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Spiber and renowned mill Consinee Group forge ahead in strategic partnership to redefine high-end textile industry

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Spiber and renowned mill Consinee Group forge ahead in strategic partnership to redefine high-end textile industry
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Spiber and renowned mill Consinee Group forge ahead in strategic partnership to redefine high-end textile industry

2024-09-10 20:40 Last Updated At:20:55

YAMAGATA, Japan, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spiber Inc., a pioneering Japanese bio-venture known for its revolutionary Brewed Proteinâ„¢ fiber produced through cutting-edge fermentation technology, is proud to announce the continuation of its successful partnership with Consinee Group, a global leader in the development of premium yarns for luxury knitwear and woven garments.

Begun in 2023, this pioneering collaboration has allowed the two companies to explore new possibilities by combining Spiber's Brewed Proteinâ„¢ fiber with Consinee's renowned expertise in spinning high-quality yarns. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to advancing the textile industry with innovative and sustainable solutions tailored for the world's leading brands.

Consinee is celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship and serves some of the most prestigious fashion brands globally. The company's diverse range of yarns meets the exacting standards of high-end fashion. Spiber, with its groundbreaking Brewed Proteinâ„¢ fiber, aligns seamlessly with Consinee's vision of pushing the boundaries of textile innovation.

Together, they are poised to revolutionize the high-end yarn sector by integrating Spiber's Brewed Proteinâ„¢ fibers into Consinee's product lines, showcasing both companies' unwavering dedication to premium quality.

The partnership between Spiber and Consinee Group has already yielded promising results, with several innovative yarns now available for sale. These yarns, which are composed of between 30% to 100% Brewed Proteinâ„¢ fiber, are suitable for knitwear applications.

"The collaboration with Spiber is an opportunity, as both companies are committed to providing the best solutions for the world's leading brands in haute couture and sustainability. Brewed Proteinâ„¢ fiber is a new type of environmentally responsible fiber, which is an innovation in the textile industry. The cooperation with Spiber embodies our pursuit and practice of green, intelligence, low carbon, traceability and recyclability. We believe that collaboration between our two companies can bring about a healthier, more environmentally responsible and more sustainable development in the field of yarn" - Boris, CEO of Consinee Group Co., Ltd.

As the textile industry continues to evolve, Spiber and Consinee Group are committed to deepening their collaboration as long-term strategic partners. Their shared goal is to lead the industry towards a more sustainable future while upholding the highest standards of quality and innovation.

Product line

Cashmere blended worsted yarn
Composition: 70% Cashmere, 30% Brewed Proteinâ„¢ fiber
Count: 2/64 N/m

Cashmere blended worsted yarn
Composition: 50% Cashmere, 50% Brewed Proteinâ„¢ fiber
Count: 2/64 N/m

100% Brewed Proteinâ„¢ worsted yarn
Composition: 100% Brewed Proteinâ„¢ fiber
Count: 2/48 N/m

100% Brewed Proteinâ„¢ worsted yarn
Composition: 100% Brewed Proteinâ„¢ fiber
Count: 2/80 N/m

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Spiber Inc. 

Established in September 2007, Spiber is a biotech venture company based in Yamagata, Japan dedicated to creating innovative solutions such as "Brewed Proteinâ„¢", a new material platform utilizing microbial fermentation technology inspired by nature's diversity and circularity.
Spiber website: https://spiber.inc/en/

Spiber is a trademark or a registered trademark of Spiber Inc. in Japan and other countries.

Brewed Proteinâ„¢ is a trademark or a registered trademark of Spiber Inc. in Japan and other countries.

Brewed Proteinâ„¢ Fiber

Brewed Proteinâ„¢ fiber, the only commercially-available offering within the emerging protein fiber category, is a unique product from Spiber's revolutionary material platform. Produced through a precision fermentation process using plant-based ingredients, these innovative fibers deliver luxurious textiles with a distinct texture, while offering the potential to significantly reduce the environmental and ethical concerns associated with traditional animal-derived fibers like cashmere and silk.

