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15.03.2024

Renewcell: Expanded Timeline for Bids

Renewcell bankruptcy trustee announces new deadline for receiving purchase offers. The deadline has been extended to 28 March at 12:00 pm CET in order to accommodate bids from several companies. The trustee anticipates a new owner will be secured in early April and will be announced shortly thereafter.

Interested parties should contact Lars-Henrik Andersson at Cirio Advokatbyrå.

Renewcell bankruptcy trustee announces new deadline for receiving purchase offers. The deadline has been extended to 28 March at 12:00 pm CET in order to accommodate bids from several companies. The trustee anticipates a new owner will be secured in early April and will be announced shortly thereafter.

Interested parties should contact Lars-Henrik Andersson at Cirio Advokatbyrå.

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01.03.2024

Re:NewCell’s bankruptcy application approved

Re:NewCell AB announced that the Stockholm District Court has decided to approve the previously communicated bankruptcy application and has declared the company bankrupt.

The appointed bankruptcy trustee is lawyer Lars-Henrik Andersson at Cirio Advokatbyrå.

February,25 the Board of Directors had decided to file for bankruptcy of Re:NewCell AB at the Stockholm District Court. The reason for the decision to file for bankruptcy was that Re:NewCell has not been able to secure sufficient financing to complete the strategic review, announced on 20 November 2023, with satisfactory result.

As part of the strategic review, Re:NewCell has had well advanced negotiations with its two largest shareholders, H&M and Girindus, its existing lenders BNP Paribas, European Investment Bank, Finnvera (as partial guarantor), Nordea, AB Svensk Exportkredit and potential new investors as well as other stakeholders regarding long-term financing solutions. These discussions have not resulted in a solution which would provide Re:NewCell with the necessary liquidity and capital to ensure its operations going forward.

Re:NewCell AB announced that the Stockholm District Court has decided to approve the previously communicated bankruptcy application and has declared the company bankrupt.

The appointed bankruptcy trustee is lawyer Lars-Henrik Andersson at Cirio Advokatbyrå.

February,25 the Board of Directors had decided to file for bankruptcy of Re:NewCell AB at the Stockholm District Court. The reason for the decision to file for bankruptcy was that Re:NewCell has not been able to secure sufficient financing to complete the strategic review, announced on 20 November 2023, with satisfactory result.

As part of the strategic review, Re:NewCell has had well advanced negotiations with its two largest shareholders, H&M and Girindus, its existing lenders BNP Paribas, European Investment Bank, Finnvera (as partial guarantor), Nordea, AB Svensk Exportkredit and potential new investors as well as other stakeholders regarding long-term financing solutions. These discussions have not resulted in a solution which would provide Re:NewCell with the necessary liquidity and capital to ensure its operations going forward.

"I regret to inform that we have been forced to take this decision to file for bankruptcy. As we have a strong belief in the company’s long-term potential, we have together with our advisors spent very substantial time and efforts into trying to secure the necessary liquidity, capital and ownership structure for the company to secure its future. As part of the negotiations, we have had intense dialogues with both current main owners, new investors and our banks, as well as other stakeholders. However, these discussions have not been successful. This is a sad day for the environment, our employees, our shareholders, and our other stakeholders, and it is a testament to the lack of leadership and necessary pace of change in the fashion industry” says Chairman of the Board of Directors, Michael Berg.

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10.01.2024

Renewcell: Decrease in workforce of about 25%, focus on sales

On 10 January, Re:NewCell AB ("Renewcell") announced that they are planning to start negotiations with the relevant trade unions regarding restructuring of the organization to improve efficiency while maintaining focus on sales.

As part of the restructuring, the local authorities (Arbetsförmedlingen) will also be notified. The planned restructuring will lead to a decrease in workforce of approximately 25%, just over 30 persons, and will also result in annual savings – reduction of personnel cost and other operating costs – of approximately 35 SEKm in total per annum when finalized.

Magnus Håkansson, acting CEO, says: “This kind of decision is never easy to make and would not be planned for unless it was absolutely necessary for our long-term success. The planned restructuring of the organization means that Renewcell will maintain conditions for efficient production while continuing to focus on the development of sales to fiber producers as well as focusing on marketing activities to the major clothing brands that determine the final demand in the supply chain.”

On 10 January, Re:NewCell AB ("Renewcell") announced that they are planning to start negotiations with the relevant trade unions regarding restructuring of the organization to improve efficiency while maintaining focus on sales.

As part of the restructuring, the local authorities (Arbetsförmedlingen) will also be notified. The planned restructuring will lead to a decrease in workforce of approximately 25%, just over 30 persons, and will also result in annual savings – reduction of personnel cost and other operating costs – of approximately 35 SEKm in total per annum when finalized.

Magnus Håkansson, acting CEO, says: “This kind of decision is never easy to make and would not be planned for unless it was absolutely necessary for our long-term success. The planned restructuring of the organization means that Renewcell will maintain conditions for efficient production while continuing to focus on the development of sales to fiber producers as well as focusing on marketing activities to the major clothing brands that determine the final demand in the supply chain.”

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22.11.2023

Re:NewCell initiates a strategic review

Re:NewCell AB (publ) has created a patented process for 100% textile-to-textile recycling and has invested over SEK 1,300 million to establish an innovative and efficient textile recycling plant. The industrial scale plant in Ortviken currently has a capacity to produce up to 60,000 tonnes on an annual basis.

As communicated on 12 October, the Company has experienced lower than anticipated sales volumes to fiber producers in the third quarter and as communicated on 1 November and 7 November, the Company had low sales volumes in October. In addition, sales volumes in November are now expected to be lower than previously anticipated and in line with October sales volume. Discussions are ongoing with a number of customers to secure orders, but it is uncertain when they will materialise.

