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08/09/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 36/2025

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 Kathrin Elling

Baumwollernte-im-Biobaumwoll-Anbauprojekt-Kirgistan-Cotonea--Copyright-Cotonea---Klaus-Mellenthin.jpg — Das Unternehmen hat Anbauprojekte für Biobaumwolle in Kirgistan (seit 2004) und Uganda (seit 2009) mit aufgebaut und begleitet sie seither. © Cotonea / Klaus Mellenthin

08/09/2025 – Jubiläum

Jubiläum

Vom Familienbetrieb zum Bio-Vorreiter: 170 Jahre Elmer & Zweifel

Die Gebr. Elmer & Zweifel GmbH & Co. KG blickt in diesem Jahr auf 170 Jahre Unternehmensgeschichte zurück. 1855 gegründet, zählt der Textilbetrieb, mit ... By Sibylle Michel

Fabric samples from the Ventile Eco collection, designed for durability, performance and minimal environmental impact. © Ventile

02/09/2025 – The eco-fabric movement

The eco-fabric movement

How sustainability is reshaping textiles

In recent years, the fashion and textile industry has witnessed a profound transformation driven by a more informed and environmentally aware consumer ... By Editorial staff

The Wyron truecycled yarn consists of 50% post-consumer textile waste and 50% recycled polyester. © Brain of Materials

25/08/2025 – Automotive Interior

Automotive Interior

Recycled yarn ensures sustainability in Lotus vehicles

High-quality recycled yarn is now being used in Lotus’ electric vehicles – thanks to the Truecycled process from Trützschler. The innovative material ... By Sibylle Michel

This year's lightweight design of the shoe upper largely dispenses with lining material, reducing polyester consumption by 30% and improving material efficiency. © Huafeng

22/08/2025 – Sustainable sportswear

Sustainable sportswear

Recycled high-tech textiles for Team Sonnenwagen

Reducing the carbon footprint has become a driving force in the textile industry. However, this is particularly challenging in the manufacture of sportswear, ... By Sibylle Michel

The stalks of the sorghum plant can be turned into fibres that are not only lightweight, but strong. © Kiran/stock.adobe.com

21/08/2025 – New natural fiber

New natural fiber

Reinventing fashion with sorghum

When most people think of eco-friendly fashion, cotton and bamboo are often the materials that come to mind. There is a new fibre that is making waves, ... By Editorial staff

The dyes can be easily integrated into existing dye-house equipment and are compatible with cotton, wool, silk and linen, and viscose fabrics. © Zeefier

19/08/2025 – Turning the tide

Turning the tide

Natural textile dyes from seaweed

Zeefier creates 100% natural textile dyes from seaweed, sustainably sourcing raw materials from European sea farms, coastal wash-ups, and industrial side ... By Editorial staff

Sustainability