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Spinnova Plc
Native nameSpinnova Oyj
Company typePublic limited company (julkinen osakeyhtiö)
Founded2014; 10 years ago (2014)
FounderJanne Poranen
Juha Salmela
HeadquartersJyväskylä, Finland
ProductsTextile fibre
Number of employees70
Websitespinnova.com

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 machine, which can transform cellulosic pulp into fiber for the textile industry. 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. 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

See also

References

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  2. Peters, Adele (4 August 2019). "This tech can make fabric from old clothing, agricultural waste–and trees". Fast Company. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
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  5. "Inside information: Spinnova updates its strategy and targets - focus on technology sales". Spinnovagroup. 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
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  8. "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.
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  10. "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.
  11. Remington, Chris (27 January 2020). "Bergans, Spinnova sweep ISPO awards". EcoTextile News. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
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