Cellulose

An industrial process that enables softwood pulp to be converted into cellulosic fibres is to be developed by Metsä Group, of Helsinki, Finland, in partnership with Andritz, of Graz, Austria.

Researchers in the USA have bred four strains of cotton that can be used to produce textiles that self-extinguish when exposed to flame and could thereby reduce the need for flame-retardant chemica

Dissolving pulp sourced from textile waste by Renewcell is to be used by Lenzing Group for the production of cellulosic fibres, following the signing of a supply agreement by the two companies.   

Filaments made from cellulose nanofibres (CNFs) that, unlike conventional plant-based materials, demonstrate high thermal conductivity – meaning that they could be used in place of synthetic materi

A flame-retardant (FR) and compostable alternative to leather is being developed by researchers at Columbia University in New York City, New York, USA. 

Developments in mono-material fabrics and fabrics made from cellulosic fibres were widespread at the European fabric fairs for the spring/summer 2023 fashion season, as manufacturers look to improv

The developer of a one-step additive manufacturing process that enables garments and shoe uppers to be moulded from a cellulose-based liquid has secured US$3.5 million in seed funding. 

Dissolving pulp sourced from textile waste by Renewcell is to be used by HeiQ to produce its cellulose filament yarn (AeoniQ)

The developers of a process that employs ionic solvents to dissolve wood-based pulp, before converting it to high-quality cellulose fibres, have been recognised with an award. 

Developer of a method for the manufacture of bacterial cellulose, Polybion of Madrid, Spain, and Irapuato, Mexico, is scaling-up production and has secured US$4.4 million (€4 million) in financing.

A washable, re-usable diaper made from bio-based and biodegradable materials is to be launched by Sumo of Berlin, Germany. 

Nanollose reports that it has completed its first pilot-scale trial of the spinning of lyocell fibres from microbial cellulose (MC) sourced from industrial organic and agricultural waste. 

A composite that is made from cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and epoxy, is stronger and tougher than some types of bone and is harder than typical aluminium alloys has been developed by researchers

Fibres that are made by Spinnova from cellulosic biomass are being used by adidas for the production of a knitted hooded sweatshirt. 

Re-usable and biodegradable underwear that performs the functions of tampons and panty liners (so-called period pants) has been developed by a researcher working with viscose fibres at Hof Universi

Developer of a process that enables fibres to be produced from cellulosic biomass, Spinnova, is to a use a line from Rieter to spin yarns at its research and development (R&D) facility in Jyväs

A manufacturer of cellulose fibre from industrial organic and agricultural waste, Nanollose Ltd, has spent AUD$200 000 to acquire a 20% holding in a developer of a nanocellulose-based filter materi

Recyclable and compostable ready-meal packaging made from cellulose fibres has been adopted by a UK supermarket as it looks to stop using polyethylene terephthalate (PET) versions.

An antistatic cellulose-based release material, designed to make the lamination process for making the radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays in smartcards easier, has been launched by Ahlstr

A method of producing regenerated cellulose fibres that is claimed to be cheaper and more efficient than conventional processes has been disclosed by

Cellulose nanofibres embedded in flooring can help provide a sustainable, cheap and convenient way of generating electricity within the home, according to Xudong Wang of the University of Wisconsin