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Bremen Cotton Report. © Irina Sokolovskaya/stock.adobe.com

 
At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By  Editorial staff
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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
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The “OnceMore” pulp developed by both companies will then be used for various purposes, including as a raw material for the production of Lenzing’s Tencel branded specialty fibers using “Refibra” technology. © Södra Skogsägarna

 
19/06/2023 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Södra and Lenzing project receives EU Life subsidy

Lenzing and Södra have been joining forces in textile recycling since 2021, making a crucial contribution to the promotion of circularity in the fashion ...
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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.
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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.
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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  Editorial staff
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Prompted by the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles, Apparel brands intensify collaboration with supply chains. © malp/stock.adobe.com

 
01/12/2022 – EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles

EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles

Apparel brands intensify collaboration with supply chains

Major apparel brands and organisations are accelerating product innovation and supporting initiatives to promote recycling and circularity in response ... By  Editorial staff