Fasern/Garne

Flamexgreen is a staple fiber yarn made of recycled, post-consumer bottles. © Carl Weiske

31/03/2022 – Yarn for protective clothing

Yarn for protective clothing

Sustainable and flame retardant

As a sustainable alternative, Carl Weiske offers a flame retardant staple fiber yarn made in part of recycled, post-consumer bottles. By Sibylle Michel

Amanns new product innovation Basalt-tech is the first sewing thread made from 100% basalt stone fibers. © Amann

28/03/2022 – Yarns

Yarns

Basalt-tech: sewing thread made from stone

The international sewing thread producer Amann Group launched a sewing thread that is entirely made from basalt stone fibers. By Sibylle Michel

Dr Frank Wendler from TITK tests the Cell Solution Bioactive staple fiber. © TITK/Steffen Beikirch

24/03/2022 – Cellulose fibers

Cellulose fibers

Lyocell fiber with permanent antiviral protection

The research institute TITK has succeeded in modifying the cellulose fiber Cell Solution Bioactive, which now also has a very reliable antiviral effect. By Sibylle Michel

USCTP wants to set a new standard for more sustainable cotton production. © Pixel-Shot/stock.adobe.com

22/03/2022 – Annual Report of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

Annual Report of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

On the road to more sustainable cotton production

The Trust Protocol highlights that significant progress has already been made compared to the last surveys conducted by the US Department of Agriculture ... By Editorial staff

The user navigates through the textile production stages and individually accesses provided location information, images and content. © Remei

18/03/2022 – Traceability

Traceability

Cotton fibres traceable back to the origin

With the digital traceability tool my-trace by Remei, the organic cotton textile trader Remei is fully disclosing the manufacturing process of textiles. By Sibylle Michel

The 57th edition of Filo has closed positively registering great results. © Filo

11/03/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

57th Filo closed with positive results

Young people, education, and sustainability were at the centre of the 57th Filo edition, the International Exhibition of Yarns and Fibres, February 23–24, ... By Editorial staff

Ecodown Fibers are setting a new standard in their category and are designed to provide superior loft, warmth and recovery, thanks to the unique multi-shape structure. © Thermore

24/02/2022 – Outdoor clothing

Outdoor clothing

Fiber fillings for insulation in clothing

Thermore’s Ecodown Fibers Genius fiber solution is the next step towards a true down alternative. By Sibylle Michel