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Research and Development Project

Eco Yarn project demonstrates fibre potential

Discarded rental bedding formed the raw material for a new terry yarn containing 30 percent post-consumer recycled cotton. Tests in spinning and weaving confirmed the technical feasibility of the approach. By Daniel Keienburg

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Top 5 of the Week – 8/2026

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

VDMA joint stand, Hall 12/C56

Barmag at Techtextil 2026

Barmag will present technologies for producing industrial filament yarns used in airbags, seat belts and other technical applications, focusing on stable processes and consistently high yarn quality. By Daniel Keienburg

Messe Frankfurt Hong Kong

German Pavilion Debuts at VIATT

The 2026 edition of VIATT introduces the first German Pavilion, bringing together specialist suppliers with solutions across textiles, machinery and processing. Exhibitors highlight quality, engineering and proven manufacturing expertise. By Daniel Keienburg

Transparent, tamper-proof traceability from fibre to finished product, combined with significantly reduced administrative effort for ginning mills, spinning mills, manufacturing companies and brands – this is no longer a dream for the future! © OEKO-TEX®

25/02/2026 – OEKO-TEX® and TextileGenesis

OEKO-TEX® and TextileGenesis

Digital Traceability of Organic Cotton

The partnership between OEKO-TEX® and TextileGenesis sets new standards for the traceability of organic cotton and strengthens trust in textile certifications. By Antje Schmidtpeter

COO Dr Lorenza Sartorelli accepted the award at the German Sustainability Award ceremony in the Products category. © CHT Germany

25/02/2026 – Proven Practices rethought

Proven Practices rethought

CHT Group wins German Sustainability Award

Pigmentura by CHT wins the German Sustainability Award in the Products category. The Award honors exemplary sustainability achievements in business, local ... By Antje Schmidtpeter

Vaude completes PFAS removal across all product ranges. © Vaude

25/02/2026 – Complete removal across all product ranges

Complete removal across all product ranges

Vaude completes PFAS phase-out

The summer 2025 collection marks the end of Vaude's more than 15-year transition away from PFAS. All product groups are now manufactured without these ... By Daniel Keienburg

Cetex will showcase the ACPM 200P bending stiffness measuring device at Techtextil 2026. © Cetex

24/02/2026 – Hall 12.1/D51

Hall 12.1/D51

Cetex at Techtextil 2026

Cetex presents textile technologies from Saxony at the joint booth it coordinates. The stand brings together developments in machinery, testing equipment ... By Daniel Keienburg

Textile production in an international setting: The EU-Mercosur Agreement draws attention from industry organisations. © rarrarorro / stock.adobe.com

18/02/2026 – FITA, ABIT, EURATEX on EU-Mercosur

FITA, ABIT, EURATEX on EU-Mercosur

Textile sector supports the agreement

The three organisations highlight the strategic relevance of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and point to predictable rules, integration and stronger ... By Daniel Keienburg

Bremer-Baumwollkonferenz-Copyright-AkuAku---stock-adobe-com---generiert-mit-KI.jpg — With a distinguished lineup of speakers, the 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen brings together experts from research, technology, and business to address the key challenges facing the global cotton sector. © AkuAku / stock.adobe.com - generiert mit KI

17/02/2026 – 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen

38th International Cotton Conference Bremen

Cotton and the Microplastic Question

The 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen will bring together specialists from research, technology and industry. Held from 25 to 27 March 2026 ... By Daniel Keienburg

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-7 Copyright Karl Mayer — Technical warp knits are full of surprises and innovative potential, as the hollow fibre mats produced by Karl Mayer warp knitting machines with weft insertion demonstrate. © Karl Mayer

16/02/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 7/2026

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