technology to expand into over 2,000 product categories, including textiles, plastics, films, coatings, apparel, and consumer goods.

By combining Reolite’s advanced antimicrobial platform with Catwalk’s established design and retail network, the partnership presents a new evolution model for antimicrobial-enabled apparel OEM.

Path to Scalable Growth

Reolite is actively pursuing strategic investment to establish U.S.-based large-scale manufacturing while also planning an antimicrobial powder production site in Korea. Backed by the exclusivity of its EPA registration and global certifications, the company is scaling its technology to expand into over 2,000 product categories, including textiles, plastics, films, coatings, apparel, and consumer goods.

ESG & Market Vision

“More Value, Not More Cost”

“Unmatched Performance at Comparable Price Point”

Reolite is setting a new global standard for antimicrobial innovation — delivering safety, sustainability, and scalability.

Posted: September 22, 2025

Source: Robin K. International Inc. (DBA Reolite)

Cinte Techtextil China Proves To Be Dynamic International Platform And Launchpad For New Market Potential

SHANGHAI — September 22, 2025 — After three days of facilitating meaningful exchange for numerous applications of technical textiles and nonwovens, Cinte Techtextil China 2025 concluded on September 5 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

Feedback across the fairground was highly positive, especially from first-time exhibitors and buyers who valued the platform’s capability to create new opportunities both in China and overseas markets. The fair attracted nearly 20,000 visits from 74 countries and regions — a 17-percent increase from last year, and, as the most comprehensive edition ever in terms of product categories, visitors had much to explore.

Major fringe events, such as the China International Nonwovens Conference (CINC), Econogy Tour, Sustainability Forum, and AI Panel, effectively linked innovation and sustainability with industry demands, maximising reach and business opportunities for participants.

Wilmet Shea, general manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. was delighted to see engaging dialogues taking place onsite: “Cinte Techtextil China boasts a unique positioning, featuring highly functional, specialised and sophisticated products and technologies. Upholding the brand’s reputation for the cutting-edge, we continuously seek to integrate innovation and sustainability with new avenues for growth. This year’s new product categories and enhanced fringe programme infused fresh energy and opportunities, making the show a launchpad for exploring new domestic and international market potential. Chance encounters are a key driver in business, and we’re proud to have facilitated many of these at this show – which achieved solid results and instilled confidence in the industry’s future.”

As Asia’s only dedicated show for the full spectrum of technical textiles and nonwovens, Cinte Techtextil China 2025 hosted over 300 global exhibitors, and welcomed a wide range of visitors, including sourcing decision-makers, textile & mechanical engineers, product developers, researchers, and more.

The fair saw a significant rise in visitor pre-registrations, with international numbers increasing by over 40% compared to the previous edition. VIP buyers from across the globe attended the fair, as did 14 visitor delegations with over 250 participants. Some of the leading brands included domestic representatives from Kimberly-Clark (China), Li Auto, Li Ning, and L’Oréal (China); and international participants from Lego System (Denmark), Norafin Industries (Germany), Rockline Industries (USA), and Toyoshima & Co. Ltd (Japan). Strong visitor engagement opened new prospects for new and returning exhibitors across Halls W3 to W5.

Among the returning exhibitors, key international players included AUTEFA Solutions, Lindauer DORNIER and Rowa Group from Germany, Fil Man Made Group from Italy, Graf + Cie and Swisstulle from Switzerland, Picanol from Belgium, and more. This edition also welcomed several newcomers, partly due to the incorporation of textile chemicals and dyes into this year’s product categories. Key exhibitors making their debuts included: Serel Industrie (Belgium) and Proton Products (UK) in the European Zone; Wetekam Group in the German Zone; Dupre Minerals (UK) and Michelman (USA) in the Textile Chemicals and Dyes Zone; Huamao (Xiamen), BW Advanced Materials, Shanghai Shenda, and Zhejiang Kingsafe Group from China, JCT Industries Group from Malaysia, Vietnam Geotextile from Vietnam, and more.

To support the diverse array of exhibitors and visitors onsite, Cinte Techtextil China identified specific development areas and offered relevant fringe events to facilitate meaningful interaction. The Econogy Tour and Sustainability Forum promoted the industry’s eco-transition, with the latter sparking cross-sector discussions among academia, brands, and other industry players. On the innovation front, the AI Panel and the Innovation Product Award and Presentation provided forward-looking insights from various perspectives, helping the industry reshape its future.

