SPINNOVA®

We're at Kingpins Show New York this week! Kingpins is a trade show for the denim industry, bringing together brands, mills and suppliers from across the value chain. The event provides a platform to share ideas, showcase innovations and explore developments shaping the future of denim. As part of NZ TEX GROUP's booth, we'll be showcasing developments made with SPINNOVA® fibre and connecting with the global denim community. Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/dAVfq-Sh

We’ve recently welcomed a new team member, Monika Kokko, as a Laboratory Technician to strengthen our analysis and development capabilities. With a background in textile chemistry and materials sustainability, Monika brings valuable expertise to the team. “I have now spent a few months at Spinnova, working with the laboratory team on textile fibre and fabric testing and analysis. What interests me most is understanding the full process, that starts from raw material, formulation, and recipes all the way to the final material, and seeing how different factors affect the outcome. I’ve really enjoyed the hands-on nature of the work, as well as the variety that each day brings.” In our blog, Monika talks about her background and what brought her to Spinnova. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eTQZEHh9 

The exhibitions are now open in Brussels! You can find us at the Textiles Recycling Expo (Stand 1732) and Future Fabrics Expo (Booth C18) on 24–25 June 2026 at Brussels Expo. These co-located exhibitions bring together solutions for addressing textile waste and showcasing innovative, responsibly produced materials. You can explore a range of fabrics made with SPINNOVA® fibre, as well as the process of turning various raw materials into textiles at Spinnova’s booths. Images from Future Fabrics Expo 2025.

The production restart at Woodspin’s demo factory is progressing, with initial trial runs now completed successfully.    “The first trials at the Woodspin demo factory have progressed as expected. The factory has been maintained well, and the process has been designed in a way that enables a relatively straightforward restart even after a pause in production. The next steps focus on further validating the process and planning the ramp-up”, says Ari-Matti Tuovinen, Operations Director at Spinnova.

This week, our Senior Commercial Manager, Pedro Brito, will take part in a panel discussion at the Future Fabrics Expo 2026 seminar series. The session, Scaling Next-Gen Materials: From Collaboration to Implementation, brings together speakers from across the value chain, including Femke Jonkmans (Fashion for Good), Päivi Eräpuu (ARMEDANGELS), Nina Elmersson (Challenge the Fabric), and Valerie Langer (Canopy). The discussion will focus on how next-generation materials can progress from early-stage into practical use, and what is required to support their wider adoption. Explore the full programme and register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/gTW3FVN2

Woven fabric manufacturer NZ TEX GROUP joins the Spinnova ecosystem to support the scaling of SPINNOVA® fibre. With vertically integrated operations and industrial-scale capabilities, NZ TEX GROUP brings expertise in woven fabrics and denim production. The partnership builds on several years of joint development, including fabric trials with a focus on denim. Through this collaboration, the emphasis shifts from development to scalable fabric manufacturing. NZ TEX GROUP is producing denim fabrics using SPINNOVA® fibre, to be showcased at Kingpins New York in July 2026. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dt-BXhC9

Last week, Pedro Brito represented Spinnova at Fashion for Good Innovation Fest 2026 in Amsterdam. The event brought together 150 partners, innovators, brands and manufacturers from across the textile value chain to bridge innovations and technologies into commercially viable solutions, and to discuss key topics shaping the fashion industry. The setting provided an opportunity to share an update on our journey, including preparations to restart production at our demo plant and the ecosystem we are building with partners. Together, these efforts support our scale-up and progress towards commercialisation. Thank you to Fashion for Good for the invitation and the opportunity to share our progress. Special thanks to the FFG team, especially Katrin Ley, Priyanka Khanna, Femke Jonkmans and Azra Cevapovic.

Join us at the Textiles Recycling Expo and Future Fabrics Expo on 24–25 June 2026 in Brussels. These two co-located events bring together solutions that are shifting how materials are used in the textile industry. The Textiles Recycling Expo addresses the challenge of textile waste, while the Future Fabrics Expo highlights innovative, responsibly produced materials. You can find both events under one roof at Brussels Expo. If you’re attending and would like to connect, feel free to reach out to Mikko Lassila, Łucja Wanicka or Pedro Brito to set up a meeting. Read more and register for free: Textiles Recycling Expo: https://lnkd.in/euZXMyNp  Future Fabrics Expo: https://lnkd.in/gTW3FVN2 

Join our team! We’re looking for a Supply Chain Coordinator to support our logistics and purchasing processes during key factory activities later this year. This position is well suited to someone looking to gain experience in an industrial environment and build practical understanding of supply chain operations. Key responsibilities include, for example, supporting the smooth flow of materials and information across our supply chain by coordinating deliveries, maintaining accurate records, and working closely with suppliers and internal teams. If this role resonates with your experience and interests, apply here: https://lnkd.in/d2ChvHEy 

Spinnova’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mikko Lassila, will join industry peers for a panel discussion at Challenge the Fabric 2026. In the session “Collaboration as a Catalyst — Supply Chain Partnerships Driving Innovation”, Mikko will join fellow panellists to discuss how collaboration can act as a driver of development, resilience, and industry transformation in the man‑made cellulosic fibre (MMCF) value chain. The discussion will also address what makes partnerships succeed, where challenges emerge, and how effective models can be scaled across the industry. Read more and register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/ddHQ9RjF