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Wheat straw emerges as alternative to wood pulp for viscose & lyocell fiber production

Could wheat straw serve as an alternative to wooden pulp for the production of quality viscose and lyocell fibers for the fashion industry? According to a new report from environmental nonprofit Canopy, the answer is yes. The report, ‘From Wheat Straw to Wardrobes: Fashioning a new fibre future,’ presents the findings of a pilot project, Project...

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Circ partners with Sanyou to expand access to recycled fibres

US-based polycotton textile-to-textile recycling innovator Circ has announced a strategic partnership with Sanyou Chemical Fiber, a large-scale cellulose fibre manufacturer under the Tangshan Sanyou Group umbrella, aimed at accelerating the scaling of recycled cellulosic (namely lyocell) fibres within the textiles sector in China. As part of the...

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Survey finds consumers want fashion from sustainably managed forests but find brands lacking

The PEFC or Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification has revealed the results of a new consumer survey today that explored consumer awareness, attitudes and expectations towards forest fibre use in fashion collections such as viscose and lyocell. “Fashion from Sustainable Forests” was conducted in four key markets across Europe —...