Other events like the CINC, themed ‘Breaking the Deadlock and Reconstruction’, offered in-depth discussions and report presentations for the nonwovens industry to navigate upcoming challenges and opportunities. To harness the promising Mobiltech trend, the fair organised a Technical Innovation Exchange Conference on Automotive Textiles followed by a tour visiting related exhibitors. Interested parties could also enjoy live-streamed tours organised for in-demand sectors such as Medtech, Mobiltech, and Protech.

First-time exhibitors found business value at Cinte Techtextil China

“We received over 80 enquiries in two days, which is excellent for our debut at the fair. Chinese visitors appreciate seeing new European suppliers, and we’ve identified new potential markets for filtration and air conditioning fabrics. We believe China’s demand for innovative solutions is strong, particularly in fire protection. The potential customers we met are mainly Chinese – our target – with the rest from Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, and more. Our position in the debut Textile Chemicals and Dyes Zone boosted footfall.” — Mr Reece Berrisford, Sales Manager, Dupre Minerals Ltd., England

“Cinte Techtextil China effectively met our core objectives of showcasing innovations and initiating new business relationships. Its international scope offered us invaluable access to Chinese and global contacts – it is well suited to expand reach and crucial for market entry into China. We are pleased with the quality of visitors and the number of new connections made. This experience has reinforced our strategy to utilise international platforms for showcasing products and enhancing our presence in the region.” — Nhu Quynh Nguyen, Vietnam Geotextile Joint Stock Company, Vietnam

“This influential fair is a vital international platform for expanding our overseas customer base, particularly in the technical textiles sector. We showcased key products of safety and protective applications, and eco-friendly options with excellent functionality. We connected with numerous international buyers from Europe – our target group – and found the fair effective in facilitating high-quality visits and meetings. Overall, this positive experience has reinforced the fair’s value as a promotional platform and business opportunity for export-oriented companies like ours.” — Hiyen Lin, Regional manager, HUAMAO (XIAMEN) Special Material Co. Ltd., China

Buyers impressed by the fair’s comprehensiveness and in-demand offerings

“This is my first visit here, looking for special materials and high-end technology, particularly functional items for the automotive sector. The fair’s internationality allowed me to discover unique materials and techniques from various places, including European countries like Germany, as well as Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong and around the world. There are a lot of foreign visitors here as well. Spanning three halls, the fair is a sizable, effective sourcing platform – it’s easy to meet people face-to-face and to see the products.” — Harald Bartisch, CEO, Blue Brain Alpha Science Coaching/Consulting, Austria

“I was attracted to the fair for its strong reputation and comprehensive offerings, to explore alternatives for our single-source materials. With sustainable yarns increasingly important in Europe but limited there, I find the Asian and Chinese markets effectively filling these gaps, providing the alternatives I seek. I am pleasantly surprised by the nonwoven materials available onsite and I’ve found almost everything I need here. The presence of many international companies also added to the fair’s appeal.” — Williams Peeters, Sourcing Manager, Milliken Textiles BV – Milliken Europe BV, Belgium

“The benefits gained and the international level at this fair exceeded expectations, with the German Zone showcasing industry-leading material innovation and precise craftsmanship. Companies from across Europe and Asia highlight the fair’s global influence. With a substantial number of exhibitors and a wide range of product categories, my sourcing efficiency significantly improved and I am particularly impressed by the filter products made with new fibreglass materials. The fair also provided access to the latest global industry technologies.” — Bintao Chen, Marketing Director, Zhejiang Aiye Lvbu Co Ltd, China

Speakers appreciated the opportunity to spark insightful discussions

“Each year, we see ongoing technical and sustainable progress, underscoring the importance of gathering annually at this fair to get updates. This year, the sustainability tour has fully integrated into Messe Frankfurt’s Texpertise Econogy system. For exhibitors who passed the Econogy Check and were on the Econogy Tour, the Econogy symbol served as an excellent promotional tool, highlighting these companies to a group of international buyers and journalists who were there to listen to their stories. This offered a powerful opportunity for exhibitors to promote their concepts globally.” — Karl Borgschulze, Managing Director, Consulting Service International Ltd, Hong Kong

