Arnhem, the Netherlands, 13. June 2022 The Woven Matrix concept is a fiber-based matrix designed to simplify the production of a wide range of ballistic protection solutions. It is produced using Twaron®, Teijin Aramid’s high-performance para-aramid. The Woven Matrix concept enables the binding resin to be incorporated during the weaving step, thereby circumventing the additional […]
Teijin Aramid publishes Sustainability Report 2021 ‘Scaling up for impact’
In ‘Scaling up for impact’ Teijin Aramid reports on its sustainability efforts in 2021. By quantifying the journey, the report provides a comprehensive overview of the company’s acceleration to get to ‘net zero’ well before 2050. Teijin Aramid realized a yarn-to-yarn recycling method for Twaron®, its high performance aramid fiber, and has a patent pending for […]
Teijin Aramid awarded ‘EcoVadis Gold status’ on Sustainability
EcoVadis has prolonged Teijin Aramid’s Gold status in the Sustainability rating. For the sixth year in a row, the independent and objective assessment shows Teijin Aramid is in the top 6% of sustainable manufacturers of man-made fibers. Our achievement is a result of fulfilling our ambitions, putting forth effort in implementation, and being transparent in […]
Taking steps to sustainable tires at Tire Technology Expo 2022
At Teijin Aramid, we’re getting ready to share our ambition to help create “the tire of the future”. During May 18-20, key members of our automotive team will be taking part in Tire Technology Expo 2022. Held in Hannover, Germany, the event is Europe’s premier industry showcase, covering the complete spectrum of the tire manufacturing […]
Teijin Aramid and Clariter develop a carbon neutral solution for recycling of Endumax®
For over twenty years, Teijin Aramid has been recycling Twaron® fibres in its own recycling facilities. In her quest to zero emission Teijin Aramid joined forces with Clariter and pioneered a sustainable solution in chemical advanced recycling for Endumax® an Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE). Together these environmental conscious companies are developing a sustainable disposal […]
Teijin’s High-performance Materials on Display at COP26
Tokyo, Japan, November 2, 2021 — The Teijin Group announced today that its high-performance materials used by the Envision Racing Formula E Team for all-electric-vehicle racing are being displayed at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), which is currently being held at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow. The world’s […]
Teijin Aramid demonstrates potential of circular high-performance fibers
Arnhem, The Netherlands, October 26, 2021 – Teijin Aramid, a world leader in aramid, has achieved yarn-to-yarn recycling for its flagship product Twaron®. The organization is now partnering with FibreMax and Hampidjan to demonstrate the performance of the resulting circular Twaron® fiber. Aligning with Teijin Aramid’s belief in taking responsibility for the environmental impact of […]
Teijin Aramid to showcase groundbreaking aramid circularity collaboration at A+A 2021
Arnhem, the Netherlands, 19 October, 2021 – Teijin Aramid, the world-leading aramid producer, will exhibit at the International A+A Congress in Düsseldorf (October 26th-29th). As well as showcasing its high-performance aramid solutions for protective materials, such as Teijinconex®, the company will highlight its dynamic new circularity collaboration with Purfi. Breathing new life into aramid fibers […]
Teijin Aramid supports DARE to reach new heights
Teijin Aramid, the world’s leading producer of aramids, is supplying university student rocket society Delft Aerospace Rocket Engineering (DARE) with high-performance materials for its new Stratos IV rocket, which will be launched in Spain in October 2021. This support is part of a five-year-long partnership that helps enable DARE to reach its goals and Teijin Aramid […]
Teijin Aramid is looking for new alliances to become fully circular.
Arnhem, The Netherlands, October 7th, 2021 – All protection. No waste. Moving from linear to circular business is probably the biggest challenge ánd opportunity for the industry since the invention of aramids. Next to showcasing Teijin Aramid’s proven materials at the Milipol in Paris (booth 5D141), our priority is to close the material loop with […]