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Sustainability

Global Standard: Concern over EU Omnibus package

Global Standard views the recently published European Commission Omnibus package as a step backwards in the pursuit of a more sustainable EU as the cornerstone of the Green Deal. By Editorial staff

Separating fact from fiction

The fairy tale of thirsty cotton

For decades, the fast fashion industry has perpetuated myths about cotton, branding it as a “thirsty” crop to justify petroleum-based alternatives. But what’s the truth? In this insightful statement and experience report, Roland Stelzer, CEO of Cotonea, shares 30 years ... By Sibylle Michel

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 10/2025

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

Interview with Thomas Lepretre from JEC

“Composites have key competitive advantages”

JEC World, the leading international trade fair for composite materials, is fast approaching. A good opportunity to talk to Thomas Lepretre, VP Events, Sales & Operations at JEC, about what makes the trade fair so special, which topics are in focus this year and where the ... By Editorial staff

03/04/2024 – Persistence Market Research

Persistence Market Research

Nonwoven fabric market

Nonwoven fabrics, versatile materials made from fibers bonded together through various processes, find applications across industries such as healthcare, ... By Editorial staff

Wochenrückblick_KW_13_TN_eng — The outlook for 2024 is the focus of the new issue of textile network. © Meisenbach Verlag

02/04/2024

Review of the industry - week 13/2024

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 Sven Ramer

A sample of pink cotton fabric that´s been treated with nanodiamonds (left) next to untreated cotton (right). A hand wearing blue disposable gloves is carrying a petri dish of detonated nanodiamond powder. © Cherry Cai, RMIT University

02/04/2024 – RMIT University

RMIT University

Nanodiamonds could hold key to cool clothing

Researchers from RMIT University are using nanodiamonds to create smart textiles that can cool people down faster. The study found fabric made from cotton ... Shu Shu Zheng

27/03/2024 – Sports inspired clothing market

Sports inspired clothing market

The influence of sports on fashion forward looks

The global sports inspired clothing market is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 5.3% and thereby increase from a value of US$ 315.03b in 2023, to US$ 452.2b ... By Editorial staff

27/03/2024 – Oerlikon

Oerlikon

Total solutions for the Vietnamese textile industry

At SaigonTex from April 10th to 13th, 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the Oerlikon Business Unit Manmade Fibers Solutions will present complete solutions ... By Editorial staff

Teaser TN 1 2024 Eng — The outlook for 2024 is the focus of the new issue of textile network. © Meisenbach Verlag

27/03/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

New issue textile network 1-2024

A new issue of our trade journal, textile network, is published today. Issue 1-2024 focuses on the near future. We asked key players in the textile and ... By Daniel Keienburg

Uster EVS “Fabriq Vision” – the fabric quality assurance system. © Julien Vonier

26/03/2024 – Uster Technologies

Uster Technologies

From manual to automated fabric inspection

Uster Technologies offers a flexible solution to upgrade fabric inspection from manual to automated. A step that offers mills higher profitability based ... By Editorial staff