HEY SUGAR, Let’s Change the Fiber Industry

By Caryn Smith, Chief Content Officer & Publisher IFJ

iber and textiles companies are investing significantly in sustainable efforts to extend the life of goods, make them more degradable over time, and lessen the role of toxic chemicals in their manufacturing. One textile, polyester, is a significant area of focus because of its problematic environmental qualities. It is however not a fiber that is going away any time soon. Instead, it is being reimagined with solutions to maintain its versatile use, but amplify its bio-factor.

Making a splash at the Index® show in April 2023 as an exhibitor, Fiberpartner caught our attention with their clever branding, “Polyester is No Longer Immortal.” The company is all about “fixing” polyester. Fiberpartner is an advisor and supplier of textile fibers with a clear mission to lead the transition to non-petroleum-based fibers. Acting as a trusted advisor, they connect fiber producers with global clients in the non-woven and filling sectors.

Their mission is to minimize the environmental impact of fiber products through continuous testing and investment in innovative, responsible solutions. In 2020, they became the global licensee of PrimaLoft® Bio™, a groundbreaking technology that makes synthetic insulation and fabric fibers biodegradable.

Their mission is to minimize the environmental impact of fiber products through continuous testing and investment in innovative, responsible solutions. In 2020, they became the global licensee