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A central highlight was the recognition of Lenzing DualWipe with the prestigious Index Award in the Nonwovens Roll Goods category at the Index fair in Geneva. © Lenzing AG

 
19/06/2026 – Lenzing showcases bio-based nonwovens

Lenzing showcases bio-based nonwovens

Index 26 Award for Lenzing DualWipe

From Cidpex in China via Techtextil in Frankfurt to Index in Geneva, the Lenzing Group presented ready-for-market, bio-based nonwoven solutions in the ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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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
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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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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

 
15/06/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

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
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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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Positioned as Europe’s leading exhibition and conference dedicated exclusively to textile recycling and circularity, Textiles Recycling Expo will return to Brussels Expo for its second edition. © Textiles Recycling Expo

 
11/06/2026 – Trade fairs und events

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 ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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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