WTiN, the global leader in reporting and analysing textile information, leads the way in innovation. Our network and expertise make us the perfect host to recognise these groundbreaking achievements at the Innovate Textile Awards 2024.
The Innovate Textile Awards 2024 cover a wide range of categories to ensure all facets of the industry are recognised. These categories include Changemakers, Sustainability, Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Material Innovation, and Product Innovation.
Innovate Textile Awards 2024 - Winners
Material Innovation Winners - Noble Biomaterials
Noble Biomaterials was born out of a need, out of a void in the market. While silver had been used for preservation and healthcare for thousands of years, its powerful antimicrobial effects were not being used for consumer apparel. Two like-minded entrepreneurs decided to change that. Joel Furey and Bill McNally founded Noble in 1997 as an intelligent materials company focused on selling silver fiber technology for its antimicrobial properties. After spending two years developing the technology and conducting clinical testing for use in medical devices, the first commercial success came in the form of a product application they themselves needed: a no-stink antimicrobial sock liner for hiking and skiing. It ended up winning a Backpacker Magazine Editor’s Choice Award and the Noble’s technology—and the company—took off.
Our story begins in 1952, when we commissioned our first factory for the production of Caprolactam in The Netherlands. Nowadays, Fibrant is part of HSCC (also known as Highsun Group China). This makes our group the largest Caprolactam and Ammonium Sulfate producer in the world with production facilities in The Netherlands (Geleen) and China (Fuzhou and Nanjing).
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Innovation Winner - Digital Clothing Limited
We are devoted to connecting the academic research with industrial development to deliver a new knowledge-based business model and provide customers with
Fibre52’s patented prepare for dye (PFD) and dye process saves time, water, and electricity without ever sacrificing quality or dyeability. Using existing machinery, Fibre52 prepares cotton – knit, woven, non-wovens or raw fiber- for a perfect dye job without using harsh, toxic chemicals. Fibre52’s biochemistries clean away impurities without stripping the unique properties that make everyday cotton resilient, naturally soft and breathable.
"The Alpine Group is advancing the future of fashion as a progressive, trusted partner to the world’s leading brands, co-creating new, sustainable possibilities for products, people, and the planet. With over 40 years of deep mastery in textiles and apparel, Alpine Group combines data-driven innovation, state-of-the-art technology, and industry-leading capabilities to chart the way forward in revolutionizing the fashion lifecycle. We bring to market consciously crafted, award-winning materials with agility, while elevating standards of ethical sourcing and production to empower over 10,000 team members and strengthen communities worldwide. Notably, through the pandemic, all team members were retained. As a globally connected, end-to-end fashion delivery platform that runs from fiber to fashion, Alpine Group currently manufactures 50 million garments each year, helping drive business success and positive environmental and social impact for renowned brands that include Under Armour, American Eagle, Walmart, Calvin Klein, Madewell and Peloton. Alpine Group has evolved from a family business into a pioneering global enterprise. Starting with yarns originally, the business's endeavors have led to innovative breakthroughs in fabrics and textiles, deepening Alpine Group’s expertise and commitment to fashioning the future".
Coldenhove was founded in 1661 in Eerbeek, the Netherlands. It has been an independent family business for over three centuries, and we are proud of that. It enabled us to grow into what we are today: a state-of-the-art paper mill that is known for its innovative paper solutions. Coldenhove serves customers all over the world. The product portfolio ranges from traditional paper grades of high quality to patented high-tech digital sublimation transfer paper. Thanks to our focus on the development of new paper applications, Coldenhove remains a leading company in the paper industry.
Noble Biomaterials was born out of a need, out of a void in the market. While silver had been used for preservation and healthcare for thousands of years, its powerful antimicrobial effects were not being used for consumer apparel. Two like-minded entrepreneurs decided to change that. Joel Furey and Bill McNally founded Noble in 1997 as an intelligent materials company focused on selling silver fiber technology for its antimicrobial properties. After spending two years developing the technology and conducting clinical testing for use in medical devices, the first commercial success came in the form of a product application they themselves needed: a no-stink antimicrobial sock liner for hiking and skiing. It ended up winning a Backpacker Magazine Editor’s Choice Award and the Noble’s technology—and the company—took off.
Our story begins in 1952, when we commissioned our first factory for the production of Caprolactam in The Netherlands. Nowadays, Fibrant is part of HSCC (also known as Highsun Group China). This makes our group the largest Caprolactam and Ammonium Sulfate producer in the world with production facilities in The Netherlands (Geleen) and China (Fuzhou and Nanjing).
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Innovation Winner - Digital Clothing Limited
We are devoted to connecting the academic research with industrial development to deliver a new knowledge-based business model and provide customers with
Fibre52’s patented prepare for dye (PFD) and dye process saves time, water, and electricity without ever sacrificing quality or dyeability. Using existing machinery, Fibre52 prepares cotton – knit, woven, non-wovens or raw fiber- for a perfect dye job without using harsh, toxic chemicals. Fibre52’s biochemistries clean away impurities without stripping the unique properties that make everyday cotton resilient, naturally soft and breathable.
"The Alpine Group is advancing the future of fashion as a progressive, trusted partner to the world’s leading brands, co-creating new, sustainable possibilities for products, people, and the planet. With over 40 years of deep mastery in textiles and apparel, Alpine Group combines data-driven innovation, state-of-the-art technology, and industry-leading capabilities to chart the way forward in revolutionizing the fashion lifecycle. We bring to market consciously crafted, award-winning materials with agility, while elevating standards of ethical sourcing and production to empower over 10,000 team members and strengthen communities worldwide. Notably, through the pandemic, all team members were retained. As a globally connected, end-to-end fashion delivery platform that runs from fiber to fashion, Alpine Group currently manufactures 50 million garments each year, helping drive business success and positive environmental and social impact for renowned brands that include Under Armour, American Eagle, Walmart, Calvin Klein, Madewell and Peloton. Alpine Group has evolved from a family business into a pioneering global enterprise. Starting with yarns originally, the business's endeavors have led to innovative breakthroughs in fabrics and textiles, deepening Alpine Group’s expertise and commitment to fashioning the future".
Coldenhove was founded in 1661 in Eerbeek, the Netherlands. It has been an independent family business for over three centuries, and we are proud of that. It enabled us to grow into what we are today: a state-of-the-art paper mill that is known for its innovative paper solutions. Coldenhove serves customers all over the world. The product portfolio ranges from traditional paper grades of high quality to patented high-tech digital sublimation transfer paper. Thanks to our focus on the development of new paper applications, Coldenhove remains a leading company in the paper industry.
