Search results for "circular economy"

Sustainable car of the future. © Fraunhofer IAO

06/02/2023 – Circular Economy in the automotive industry

Circular Economy in the automotive industry

Tool supports the development of recyclable components

The Cyclometric tool is designed to ensure that all parts used are recyclable already during the development of automotive components. By Sibylle Michel

Elastane is a “stretchy” material, but causes a lot of difficulties when it comes to recycling. © kuznechik42/Adobe Stock_233499004

17/01/2024 – Elastane (spandex)

Elastane (spandex)

Barriers in the recycling loop threaten existence

Elastane (spandex) fibers face criticism because of the barrier they pose to the recycling of textile waste, and this criticism is spurring manufacturers ... By Editorial staff

According to the EU, the DPP is intended to promote the circular economy and therefore more sustainable consumption. Philippe Ribera, Vice President Innovation at Lectra, explains the other advantages of the DPP. © Lectra/Canva

20/05/2025 – From design to consumption

From design to consumption

The role of the DPP in the circular economy

From next year, manufacturers of clothing and textiles will have to provide all sustainability-related information on each of their products in the form ... Philippe Ribera, VP Innovation bei Lectra

Professor Michael R. Buchmeiser, Chairman of the Board DITF, opens the Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference in Stuttgart. © DITF

04/12/2024 – ADD International Textile Conference 2024

ADD International Textile Conference 2024

Crucial impulses for circular economy and recycling

Over 450 participants from 25 countries attended the Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference – one of the most important European technical ... By Sibylle Michel

trinamiX combines the advantages of multiple setups in a single versatile solution. Thus, customers are enabled to deploy the solution at any given location or process stage. © trinamiX GmbH

13/06/2023 – Boer Group and trinamiX

Boer Group and trinamiX

Sorting Capabilities for Textile Identification

Boer Group processes more than 400,000 kg of used textiles every day, separating them into 350 different types and qualities for re-use or recycling.

The summer issue of textile network is also a debut! © Meisenbach GmbH

10/07/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

The new issue of textile network has arrived!

The summer issue of our trade magazine for the textile industry is packed with news and also marks a debut for the textile network team. By Sibylle Michel

100 % bio-based and recyclable, this yarn contributes to an increasingly sustainable textile sector that respects the principles of the circular economy. © malp/stock.adobe.com

20/03/2023 – Sustainability

Sustainability

RadiciGroup launches 100 % naturally sourced yarn

At the Performance Days, RadiciGroup – the only European producer of this material – presented a yarn with excellent technical and environmental performance.