Search results for "circular economy"

28/10/2020 – Flame retardant Aviation Carpet

Flame retardant Aviation Carpet

Anker, Devan, Shark Solutions cooperate

Anker, Devan and Shark Solutions teamed up to create the world’s first flame retardant aviation carpet using a recycled binder. By Editorial staff

© fascinadora/stock.adobe.com © fascinadora/stock.adobe.com

09/11/2022 – Results of the project “Sorting For Circularity Europe”

Results of the project “Sorting For Circularity Europe”

An immense opportunity to accelerate textile recycling

The results of the Sorting for Circularity Europe project point to promising opportunities for recapturing value while diverting textiles from downcycling ... By Sibylle Michel

Recycling of smart textiles © STFI/Wolfgang Schmidt

21/06/2021 – Topics, trends and prospects

Topics, trends and prospects

STFI: Research in the scope of textile recycling

In the ZIM-network RE4Tex the STFI acts as the coordinator. Bernd Gulich and Johannes Leis, both at STFI, explain what this is all about. By Editorial staff

It is expected that energy prices will remain high and volatile. © teerapon/stock.adobe.com

03/01/2023 – Economy

Economy

Major concern about the EU textile industries’ competitiveness

The EU textiles industry is highly concerned about the potential loss of competitiveness, caused by the EU’s inaction of the energy crisis, and Chinese ... By Sibylle Michel

The apparel producing country has made significant improvements in safety standards and practicing sustainability in recent years, thanks to Denim Expert, too. © Denim Expert Limited

27/01/2021 – Sustainability: World Economic Forum

Sustainability: World Economic Forum

Denim expert Bangladesh becomes new sustainability champion

Denim Expert Limited, a niche denim manufacturing and washing plant of Bangladesh, was recognized as ‘New Champion’ by World Economic Forum in 2020. By Editorial staff

Over 100 international speakers from science and industry presented the latest innovations and trends in the global fibre and textile industry from 11 to 13 September 2019. © GFC_by Kirstin Toedtling

25/11/2019 – What can be done about microplastics?

What can be done about microplastics?

58th Global Fiber Congress (GFC)

For decades, textiles scientists, researchers and developers from all over the world have travelled to Dornbirn every September to discuss recent developments ... By Sabine Anton-Katzenbach

Dirk Vantyghem, Director General of Euratex: “To prepare for a brighter future requires a new regulatory framework, where quality and durability become the norm, where transparency and sustainability is rewarded.” © Euratex

28/10/2022 – Event

Event

Euratex convention in Porto: Sustainable and innovativ

Organised by Euratex in partnership with the Portuguese Textile Association (ATP), the Porto Convention took place on 13–14 October in Porto, Portugal. By Editorial staff