Technical Textiles

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Modern industrially produced carpets are very difficult to recycle. © Carlene-AdobeStock / generiert mit KI

 
16/06/2026 – Circular economy

Circular economy

Recycling of Carpets

Highly complex engineered technical textiles like industrially produced carpets have proved to be among the most difficult textile products to recycle. By  Editorial staff
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According to Hochschule Niederrhein, the FTB team visited Bache, where new knitted yarns had been developed as part of “KnitCycle” that were said to consist of up to 100% recycled material and could be processed again into high-quality textiles. © FTB

 
15/06/2026 – Sustainable HSNR project

Sustainable HSNR project

“Knitcycle”: Yarn made from 100% recycled fibres

The research project “Knitcycle” by Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR), in collaboration with Bache, shows that high-quality textile recycling is technically ... By  Larissa Terwart
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Fristads offers a broad range of certified workwear with UV protection according to EN 13758-2 and a UPF of 40+. © Fristads

 
03/06/2026 – Functional workwear and UV protection

Functional workwear and UV protection

Fristads UV protective workwear

Outdoor workers face intensive UV exposure from spring to autumn. Fristads supplies certified workwear with UV protection and high wearing comfort for ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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A visit from the IACDE association to the Gunold stand during Texprocess 2026. © Reiner Knochel - Gunold

 
28/05/2026 – Texprocess 2026

Texprocess 2026

Gunold reviews Texprocess 2026

More space, a broad product showcase, and a clear pull for sustainable threads and backings: Gunold reports a positive outcome from Texprocess 2026 and ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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Madita Fischer presents the university projects “ReHemp” and “Hanfknit” to Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider. © Gregor Fischer – Fotografie

 
19/05/2026 – Stakeholder dialogue in Berlin

Stakeholder dialogue in Berlin

Hochschule Niederrhein puts hemp on the agenda

At the third stakeholder dialogue on extended producer responsibility for textiles in Berlin, Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) showcased how its hemp-based ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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At INDEX 26 in Geneva, The LYCRA Company debuts “LYCRA® ADAPTIV fiber“ for nonwovens, a next generation stretch solution that delivers enhanced comfort, a secure fit, and helps enable inclusive sizing for baby diapers, adult incontinence, and feminine care products. © The Lycra Company

 
18/05/2026 – INDEX 26

INDEX 26

The LYCRA Company Launches Fiber for Nonwovens

The LYCRA Company, a leader in innovative and sustainable fibers for apparel and personal care, today announced the official global launch of “LYCRA® ... By  Larissa Terwart
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interspare Managing Director Dirk Polchow in front of a Krantz Syncro shrink dryer ready for delivery. © interspare Textilmaschinen

 
23/04/2026 – interspare Textilmaschinen

interspare Textilmaschinen

Techtextil: latest developments and upgrade solutions

interspare Textilmaschinen GmbH will present its latest solutions for technical textile finishing at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt (VDMA joint stand, Hall ... By  Larissa Terwart