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Havaianas changes business model in the US

In a statement to the market and shareholders, Alpargatas, owner of the Havaianas brand, announced that it entered into a supply and distribution agreement with Eastman Group Inc., whereby Eastman will be the exclusive distributor of Havaianas in the US and Canada. "Both countries are relevant markets for Alpargatas’ internationalisation...

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Study: Ten levers for competitive textile-to-textile polyester recycling in Europe

A new study called “The Textile Recycling Breakthrough” has analysed textile-to-textile polyester recycling in Europe and has identified ten key levers to unlock exponential growth in polyester recycling in Europe. It also quantifies the cost gap between chemically recycled and virgin polyester, outlines policy and investment solutions and shows...

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Safilo expands use of sustainable materials and joins The Fashion Pact

Eyewear manufacturer and distributor Safilo have joined The Fashion Pact to commit to environmental goals to stop global warming, restore biodiversity and protect the oceans as part of its purpose-led sustainability strategy. The Fashion Pact is a global coalition of companies in the fashion and textile industry, including ready-to-wear, sport,...

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Eastman appoints general manager for its textiles business

Specialty materials and chemical company Eastman has appointed Ruth Farrell as the general manager for its textiles business. Farrell will begin her new position from 1 April and is promoted from her global marketing director role. Prior to joining Eastman in 2018, Farrell spent 12 years at chemical company DuPont, most recently serving as...

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Interview: Eastman on its new ‘truly circular’ fibre, Naia Renew

In September, Eastman, the US producer of sustainably sourced Naia cellulosic fibre, introduced Naia Renew, a new traceable fibre with certified biodegradability made using hard-to-recycle materials that would otherwise go to landfills. While the Naia and Naia Renew fibres are indistinguishable, the processes to make them are not. Naia is made...

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Marchon partners with Eastman to boost sustainability

Marchon Eyewear has announced an industry-first partnership with Eastman, a global speciality materials company, to roll out a recycled acetate material in its sunglass and optical products. The partnership will see Marchon being the first eyewear company to produce and sell frames using Eastman Acetate Renew, a fully sustainable material that...

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Eastman Naia and DuPont Biomaterials launch new sustainable fabric collection

Global specialty materials company Eastman has collaborated with materials innovator DuPont Biomaterials to launch a new sustainable fabric collection. It brings together Eastman Naia cellulosic fibers and DuPont Sorona fibers to offer sustainable, biobased performance fabrics for comfortable everyday wear. “With Naia, we are committed to...