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This year’s congress offers 125 specialist presentations over three days, covering a wide array of topics including Biopolymers, Biomaterials, High Performance, New Technologies, and Circular Economy and Recycling. © Österreichisches Faser Institut

04/09/2024 – Fiber conference

Fiber conference

Programme highlights of the 63rd Dornbirn GFC 2024

The 63rd Dornbirn GFC 2024 is characterized by the energy transition and presents innovative solutions for the textile industry. The presentations on ... By Sibylle Michel

Tencel’s refreshed branding theme of “Nature. Future. Us”. © Lenzing/Tencel

27/08/2024 – Rebranding

Rebranding

Lenzing Tencel refreshes brand identity

Embracing the “Nature. Future. Us.” theme, Tencel’s refreshed brand identity bolsters its dedication to inspiring and empowering value chain partnerships ... By Sibylle Michel

TN_ENG_KW_32_Wochenrückblick — Milano Unica returns to Shanghai for the August 2024 edition of Intertextile Apparel Fabrics. © Milano Unica

12/08/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 32/2024

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

Empa researcher Edith Perret is developing special fibers that can deliver drugs in a targeted manner. © Empa

05/08/2024 – Medical textiles

Medical textiles

Inner values count

Empa researchers have developed “liquid core fibers” that contain drugs inside and can be integrated into medical textiles. This offers an innovative ... By Editorial staff

The Mesdan-Lab “Mini Spinning Line” allows to perform blending trials in a small scale. © Mesdan

26/07/2024 – Textile recycling

Textile recycling

Mesdan-Lab presents “Mini Spinning Line”

The Mesdan-Lab “Mini Spinning Line” facilitates small-scale trials of blending recycled and virgin fibres to identify optimal combinations for large-scale ... By Editorial staff

25/07/2024 – Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment

Comfort and maximum protection against arc flash

The use of “PyroTex” fiber sets new standards in arc flash protection for personal protective equipment. The fiber´s outstanding thermal insulation properties ... By Sibylle Michel

Harold Koh, founder and CEO of Nextevo. © Nextevo

18/07/2024 – Startup Nextevo

Startup Nextevo

Turning pineapples into textile materials

Nextevo, a Singapore-based materials science startup, announced the launch of its inaugural production facility in Dong Nai province, Vietnam. This state-of-the-art ... By Editorial staff

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