textile network

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

From left: Mr. Zixin ZHANG, CCFA; Mr. Dinesh J. Dhankani, Liberty Group; Ms. Shan HUA, Director, Chinese Textiles Economy Research Center, CNTAC; Mr. Changjin SHAO, Xinxiang Chemical Fiber; Mr. Xinwei CHEN, CCFA; Mr. Yudong JI, Xinxiang Chemical Fiber; Mr. Yueting XIE, Xinxiang Chemical Fiber and President of the Bailu New Materials Institute. © Canopy/Bailu

16/05/2025 – Sustainable Textile Production

Sustainable Textile Production

Bailu to explore new pathways for circular production

Bailu Group (Xinxiang Chemical Fiber Co.) has launched a small-scale pilot production line for Next Gen viscose fibre at its new BylurRecel facility. ... By Editorial staff

The natural nonwoven wall panelling ensures a good and healthy indoor climate. © Norafin

16/05/2025 – Sustainable nonwovens

Sustainable nonwovens

Biological printing material shimmers in brilliant colours

Products made from sustainable materials are in vogue. The German nonwovens manufacturer Norafin recognised the signs of the times more than 20 years ... By Sibylle Michel

Fibres are spread into thin tapes using the “UD 700” fibre spreading machine, fed to the “COP MAX 5” multiaxial warp knitting machine at constant tension in a two-stage process and consolidated into high-quality fabrics by means of stitch-bonding. © Karl Mayer

15/05/2025 – Textile protection applications

Textile protection applications

Lightweight material for a difficult task

In view of the many different conflict situations worldwide, the need for personal protective equipment for security forces is increasing. By Jasmin Deschner

Caviscreen shows innovative hotmelt screen printing technology. © Cavitec

15/05/2025 – Innovative screen coating system

Innovative screen coating system

High precision in coating and laminating

Cavitec stands for high-end machines for coating, laminating, impregnation. The Swiss firm, part of Santex Rimar Group, redesigned Caviscreen, now featuring ... By Editorial staff

Volker Schuster, Director of Research and Development at Outlast. © Outlast

14/05/2025 – Thermoregulation

Thermoregulation

Outlast improves effusivity for enhanced cooling

With its innovative technology, Outlast Technologies GmbH achieves impressive values for the so-called effusivity value of textiles. By Sibylle Michel

In today’s fast-moving markets, durability, comfort and sustainability aren’t trade-offs: each is essential and all must work hand-in-hand. © Archroma

14/05/2025 – Textile finishing for functional apparel

Textile finishing for functional apparel

Engineered for every active pursuit

Rising consumer expectations are driving global demand for performance and outdoor wear, pushing mills and brands to adopt new strategies to stay competitive. ... By Editorial staff

The Board of Directors of Inda and Edana met to continue progress toward a vision of broad collaboration. © Edana

14/05/2025 – Alliance

Alliance

Inda and Edana propose the Global Nonwovens Alliance

The Board of Directors of Inda and Edana met to continue progress toward a vision of broad collaboration for the benefit of the industry detailed in a ... By Editorial staff