Fibres & Yarns

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At around 20 locations, Swisswool purchases wool directly from farmers each year. © Swisswool

 
26/08/2025 – Crisis and future of Swiss sheep’s wool

Crisis and future of Swiss sheep’s wool

Swiss wool between potential and pressure

The purchase of Swiss wool was suspended in spring 2025 – a consequence of shrinking demand and a lack of infrastructure. What happens when a natural ... By  Editorial staff
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The Wyron truecycled yarn consists of 50% post-consumer textile waste and 50% recycled polyester. © Brain of Materials

 
25/08/2025 – Automotive Interior

Automotive Interior

Recycled yarn ensures sustainability in Lotus vehicles

High-quality recycled yarn is now being used in Lotus’ electric vehicles – thanks to the Truecycled process from Trützschler. The innovative material ... By  Editorial staff
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Stratos Fragkotsinos, Vice President Business Area Mill Management Solution, at Uster Technologies, moderating the panel discussion featuring (from left to right): Stefan Hutter, owner, Säntis-Textiles; Thomas Franz, Sales and Purchasing Manager, TVU; Michael Will, Head Textile Technology & Process Analytics, Rieter; Andreas Merkel, CEO, Otto Yarns. © Uster

 
06/08/2025 – Panel discussion

Panel discussion

Challenges in producing yarn from recycled fibers

What does it take to spin quality yarn from recycled fibers? Uster Technologies brought textile industry leaders together to discuss the role of technology, ... By  Editorial staff
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DTG printing uses inkjet technology to print high quality, full colour designs directly on to garments while DTF printing uses a polyester film to print bold and durable designs on to a fabric. © Zamrznuti tonovi/stock.adobe.com

 
29/07/2025 – Textile printing

Textile printing

Digital textile printing are set for rapid growth

Direct-to-garment (DTG) and direct-to-film (DTF) digital textile printing are expected to experience rapid growth, according to a report called “Digital ... By  Editorial staff
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Lenzing, Marchi & Fildi S.p.A, and manufacturing partners unlock premium quality for recycled natural fibers with Tencel Lyocell. © Marchi e Fildi

 
22/07/2025 – Cooperation

Cooperation

Recycled natural fibers with Tencel Lyocell

Four established Italian manufacturers partner with Lenzing to address recycled natural fiber quality inconsistencies, transforming textile waste challenges ... By  Editorial staff
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Turning yarn into knitwear – at Edelweiss Jersey in Albstadt-Lautlingen in southern Germany. © Edelweiss Jersey

 
10/07/2025 – Sustainable knitted fabrics

Sustainable knitted fabrics

Local Fabric Makers set things in motion

„Lokalstoffmacher“ (Local Fabric Makers) – that’s Gebr. Otto, Edelweiss Jersey, and Textilveredlung Keller: three family-run companies from Baden-Württemberg ... By  Editorial staff
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FET’s closed-loop supercritical CO2 system can achieve more than 95% solvent recovery without loss of performance. © FET

 
02/07/2025 – Fibre production process

Fibre production process

FET’s game changer for the biomedical market

A much more sustainable, cost effective and very flexible process for manufacturing critical fibres based on ultra high molecular weight polyethylene ... By  Editorial staff