Search results for "circular economy"

Consumers are increasingly conscious of the environmental footprint of their purchases, leading to a surge in demand for products made from recycled materials. © 2023 Firn/Shutterstock

22/02/2024 – Recycled fibers

Recycled fibers

Machinery and services for circularity

Many end-users expect recycled materials to be in textile products they purchase. However, there are still many technical and economic issues facing yarn ... By Editorial staff

(From left to right): Madhava Venkatesh, Saravanan Parisutham, Hrishikesh Rajan and Shameek Ghosh. © TrusTrace

22/01/2024 – Finding the right digital backbone

Finding the right digital backbone

US$ 24 million growth investment to drive global expansion

TrusTrace, a globl SaaS company with a platform for product traceability and compliance, has announced the compleation of a US$ 24m growth investment led ... By Editorial staff

More than 2,300 professionals from over 50 countries and some 830 companies gathered in the Italian fashion capital in November to explore the latest developments and trends for Spring/Summer 2027. © PREMIÈRE VISION

15/12/2025 – Inspiration from design, research and industry

Inspiration from design, research and industry

Denim Première Vision showcases the industry’s innovative drive

The fifth edition of Denim Première Vision in Milan once again demonstrated the remarkable innovative power of the international denim sector. By Antje Schmidtpeter

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

Fasaloop-Zschimmer---Schwarz-Copyright-Ilona---stock-adobe-com---generiert-mit-KI.jpg — Fasaloop enables closed-loop material cycles in carpet and artificial turf systems. © Ilona / stock.adobe.com - generiert mit KI

28/04/2026 – Innovation

Innovation

Recyclable carpet systems enabled by Fasaloop

Zschimmer & Schwarz has introduced Fasaloop, a polymer-based coating technology designed to support recyclable constructions in artificial turf and carpet ... By Daniel Keienburg

Neustart-Mayer---Cie--Global-Copyright-Mayer---Cie--Global.jpg — Mayer & Cie. Global restarts its circular knitting operations in Albstadt following the completed asset transfer. © Mayer & Cie. Global

16/04/2026 – Restart of the circular knitting business in Albstadt

Restart of the circular knitting business in Albstadt

Mayer & Cie.: Asset transfer completed and operations restarting

With the formal closing of the asset purchase agreement, Mayer & Cie. Global is resuming operations in Albstadt. The new owner focuses on technical continuity, ... By Daniel Keienburg

Innovation-Awards-Techtextil-Texprocess-Copyright-Messe-Frankfurt.jpg — The winners of the Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards 2026 represent ten categories. A total of 17 projects were honoured for their contributions to sustainability, efficiency and automation. © Messe Frankfurt

21/04/2026 – Techtextil and Texprocess

Techtextil and Texprocess

Innovation Awards 2026

A total of 17 winners have been selected across ten award categories. The projects span fibres, materials, machinery and recycling technologies. Techtextil ... By Daniel Keienburg