PARIS, Feb. 3, 2026 — Eastman unveiled Naia™ Lyte, a new cellulose acetate filament yarn that represents an important milestone in performance for lightweight and premium fabrics, at Première Vision Paris. Presented for the first time to the international fashion and textile community, Naia™ Lyte expands the capabilities of acetate yarn by introducing enhanced tenacity, unlocking new creative and technical possibilities for designers, mills and brands.
“Naia™ Lyte marks a significant development in acetate filament yarn innovation,” said Ruth Farrell, general manager of Eastman’s textiles business. “By increasing the tenacity of our yarn, we are expanding the performance boundaries of acetate and enabling new lightweight fabric applications, while staying true to the comfort, aesthetics and reliability that define Naia™. Naia™ Lyte is already being produced commercially, and we are excited by initial reactions to this new, innovative addition to our Naia™ portfolio.
Farrell will further expand on these themes during her presentation, “Shining the light on sustainable textiles,” at Première Vision Paris on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 11:30 a.m., followed by a Q&A session with the audience. The Naia™ team will showcase Naia™ Lyte at booth 6S39.
Exceptional strength. Elegant styles. Endless possibilities.
Naia™ Lyte introduces a new level of performance to acetate filament yarns through enhanced tenacity while preserving the refined aesthetics traditionally associated with Naia™. This balance supports a wide range of applications, including fashion-forward lightweight fabrics as well as segments with more technical performance needs. Its refined, silky hand feel, natural luster and fluid drape are combined with comfort and easy-care benefits such as dry feel, cool-to-touch comfort, shape retention after repeated washes, and functional features like odor management and antistatic properties.
From strategic partnership to product innovation
Naia™ Lyte has been developed and produced via Eastman’s strategic partnership with Huafon Chemical, established to accelerate innovation and localized development of cellulose acetate filament yarns. Announced in 2025, the collaboration combines Eastman’s long-standing expertise in cellulosic materials with Huafon’s manufacturing and development capabilities, creating a strong platform for advancing acetate yarn performance.
About Eastman
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