Re:NewCell AB (publ) has created a patented process for 100% textile-to-textile recycling and has invested over SEK 1,300 million to establish an innovative and efficient textile recycling plant. The industrial scale plant in Ortviken currently has a capacity to produce up to 60,000 tonnes on an annual basis.

As communicated on 12 October, the Company has experienced lower than anticipated sales volumes to fiber producers in the third quarter and as communicated on 1 November and 7 November, the Company had low sales volumes in October. In addition, sales volumes in November are now expected to be lower than previously anticipated and in line with October sales volume. Discussions are ongoing with a number of customers to secure orders, but it is uncertain when they will materialise.

Therefore, Re:NewCell hereby announces that its Board of Directors has decided to immediately initiate a strategic review to explore and evaluate various funding alternatives. As part of this process, the Board of Directors will consider all potential alternatives to secure funding and optimise shareholder value. Such alternatives may include additional debt funding, equity injection through the form of a rights issue, equity injection through a directed issue targeted to a financial or strategic investor or other possible strategic transactions.
The Board of Directors has retained ABG Sundal Collier as financial advisor to assist in its review of alternatives. Vinge has been appointed as legal advisor in connection with the review process.

The Board of Directors has not set a timetable for completion of its review, but the process will be initiated immediately. Subject to compliance with its ongoing disclosure obligations pursuant to applicable laws and regulations, Re:NewCell undertakes no obligation to make any further announcements regarding the strategic review until a final decision is made by the Company’s Board of Directors.

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18.10.2023

Magnus Håkansson as new CEO of Renewcell

The Board of Renewcell has appointed Magnus Håkansson as the new acting CEO. Magnus has experience from leading roles in the retail and fashion sector and from leadership in a listed environment. On Monday, October 16, he started his position, replacing Patrik Lundström, who has been the company's CEO since 2019.

Magnus Håkansson has a degree in economics from the Stockholm School of Economics and an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management. He started his career as a management consultant at McKinsey and has since held several leading roles in global growth companies in the retail sector, as well as the pulp industry, including many years with experience from a listed environment. He most recently came from a role as CEO of MediaMarkt Sweden.

The Board of Renewcell has appointed Magnus Håkansson as the new acting CEO. Magnus has experience from leading roles in the retail and fashion sector and from leadership in a listed environment. On Monday, October 16, he started his position, replacing Patrik Lundström, who has been the company's CEO since 2019.

Magnus Håkansson has a degree in economics from the Stockholm School of Economics and an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management. He started his career as a management consultant at McKinsey and has since held several leading roles in global growth companies in the retail sector, as well as the pulp industry, including many years with experience from a listed environment. He most recently came from a role as CEO of MediaMarkt Sweden.

Comment from Michael Berg, Chairman of the Board of Renewcell:
"With a slower adoption in the value chain, and thus lower sales growth, than expected, the Board has decided that a new leadership in the company is necessary. I would like to thank Patrik for his contribution to the development of Renewcell, he has been instrumental in taking the company from the development stage to listing, factory construction and production.

We are very pleased that Magnus Håkansson is now stepping in as acting CEO. His experience from consumer focused companies and his solid leadership skills will add value to the company in its current phase – focusing on sales to brand companies in the clothing retail sector, where we see continued strong interest."

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Re:NewCell AB

06.10.2023

Accelerating Circularity launches Alliance of Chemical Textile Recycling (ACTR) with key members

The mission of Accelerating Circularity is to create new supply chains and business models to turn textile waste into mainstream raw materials. Accelerating Circularity has created a working group, the Alliance of Textile Chemical Recyclers (ACTR), to meet and address the textile industry with a common voice to facilitate accurate information on textile chemical recycling.

“We formed this collective to move chemical recycling technology forward, share common definitions, and address policies in a collaborative way to maximize the elimination of textile waste to landfills and incineration” explained Karla Magruder, Founder and President of Accelerating Circularity. “Chemical recycling technology has many benefits, including quality more similar to virgin fiber and the ability to recycle multiple times.”

ACTR plans to provide the industry with information on how textile chemical recycling can:

The mission of Accelerating Circularity is to create new supply chains and business models to turn textile waste into mainstream raw materials. Accelerating Circularity has created a working group, the Alliance of Textile Chemical Recyclers (ACTR), to meet and address the textile industry with a common voice to facilitate accurate information on textile chemical recycling.

“We formed this collective to move chemical recycling technology forward, share common definitions, and address policies in a collaborative way to maximize the elimination of textile waste to landfills and incineration” explained Karla Magruder, Founder and President of Accelerating Circularity. “Chemical recycling technology has many benefits, including quality more similar to virgin fiber and the ability to recycle multiple times.”

ACTR plans to provide the industry with information on how textile chemical recycling can:

  • offer solutions for diverting textile waste to landfill
  • enable textile to textile recycling versus incineration/landfill
  • provide sustainably sourced/circular materials
  • support brand/retailers/producers in achieving their CO2 reduction targets
  • provide long term price stability and consistent supply of raw materials versus virgin

Members of the Alliance include founding members Eastman, Lenzing, and The LYCRA Company, as well as key innovators Circ®, Sappi, Renewcell, Infinited fiber, Worn Again Technologies, Gr3n, CuRe Technology, and OnceMore® from Sodra.

As a first step, the ACTR (Alliance of Chemical Textile Recycling) is introducing a dictionary of common terms developed to educate the industry on the chemical recycling of textiles.

31.08.2023

Renewcell’s CEO Patrik Lundström with new shares

Re:NewCell AB’s Chief Executive Officer, Patrik Lundström, has today exercised 6,970 warrants of series 2019/2023 in the Company for subscription of 453,050 new shares in the Company at a subscription price of SEK 48.43 per share. Patrik Lundström has previously exercised 3,494 warrants of series 2019/2023 for the subscription of 227,110 new shares in the Company. All warrants of series 2019/2023 have thus been exercised.

