Spinnova

Spinnova Plc (natively Spinnova Oyj) is a Finnish textile material innovation company, that has developed a breakthrough patented technology for making textile fibre from wood pulp or waste, without harmful dissolving chemicals.

The company has developed a technology, which can transform cellulosic pulp into fiber for the textile industry, with a mechanical process. 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. The facility, called Woodspin, opened in May 2023, with a capacity to produce 1,000 tonnes of sustainable, recyclable and fully biodegradable textile fibre from responsibly-grown wood each year.

In March 2024, Spinnova announced to update its strategy and targets, which focuses on technology sales.

Technology
Spinnova's technology, initially developed at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, led to the formation of an independent company in 2014. This technology is focused on mechanically converting cellulosic fiber into textile fibers using bio-based raw materials. Spinnova has incorporated various materials in its fiber production, including wood, textile waste, and agricultural by-products like wheat and barley straw. In 2021, the company expanded its research and development efforts to include the creation of fibers derived from leather waste.

Recognitions

 * 2019 World Changing Ideas Awards Winner in the Experimental category
 * Fast Company’s 2020 Innovation by Design Awards’ Sustainability category finalist with Marimekko
 * Sustainability Achievement of the Year 2020 award with Bergans
 * Scandinavian Outdoor Awards 2021/22 overall winner with Bergans