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Garments with Lycra Apativ fiber adjust to the wearer’s individual needs, movements, lifestyles and body fluctuations. © The Lycra Company

05/10/2021 – For every occasion

For every occasion

Lycra Adaptiv: Flexible fiber for flexible clothing

The Lycra Company introduces a new fiber that allows garments to have a better fit for various lifestyles, movements and different body types. By Editorial staff

75 exhibitors have registered, while the number of visitors has been far beyond expectations. © Filo

05/10/2021 – 56th edition

56th edition

Filo ends with positive results

The 56th edition of Filo, the international yarns and fibres’ exhibition, from 29 to 30 September 2021 in Milan, has closed by great results. By Editorial staff

Kelheim’s flexible technology permits targeted interventions in the viscose fiber process and delivers this unique fiber. © Kelheim Fibres

06/09/2021 – Celliant Viscose

Celliant Viscose

In-fibre sustainable infrared viscose

Among many applications, the new viscose fiber from Kelheim Fibres and Hologenix is ideal for performance wear, luxury loungewear, casual wear and bedding. By Editorial staff

06/08/2021 – Self-healing with bioceramic

Self-healing with bioceramic

Implants for bone defects

In this research project, scientists look at the use of ceramic hollow filaments as a filling and build-up substance for bone defects. By Editorial staff

Industrially produced pineapple fibre is a new, sustainable material for the global fashion industry. © CSI

03/08/2021 – Sustainable feedstock from Bangladesh

Sustainable feedstock from Bangladesh

Industrial pineapple fibre production

Pineapple fibers are a by-product of pineapple farming and have so far ended up in waste. Yet they have enormous potential for use in sustainable fashion. By Editorial staff

A new scientific finding now concludes: Cotton is much more climate-friendly than thought. © Cotonea/Klaus Mellenthin

28/07/2021 – Positive carbon footprint

Positive carbon footprint

Cotton better than its reputation

A new finding suggests that cotton could be the path to a climate-friendly textile industry cause cotton binds CO2 more effectively than other crops. By Editorial staff

The current annual report of the Bremen Cotton Exchange is now available in German. The English version will be available from the end of August 2021. © Cotton Australia/Paul Beiboer

19/07/2021 – Exceptional Year 2020

Exceptional Year 2020

Annual Report of the Bremen Cotton Exchange

The annual report 2020 of the Bremen Cotton Exchange is now available in German. The report focuses on the production, trade and processing of cotton. By Editorial staff