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Certifications

Re&Up achieves full C2C certified circularity first

The textile-to-textile recycler has become the first company in the textile industry to achieve C2C Certified Circularity for all products, the most rigorous global standard for verifying circular product design and recovery-readiness at scale. By Editorial staff

Anniversary

GKD turns 100: A technology leader with vision

From a small local weaving mill to a globally active group of companies with over 800 employees: For their anniversary, GKD – Gebr. Kufferath AG looks back on 100 years of innovation and confidence – and sets the course for a sustainable future. By Sibylle Michel

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

TN_ENG_Wochenrückblicke_KW36 — From left to right: Gautam Kumar Dhang (CEO Fabric Business Gimatex), Vineet Mohota (Director Gimatex) and Manish Deolankar (General Manager Gimatex) in front of Trützschler’s Bale Opener. © Trützschler Group SE

09/09/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 36/2024

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 Editorial staff

The ADD-ITC serves as an interface between research institutions and industry. © ADD ITC

06/09/2024 – ADD ITC 2024

ADD ITC 2024

Interface between research institutions and industry

The Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference (ADD-ITC), one of the most important textile conferences in Europe, will take place in ... By Sibylle Michel

05/09/2024 – Freudenberg Performance Materials

Freudenberg Performance Materials

Shirt interlining series made of recycled polyester

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel has launched the complete RCY 99xx series recycled polyester (rPET) shirt interlinings. By Sibylle Michel

This year’s congress offers 125 specialist presentations over three days, covering a wide array of topics including Biopolymers, Biomaterials, High Performance, New Technologies, and Circular Economy and Recycling. © Österreichisches Faser Institut

04/09/2024 – Fiber conference

Fiber conference

Programme highlights of the 63rd Dornbirn GFC 2024

The 63rd Dornbirn GFC 2024 is characterized by the energy transition and presents innovative solutions for the textile industry. The presentations on ... By Sibylle Michel

From left to right: Gautam Kumar Dhang (CEO Fabric Business Gimatex), Vineet Mohota (Director Gimatex) and Manish Deolankar (General Manager Gimatex) in front of Trützschler’s Bale Opener. © Trützschler Group SE

03/09/2024 – Partnership between Trützschler and Gimatex

Partnership between Trützschler and Gimatex

IDF in India: Flexibility for the upcycling of textile waste

The Indian company Gimatex has used Trützschler’s IDF successfully in direct spinning. Now, they are using it to turn textile waste into valuable ring ... By Editorial staff

eVent Fabrics offers a full range of PFAS-free laminate options for apparel, footwear and accessories. © eVent Fabrics

02/09/2024 – Outdoor clothing

Outdoor clothing

eVent Fabrics prepares for a PFAS-free future

With pending legislation and changing consumer sentiment, eVent offers eVent Bio and eVent alpineST Laminates without PFAS “forever chemicals”. By Editorial staff

TN_ENG_Wochenrückblicke_KW35 — The innovative clothing has a wide range of potential applications, from activewear, winter jackets, healthcare apparel and outdoor gear, to sustainable textile-based insulation for construction and buildings, contributing to energy-saving efforts. © PolyU

02/09/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 35/2024

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 Editorial staff