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Naia™ from Eastman is back at Première Vision Paris with a new brand image

Innovative and versatile Naia™ fibers make sustainable style accessible to brands and inclusive for everyone. Attendees at this year’s Première Vision Paris will see the debut of an updated Naia™ from Eastman that showcases a variety of possibilities for uncompromising, sustainable style for everyone. The show is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 6:30...

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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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Naia™ from Eastman receives high ranking in Canopy’s 2020 Hot Button Report

From protecting biodiversity to ensuring a low environmental impact, Eastman Naia™ cellulosic fibers are sustainable from origin to end of life. Made from wood pulp sourced from responsibly managed forests, the Naia™ brand is continuing to grow, offering new fibers and yarns with innovative new features that improve our planet and our wardrobes....

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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 makes the promise of sustainability a reality with Naia™ Renew

Conscious fashion fiber producer launches new traceable, transparent circular portfolio Eastman, the producer of sustainably sourced Naia™ cellulosic fiber, introduces its new Naiaä Renew portfolio, sourced from 60% wood pulp and 40% recycled waste plastics*. Naia™ Renew cellulosic fiber is traceable with certified biodegradability that captures...

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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...