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Ecco introduces first shoe featuring innovative protein-based fibre

Ecco, in partnership with Spinnova, announces the launch of the limited edition Ecco BIOM® 720, a first-of-its-kind shoe utilising an often overlooked leather by-product, transformed into a protein-based fibre. The fibres are produced using patented technology that advances material innovation while reducing waste and supporting full resource...

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Textile recycler Spinnova resumes trial runs at Finnish factory

Finnish textile technology company Spinnova has started test runs at its Woodspin demonstration factory in Jyväskylä, the company announced in a press release. The aim of these trials is to validate its recycling technique, which converts plant-based material into textile fibres, on a larger scale to increase production efficiency and fibre...

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Switzerland's Sulzer joins Spinnova to advance circular fibre production

Sulzer, a Swiss industrial engineering and manufacturing company, has officially joined Spinnova’s ecosystem to support the availability of the firm's fibre in the textile market. The collaboration expands on Sulzer’s role in Spinnova’s technology development and strengthens the consortium with advanced engineering expertise. Suzler is a major...

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Textile recycler Circulose joins Spinnova’s consortium to boost commercialisation efforts

Circulose, a textile-to-textile recycling company, has become a new member of Spinnova’s consortium, building on efforts to scale the Finnish firm’s manufacturing technology that turns wood pulp into textile fibre. Through the collaboration, Circulose will integrate its own pulp, made out of recycled cellulosic-rich textile waste, into Spinnova’...

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Spinnova losses deepen in 2025, revenue drops 54 percent

Finnish textile technology company Spinnova Plc experienced a decline in revenue and higher losses in the 2025 financial year. The results were revealed in a business report published on Thursday. Revenue for the past year amounted to 344,000 euros (408,890 dollars). This represents a 54 percent decrease compared to 2024. The operating loss...

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Jack & Jones expands sustainable fashion offering with new Spinnova® fibre styles

JJXX, the womenswear brand by JACK & JONES, introduces a set of new looks made with SPINNOVA® fibre, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable innovation. JACK & JONES and JJXX are brands by the global BESTSELLER multi-brand fashion company. The launch features a versatile outfit, a shirt jacket and matching trousers, available for women. The...

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New CCO for textile company Spinnova

Finnish material innovation company Spinnova is strengthening its management team with the appointment of Mikko Lassila as chief commercial officer (CCO). He will start in the position on April 15, 2026, according to the statement. “I am delighted to be part of the Spinnova team. The technology has enormous potential and a lot of progress has...

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Tommy Hilfiger joins Spinnova consortium

US premium brand Tommy Hilfiger has become the newest partner of Spinnova, a Finnish fibre tech firm backed by Fashion for Good. The company has joined Spinnova’s consortium, a model the firm introduced earlier this year to encourage fashion brands to back efforts in scaling its flagship fibre offering. Aptly dubbed Spinnova, the textile is made...

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Fashion for Good endorses Spinnova’s consortium model

Finnish fibre tech firm Spinnova has found allyship in Fashion for Good, an accelerator and collaboration platform hoping to help contribute to the establishment of an industry ecosystem to scale textile innovation. Fashion for Good’s involvement follows the introduction of Spinnova’s revised strategy earlier this year. The Finland-based firm...

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Spinnova takes full ownership of Woodspin and Suzano Finland

Spinnova Plc has successfully completed the acquisition of Woodspin and Suzano Finland from Suzano S.A. for a total purchase price of just two euros. The transaction, which was initially announced in August 2025 and concluded on October 3, 2025, grants Spinnova full ownership of both the exclusive producer and distributor of wood-based Spinnova...

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Spinnova buys out Suzano, takes ownership of Woodspin

Finnish material innovation firm Spinnova has entered an agreement to buy all the shares of distributor Woodspin Oy and raw materials provider Suzano Finland Oy for a total of two euros per share. The agreement will transfer ownership of the two companies from Brazilian company Suzano S.A. to Spinnova, which will also make a capital contribution...

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Spinnova’s new strategy: Cost savings, lower fibre price and factory acquisition

Finnish material innovation company Spinnova (Spinnova) was forced to revise its strategy earlier this year following the withdrawal of its partner, Brazilian pulp and paper producer Suzano. Spinnova has now revealed its primary focus for 2025 and 2026. Spinnova’s fibre can be used in many types of materials, but production costs remain high. By...