On 27 July 2023, Patrik Lundström sold shares in the Company for the purpose of using the sale proceeds in connection with an exercise of warrants of series 2019/2023 and intends to sell additional existing shares to enable payment of all shares that have been subscribed for today. The Board of Directors of the Company has resolved to extend the period for payment of the new shares up to and including 19 October 2023 to enable an orderly divestment.

Re:NewCell AB’s Chief Executive Officer, Patrik Lundström, has today exercised 6,970 warrants of series 2019/2023 in the Company for subscription of 453,050 new shares in the Company at a subscription price of SEK 48.43 per share. Patrik Lundström has previously exercised 3,494 warrants of series 2019/2023 for the subscription of 227,110 new shares in the Company. All warrants of series 2019/2023 have thus been exercised.

On 27 July 2023, Patrik Lundström sold shares in the Company for the purpose of using the sale proceeds in connection with an exercise of warrants of series 2019/2023 and intends to sell additional existing shares to enable payment of all shares that have been subscribed for today. The Board of Directors of the Company has resolved to extend the period for payment of the new shares up to and including 19 October 2023 to enable an orderly divestment.

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19.07.2023

Change in leadership team at Renewcell

Toby Lawton, CFO at Renewcell AB (publ), has announced that he will leave his position for a similar position in another company. Toby will continue to work as CFO until a successor has been appointed or at the latest until the end of the year.

"Toby has been an appreciated and valuable member of the management team and I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for the work he has done and the commitment he has shown", says Patrik Lundström, CEO.

Toby Lawton, CFO at Renewcell AB (publ), has announced that he will leave his position for a similar position in another company. Toby will continue to work as CFO until a successor has been appointed or at the latest until the end of the year.

"Toby has been an appreciated and valuable member of the management team and I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for the work he has done and the commitment he has shown", says Patrik Lundström, CEO.

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Re:NewCell AB

21.06.2023

Renewcell achieves Recycled Claim Standard certification

CIRCULOSE® production at Renewcell 1, Ortviken has been certified to Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) version 2.0. The RCS is an international, voluntary standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled input and chain of custody. The primary goal of the RCS is to increase the use of recycled materials.

Building off previous RCS certification of the CIRCULOSE® pulp at the Kristinehamn recycling plant, this achievement further solidifies Renewcell’s mission to change the global textile industry and make it circular and sustainable.

The CIRCULOSE® pulp process conforms to the RCS 100 standard developed by Textile Exchange, a global non-profit organization advancing preferred fibers and materials.

A recycled content claim can only be made for materials that have been recovered or otherwise diverted from the solid waste stream. The certification process requires partners to comply with standards at every step of the supply chain, starting with the raw material (or recycling) suppliers and ending with the end seller in a business-to-consumer transaction.

CIRCULOSE® production at Renewcell 1, Ortviken has been certified to Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) version 2.0. The RCS is an international, voluntary standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled input and chain of custody. The primary goal of the RCS is to increase the use of recycled materials.

Building off previous RCS certification of the CIRCULOSE® pulp at the Kristinehamn recycling plant, this achievement further solidifies Renewcell’s mission to change the global textile industry and make it circular and sustainable.

The CIRCULOSE® pulp process conforms to the RCS 100 standard developed by Textile Exchange, a global non-profit organization advancing preferred fibers and materials.

A recycled content claim can only be made for materials that have been recovered or otherwise diverted from the solid waste stream. The certification process requires partners to comply with standards at every step of the supply chain, starting with the raw material (or recycling) suppliers and ending with the end seller in a business-to-consumer transaction.

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31.05.2023

Renewcell receives Drapers Sustainable Textile Innovation Award

Renewcell was announced winner of the Sustainable Textile Innovation category of the annual Drapers Sustainable Fashion Awards in London. Drapers, the influential British fashion industry magazine, highlighted that CIRCULOSE® is already in use by global fashion brands, and will continue to a solution for the textile to textile recycling within the fashion industry.

“It is an honor to receive the Sustainable Textile Innovation award from such a prestigious fashion industry publication. Drapers clearly supports the development of solutions the fashion industry so desperately needs, as well as connecting the textile and apparel industry. CIRCULOSE® makes fashion circular by producing a dissolving pulp using 100% textile waste providing the same level of handfeel and quality as virgin materials with no compromise to make fashion circular,” says Patrik Lundström, CEO of Renewcell.

Renewcell was announced winner of the Sustainable Textile Innovation category of the annual Drapers Sustainable Fashion Awards in London. Drapers, the influential British fashion industry magazine, highlighted that CIRCULOSE® is already in use by global fashion brands, and will continue to a solution for the textile to textile recycling within the fashion industry.

“It is an honor to receive the Sustainable Textile Innovation award from such a prestigious fashion industry publication. Drapers clearly supports the development of solutions the fashion industry so desperately needs, as well as connecting the textile and apparel industry. CIRCULOSE® makes fashion circular by producing a dissolving pulp using 100% textile waste providing the same level of handfeel and quality as virgin materials with no compromise to make fashion circular,” says Patrik Lundström, CEO of Renewcell.

In November 2022, Renewcell opened the first industrial scale recycling facility in Sundsvall, Sweden with production of CIRCULOSE®. In partnership with leading global brands like H&M, Inditex, PVH, Levi’s, and others, Renewcell plans to grow its capacity to 360,000 metric tonnes of annual production by 2030.

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10.05.2023

Renewcell partners with TextileGenesis™ for Circulose® Pulp-to-Retail Transparency

After participating in industry trials, Renewcell and TextileGenesis™ have the intention to establish an agreement for full pulp-to-retail traceability for Renewcell’s CIRCULOSE® recycled raw material across the entire textile supply chain, announcing it at Challenge the Fabric (Milan, Italy).

