Spinnova
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Native name | Spinnova Oyj |
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| Company type | Public limited company (julkinen osakeyhtiö) |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder | Janne Poranen Juha Salmela |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Textile fibre |
Number of employees | 70 |
| Website | spinnova |
Spinnova Plc (natively Spinnova Oyj) is a Finnish sustainable material company, part of a handful of companies "racing to produce recycled fabrics on a commercial scale."[1]
The company has developed a technology, which can transform cellulosic fiber into fiber for the textile industry, with a mechanical process.[2] The company’s headquarters and pilot factory are located in Jyväskylä, Finland and it also has offices in Helsinki, Finland. In 2021, Spinnova and its partner, Suzano Papel e Celulose announced plans to build the first commercial-scale fiber production facility in Jyväskylä.[3] The facility is expected to open in 2024. [1]
Technology[edit]
Spinnova's technology, initially developed at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, led to the formation of an independent company in 2014.[4] This technology is focused on mechanically converting cellulosic fiber into textile fibers using bio-based materials. Spinnova has incorporated various materials in its fiber production, including wood, textile waste, and agricultural by-products like wheat and barley straw.[5] In 2021, the company expanded its research and development efforts to include the creation of fibers derived from leather waste.[6]
Recognitions[edit]
- 2019 World Changing Ideas Awards Winner in the Experimental category[7]
- Fast Company’s 2020 Innovation by Design Awards’ Sustainability category finalist with Marimekko[8]
- Sustainability Achievement of the Year 2020 award with Bergans[9]
- Scandinavian Outdoor Awards 2021/22 overall winner with Bergans[10]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Wicker, Alden (2022-11-30). "Will We Ever Be Able to Recycle Our Clothes Like an Aluminum Can?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
- ^ Peters, Adele (4 August 2019). "This tech can make fabric from old clothing, agricultural waste–and trees". Fast Company. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ "Spinnova and Suzano to invest in a commercial-scale fibre facility in Finland". Bioenergy International. 4 August 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ Salmela, Jussi (24 January 2020). "The Finnish startup Spinnova is trying to transform the textile industry without burdening the environment (quote): "You can even eat our fibres"(end quote)". Forest.fi. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ "EUR 50 million factory for Spinnova sustainable fibre". Innovation in Textiles. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ "Introducing Respin: Spinnova and ECCO leather partner KT Trading create new circular textile made from leather waste". Yahoo! Finance. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ "Spinnova awarded for world-changing idea". Good News from Finland. 10 April 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ "Marimekko And Spinnova's Collaboration On Groundbreaking, Sustainable Fabrics Recognized In Fast Company's 2020 Innovation By Design Awards". Texintel. 4 October 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ Remington, Chris (27 January 2020). "Bergans, Spinnova sweep ISPO awards". EcoTextile News. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ Magnusson, Johan (4 February 2021). "Bergans and Spinnova awarded for Collection of Tomorrow". Scandinavian Mind. Retrieved 27 May 2021.