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Mety is available in eight gold and silver and 30 other colourful and iridescent shades. © Gunold

 
04/09/2025 – Effect yarns

Effect yarns

Shimmering, glamorous effects with Mety

When everything glitters and sparkles, every party becomes a highlight. Eye-catching outfits also create an upbeat atmosphere and are no longer just worn ... By  Editorial staff
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Fabric samples from the Ventile Eco collection, designed for durability, performance and minimal environmental impact. © Ventile

 
02/09/2025 – The eco-fabric movement

The eco-fabric movement

How sustainability is reshaping textiles

In recent years, the fashion and textile industry has witnessed a profound transformation driven by a more informed and environmentally aware consumer ... By  Editorial staff
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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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The stalks of the sorghum plant can be turned into fibres that are not only lightweight, but strong. © Kiran/stock.adobe.com

 
21/08/2025 – New natural fiber

New natural fiber

Reinventing fashion with sorghum

When most people think of eco-friendly fashion, cotton and bamboo are often the materials that come to mind. There is a new fibre that is making waves, ... 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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The innovative recycled fibre has been used to make the polo shirt in a piqué fabric – with a soft feel and slight sheen. © TITK / Steffen Beikirch

 
01/08/2025 – World premiere

World premiere

First polo shirt made from triple-recycled cellulose fiber

TITK Rudolstadt is breaking new ground in textile recycling. At the World Expo in Osaka, Japan, the Thuringian research institute presented a polo shirt ... By  Editorial staff