Renewcell uses a patented process to breakdown and recycle cotton and other cellulosic textile waste, such as worn-out jeans and production scraps, to create CIRCULOSE®, a biodegradable raw material that can be used to create viscose, lyocell, modal, acetate and other man-made cellulosic fibers. These regenerated fibers are then spun into yarns, woven or knitted into fabrics before being cut and sewn into new high-quality textile products.
 
With TextileGenesis™, Renewcell will be able to share real-time digital traceability with its customers and supply chain partners.

After participating in industry trials, Renewcell and TextileGenesis™ have the intention to establish an agreement for full pulp-to-retail traceability for Renewcell’s CIRCULOSE® recycled raw material across the entire textile supply chain, announcing it at Challenge the Fabric (Milan, Italy).

Renewcell uses a patented process to breakdown and recycle cotton and other cellulosic textile waste, such as worn-out jeans and production scraps, to create CIRCULOSE®, a biodegradable raw material that can be used to create viscose, lyocell, modal, acetate and other man-made cellulosic fibers. These regenerated fibers are then spun into yarns, woven or knitted into fabrics before being cut and sewn into new high-quality textile products.
 
With TextileGenesis™, Renewcell will be able to share real-time digital traceability with its customers and supply chain partners.

  • The platform uses digital tokens to ensure a secure chain of custody for all supply chain processes from raw materials to retail.
  • The company’s “fiber-forwards” traceability captures real-time shipments; its Fibercoins™ digital tokens verify point of origin and eliminate “double counting” of sustainable materials.
  • Its AI (augmented intelligence) engine verifies transactions between supply chain partners.  

 
Furthermore, TextileGenesis™ is already partnering with fiber producers including Lenzing AG, Eastman, and Birla Cellulose.

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03.05.2023

Renewcell receives Fast Company 2023 World Changing Ideas Award

Renewcell is the recepient of the Fast Company 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards for the Sustainability/Energy category with the development of recycling unused textiles into pulp, branded as CIRCULOSE®, used for man-made cellulosic fiber production of viscose, modal, lyocell, acetate and other fibers. Additionally Renewcell is recognized as a finalist in the Europe, the Middle East, and Africa category, as well as a finalist in the climate category for the 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards.

World Changing Ideas Awards honor sustainable designs, innovative products, bold social initiatives, and other creative projects that are changing the way we work, live, and interact with the world.

Renewcell is the recepient of the Fast Company 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards for the Sustainability/Energy category with the development of recycling unused textiles into pulp, branded as CIRCULOSE®, used for man-made cellulosic fiber production of viscose, modal, lyocell, acetate and other fibers. Additionally Renewcell is recognized as a finalist in the Europe, the Middle East, and Africa category, as well as a finalist in the climate category for the 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards.

World Changing Ideas Awards honor sustainable designs, innovative products, bold social initiatives, and other creative projects that are changing the way we work, live, and interact with the world.

This year’s World Changing Ideas Awards showcase 45 winners, 216 finalists, and more than 300 honorable mentions—with health, climate, energy, and AI among the most popular categories. A panel of Fast Company editors and reporters selected winners and finalists from a pool of more than 2,200 entries across urban design, education, nature, politics, technology, corporate social responsibility, and more. Several new categories were added this year including rapid response, crypto and blockchain, agriculture, and workplace. The 2023 awards feature entries from across the globe, from Italy to Singapore to New Zealand. Fast Company’s Spring 2023 issue (on newsstands May 9, 2023) will showcase some of the world’s most inventive entrepreneurs and forward-thinking companies that are actively tackling global challenges.

02.04.2023

Renewcell: Production development in March 2023

For the period 1 March to 31 March, Renewcell 1 produced approximately 1,150 tonnes of prime quality dissolving pulp (within specification for Circulose®). About 1,300 tonnes were delivered to customers during the period. Total production output at Renewcell 1, including prime quality, was approximately 1,350 tonnes of dissolving pulp during the period.

For the period 1 March to 31 March, Renewcell 1 produced approximately 1,150 tonnes of prime quality dissolving pulp (within specification for Circulose®). About 1,300 tonnes were delivered to customers during the period. Total production output at Renewcell 1, including prime quality, was approximately 1,350 tonnes of dissolving pulp during the period.

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30.03.2023

Sanyou and Renewcell: Viscose fibers made from 100% recycled textiles

On the sidelines of the Intertextile Shanghai fair, the Swedish textile-to-textile recycling innovator Renewcell and the leading Chinese viscose manufacturer Tangshan Sanyou announced the next step in their partnership to make fashion circular that stretches back to 2018.

The two companies’ new shared ambition is to offer manufacturers and brands Circulose® viscose fibers made from 100% recycled textiles in commercial quantities starting in 2024. The collaboration has been facilitated by Ekman Group, Renewcell’s exclusive global trading partner.

“I am very happy to announce this acceleration of our long-standing partnership with Tangshan Sanyou. They were the first commercial producer of Circulose®-based fibers in the world, and the first to commit to sourcing significant volumes from us. Now, they aim to also be the first to commercialize 100% Circulose® content fibers” said Patrik Lundström, CEO of Renewcell, adding "I applaud Tangshan Sanyou’s vision and support to scaling next gen raw materials like Circulose®.”

On the sidelines of the Intertextile Shanghai fair, the Swedish textile-to-textile recycling innovator Renewcell and the leading Chinese viscose manufacturer Tangshan Sanyou announced the next step in their partnership to make fashion circular that stretches back to 2018.

The two companies’ new shared ambition is to offer manufacturers and brands Circulose® viscose fibers made from 100% recycled textiles in commercial quantities starting in 2024. The collaboration has been facilitated by Ekman Group, Renewcell’s exclusive global trading partner.