Consinee Group

Consinee Group was founded in 1999, located in the beautiful coastal city of Ningbo, China. Through more than 20 years of hard work, Consinee Group has completed a green and advanced manufacturing industry base, integrating dyeing, spinning of woolen, worsted, semi-worsted and fancy yarns, as well as high quality fabrics, import-export trade, digital logistics, intelligent manufacturing and information platform. Consinee Group, the large-scale spinning company in China that completely uses new and imported automatic production lines, is known as the Champion Demonstration Enterprise in the textile industry and the leading company in the "Made in China 2025" and Industry 4.0. It is also the first "Future Factory" in Zhejiang Province. Today, Consinee Group produces and sells high quality yarns and fabrics on an annual scale of 10,000 tons, mainly using natural fibers like cashmere, among which 100% cashmere yarn accounts for more than 3,000 tons, occupying 20% share of world's total cashmere output. Consinee is the biggest exporter of cashmere yarn in China.

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Spiber and renowned mill Consinee Group forge ahead in strategic partnership to redefine high-end textile industry

Spiber and renowned mill Consinee Group forge ahead in strategic partnership to redefine high-end textile industry

Spiber and renowned mill Consinee Group forge ahead in strategic partnership to redefine high-end textile industry

Spiber and renowned mill Consinee Group forge ahead in strategic partnership to redefine high-end textile industry

Spiber and renowned mill Consinee Group forge ahead in strategic partnership to redefine high-end textile industry

Spiber and renowned mill Consinee Group forge ahead in strategic partnership to redefine high-end textile industry

Spiber and renowned mill Consinee Group forge ahead in strategic partnership to redefine high-end textile industry

Spiber and renowned mill Consinee Group forge ahead in strategic partnership to redefine high-end textile industry

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and smart agriculture technology leader XAG are set to accelerate agricultural automation and innovation in the Philippines through digital agriculture and precision farming using drone technology.  Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), IRRI and XAG will collaborate to validate the application of smart agriculture technologies in rice-based cropping systems through experimentation and research.

XAG, through its Philippine partner Agridom, has donated agricultural drones to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to support its mission of advancing precision agriculture and sustainable farming practices. Agridom pioneered the introduction of XAG agricultural drones in the Philippines, bringing cutting-edge technology to local farmers and institutions. This collaboration with IRRI demonstrates Agridom's unwavering commitment to driving agricultural innovation and empowering the sector with tools that enhance productivity and sustainability.

"Drones have been increasingly used for high throughput phenotyping, crop monitoring, improving agricultural productivity, and supporting precision farming. By providing efficient tools for crop monitoring, precision input application, and data-driven decision-making, drones provide the potential to significantly reduce costs and increase yields, optimizing resource use and minimizing environmental impact," explained IRRI Senior Scientist and Digital Agriculture and Precision Farming Lead Engr. Steve Klassen.

This meant that drones could rapidly provide measurements of traits related to growth, yield, and stress adaptation. This technology is particularly valuable to smallholder farmers who must improve their productivity and reduce production costs to be competitive and stay in business in response to climate change, labor shortages, and higher input costs.

However, drone adoption in the Philippines is hindered by limited access to technology, lack of standard protocols, financial resources, and regulatory constraints. "To overcome these challenges, we need a comprehensive approach that involves targeted training, guidelines for best practices, financial incentives, and supportive government policies.", Klassen said.

Klassen's team is also working with the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) - National Program, Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), and their allied bureaus on the Drones4Rice Project, which aims to streamline and standardize drone protocols for applying seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides in the Philippines. The donated drones will support the ongoing Drones4Rice project and other IRRI global initiatives on sustainable farming and digital accelerators.

"IRRI is a key research and technology partner in the Philippines, and through this effort, we hope to contribute to the country's agricultural competitiveness through drone-based technologies." shared XAG Head of International Business Wei Tong. "XAG's agricultural drones can be applied to various precision farming scenarios, specifically but not limited to direct seeding, pesticide spraying, fertilizer operation, and remote sensing. We hope to expand our engagements abroad to strengthen global food security and tackle climate change, as rice is the primary staple food that feeds over half of the world's population.", Tong shared.

Beyond this collaboration, XAG is also a member of the IRRI-led Direct Seeded Rice Consortium (DSRC), which promotes direct seeding methods in rice cultivation by developing technologies and training farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices.

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IRRI and smart agriculture technology leader XAG collaborate to promote digital agriculture and precision farming in the Philippines

IRRI and smart agriculture technology leader XAG collaborate to promote digital agriculture and precision farming in the Philippines

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