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Sweden's H&M Group signs strategic sourcing partnership with Circulose
H&M Group has signed a multi-year agreement to source significant volumes of the innovative material CIRCULOSE for its collections, replacing a substantial share of the virgin viscose used across the group. One of the biggest barriers for the fashion industry when shifting towards a circular model, is the lack of alternatives and technologies at scale to replace virgin and conventional fibres. Agreements like this represent a shift in making this a reality and help fashion brands like us increase the use of textile-to-textile recycled fibres. H&M Group has signed a multi-year deal to source large volumes of Circulose, a recycled material, to replace a significant portion of its virgin viscose use. The agreement strengthens H&M's push towards circular fashion and supports the scale-up of textile-to-textile recycling. Both H&M and Circulose highlight the partnership as a vital step toward broader industry adoption of sustainable materials. 'H&M Group has been a driving force in advancing sustainable and circular solutions in fashion, and a long-time supporter and early adopter of CIRCULOSE – dating back to the Renewcell days. We're proud and grateful to now formalize this new partnership to accelerate CIRCULOSE adoption at scale. Their commitment plays a critical role in helping us reaching the volumes needed to restart our factory,' Jonatan Janmark, CEO of Circulose 'We were pioneers back in 2020 when we first brought fashion made from CIRCULOSE to our customers. Today, we're excited to deepen this partnership. Investing in next-generation materials is essential to achieving our goal: ensuring that 100% of our materials are recycled or sustainably sourced by 2030. Scaling access to these solutions is key to accelerating the shift towards a circular economy for fashion,' Cecilia Strömblad Brännsten, H&M Group's Head of Resource Use & Circularity. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KD)
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a day ago
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Nippon Shokubai secures ISCC PLUS certification for US AA & SAP
Nippon Shokubai Group companies in the United States have acquired ISCC PLUS certification for acrylic acid (hereinafter "AA") and superabsorbent polymers (hereinafter "SAP") produced locally. This enables Nippon Shokubai Group to globally supply AA and SAP with a carbon footprint considered net zero. AA is widely used as a raw material for paints and adhesives, and serves as a key ingredient in SAP, which is used in disposable diapers. As a leading global supplier of AA and SAP, Nippon Shokubai Group has been working to obtain ISCC PLUS certification for products manufactured in Belgium, Japan, and Indonesia since 2021. Following the recent certification in the United States, Nippon Shokubai Group has established a four-region global supply system for ISCC PLUS-certified AA and SAP using biomass-derived raw materials allocated via the mass balance method. This enables the global supply of AA and SAP with a carbon footprint considered net zero. Nippon Shokubai Group's US companies have obtained ISCC PLUS certification for acrylic acid (AA) and superabsorbent polymers (SAP), enabling global supply of net-zero carbon products. With certified production now in four regions, the company supports reduced environmental impact and circular economy goals as part of its carbon neutrality vision for 2050. Through promoting the use of ISCC PLUS-certified AA and SAP, Nippon Shokubai Group aims to contribute to reducing environmental impact across the supply chain and to advancing a circular economy. Toward carbon neutrality by 2050, Nippon Shokubai Group will continue to implement the "transformation" outlined in its long-term vision and mid-term management plan to enhance customer value. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
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a day ago
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Solvay & Enagás to develop hydrogen storage hub in Spain
Solvay and Enagás have signed an agreement to develop a hydrogen storage hub in Polanco, Cantabria. The project will leverage Solvay's proven expertise in developing salt caverns infrastructure - originally created for soda ash production operations and repurposed into storage under the coordination of Enagás, which brings its expertise in energy transport and hydrogen infrastructure to integrate this capacity into Spain's future energy system. This initiative supports Spain's ambition to become a key producer and exporter of renewable hydrogen. The caverns will provide a safe, flexible, and scalable solution for storing renewable hydrogen - supporting the network stability and helping address renewable electricity intermittency. Solvay and Enagás have signed an agreement to develop a hydrogen storage hub in Polanco, Cantabria, repurposing salt caverns initially used for soda ash production. This project will provide safe, flexible, and scalable storage for renewable hydrogen, supporting Spain's ambition to become a key hydrogen exporter and enhancing grid stability by addressing renewable energy intermittency. 