“I am very happy to announce this acceleration of our long-standing partnership with Tangshan Sanyou. They were the first commercial producer of Circulose®-based fibers in the world, and the first to commit to sourcing significant volumes from us. Now, they aim to also be the first to commercialize 100% Circulose® content fibers” said Patrik Lundström, CEO of Renewcell, adding "I applaud Tangshan Sanyou’s vision and support to scaling next gen raw materials like Circulose®.”

The announcement, which follows the recent start of deliveries of 100% recycled textile Circulose® pulp from Renewcell’s newly opened Renewcell 1 recycling plant, is the result of successful validation of Circulose®’s quality in production at Tangshan Sanyou’s commercial-scale manufacturing lines. Tangshan Sanyou would strive to finish the mission of producing commercial volumes of 50% Circulose® content fibers during 2023 and work towards achieving the delivery of 100% Circulose® content branded viscose fibers to selected fashion brands and manufacturers starting in 2024. The two companies will cooperate to market the fibers globally using Renewcell’s Circulose® ingredient brand name.

Mr. Zhang Dongbin, Executive Vice General Manager of Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Fiber, says, "Through the collaboration with Renewcell, we have achieved to use Circulose® made from recycled cotton in the production of our viscose fibers, which is great beneficial to improving resource utilization efficiency and lowering carbon footprint of the industry. It has brought a huge impact in the sustainable fashion industry. We will continue putting efforts in forming good interaction between consumers, brands and enterprises, convey the concept of circular sustainable fashion, promote the greening of textile industry, and ensure a more sustainable way to ensure the sustainable development of the textile industry. Protecting the global ecological environment by applying sustainable solutions is our common goal."

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28.03.2023

LOI between Renewcell and Chinese Lyocell Fiber Producer CTA Green Fibre

The Swedish textile-to-textile recycling innovator Renewcell has signed a Letter of Intent with China Textile Academy Green Fibre Co. Ltd., an Chinese lyocell fiber producer, concerning a long-term commercial collaboration around man-made cellulosic fiber production.

The LOI provides the framework for an upcoming offtake agreement between the parties. The future legally binding offtake agreement will set out commercial terms for the delivery of 18,000 tonnes of Circulose® dissolving pulp to CTA Green Fibre over five years. CTA Green Fibre intends to use Circulose® as feedstock in the production of lyocell fibers to be supplied to textile manufacturers and fashion brands worldwide.

The agreement affirms the two companies’ intent to work together to supply lyocell textile fibers made using Circulose®, the 100% recycled textile pulp made by Renewcell, to global fashion brands in the coming years. The agreement has been facilitated by Ekman Group, Renewcell’s exclusive global trading partner.

The Swedish textile-to-textile recycling innovator Renewcell has signed a Letter of Intent with China Textile Academy Green Fibre Co. Ltd., an Chinese lyocell fiber producer, concerning a long-term commercial collaboration around man-made cellulosic fiber production.

The LOI provides the framework for an upcoming offtake agreement between the parties. The future legally binding offtake agreement will set out commercial terms for the delivery of 18,000 tonnes of Circulose® dissolving pulp to CTA Green Fibre over five years. CTA Green Fibre intends to use Circulose® as feedstock in the production of lyocell fibers to be supplied to textile manufacturers and fashion brands worldwide.

The agreement affirms the two companies’ intent to work together to supply lyocell textile fibers made using Circulose®, the 100% recycled textile pulp made by Renewcell, to global fashion brands in the coming years. The agreement has been facilitated by Ekman Group, Renewcell’s exclusive global trading partner.

Patrik Lundström, Renewcell’s CEO, commented: ”With this agreement, we take a new step in demonstrating the applicability of Circulose® in commercial-scale production of lyocell fibers. Lyocell is a high quality, low-impact fiber using closed loop production process which is highly sought after among our fashion brand partners that will now soon be available incorporating Circulose® recycled from textile waste. I am impressed by the innovative capacity and leadership of CTA Green Fibre and look forward to working together with them to make fashion circular together.”

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24.02.2023

CEO of Renewcell sells shares in the company

On 22 February 2023, Renewcell's CEO Patrik Lundström sold 364,705 shares in Renewcell at a price of 85 SEK per share via his wholly owned company PEEL AB. The sale was made to enable PEEL AB to repay loans taken out mainly to purchase shares in Renewcell.

In compliance with applicable rules, the transaction has been reported to the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority’s PDMR Transactions Register. Following the transaction, Patrik Lundström holds, privately and through a company, 449,504 shares and 730,055 options in Renewcell.

On 22 February 2023, Renewcell's CEO Patrik Lundström sold 364,705 shares in Renewcell at a price of 85 SEK per share via his wholly owned company PEEL AB. The sale was made to enable PEEL AB to repay loans taken out mainly to purchase shares in Renewcell.

In compliance with applicable rules, the transaction has been reported to the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority’s PDMR Transactions Register. Following the transaction, Patrik Lundström holds, privately and through a company, 449,504 shares and 730,055 options in Renewcell.

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24.01.2023

Sechs Nominierte für „Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2023“

Zum dritten Mal verleiht das nova-Institut im Rahmen der „Cellulose Fibres Conference 2023“ (8.-9. März 2023) die Auszeichnung „Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year“. Der Konferenzbeirat hat sechs Innovationen nominiert, darunter Cellulosefasern aus Altkleidern, Bananenproduktionsabfällen und bakteriellen Zellstoffen sowie eine neuartige Technologie zur Herstellung von Lyocellgarnen und ein Hygieneprodukt. Die Innovationen werden dem Konferenzpublikum am Nachmittag des ersten Veranstaltungstags zur Abstimmung vorgelegt, die Preisverleihung findet anschließend am Abend statt. Der Innovationspreis „Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2023“ wird von GIG Karasek aus Österreich gesponsert.

