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Exhibition

Strong start for Textile Recycling Expo in Brussels

The first Textiles Recycling Expo took place in Brussels on 4–5 June 2025 and has been heralded as a landmark gathering for the industry, bringing together key stakeholders and promoting discussion, collaboration and innovation. By Editorial staff

Advertorial

Agility and Impact in Fashion 4.0

In 2025, fashion companies must be agile, sustainable, and data-driven. Lectra’s Industry 4.0 SaaS solutions offer intelligent, connected, and fashion-specific solutions to meet these urgent demands and future-proof the textile value chain. Lectra

New manifesto

Fespa launches Fespa Future

Fespa has outlined its new corporate vision – Fespa Future – which details how Fespa inspires, connects and supports its community beyond its global exhibitions. By Editorial staff

EU guidelines

Trimco and other brands navigate PEF/LCA challenges

Trimco Group, Green Score Capital, and four prominent Norwegian apparel brands are working together to overcome the challenges of Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) and Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) calculations. By Editorial staff

The laminate fabrics make mechanical recycling more feasible, while maintaining the trusted breathability, durability, and weather protection. © eVent Fabrics

16/06/2025 – Recyclable, plant-based laminates

Recyclable, plant-based laminates

eVent Fabrics unveils circularity initiative

eVent Fabrics announces its collection of recyclable, plant-based laminates. Available in 11 different laminate configurations, the “stormST” and “windstormST” ... By Editorial staff

Central European garment manufacturers are also showing considerable interest in this edition. © Messe Frankfurt

13/06/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris returns in September

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris will take place from September 15 to 17, 2025. Texworld Paris, Apparel Sourcing Paris, along with their dedicated sectors ... By Editorial staff

“Rivercyclon 450 FR” is constructed entirely from polypropylene – including a PP 1100Dtex base fabric and a dual-sided modified polypropylene coating. © Rivertex

12/06/2025 – Sustainable technical textiles

Sustainable technical textiles

Rivertex launches fully recyclable flame-retardant fabric

Rivertex has launched “Rivercyclon 450 FR” – the first flame-retardant polypropylene-based fabric that meets international fire safety standards. The ... By Editorial staff

Brückner Textile India Private Limited is looking forward to the coming years with its customers in India. © Brückner

12/06/2025 – Growing with a vision

Growing with a vision

Brückner opens branch office in India

Brückner opened its own subsidiary in India on June 1st, 2025. With this strategic step, the German family-owned company further strengthens its global ... By Sibylle Michel

Fabrics in the spotlight: In our special digital edition textile network EXTRA 1. © Kartika/stock.adobe.com/Mit KI generiert

10/06/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 23/2025

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Daniel Keienburg

From left: Neil D’Cruze, Catharine Grant, Mr. Dongjie JIN, General Manager, Jilin, and Miki Tokashiki from Canopy. © Jilin

10/06/2025 – Sustainable production

Sustainable production

Jilin increases Next Gen Production

Jilin Chemical Fiber (JLC) has announced the expansion of two of its Next Generation (Next Gen) Man-Made Cellulosic Fibre (MMCF) product lines, signalling ... By Editorial staff

The International Hall at Cinte Techtextil China 2024, set to be upgraded in 2025. © Messe Frankfurt (HK)

06/06/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

More key upgrades at Cinte Techtextil China 2025

The 2024 edition of Cinte Techtextil China saw an increase in visits and a 92% visitor satisfaction rate, with 84% of those surveyed intending to return ... By Editorial staff