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Teijin commits to science-based targets
Polyester fibres and products producer Teijin Limited has committed to setting science-based targets to provide it with a clear route to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Teijin establishes European sustainable tech hub
Polyester fibres and products producer Teijin Limited has established a new research and development facility in the Netherlands, tasked with developing technologies for a more sustainable world.
Teijin introduces carbon pricing system for capital investments
Polyester fibres and products producer Teijin Limited has introduced an internal carbon pricing (ICP) system for capital investment plans throughout the group.
Teijin Frontier develops fast-drying fabric for casualwear
Teijin Frontier Co, Ltd, the Teijin Group's fibres and products converting company, has developed a new high-absorption, quick-drying fabric suitable for casual wear it says was inspired by the fine structure of diatomaceous earth used in bath mats.
Teijin CEO signs UN statement on global cooperation
The CEO of polyester fibres and products converting company Teijin Limited has signed the UN Global Compact’s statement that brings business leaders together for cooperation in the areas of sustainability and inclusivity.
Teijin Frontier develops new heat insulating structure
Teijin Frontier, the fibres and products converting company of Teijin Group, has developed a new heat insulating structure for outdoor wear with two-layer functionality.
Teijin develops high-stretch sustainable eco-hybrid fibre
Teijin Frontier, the fibres and products converting company of Teijin Group, has developed a new high-stretch eco-hybrid fibre made with plant-derived and recycled materials.
Teijin and Murata partner on antimicrobial performance fabric
Teijin Frontier, the fibre product converting business of Japanese conglomerate Teijin Group, has partnered with Murata Manufacturing to develop what they claim is the world’s first piezoelectric fabric with an antimicrobial performance.
Teijin Frontier develops silk-like polyester fabric
Teijin Frontier, the fibre product converting business of Japanese conglomerate Teijin Group, has developed a polyester fabric it claims looks and feels like fine silk and can be used in garments such as blouses.
Teijin targets athleisure with new cotton-like polyester
Japanese polyester fibre specialist Teijin Frontier has developed a new cotton-like high-performance polyester fabric aimed at the athleisure fashion market, made using recycled raw materials.
Teijin joins new TCFD Consortium to boost climate-related financial disclosure
Japanese conglomerate Teijin Group has joined a new Consortium set up by a coalition of Japanese companies to help improve reporting of the financial impacts of climate-related risks and opportunities and boost investment and innovations centered around sustainability.
Teijin Group backs climate change reporting development
Japanese conglomerate Teijin Group has made public its support for the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and pledged to transparently disclose its information according to the organisation's recommendations.
Teijin Frontier launches new "Sensing Wear" range
Teijin Frontier, the fibre product converting business of Japanese conglomerate Teijin Group, has launched a new line of sportswear and other clothing incorporating what it calls 'wearable solutions'.
Teijin Frontier develops natural-like fabric for athleisure
Teijin Frontier, the fibre product converting business of Japanese conglomerate Teijin Group, has added a "natural-like" fabric to its DeltaPeak range of high-function fabrics that is said to be ideal for sportswear, fashionwear, and uniforms.
Teijin revamps Solotex as crimped yarn for sportswear
Teijin Frontier, the fibre product converting business of Teijin Group, has developed a highly modified cross-section crimped yarn it says is suitable for use in sports apparel.
Teijin, Snow Peak launch co-developed range
Japanese outdoor apparel firm Snow Peak and the Teijin Group have launched a co-developed material fabric for outdoor apparel.
Teijin develops new silk wool-like polyester
Teijin Frontier, the fibre product converting business of Teijin Group, has developed a new polyester material that it says achieves the look, texture, aesthetic appeal and comfort of hybrid silk wool.
Teijin develops new linen-like polyester
Teijin Frontier, the fibre product converting business of Teijin Group, has developed what it says is a new linen-like polyester fibre, designed for use in outwear, trousers and blouses.
Teijin develops new water-repellent stretch fabric
Teijin Frontier, the fibre product converting business of Teijin Group, has developed what it says is a new highly water-repellent fabric incorporating enhanced stretch.
Teijin develops two-in-one sweat-suit fabric
Teijin Frontier, the fibre product converting company of Teijin Group, has developed a two-in-one sweat fabric that it says is both water-repellent and sweat-absorbent.
Wearable sensors with fashionable stitch designs
New soft, flexible, piezoelectric wearable sensors that measure body motions and can also be produced in fashionable fabric types and embroidery patterns, have been developed.
Teijin Frontier sets up fibre research lab in Thailand
Teijin Frontier, the fibre product converting company of Teijin Group, has made further moves to position Thailand as a hub for its global operations with the opening of an R&D fibre facility in the country, and the transfer of polyester fibre production to its Thai subsidiary.
Teijin eyes sportswear with breathable knit fabric
Textile and fibre company Teijin has developed a polyester high-gauge knitting fabric laminated with a breathable film which it says can produce lightweight functional textiles for use in sportswear.
Teijin targets formal wear with new premium black fabric
Textile and fibre company Teijin has developed a new polyester combined-filament yarn and yarn-processing technology to create a lightweight premium black fabric that retains its colour and is expected to meet demand for easy-care formal wear.
Teijin targets outerwear with new thermal insulation
Textile and fibre company Teijin has developed a new polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) fibre for use in outerwear, which it says raises the wearer’s wind-chill factor by 5 degrees celsius.
Teijin targets sportswear with new Deltapeak fabric
Textile and fibre company Teijin has developed a new functional fabric for use in sportswear it says can be used as a substitute for cotton in sweat suits.
Teijin eyes growth with new fibres business unit
Textile and fibre company Teijin is to merge its polyester fibres and products converting businesses in a move designed to strengthen the competitiveness and growth prospects of both units – including an extra-reliable supply chain for apparel applications.
New water-repellent outerwear material from Teijin
Textile and fibre company Teijin has developed what it says is a new highly water-repellent outerwear material, that combines the usefulness of umbrella-quality fabric and the practicality of high-function wear.
Teijin revamps Solotex to provide cushioning in sports apparel
Textile and fibre company Teijin has unveiled a new version of its Solotex fabric, specifically designed to provide cushioning, a smoother texture, and improved elasticity for sports apparel.
Fibre firm Teijin eyes M&A on return to profit
Textile and fibre company Teijin is to pursue new merger and acquisition opportunities in a bid to optimise local production for local consumption and reinforce its production capabilities around the world.
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