“The AI Panel served as a critical educational platform to clarify AI concepts and applications, particularly in fabric inspection, while highlighting the innovations in our technology. Academia-industry collaboration is essential for R&D projects, as understanding industry needs is key to producing effective, transferable research results. By participating in trade fairs, we gain direct insights from potential clients, allowing us to adjust our technology to better meet market demands. Exhibiting and speaking at the fair maximised our communication and connection with both new and existing clients.” — Prof Calvin Wong, CEO & Centre Director of Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab) and Cheng Yik Hung Professor in Fashion of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The fair’s product categories cover 12 application areas, which comprehensively span a full range of potential uses in modern technical textiles and nonwovens. These categories also cover the entire industry, from upstream technology and raw materials providers to finished fabrics, chemicals and other solutions. This scope of product groups and application areas ensures that the fair is an effective business platform for the entire industry.

The next edition of Cinte Techtextil China will be held September 1 – 3, 2026.

The fair is organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Nonwovens & Industrial Textiles Association (CNITA).

Posted: September 22, 2025

Source: Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Nonwovens & Industrial Textiles Association (CNITA)

Reliance Industries Raises The Bar With R|Elan™ GreenGold: Verified, Traceable, And Truly Sustainable

MUMBAI — September 22, 2025 — For years, the textile industry has wrestled with unverified claims of “recycled polyester” made from PET bottles, raising concerns of green washing and eroding consumer trust.

Now, Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) has introduced R|Elan™ GreenGold, a fabric that sets a global precedent for verified sustainability.

Models during the R l ELAN PRESENTS NAMRATA JOSHIPURA show in the 25th year – Lakmé Fashion Week 2025 at Jio World Convention centre in Mumbai, India on 28th March 2025.
Photo : Perfect Shadows / FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week / RISE Worldwide

Made from 100-percent post-consumer PET bottles, R|Elan GreenGold brings together responsible sourcing, traceable systems, and chemistry-backed proof to ensure authenticity at every stage.

The initiative not only strengthens confidence in recycled textiles but also fosters a broader ecosystem of sustainability, fashion innovation, and circular design.

What Makes R|Elan™ GreenGold Stand Out?

  1. Closed-Loop, Responsible Sourcing

Unlike conventional recycled polyester, R|Elan GreenGold is backed by a brand-controlled ecosystem that ensures every bottle collected, flaked, and spun into fiber is accounted for. With reverse vending machines, trusted on-ground channels, and stringent vendor compliance on labor and environmental standards, Reliance has built end-to-end transparency from waste collection to final fabric.

  1. Scientific Proof Through IPA Testing

One of the biggest gaps in sustainable textiles is proof of authenticity. R|Elan GreenGold bridges this gap through Isophthalic Acid (IPA) testing — a chemistry-based method that verifies the fiber’s true PET-bottle origin. Independent global-standard tests consistently validate GreenGold at ~1.8 percent IPA content, offering brands irrefutable proof of recycled authenticity.

  1. Beyond Fabric – A Sustainability Movement

RIL has expanded GreenGold into a platform for circularity and awareness:

  • Empowering stakeholders – from spinners to global brands – with sustainability-driven practices.
  • Encouraging entrepreneurs to embed recycling and waste-reduction into business models.
  • Supporting designers with R|Elan™ GreenGold fabrics to make sustainability mainstream in fashion.
  • Circular Design Challenge (CDC) – a flagship platform, now global, nurturing design talent around recyclability and circular fashion.
  • The Earth Tee – an annual World Environment Day initiative where limited-edition tees, crafted from GreenGold, are retailed through NGOs, with proceeds dedicated to tree plantation.
  • The Earth Tee – an annual World Environment Day initiative where limited-edition tees, crafted from GreenGold, are retailed through NGOs, with proceeds dedicated to tree plantation.
Photo : Perfect Shadows / FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week / RISE Worldwide

A Proven Alternative to Greenwashing

With 100 percent recycled PET origin, full traceability, and scientific validation, R|Elan GreenGold is more than an eco-friendly material — it is a tested, credible alternative to unchecked claims in the textile industry. By combining science, style, and sustainability, Reliance Industries has created a fabric that addresses both environmental responsibility and brand credibility.

Posted: September 22, 2025

Source: Reliance Industries Ltd.

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