Eastman, Kingsport, Tenn., has entered into a strategic partnership with China-based Huafon Chemical to establish a joint cellulose acetate yarn manufacturing facility in China. The new site will focus on localized production and product innovation of Eastman’s Naia™ cellulose acetate filament yarns, strengthening supply chain responsiveness to regional demand.
“China is the world’s largest textile supply chain hub and a frontier for product and technology innovation,” said Ruth Farrell, general manager of Eastman’s Textiles business. “This strategic partnership will provide us with greater capacity and further enhance the innovation and product development capabilities of Naia yarn while enabling Eastman to fulfill its brand promise of making sustainable textiles accessible to all.”
2025 Quarterly Issue III
