#Man-Made Fibers

2026-03-19

OnceMore® from Södra brings end-to-end traceability for circular Man-made Cellulosic Fibers (MMCF) using TextileGenesis

OnceMore® from Södra, the world’s first large-scale process for recycling blended fabrics into high‐quality dissolving pulp, will begin using TextileGenesis, a Lectra company, to strengthen traceability from raw material to retail across the value chain. OnceMore® produces dissolving pulp made from blended textile waste and wood sourced from responsibly managed Swedish forests. By integrating TextileGenesis, OnceMore® supports the growing need for verified data and secure, transparent tracking throughout increasingly complex supply chain.

Traceability as a foundation for circular MMCF and regulatory readiness

The implementation marks a key milestone for scaling circular MMCF, highlighting the role of digital traceability. It establishes a verified digital chain for OnceMore® materials, ensuring full chain-of-custody from pulp and fiber production through to finished garments. By unifying material movement and supply‐chain data into a single system, the rollout enhances transparency across tiers and geographies and increases supplier participation. Traceability from raw material to retail will give OnceMore® and its brand partners access to a verified digital chain of custody. This strengthens authenticated recycled‐content claims and provides a stronger data foundation for product‐level disclosures, reporting, and upcoming regulatory requirements, particularly in preparation for the EU Digital Product Passport (:).

TextileGenesis’ FibercoinTM token technology will be used to generate digital tokens linked to material volumes, creating a secure and verified digital footprint at each transformation stage. This approach strengthens integrity across complex supply chains and supports scalable circularity programs beyond fragmented, manual documentation.

“Traceability across the value chain relies on reliable data and clear documentation,” said Tina Lemke, Marketing & Brand Experience Manager at OnceMore®. “By introducing [waste and wood-to-retail] traceability through the TextileGenesis solution, we strengthen the integrity of our chain of custody and give our customers verified information about how materials move through each production step.”

Delivering scalable traceability through supplier enablement and platform excellence

OnceMore® supply chain partners are being onboarded to the TextileGenesis solution with structured implementation support. Suppliers will conduct transactions using TextileGenesis’ FibercoinTM modules, enabling consistent data capture across the chain and creating visibility into material flow and supply chain participation.

“OnceMore® is one of the strongest circular innovations in MMCF today, and this rollout shows what it looks like to operationalize traceability at scale,” said Amit Gautam, Founder & CEO of TextileGenesis. “By embedding traceability directly into material transactions, this rollout creates the verified data infrastructure needed for regulatory compliance, brand accountability, and credible circularity claims.”

IMG Group, parent of Evertis and Selenis, launches Everbio Innovation Hub backed by €15 million in financing from C2 Capital Partners

IMG Group launched the Everbio Innovation Hub, backed by €15 million in financing from C2 Capital Partners. Located at the Group’s industrial site in Portalegre, Portugal, the Everbio Innovation Hub brings together the capabilities of Evertis (PET-based packaging films), Selenis (specialty copolyester resins), Renascis (advanced multilayer recycling) and Renewis (renewable energy) to develop, test and mature the next generation of recycled and bio-based polymer materials and technologies.

Object Carpet tests production of rPET BCF yarn on Neumag BCF line

In a joint project with Object Carpet GmbH, Denkendorf; the Institute for Textile Technology (ITA), Augsburg; and Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen GmbH (NGR), Feldkirchen, Austria, Barmag investigated the processing of recycled polyester for BCF yarn. The goal was to evaluate the fundamental suitability of 100% recycled carpet material for reuse in carpet yarn production to create a closed-loop system in carpet manufacturing. To date, commercial rPET BCF processes have been based solely on rPET from bottle pellets.

Reju opens its first R&D Center in the U.S. in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

Reju, the company specializing in textile regeneration, today announced the opening of a Research and Development (R&D) Center in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, the company's first proprietary research center in North America. Located within Technip Energies' existing Advanced Materials and Catalysts research center, the lab will allow Reju to accelerate the rollout of its recycling technologies and develop its next-generation circular solutions.

Itema reaffirms its commitment to the Syrian textile industry at NasTex 2026

From July 18th to 21st, Itema will exhibit at NasTex at the Damascus Fairground (Hall 11 – Stand C02), marking its return to one of the Middle East’s historically significant textile markets. Itema will showcase advanced weaving technology designed to support the competitiveness and technological evolution of Syrian manufacturers and announces a new partnership with Growfast Agency as the sole agent of Itema in Syria.

KARL MAYER's HKS 2-SE Expands Possibilities for Premium Stretch WARP KNITS

Warp knitted fabrics with a woven look are more in demand than ever in the fashion and apparel industries. Stretch WARP KNITS, in particular, impress with their freedom of movement, breathability, and virtually wrinkle-free wear – thereby opening up new style worlds such as smart casual or business casual. When it comes to the highly efficient production of premium-quality stretch WARP KNITS, the HKS 2-SE has long been the machine of choice. KARL MAYER’s best-selling tricot machine produces standard elastic fabrics characterized by high gauges, smooth, delicate surfaces, and a soft hand feel.