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Digital Product Passport

Trimco Group supports Odlo’s DPP journey

Odlo, a pioneer in performance apparel for nearly 80 years, has partnered with Trimco Group to pave the way for a more traceable future with the launch of Digital Product Passports. By Editorial staff

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 25/2025

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

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

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

Marie Weedermann (left) and Janine Weigele founded Faibrics at the end of 2024 with the aim of transforming quality control in the textile industry through innovative technologies. © Faibrics

19/05/2025 – AI and Automation

AI and Automation

Intelligent quality assurance for textile seams

With its AI-supported “seamguard” system, Faibrics offers an innovative solution for digitising seam quality in textile production. The Faibrics “seamguard” ... By Sibylle Michel

19/05/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

The textile network issue 2/2025 has been published!

In our latest issue, we use practical examples to show how AI, CAD and smart software are changing the textile industry. Also in focus: modern textile ... By Sibylle Michel

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19/05/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

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We are currently conducting a reader survey in order to further develop our range of services and tailor our content even better to your interests. We ... By Editorial staff

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