Spinnova Explained

Spinnova Plc
Native Name:Spinnova Oyj
Native Name Lang:fi
Type:Public limited company
Founder:Janne Poranen
Juha Salmela
Products:Textile fibre
Num Employees:70
Hq Location City:Jyväskylä
Hq Location Country:Finland

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]

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

Spinnova'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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Spinnova. Cleanest process. Disruptive circularity. Spinnova . 2024-07-08 . spinnova.com . en-US.
  2. News: This tech can make fabric from old clothing, agricultural waste–and trees. Peters. Adele. 4 August 2019. Fast Company. 27 May 2021.
  3. News: Spinnova and Suzano to invest in a commercial-scale fibre facility in Finland. 4 August 2019. Bioenergy International. 27 May 2021.
  4. Web site: Woodspin ramps up production of sustainable, wood-based SPINNOVA® fibre at new zero-emission factory Spinnova . 2024-07-08 . spinnova.com . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2024-03-14 . Inside information: Spinnova updates its strategy and targets - focus on technology sales . 2024-07-08 . Spinnovagroup . en-GB.
  6. News: 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) . 27 May 2021 . Forest.fi.
  7. News: 25 February 2021 . EUR 50 million factory for Spinnova sustainable fibre . 27 May 2021 . Innovation in Textiles.
  8. News: 25 February 2021 . Introducing Respin: Spinnova and ECCO leather partner KT Trading create new circular textile made from leather waste . 27 May 2021 . Yahoo! Finance.
  9. News: Spinnova awarded for world-changing idea. 10 April 2019. Good News from Finland. 27 May 2021.
  10. News: Marimekko And Spinnova's Collaboration On Groundbreaking, Sustainable Fabrics Recognized In Fast Company's 2020 Innovation By Design Awards. 4 October 2020. Texintel. 27 May 2021.
  11. News: Bergans, Spinnova sweep ISPO awards. Remington. Chris. 27 January 2020. EcoTextile News. 27 May 2021.
  12. News: Bergans and Spinnova awarded for Collection of Tomorrow. Magnusson. Johan. 4 February 2021. Scandinavian Mind. 27 May 2021.

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