Yarns & Fibres

Zero-Waste Knitwear Factories: How Sustainable Yarn Is Transforming Italian and International Knitwear Manufacturing

Knitwear is a unique sector, combining artisanal tradition with technological innovation and requiring highly specialized skills and premium-quality materials. However, the textile industry—and knitwear manufacturing in particular—is also among the most environmentally impactful. Every year, tons of yarn and fabric waste are generated during production, along with high consumption of water, energy, and chemicals. To…

Yarn Recycling: How New Fibres Are Created from Waste Materials

Introduction Yarn recycling is becoming a central topic in the modern textile industry, driven by growing environmental awareness among consumers and the need to reduce waste in the fashion sector. Every year, millions of tons of textile products end up in landfills, many of which could be transformed back into fibres and yarns, giving life…

Smart Yarns: The New Frontier of Technical Knitwear (With Real-World Examples)

Smart yarns are one of the most significant innovations in contemporary knitwear. These are not passing trends, but advanced technologies developed by global leaders in the textile industry, used in sportswear, medical textiles, military gear, outdoor apparel and high-performance fashion. From conductive yarns derived from noble metals to thermoregulating systems developed for aerospace missions, and…

Recycled Yarns vs Natural Fibers: A Technical Comparison for Sustainable Knitwear

Sustainability in knitwear is no longer just a trend, it has become a concrete necessity. According to the 2019 Pulse of the Fashion Industry report (Global Fashion Agenda & Boston Consulting Group), over 60% of a garment’s environmental impact is determined during the design phase. In this delicate phase, the choice of yarn plays a…

Fibre52: Revolutionizing the Textile Industry with Sustainability and Innovation

The textile industry is one of the most environmentally impactful, but Fibre52 is changing the game with innovative technology that drastically reduces water, energy, and chemical consumption in the fabric dyeing process. Let’s explore how this revolutionary process is transforming the textile dyeing world. The Problem with Traditional Dyeing Dyeing fabrics, particularly cotton, is a…

Naia™ and Circulose®: Innovation and Sustainability for the Knitwear of the Future

Fashion is constantly evolving, driven by an increasing focus on sustainable materials and innovative processes. Among the fibers that are redefining industry standards are Naia™ and Circulose®, two cutting-edge materials that combine performance, aesthetics, and environmental responsibility. In this article, we will explore the features and benefits of these revolutionary fibers, ideal for the world…

Sustainable Yarns #8 – The hemp fiber

The Italian term for hemp refers to the entire genus of this plants. However, there are three cannabis strains to consider: indica, sativa and ruderalis. Textile Hemp is the sativa that contains amounts of THC that are too low to smoke. At the basis of this distinction is all the prejudice now created around this…

Sustainable Yarns #7 – The SeaCell Fiber

Carring on our journey through natural and sustainable fibers, today we will discover the SeaCell fiber.  Even those who have never heard of this fiber will have by now guessed what is the natural element it comes from by seeing the images at the head of this article, the SeaCell fiber derives indeed from marine…

Sustainable Yarns #6 – The Bamboo Fiber

After talking about the certifications dedicated to sustainable yarns, let’s get to the heart of the matter by examining some fibers from which low environmental impact knitting and weaving yarns are obtained. Today you will discover with us the bamboo fiber and how it is potentially the most sustainable of all. The bamboo plant species…

Sustainable Yarns #5 – Mulesing Free

In the last article we dealt with the issue of certifications relating to the world of wool, in this regard we cannot fail to mention one of the most discussed topics in the field of wool yarns, especially merino wool, in recent years: mulesing free. There are many articles on the web that deal with…