textile network

Ziele der EU-Textil-Strategie sind u. a., die in der EU auf den Markt gebrachten Textilerzeugnisse bis zum Jahr 2030 langlebig und recycelbar zu gestalten und unter Wahrung der sozialen Rechte und des Umweltschutzes herzustellen. © vegefox.com/stock.adobe.com

13/04/2022 – Recycling

Recycling

bvse begrüßt Ziele der EU-Textilstrategie

Die am 30. März 2022 von der EU-Kommission veröffentlichte EU-Textil-Strategie ist eine Chance, das in Deutschland etablierte Alttextil-Sammelsystem weiter ... By Sibylle Michel

JEC World is the global trade show for composite materials and their applications. © JEC World

07/04/2022 – Events

Events

Composites community meets in Paris

Under the theme ‘Composites for a Sustainable World’, JEC World 2022 will be held from May 3rd to 5th at Paris-Nord Villepinte in France. By Editorial staff

Baumwollanbauregion von Cotton made in Africa in Tansania © Martin J. Kielmann / CmiA

07/04/2022 – Nachhaltige Baumwolle

Nachhaltige Baumwolle

Neue Initiative für CO2-neutrale Baumwolle

Die AbTF und Atmosfair bringen die Initiative „Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) Carbon Neutral“ als Basis einer klimafreundlicheren Textillieferkette auf den ... By Sibylle Michel

Flamexgreen is a staple fiber yarn made of recycled, post-consumer bottles. © Carl Weiske

31/03/2022 – Yarn for protective clothing

Yarn for protective clothing

Sustainable and flame retardant

As a sustainable alternative, Carl Weiske offers a flame retardant staple fiber yarn made in part of recycled, post-consumer bottles. By Sibylle Michel

Anne-Marie Sust was nominated for the “Green Concept Award” for her interdisciplinary master’s thesis. © FH Bielefeld

30/03/2022 – Textile printing

Textile printing

Screen printing with microalgae

In an interdisciplinary master thesis at Bielefeld UAS, Anne-Marie Sust has developed innovative dye paste based on microalgae to print on textiles. By Sibylle Michel

Amanns new product innovation Basalt-tech is the first sewing thread made from 100% basalt stone fibers. © Amann

28/03/2022 – Yarns

Yarns

Basalt-tech: sewing thread made from stone

The international sewing thread producer Amann Group launched a sewing thread that is entirely made from basalt stone fibers. By Sibylle Michel

Agricultural waste streams © Fashion for Good

23/03/2022 – Sustainability

Sustainability

The next generation of materials from waste

The latest project of Fashion for Good, a platform for sustainable fashion innovation, transforms agricultural waste into textile fibres. By Editorial staff