Eastman Naia unveiled a new cellulose acetate filament yarn at Intertextile Shanghai 2025,. Developed in partnership with Huafon Chemical, this new yarn boasts higher tenacity, making it ideal for creating premium, lightweight fabrics.
Eastman has a strong network of mills and fabric trading partners in China, working together to develop some of the most advanced acetate-based fabrics on the global market. This collaboration was strengthened on August 13 when Eastman and Huafon Chemical announced a formal strategic partnership to establish a joint facility. The new facility will be dedicated to producing Eastman Naia cellulose acetate filament yarns in China, demonstrating Eastman's long-term commitment to the region. This localized production will create a more agile supply chain to better meet the market's demand for high-quality, sustainable textile materials
The new Naia acetate filament yarn is already popular with both high-end luxury brands and high-street fashion retailers globally, and is used for ready-to-wear apparel and linings due to its luxurious, silky feel, beautiful drape, and rich luster.
Eastman Naia has already begun collaborating with three Chinese mills - Colorful, GreenSilk, and XinMin Textiles - on new fabric developments. The new yarn is expected to be launched to additional domestic and international customers in H1, FY26.
