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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

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

The laminate fabrics make mechanical recycling more feasible, while maintaining the trusted breathability, durability, and weather protection. © eVent Fabrics

16/06/2025 – Recyclable, plant-based laminates

Recyclable, plant-based laminates

eVent Fabrics unveils circularity initiative

eVent Fabrics announces its collection of recyclable, plant-based laminates. Available in 11 different laminate configurations, the “stormST” and “windstormST” ... By Editorial staff

Central European garment manufacturers are also showing considerable interest in this edition. © Messe Frankfurt

13/06/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris returns in September

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris will take place from September 15 to 17, 2025. Texworld Paris, Apparel Sourcing Paris, along with their dedicated sectors ... By Editorial staff

“Rivercyclon 450 FR” is constructed entirely from polypropylene – including a PP 1100Dtex base fabric and a dual-sided modified polypropylene coating. © Rivertex

12/06/2025 – Sustainable technical textiles

Sustainable technical textiles

Rivertex launches fully recyclable flame-retardant fabric

Rivertex has launched “Rivercyclon 450 FR” – the first flame-retardant polypropylene-based fabric that meets international fire safety standards. The ... By Editorial staff

Agility & Impact in Fashion 4.0 © Lectra

12/06/2025 – Advertorial

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 ... Lectra

Fespa’s dual aim is to promote screen printing and digital imaging and to share knowledge about screen and digital printing with its members across the world. © Fespa

12/06/2025 – New manifesto

New manifesto

Fespa launches Fespa Future

Fespa has outlined its new corporate vision – Fespa Future – which details how Fespa inspires, connects and supports its community beyond its global exhibitions. ... By Editorial staff

Brückner Textile India Private Limited is looking forward to the coming years with its customers in India. © Brückner

12/06/2025 – Growing with a vision

Growing with a vision

Brückner opens branch office in India

Brückner opened its own subsidiary in India on June 1st, 2025. With this strategic step, the German family-owned company further strengthens its global ... By Sibylle Michel

The NF&TA, supported by Innovation Norway, is funding a project designed to simplify the process and empower the textile industry. © Trimco

11/06/2025 – EU guidelines

EU guidelines

Trimco and other brands navigate PEF/LCA challenges

Trimco Group, Green Score Capital, and four prominent Norwegian apparel brands are working together to overcome the challenges of Product Environmental ... By Editorial staff