Zum dritten Mal verleiht das nova-Institut im Rahmen der „Cellulose Fibres Conference 2023“ (8.-9. März 2023) die Auszeichnung „Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year“. Der Konferenzbeirat hat sechs Innovationen nominiert, darunter Cellulosefasern aus Altkleidern, Bananenproduktionsabfällen und bakteriellen Zellstoffen sowie eine neuartige Technologie zur Herstellung von Lyocellgarnen und ein Hygieneprodukt. Die Innovationen werden dem Konferenzpublikum am Nachmittag des ersten Veranstaltungstags zur Abstimmung vorgelegt, die Preisverleihung findet anschließend am Abend statt. Der Innovationspreis „Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2023“ wird von GIG Karasek aus Österreich gesponsert.

Die sechs Nominierten
Vybrana – Die Bananenfaser der neuen Generation – GenCrest Bioproducts (Indien)

Vybrana ist eine nachhaltige, aus Agrarabfällen gewonnene Cellulosefaser von Gencrest. Die Rohfasern werden aus dem Pseudostamm der Banane am Ende des Lebenszyklus der Pflanze extrahiert. Die Biomasseabfälle werden anschließend mit der von Gencrest patentierten Fiberzyme-Technologie behandelt. Mithilfe von Cocktail-Enzymformulierungen werden hierbei der hohe Ligningehalt und andere Verunreinigungen entfernt und die Faserfibrillierung unterstützt. Das firmeneigene Kotonisierung liefert feine, spinnbare Zellulosestapelfasern, die sich zum Mischen mit anderen Stapelfasern eignen und auf allen herkömmlichen
Spinnsystemen zu Garnen für nachhaltige Bekleidung versponnen werden können. Vybrana wird ohne den Einsatz schädlicher Chemikalien und mit minimalem Wasserverbrauch in einem abfallfreien Verfahren hergestellt, bei dem die Restbiomasse in die Bio-Stimulanzien Agrosatva und Bio-Dünger sowie organischen Dünger umgewandelt werden.

HeiQ AeoniQ™ – Technologie für mehr Nachhaltigkeit bei Textilien – HeiQ (Österreich)
HeiQ AeoniQ™ ist die Technologie und Schlüsselinitiative von HeiQ mit dem Potenzial, die Nachhaltigkeit von Textilien zu verändern. Es ist das erste klimapositive Endlos-Zellulose-Filamentgarn, dass in einem geschützten Herstellungsprozess hergestellt wird und das erste, das die Eigenschaften von Polyester- und Nylongarnen in einer zellulosehaltigen, biologisch abbaubaren und endlos recycelbaren Faser reproduziert.
HeiQ AeoniQ™ kann aus verschiedenen zellulosehaltigen Rohstoffen wie Pre- und Post-Consumer-Textilabfällen, Biotech-Zellulose und nicht-valorisierten landwirtschaftlichen Abfällen wie beispielsweise gemahlenen Kaffeeabfällen oder Bananenschalen hergestellt werden. Im Boden baut es sich nach nur 12 Wochen auf natürliche Weise ab. Jede Tonne HeiQ AeoniQ™ spart 5 Tonnen an CO2-Emissionen. Erste mit dieser innovativen Zellulosefaser hergestellten Kleidungsstücke, sind ab Januar 2023 auf dem Markt erhältlich.

TENCEL™ LUXE – Lyocell-Filamentgarn – Lenzing (Österreich)
TENCEL™ LUXE ist das neue vielseitige Lyocellgarn von LENZING, das eine dringend benötigte nachhaltige Filamentlösung für die Textil- und Modeindustrie bietet. TENCEL™ LUXE ist eine mögliche pflanzliche Alternative zu Seide, Langstapel-Baumwolle und synthetischen Filamenten auf Erdölbasis. Es wird aus Holz aus erneuerbarer, nachhaltiger Forstwirtschaft gewonnen und in einem umweltfreundlichen, geschlossenen Kreislaufprozess hergestellt, bei dem Wasser recycelt und mehr als 99 % der organischen Lösungsmittel wiederverwendet werden. Es ist von der Vegan Society zertifiziert und eignet sich für eine breite Palette an Anwendungen und Stoffentwicklungen, von feineren High-Fashion-Vorschlägen über Denim-Konstruktionen, nahtlose und Activewear-Innovationen bis hin zu landwirtschaftlichen und technischen Lösungen.

Nullarbor™ – Nanollose & Birla Cellulose (Australien/Indien)
Im Jahr 2020 begannen Nanollose & Birla Cellulose eine Reise zur Entwicklung und Vermarktung von baumfreiem Lyocell aus bakterieller Cellulose, genannt Nullarbor™. Der Name leitet sich vom lateinischen „nulla arbor“ ab, was „keine Bäume“ bedeutet. Erste Laborforschungen auf beiden Seiten führten zu einer gemeinsamen Patentanmeldung des Patents „Herstellung von hochfesten Lyocellfasern aus bakterieller Cellulose“.
Nullarbor ist deutlich fester als Lyocell aus holzbasiertem Zellstoff; selbst die Zugabe geringer Mengen von Bakterienzellulose zu Holzzellstoff erhöht die Faserzähigkeit. Im Jahr 2022 wurde die erste Pilotcharge von 260 kg mit einem Anteil von 20 % Bakterienzellstoff hergestellt. Mit dieser Faser wurden mehrere hochwertige Stoffe und Kleidungsstücke hergestellt. Die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Nanollose und Birla Cellulose konzentriert sich nun auf eine Steigerung des Produktionsumfangs und des Anteils an bakterieller Zellulose in der Faser.

