Eastman, the maker of sustainably sourced Naia™ cellulosic filament yarn, announces the expansion of its Naia™ fibre portfolio at Première Vision-Paris this February. With the introduction of its new cellulosic staple fibre, Naia™ offers another versatile eco-conscious material choice for sustainable fashion. Naia™ staple fibre has inherent softness, is quick drying and reduces pilling. It blends well with other eco-friendly materials, such as lyocell, modal and recycled polyester, to produce sustainable fabrics and garments that are ideal for everyday wear.
“We are thrilled to expand our product offerings, and we have been working with a strong network of innovative spinner partners around the world to introduce our new Naia™ cellulosic staple fibre,” said Ruth Farrell, global marketing director of textiles for Eastman. “Working with our value chain partners, we’re facilitating quick and easy access to Naia™ fibres for our mills, and ultimately brands, regardless of their location.”
Naia™ is responsibly sourced from sustainably managed pine and eucalyptus forests and plantations. Produced in a safe, closed-loop process where solvents are recycled back into the system for reuse, Naia™ is made through optimised, low-impact manufacturing. Naia™ has a low tree-to-fibre environmental footprint and a third-party-reviewed life-cycle assessment compliant with ISO 14044. Naia™ is also certified as biodegradable in freshwater and soil environments and is compostable in industrial settings, having received the “OK biodegradable” and “OK compost” conformity marks from TÜV AUSTRIA. Most recently, Naia™ staple fibre also received the “OK compost” certification for home settings.
