Eco-textile trends

China taps into demand for eco-textiles

China’s fledgling eco-textile companies are facing slowing growth as Western brands cut back on expensive fabrics. But environmentally friendly products…

THAILAND: Teijin to roll out polyester recycling program

Teijin is launching a polyester recycling program in Thailand – the first time its Eco Circle system for recycling synthetic…

SPAIN: Dogi banks on new eco-friendly fabric range

Spanish elastic fabrics maker The Dogi Group said it has added more eco-friendly fabrics to its Be natural Eco range.…

BELGIUM: Recticel launches eco-friendly bra foam

Belgian foam products developer Recticel has launched an eco-friendly polyurethane (PU) foam for use in bra cups. The company said…

ISRAEL: Nilit introduces recycled nylon yarns

Nylon yarn maker Nilit has introduced a new eco-friendly yarn made from recycled polymer waste for use in garments such…

FINLAND: Ahlstrom to launch eco-friendly embroidery backings

Ahlstrom is responding to growing market demand by launching a new line of environmentally friendly nonwoven fabrics for use as…