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Têxteis Penedo was present last week at Market Week New York, where it unveiled its new line of baby home textiles and new Tencel and Lyocell compositions applied to bed linen. According to Rita Leite, from the commercial department, the expansion of the baby portfolio comes in response to growing customer demand.
“We are already working with leading brands in this segment. The reception was very positive. Having a baby collection is always a differentiating factor and opens up new opportunities,” she stated in an interview with T Jornal.
The company’s presence at the fair also served to showcase other innovations, such as improvements to cork yarn, which has become softer and more pleasant to the touch, and its application in a bath mat, demonstrating the versatility of this material.
In terms of the market, Rita Leite points out that customers are more cautious when it comes to investing, leading to more measured purchasing decisions in terms of volumes. Even so, interest in the company’s novelties remains high, reinforcing confidence that it will be possible to minimize the impact of international tariffs, she told T Jornal.
On this context of global challenges and tariffs, president Xavier Leite emphasized:
“The global reality is marked by significant challenges, from geopolitical instability to supply chain volatility. We believe that the way to navigate uncertain times lies in a continuous commitment to innovation, quality, and environmental responsibility. Over nearly five decades, we have built a solid and resilient company, capable of evolving with the times without ever losing its essence.”
This strategic positioning is reflected in Têxteis Penedo’s 2024 sustainability report, which highlights the company’s ongoing sustainable transformation, adaptation efforts, and commitment to excellence.
The document reveals that, in 2024, the American continent accounted for 64.2% of sales volume, followed by Europe with 19.3% and Australia with 12.7%.
Sustainable production is also confirmed by the numbers: the consumption of renewable raw materials reached 89.3%, with 130.05 tons of materials certified with eco-labels, compared to 77.51 tons in 2023 and 74.07 tons in 2022.
As for energy, renewable energy consumption in 2024 was 840,335 kWh, compared to 212,409 kWh in 2023. Greenhouse gas emissions fell from 826,781 tCO2e in 2021 to 289,585 tCO2e in 2024.