textile network

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

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 feasible. By Larissa Terwart

Trade fairs und events

Textiles Recycling Expo returns 2026

On 24-25 June 2026, Brussels Expo becomes a meeting point for brands, recyclers and policymakers seeking scalable answers to rising regulatory pressure in textile circularity. Focus on textile recycling and circularity. By Daniel Keienburg

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 24/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Kathrin Elling

Summer Innatex 2026: Around 200 green fashion brands, including Ecoalf alongside Vaude, Knowledge Cotton Apparel and Kuyichi, will present sustainable collections and accessories at the July 2026 edition of Innatex. © INNATEX Scope Marketing

18/06/2026 – Preview Innatex Summer 2026

Preview Innatex Summer 2026

Summer Innatex 2026: international trade fair for sustainable textiles

Around 200 green fashion brands, including Ecoalf alongside Vaude, Knowledge Cotton Apparel and Kuyichi, will present sustainable collections and accessories ... By Daniel Keienburg

Symbolische-Grafik-FlexCycle-Projekt-Copyright-FlexCycle.jpg — The new European research project “FlexCycle” focuses on the development of innovative robotics and AI solutions. © FlexCycle

17/06/2026 – Circular economy and robotics

Circular economy and robotics

EU project FlexCycle recycles textiles

The focus is on autonomous systems with flexible end-effectors that can dismantle textiles, cables and fuel cells, recover precious-metal catalysts and ... By Daniel Keienburg

Intertextile-Shanghai-Apparel-Fabrics-Copyright-Messe-Frankfurt---Intertextile-Shanghai-Apparel-Fabrics.jpg — Intertextile Apparel returns this August with new focus on pet textiles and climate-adaptive innovation. © Messe Frankfurt / Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

10/06/2026 – Climate-adaptive fabrics in focus

Climate-adaptive fabrics in focus

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics - Autumn Edition

Building on a 2025 edition that attracted more than 3,700 exhibitors and over 100,000 buyers, Intertextile's four themes connect trend-led design, advanced ... By Daniel Keienburg

30-Jahre-Munich-Fabric-Start-Copyright-Munich-Fabric-Start.jpg — 30 years of Munich Fabric Start: International sourcing platform for the textile value chain. © Munich Fabric Start

10/06/2026 – International sourcing platform for the textile value chain

International sourcing platform for the textile value chain

30 years of Munich Fabric Start

With the content project "30 Years. 30 Stories." and a reduced brand architecture, Munich Fabric Start looks back on three decades of industry developments ... By Daniel Keienburg

At STFI, research was conducted into how a tracking and tracing system should best be designed for adaptable processes with flexible, order-based staff and machine allocation, for both modern and existing machinery, and how this can be adapted. © STFI

09/06/2026 – Digital tracking for technical textiles

Digital tracking for technical textiles

STFI presents low-code tracking system

In the production of technical textiles, customised products in small batches with ever-shorter life cycles are an ongoing trend. To contribute to the ... By Daniel Keienburg

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-23 Copyright Joshua Lehmann für Südwesttextil — Südwesttextil President Bodo Th. Bölzle referred to the growing community of textile and apparel companies since 1946 and at the same time spoke of profound challenges for the location. © Joshua Lehmann für Südwesttextil

08/06/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 23/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Kathrin Elling

Orhan-Herdem--Orta-Copyright-Orta---Uster-Technologies-.jpg — Orhan Herdem, Spinning Group Manager at Orta Anadolu Ticaret ve Sanayi letmesi T.A. © Orta / Uster Technologies

05/06/2026 – Raw material management for recycled denim

Raw material management for recycled denim

FiberQ stabilises recycled denim

Recycled raw materials challenge shade control and efficiency in denim spinning. Orta in Türkiye uses Uster FiberQ to stabilise blends, cut trial runs ... By Editorial staff