Global Biodegradable Fabrics Market, By Product Type (Polyester, Polylactic Acid (PLA), Cellulose, Natural Fiber, Others), By Application (Textile, Furniture, Carpets, Others), By End Use Industry (Fashion, Medical, Sportswear, Agriculture, Civil Engineering, Others), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa)

Published In : Jan 2024

Code : CMI6483

Pages :130

Formats :

Excel and PDF

Industry : Polymers and Resins

Market News

Recent Developments:

New product launches:

In January 2022, Lenzing AG launched its Refibra branded lyocell fibers made from cotton scraps and wood pulp. This helps promote circularity in the textile industry. Lenzing AG produces wood-based viscose fibers, modal fibers, lyocell fibers, and filament yarn, which are used in the textile industry — in clothing, home textiles, and technical textiles — as well as in the non-wovens industry such as wipes, filters, breathable bags, and insulation. In addition, the company is active in mechanical and plant engineering.
In June 2021, AQUAFIL launched the ECONYL nylon fabric made from regenerated nylon waste. It provides sustainability benefits for fashion brands. AQUAFIL is an innovative and flexible engineering company which has set several milestones in polyamide and polyester technology. The polymers produced with AQUAFIL Engineering technology are processed to textile and technical filaments, fibers, Bulked Continuous Filament (BCF), films, compounds, master batch, and bottles.
In April 2020, Bcomp launched ampliTex, a 100% biocomposite natural fiber fabric that is designed for high-performance sportswear applications. Bcomp is the leading solutions provider for natural fiber reinforcements in high performance applications from race to space. The company started as a garage project in 2011 with a mission to create lightweight yet high performance skis.

Acquisition and partnerships:

In October 2022, Forme Textiles partnered with NatureWorks to expand its PLA-based fabric collections and increase sustainability. Forme Textiles is a company that specializes in producing and supplying hotel linens. However, it has recently partnered with NatureWorks to expand its PLA-based fabric collections and increase sustainability. NatureWorks LLC is an international company that manufactures bioplastics—polymers derived entirely from plant resources—as an alternative to conventional plastic, which is made from petroleum.
In August 2021, Natural Fiber Welding, Inc. partnered with footwear brand, Allbirds, to develop plant-based biodegradable uppers. Natural Fiber Welding, Inc. operates as a sustainable material science startup company. The company develops technologies that are based on the sustainable use of plants and natural fibers to create beautiful durable goods and textiles. Natural Fiber Welding, Inc. serves customers in the U.S.
In January 2020, Sateri acquired viscose business from Xinjiang Zhongtai to expand the production capacity of its lyocell fabrics that is made from recycled materials. Sateri is a global leader in the production of viscose rayon, a natural and sustainable fiber that is used in textiles and hygiene products. It is a business division of Royal Golden Eagle and was founded in 2002. The company is committed to responsible sourcing and production, environmental protection, and community development. Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co Ltd (Xinjiang Zhongtai) is a chemical manufacturing company that trades industrial chemicals. The company's products include chloralkali, polyvinyl chloride resins, PVC resins, caustic soda flakes, and polyester products. Royal Golden Eagle is a global integrated, resource-based industrial group, with businesses in paper, palm oil, viscose, construction and energy, property and asset management.