'This collaboration with Enagás underscores the European chemical industry's strategic role in enabling clean energy solutions,' said Etienne Galan, President of Solvay's Soda Ash and Derivatives business . 'We're especially grateful to partner with Enagás, whose proven infrastructure expertise and strong commitment are accelerating green hydrogen development.' Enagás CEO Arturo Gonzalo emphasized that "this agreement is a key milestone in the development of Spain's hydrogen backbone," adding that "by combining our experience in energy infrastructure with Solvay's industrial capabilities, we are laying the foundations for a robust and flexible hydrogen network that will help achieve both national and European decarbonization goals and boost competitiveness". The project, developed in coordination with local stakeholders, strengthens Solvay's position as a leading provider of salt cavern infrastructure in Europe - building on its legacy of over 100 caverns in Germany and now expanding into Spain. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
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a day ago
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Finland's Ahlstrom enhances FibRoc with custom wall liner offerings
Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, expands its FibRoc portfolio, a platform of high-performance materials for durable applications. In addition to Flooring, Ceiling and Plasterboard the range now includes the segment of Wall Liner, offering extensive, flexible and high-performance solutions. Ahlstrom FibRoc Wall Liner offers a wide range of wall finishing solutions manufactured from both nonwoven and glass fibre tissue. The offering delivers superior paintability and enables achieving a flawless finish that effectively conceals wall imperfections. Ahlstrom expands its FibRoc portfolio with Wall Liner solutions made from nonwoven and glass fibre tissue. Designed for both professionals and DIY users, the range offers superior paintability, a flawless finish, and options across various grades and price points. Supported by a global production network, it ensures reliable supply and customisation to meet diverse market needs. The comprehensive portfolio is designed for both do-it-yourself and professionals providing customers with the flexibility to select the perfect solution for their target markets. The variety of grades and price points from an extensive portfolio match different market requirements. Ahlstrom's extensive global production network ensures security of supply, with multiple manufacturing platforms for the entire portfolio guaranteeing reliable, uninterrupted delivery. Tailor-made and customized solutions allow customers to differentiate their offerings and meet specific down-stream needs. Ahlstrom FibRoc Wall Liner delivers customized solutions to help customers stand out and address unique market challenges. 'With the expansion of the FibRoc portfolio, we can help customers to offer new wall liner solutions to professionals and do-it-yourself users. The Wall liner effectively combines ease-of-use and superior quality', states Pierre Mary, Vice President Nonwovens . Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
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4 days ago
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Ahlstrom invests in high-performance filtration in Italy
Ahlstrom, a global leader in sustainable specialty materials, has started a new state-of-the-art production line for molecular filtration media at its Turin site in Italy. This major investment strengthens Ahlstrom's leadership in the molecular filtration market and enhances its ability to serve the growing global demand for high-performance specialty materials. Equipped with the latest technologies, the new production line offers a high degree of customization and design flexibility. It enables precise tuning of adsorptive performance through detailed control of adsorbent types, blends, and content levels. The investment is complemented by a molecular filtration test bench to better support filtration manufacturers in developing high-performance filtration solutions. Ahlstrom has started a new production line for molecular filtration media at its Turin site, boosting its global leadership in high-performance filtration. The advanced line offers customisation and precise control of adsorptive properties. Supporting applications like cabin air and HVAC, it aligns with Ahlstrom's strategy to deliver next-gen solutions that protect people and the environment. The investment complements the existing Ahlstrom Trinitex Carbon platform by targeting the growing demand for premium molecular applications such as cabin and fuel cell air intake filtration, as well as HVAC and cleanroom. First announced in 2024, the project supports Ahlstrom's strategy to develop next-generation filtration solutions that purify air and liquid, and protect people, processes, and the environment. 'This new asset reflects our ambition to drive innovation in filtration and takes our molecular filtration expertise to the next level', says Giuseppe Costa, Vice President, Global Filtration . 'By expanding our capabilities, we are ensuring that our customers continue to receive the reliable, high-quality solutions they expect from us.' Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
