textile network

Expansion

Brightfiber Textiles opens recycling factory

Brightfiber Textiles has officially opened the world’s first local circular textile factory together with the famous Dutch actress and activist Carice van Houten. The new factory transforms locally collected used clothing into high-quality textile fibers. By Editorial staff

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 18/2025

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

Trade fairs

Strong response: Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 are well booked

High registration numbers with many new exhibitors herald a strong Techtextil and Texprocess 2026. From 21 to 24 April 2026, international suppliers present their innovations at the two leading trade fairs. By Sibylle Michel

Expansion

Suedwolle Group opens new dyehouse in Vietnam

Suedwolle Group, a leading spinner of pure wool and wool blend worsted yarns, announces the opening of its new dyehouse, Ninh Thuan Dyeing Textile Co. Ltd. (NDT), in Vietnam’s Ninh Thuan province. By Editorial staff

Testing laboratory Hohenstein and DuPont have collaborated to develop three innovative and reliable test methods for soft ballistic inserts: The Lower Costal Bending (LCB) test, the Double Curvature Compression (DCC) test and the Edge Pressure (EP) test. © DuPont

21/03/2025 – PSA

PSA

Reliable assessment of body armour wearability

Testing laboratory Hohenstein and DuPont have collaborated to develop three innovative test methods for soft ballistic inserts. By Sibylle Michel

The cotton is cultivated on 400 hectares in Seville and Córdoba, where it is harvested and ginned, before being spun and knitted in Portugal. © Pyratex

21/03/2025 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Pyratex launches new “0km” supply chain

Pyratex, a Spanish textile pioneer, announces a new “0km” supply chain using cotton cultivated in Spain. By Editorial staff

Andritz technical center located in France, dedicated to wipes. © Andritz

21/03/2025 – Hygiene product technologies

Hygiene product technologies

Diversification of the wipes market opens new opportunities

The nonwovens market is a dynamic and constantly growing market. There is a trend towards diversification of applications, particularly in nonwovens for ... By Editorial staff

Like a real lock, the “textile lock” connects the two fibre components and turns two individual parts into a stable whole. © Climatex

20/03/2025 – Textile circular economy

Textile circular economy

Technological innovation meets sustainability

The Swiss company Climatex is developing Circular Textile Technologies not only to give textiles several lives, but also to lead the industry together ... By Sibylle Michel

Klopman has recently installed an advanced electrofiltration system in its facility, which allows the recovery of thermal energy and efficient filtration of air emissions. © Klopman

20/03/2025 – Reducing emissions further

Reducing emissions further

Klopman commits to 100% renewable energy

Klopman has achieved a major milestone in its commitment to sustainability: 100% of the energy used in all Klopman production processes will be derived ... By Editorial staff

The textile industry remains one of the world’s most waste-intensive sectors, with millions of tonnes of clothing and fabric discarded annually. © AMI

20/03/2025 – Trade Fair

Trade Fair

Driving change at Textiles Recycling Expo

As the world prepares to recognise the International Day of Zero Waste on the 30th of March 2025, there has never been a more critical time to spotlight ... By Editorial staff

The Foundation seeks the active support of exhibitors at Fespa Global Print Expo 2025 to produce printed applications such as educational posters, maps, student clothing and backpacks. © FESPA

19/03/2025 – New Foundation

New Foundation

Launch of The Fespa Foundation

Fespa announces the launch of The Fespa Foundation, dedicated to encouraging sustainable practices throughout the speciality print and visual communications ... By Editorial staff