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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.[1]
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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 |
The company has developed a machine, which can transform cellulosic pulp into fiber for the textile industry.[2] The company’s headquarters and pilot factory are located in Jyväskylä, Finland, and it 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, 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. [4]
In March 2024, Spinnova announced to update its strategy and targets, which focuses on technology sales. [5]
Technology
editSpinnova's technology, initially developed at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, led to the formation of an independent company in 2014.[6] 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.[7] In 2021, the company expanded its research and development efforts to include the creation of fibers derived from leather waste.[8]
Recognitions
edit- 2019 World Changing Ideas Awards Winner in the Experimental category[9]
- Fast Company’s 2020 Innovation by Design Awards’ Sustainability category finalist with Marimekko[10]
- Sustainability Achievement of the Year 2020 award with Bergans[11]
- Scandinavian Outdoor Awards 2021/22 overall winner with Bergans[12]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Spinnova. Cleanest process. Disruptive circularity. | Spinnova". spinnova.com. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Woodspin ramps up production of sustainable, wood-based SPINNOVA® fibre at new zero-emission factory | Spinnova". spinnova.com. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ "Inside information: Spinnova updates its strategy and targets - focus on technology sales". Spinnovagroup. 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ 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.