Circulose® – macht Mode rund – Renewcell (Schweden)
Circulose® von Renewcell ist ein Markenzellstoff, der zu 100 % aus Textilabfällen wie Altkleidern und Produktionsabfällen hergestellt wird. Es handelt sich um ein einzigartiges Material für Mode, das zu 100 % recycelt, wiederverwertbar, biologisch abbaubar und von gleichwertiger Qualität wie Neuware ist. Es wird von Faserherstellern zur Herstellung von Stapelfasern oder Filamenten wie Viskose, Lyocell, Modal, Acetat oder anderen Arten von cellulosischen Chemiefasern verwendet. Im Jahr 2022 eröffnete Renewcell in Sundsvall, Schweden, die weltweit erste Anlage für das chemische Recycling von Textilien zu Textilien – Renewcell 1. Die Anlage wird eine jährliche Kapazität von 120.000 Tonnen erreichen.

Sparkle sustainable sanitary pads – Sparkle Innovations (Vereinigte Staaten)
Sparkle hat nachhaltige, plastikfreie, biologisch abbaubare und kompostierbare Sparkle Damenbinden entwickelt. Vom Produkt bis zur Verpackung bestehen sie zu rund 90 % aus zellulosebasierten Materialien, wobei das Deckblatt, der saugfähige Kern, das Trennpapier, das Einschlagpapier und die Verpackung aus zellulosebasierten Fasern bestehen. Unabhängig davon, ob Sparkle-Binden in einer Kompostgrube, bei der Verbrennung oder auf einer Mülldeponie landen, sind sie eine nachhaltigere Alternative im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Binden, die große Mengen an Kunststoffen, komplexen petrochemischen Inhaltsstoffen und künstlichen Duftstoffen enthalten. Bei Tests gemäß der ISO 14855-1 durch ein führendes unabhängiges Labor in Europa, erreichten Sparkle-Einlagen unter kommerziellen Kompostierungsbedingungen innerhalb von 90 Tagen einen absoluten biologischen Abbau von über 90 %.

(c) MUNICH FABRIC START
13.01.2023

MUNICH FABRIC START gibt Programm bekannt

Die Munich Fabric Start Exhibitions GmbH gibt das Programm für die bevorstehenden Ausgaben der MUNICH FABRIC START (24. bis 26. Januar 2023), BLUEZONE & KEYHOUSE (24. und 25. Januar 2023) bekannt.
Vom 24. bis 26. Januar 2023 erwartet die Besucher:innen ein Programm mit den neuesten Trends, den Fabric-, Accessoires- und Denim-Highlights von rund 900 internationalen Aussteller:innen, einem Rahmenprogramm mit Experten:innen-Panels, Keynotes und Trend Lectures sowie zahlreichen Möglichkeiten zum Netzwerken.

Wirtschaftliches Umfeld
Konflikte, Inflation, Rezession, Energiekrise, massive Ungleichheit, Klimawandel – wie sich Unternehmen in einem volatilen Marktumfeld sicher aufstellen können – das entschlüsseln Trendanalyst David Shah in seiner Keynote „Self-Empowerment“ sowie zahlreiche Branchenexpert:innen, Zukunftsforscher:innen und führende Moderedakteur:innen in der Vortragsserie „The Status Quo of Fashion“ von den Strategie- und Kommunikationsberater:innen Alex Vogt und Jana Kern.

Die Munich Fabric Start Exhibitions GmbH gibt das Programm für die bevorstehenden Ausgaben der MUNICH FABRIC START (24. bis 26. Januar 2023), BLUEZONE & KEYHOUSE (24. und 25. Januar 2023) bekannt.
Vom 24. bis 26. Januar 2023 erwartet die Besucher:innen ein Programm mit den neuesten Trends, den Fabric-, Accessoires- und Denim-Highlights von rund 900 internationalen Aussteller:innen, einem Rahmenprogramm mit Experten:innen-Panels, Keynotes und Trend Lectures sowie zahlreichen Möglichkeiten zum Netzwerken.

Wirtschaftliches Umfeld
Konflikte, Inflation, Rezession, Energiekrise, massive Ungleichheit, Klimawandel – wie sich Unternehmen in einem volatilen Marktumfeld sicher aufstellen können – das entschlüsseln Trendanalyst David Shah in seiner Keynote „Self-Empowerment“ sowie zahlreiche Branchenexpert:innen, Zukunftsforscher:innen und führende Moderedakteur:innen in der Vortragsserie „The Status Quo of Fashion“ von den Strategie- und Kommunikationsberater:innen Alex Vogt und Jana Kern.

Auf dem Podium sitzen unter anderem David Shah (View-Publications), Siems Luckwaldt (CAPITAL und BUSINESS PUNK, RTL Deutschland), Shamin Vogel (WeAr Global Magazine), Ben Hanson (The Interline), Maria Cristina Pavarini (The SPIN OFF) und Carl Tillessen (DMI).

Digitale Era
Von digitalen Farb-Apps, digitalen Zwillingen und virtuellen Models bis hin zu 3D Simulation und virtuellen Dressingrooms – die Welt der digitalen Mode wird in München nicht nur in zahlreichen Vorträgen diskutiert, sondern in der neuen Assyst Experience erlebbar gemacht. Ob Carola Syebold, Head of Global Key Accounts von Pantone, Jan Hilger von Roland Berger, Arndt Johannes von Verce, Dr. Stefan Hauswiesner, CEO von Reactive Reality oder die Expert:innen des Panels "Textilfabrik X.0 – New Marketing Buzz Words or One Step Ahead", jeder beleuchtet Virtual Fashion aus einem anderen Blickwinkel und gibt Einblicke in den neuesten Stand der Technik. In ihrer Trend Presentation “The weird & wonderful world of fashion cores” beleuchtet Angela Velasquez (Rivet) auf der BLUEZONE, wie virale TikTok-Trends das Merchandising von Denim neu gestalten.

