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European textile and clothing federations are calling on the EU to have both the means and the obligation to act immediately to protect its businesses, its workers and the environment. © Euratex

25/09/2025 – Alliance for responsible fashion

Alliance for responsible fashion

European Federations unite against ultra-fast fashion

European textile industry leaders unite at Première Vision to address ultra fast fashion crisis, demanding stricter customs controls and platform accountability ... By Editorial staff

Manhatten-Associates-Henri-Seroux-Copyright-Manhattan-Associates.jpg — Henri Seroux, Senior Vice President Europe at Manhattan Associates, advocates for responsible, ethical supply chains in the age of ultra-fast fashion. © Manhattan Associates

18/09/2025 – Unfair, unethical, unsustainable, unstoppable?

Unfair, unethical, unsustainable, unstoppable?

Europe’s bipolar obsession with fast fashion

Cheap, fast and everywhere: Chinese ultrafast fashion giants Shein and Temu are flooding Europe with low-quality goods, dodging taxes, exploiting legal ... Henri Seroux, Senior Vice President, Europe at Manhattan Associates

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-DE-KW-36 Copyright Ventile — Fabric samples from the Ventile Eco collection, designed for durability, performance and minimal environmental impact. © Ventile

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 Editorial staff

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 Editorial staff

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 Editorial staff

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