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Textile recycling

Innovative process enables upcycling of old clothing

The startup Eeden has developed an innovative process for the sustainable and environmentally friendly recycling of clothing and other textile products. By Sibylle Michel

Top 100 award

A pioneer in digitalization

Mayer & Cie. has been named a Top 100 award-winner for the third time as one of Germany’s most innovative small and mid-range businesses. By Sibylle Michel

Textile Printing Event

TPS 2022 announces final conference programme

The first edition of Textile Printing & Sustainability (TPS) Conference, 8–9 Setpember 2022, unveils an agenda full of inspiring and engaging content. By Editorial staff

Cotton Conference

Program of the 36th International Cotton Conference Bremen

The 36th International Cotton Conference Bremen will take place from 29–30 September 2022. Up to 500 guests from 40 countries are expected. Registration ... By Sibylle Michel

Digital Issue 02/2022

In our June issue, everything revolves around the two leading international trade shows Techtextil and Texprocess 2022. We report on the exhibitors and their innovations. The current topic of this issue is the impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the textile industry. Plus, we continue with Part 2 of our Artificial Intelligence series, this time with the focus on the status quo in the fashion industry.

27/06/2022 – IPCC report

IPCC report

Tracing production costs in the primary textile industry

The new edition of the International Production Cost Comparison (IPCC) from ITMF has been published. The report measures the manufacturing costs of different ... By Editorial staff

We were also on the road for you on day three. © Meisenbach 2022

24/06/2022 – textile network on the move

textile network on the move

Impressions from Techtextil-Texprocess

Also on the third day of the fair the textile network team was on the road at Techtextil and Texprocess. Click through our picture gallery. By Diana Weber

Garments made from Evodown feel light and silky and are easy to maintain. © Thermore

23/06/2022 – Sustainable padding

Sustainable padding

Evodown: Half fibers, half insulation, fully recycled

This year, Thermore launches Evodown, made of 100% recycled fibers from PET bottles. It bridges the gap between free fibers and traditional padding, delivering ... By Sibylle Michel

The polymer barrier prevents stains from contacting the fibers and from adhering to fabrics. © GTT

23/06/2022 – Textile finishing

Textile finishing

Durable stain protection for textiles

Green Theme Technologies Inc. has launched Empel DSR with PFAS-free chemistry to provide durable stain protection across a wide range of textiles. By Editorial staff

The textile network team at Techtextil/Texprocess 2022: Anja Menzel, Sibylle Michel and Melek Aksoy (f. l. t. r.) © Meisenbach 2022

23/06/2022 – textile network on the move

textile network on the move

Impressions from Techtextil-Texprocess

Also on the second day of the fair the textile network team was on the road at Techtextil and Texprocess. Click through our picture gallery. By Daniel Keienburg

The new C-TEC weaving machine can be seen at the Jäger Weaving Technology Centre in Münster, Germany. © Schlatter Industries

22/06/2022 – Techtextil: Schlatter Industries

Techtextil: Schlatter Industries

New Jäger weaving machine C-TEC for heavy technical fabrics

Schlatter Industries AG presents a new Jäger weaving loom C-TEC for the production of particularly heavy and dense technical fabrics at Techtextil. By Sibylle Michel

Sibylle Michel and Anja Menzel are also happy to be back at the trade show. Their first trip led them to... © Meisenbach Verlag

22/06/2022 – textile network on the move

textile network on the move

Techtextil-Texprocess in pictures

The first day of the fair is over. Follow us through the halls in Frankfurt and click through our best pictures from the leading international trade fairs ... By Daniel Keienburg