Company:Spinnova
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Native name | Spinnova Oyj |
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| Type | Public limited company (julkinen osakeyhtiö) |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder | Janne Poranen Juha Salmela |
| Headquarters | Jyväskylä , Finland |
| Products | Textile fibre |
Number of employees | 57 |
| Website | spinnova |
Spinnova Plc (natively Spinnova Oyj) is a Finnish textile material innovation company that has developed a patented technology for making textile fibre from wood, pulp, or waste, without harmful dissolving chemicals.[1]
The company has developed a technology 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 June 2025 a non-binding agreement with Spinnova and Suzano was announced according to which Spinnova would acquire full ownership of the Woodspin facility from Suzano with a nominal sum of one euro.[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]
Recognitions
- 2019 World Changing Ideas Awards Winner in the Experimental category[9]
- Fast Company’s 2020 Innovation by Design Awards’ Sustainability category finalist with Marimekko[10]
- Sustainability Achievement of the Year 2020 award with Bergans[11]
- Scandinavian Outdoor Awards 2021/22 overall winner with Bergans[12]
See also
References
- ↑ "Spinnova. Cleanest process. Disruptive circularity. | Spinnova" (in en-US). https://spinnova.com/.
- ↑ Peters, Adele (4 August 2019). "This tech can make fabric from old clothing, agricultural waste–and trees". Fast Company. https://www.fastcompany.com/90326568/this-tech-can-make-fabric-from-old-clothing-agricultural-waste-and-even-trees.
- ↑ "Spinnova and Suzano to invest in a commercial-scale fibre facility in Finland". Bioenergy International. 4 August 2019. https://bioenergyinternational.com/biochemicals-materials/spinnova-and-suzano-to-invest-in-a-commercial-scale-fibre-facility-in-finland.
- ↑ "Woodspin ramps up production of sustainable, wood-based SPINNOVA® fibre at new zero-emission factory | Spinnova" (in en-US). https://spinnova.com/news/press-releases/woodspin-ramps-up-production-of-sustainable-wood-based-spinnova-fibre-at-new-zero-emission-factory/.
- ↑ "Correction: Inside Information: Following the strategic review of Woodspin Spinnova has signed a non-binding term sheet to secure full ownership of Woodspin demo plant | Spinnova" (in en-US). https://spinnovagroup.com/releases/correction-inside-information-following-the-strategic-review-of-woodspin-spinnova-has-signed-a-non-binding-term-sheet-to-secure-full-ownership-of-woodspin-demo-plant/.
- ↑ 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)". Forest.fi. https://forest.fi/article/the-finnish-startup-spinnova-is-transforming-the-textile-industry-without-burdening-the-environment-you-can-even-eat-our-fibres/#00b66d65.
- ↑ "EUR 50 million factory for Spinnova sustainable fibre". Innovation in Textiles. 25 February 2021. https://www.innovationintextiles.com/eur-50-million-factory-for-spinnova-sustainable-fibre/.
- ↑ "Introducing Respin: Spinnova and ECCO leather partner KT Trading create new circular textile made from leather waste". Yahoo! Finance. 25 February 2021. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/introducing-respin-spinnova-ecco-leather-072200558.html.
- ↑ "Spinnova awarded for world-changing idea". Good News from Finland. 10 April 2019. https://www.goodnewsfinland.com/spinnova-awarded-for-world-changing-idea/.
- ↑ "Marimekko And Spinnova's Collaboration On Groundbreaking, Sustainable Fabrics Recognized In Fast Company's 2020 Innovation By Design Awards". Texintel. 4 October 2020. https://www.texintel.com/eco-news/marimekko-and-spinnovas-collaboration-on-groundbreaking-sustainable-fabrics-recognized-in-fast-companys-2020-innovation-by-design-awards.
- ↑ Remington, Chris (27 January 2020). "Bergans, Spinnova sweep ISPO awards". EcoTextile News. https://www.ecotextile.com/2020012725582/materials-production-news/bergans-spinnova-sweep-ispo-awards.html.
- ↑ Magnusson, Johan (4 February 2021). "Bergans and Spinnova awarded for Collection of Tomorrow". Scandinavian Mind. https://www.scandinavianmind.com/news/bergans-and-spinnova-awarded-for-collection-of-tomorrow.
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