textile network

Messe Frankfurt Hong Kong

VIATT 2026 opens this week

With new international group participations and dedicated areas for chemicals, dyes, and design insights, the 2026 edition strengthens its role as a regional hub for technology, sourcing, and collaboration. By Editorial staff

Proven Practices rethought

CHT Group wins German Sustainability Award

Pigmentura by CHT wins the German Sustainability Award in the Products category. The Award honors exemplary sustainability achievements in business, local government, and research. By Antje Schmidtpeter

$Digital Traceability of Organic Cotton$

OEKO-TEX® and TextileGenesis

Digital Traceability of Organic Cotton

The partnership between OEKO-TEX® and TextileGenesis sets new standards for the traceability of organic cotton and strengthens trust in textile certifications. By Antje Schmidtpeter

Research and Development Project

Eco Yarn project demonstrates fibre potential

Discarded rental bedding formed the raw material for a new terry yarn containing 30 percent post-consumer recycled cotton. Tests in spinning and weaving confirmed the technical feasibility of the approach. By Daniel Keienburg