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Adient’s automotive fabrics business to be acquired by Sage
Sage Automotive Interiors (Sage), an Asahi Kasei subsidiary based in South Carolina, USA, has announced it has acquired Adient’s automotive fabrics business for $175 million. Based in the US,
Roica increasing it's capacity and flexibility in active wear, fashion
The company reports that, “With these investments over a short one and a half years period, Asahi Kasei has committed Roica production and it’s partners to further joint successes,
Acrylonitrile prices surge amid turnaround season
In the second week of February, Asian acrylonitrile CFR Far East Asia and Southeast Asia prices jumped 3-5% on the week. Asahi Kasei nominated ACN contract price for February which was up US$130 a
Teijin Frontier launches eco-friendly sheet insulation range
Teijin Frontier has introduced a new series of sheet insulation materials under the brand name Thermofront, designed to deliver high thermal performance. The range is primarily made from recycled
Bodice uses Bemberg fiber for sustainable collection
Bodice has partnered with Asahi Kasei to incorporate 100% regenerative Bemberg fiber in its latest collection and designs. By using biodegradable materials, the brand aims to merge environmental
Genomatica & Aquafil produce first plant-based nylon-6 textile yarn
San Diego-based Genomatica and Aquafil, of Arco, Italy, have completed the first demonstration-scale manufacturing runs of plant-based nylon 6. The businesses have produced the first tons of the
Everlane launches its first cleanest denim collection to date
Everlane, a sustainable denim manufacturer has launched its cleanest denim to date, following through on its promise to use only certified organic cotton by 2023. Candiani Denim's organic cotton and
IAAD fashion student wins Imagining Sustainable Fashion Award
The winner of the first Imagining Sustainable Fashion Award, which was revealed on Tuesday during a webinar hosted by Giusy Bettoni, CEO of C.L.A.S.S., and Anna Detheridge, President of Connecting
What is the value of spandex fiber in the global market?
Spandex is a lightweight, synthetic fiber. Spandex is made up of a long-chain polyglycol combined with a short diisocyanate containing at least 85% polyurethane. In 2019, the global spandex fiber
What is the value of nylon fiber in the global market?
Nylon fibers or polyamide fibers belong to the class of synthetic polymer which has many applications in manufacturing clothes, fishing, packaging, carpet, air filtration, etc. The total global