Nachhaltige Zukunft
Dabei könnten Digitalisierung und Nachhaltigkeit – der dritte große Themenkomplex des Rahmenprogramms – nicht enger verzahnt sein. Lisa Lang, Director of Policy & EU Affairs Orchestrator von EIT Climate KIC im Interview mit Muchaneta ten Napel (Shape Innovate) macht den Auftakt über die Bedeutung einer Grünen Transformation für die Branche. Weitere Themen im Fokus: Liv Simpliciano von Fashion Revolution gibt einen Überblick, wo die weltweit größten Fashion Brands und Retailer in Sachen Transparenz stehen. Ob die Kreislaufwirtschaft wirklich die Lösung für alles oder nur ein Placebo ist – damit setzen sich Tricia Carey von Renewcell, David Shah (View-Publications), Lien van der Schueren und Guy Buyle (CISUTAC & HEREWEAR), Mateusz Wielopolski (Circulix) und Mario Malzacher (Circular.Fashion) kritisch auseinander. Zirkuläre Ecosysteme sind auch das Thema von Franziska von Becker von Hachmeister & Partner.

Das Rennen der neuen nachhaltigen Materialien der Zukunft eröffnen Kirsi Terho von Infinited Fiber, Kuben Edwards von Onezero8, Marianne Uddman von Trustrace und Simon Angel, Sustainable Innovations Curator der MUNICH FABRIC START in einer Panel Diskussion mit Muchaneta ten Napel (Shape Innovate). Neue Produkte für eine nachhaltige Zukunft in der Denim-Industrie werden auf der BLUEZONE diskutiert.
Ein weiteres Highlight: In Kooperation mit der Transformers Foundation wird auf der BLUEZONE an beiden Messetagen außerdem ein Expert:innen-Panel veranstaltet.

Trends Spring.Summer 2024
Diese aktuellen Entwicklungen und globalen Strömungen nehmen Einfluss auf die Trends für Spring.Summer 2024. Gerd Müller-Thomkins, Carl Tillessen und Niels Holger Wien vom Deutschen Mode Institut (DMI) sehen einen „Vibe Shift“ – einen Wendepunkt. Was das für die Mode bedeutet analysieren sie in ihrer Präsentation am Mittwoch. Die Women’s Fashion Trends SS 24 mit den Must Haves der Saison analysiert Karin Schmitz vom Trend Forecast Institut Peclers Paris – vom glamourösen Auftritt im Alltag, über das Spiel mit Geschlechter-Identität bis hin zu Schlichtheit, die sich mit Funktionalität und Mobilität verbindet.

Weitere Informationen:
munich fabric start BLUEZONE KEYHOUSE
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MUNICH FABRIC START / KERN. Consulting

30.12.2022

Renewcell starts deliveries of Circulose® pulp from Renewcell 1

December 29, Renewcell dispatched the first shipment of Circulose® dissolving pulp produced at its Renewcell 1 plant in Sundsvall to a customer. This sale is the latest step in the ramp-up of Renewcell 1 to its initial capacity of 60,000 tonnes per year.

Founded by innovators from Stockholm’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology in 2012, Re:NewCell AB (publ) (‘Renewcell’) is a multi-award-winning sustaintech company based in Sweden. The company’s vision is to make fashion circular. Through its patented process, Renewcell is able to recycle cellulosic textile waste, such as worn-out cotton clothes and production scraps, transforming it into a pristine new material called Circulose®.

December 29, Renewcell dispatched the first shipment of Circulose® dissolving pulp produced at its Renewcell 1 plant in Sundsvall to a customer. This sale is the latest step in the ramp-up of Renewcell 1 to its initial capacity of 60,000 tonnes per year.

Founded by innovators from Stockholm’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology in 2012, Re:NewCell AB (publ) (‘Renewcell’) is a multi-award-winning sustaintech company based in Sweden. The company’s vision is to make fashion circular. Through its patented process, Renewcell is able to recycle cellulosic textile waste, such as worn-out cotton clothes and production scraps, transforming it into a pristine new material called Circulose®.

Weitere Informationen:
Renewcell textile waste textile recycling
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Renewcell

15.11.2022

Renewcell and Eastman collaborate to develop textile-to-textile recycled yarns

The Swedish textile-to-textile recycling company Renewcell has signed a Letter of Intent with Eastman, a leading US cellulosic acetate fiber producer, for a collaboration to develop Naia™ Renew ES yarns sourced from Circulose®, Renewcell’s 100% recycled textile raw material. The agreement is Renewcell’s first with a US-based fiber producer and an important step in developing the first acetate-based applications to use Circulose® feedstock.

”Eastman considering Circulose® as a feedstock in the production of a premium yarn like Naia™ Renew reflects very well on the Renewcell team’s ability to work with partners to adjust and optimize our product for new fiber applications. This agreement signals an acceleration of our joint efforts to bring Naia™ Renew ES yarns derived from Circulose® to market. I look forward to working alongside Eastman in making fashion circular.” comments Patrik Lundström, CEO of Renewcell.

The Swedish textile-to-textile recycling company Renewcell has signed a Letter of Intent with Eastman, a leading US cellulosic acetate fiber producer, for a collaboration to develop Naia™ Renew ES yarns sourced from Circulose®, Renewcell’s 100% recycled textile raw material. The agreement is Renewcell’s first with a US-based fiber producer and an important step in developing the first acetate-based applications to use Circulose® feedstock.

”Eastman considering Circulose® as a feedstock in the production of a premium yarn like Naia™ Renew reflects very well on the Renewcell team’s ability to work with partners to adjust and optimize our product for new fiber applications. This agreement signals an acceleration of our joint efforts to bring Naia™ Renew ES yarns derived from Circulose® to market. I look forward to working alongside Eastman in making fashion circular.” comments Patrik Lundström, CEO of Renewcell.

Ruth Farell, GM of Eastman Textiles says: ”we are thrilled to collaborate with a pioneeer such as Renewcell to lower our reliance on virgin feedstocks, redefine the essence of textile waste and close the loop within the textiles industry. This collaboration is at the heart of our strategy to launch a portfolio of products with increased recycled content”

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Re:NewCell AB