textile network

The cotton is cultivated on 400 hectares in Seville and Córdoba, where it is harvested and ginned, before being spun and knitted in Portugal. © Pyratex

21/03/2025 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Pyratex launches new “0km” supply chain

Pyratex, a Spanish textile pioneer, announces a new “0km” supply chain using cotton cultivated in Spain. By Editorial staff

Like a real lock, the “textile lock” connects the two fibre components and turns two individual parts into a stable whole. © Climatex

20/03/2025 – Textile circular economy

Textile circular economy

Technological innovation meets sustainability

The Swiss company Climatex is developing Circular Textile Technologies not only to give textiles several lives, but also to lead the industry together ... By Editorial staff

Klopman has recently installed an advanced electrofiltration system in its facility, which allows the recovery of thermal energy and efficient filtration of air emissions. © Klopman

20/03/2025 – Reducing emissions further

Reducing emissions further

Klopman commits to 100% renewable energy

Klopman has achieved a major milestone in its commitment to sustainability: 100% of the energy used in all Klopman production processes will be derived ... By Editorial staff

14/03/2025 – Nachhaltiger Textildruck

Nachhaltiger Textildruck

Textilherstellung anders gedacht

Epson hat in Kooperation eine Kollektion Seidenschals hergestellt, bei denen das Aufbringen der Muster mit dem industriellen Textildrucker Epson Monna ... By Editorial staff

In Kyrgyz cotton farming, water is used with care. Only the necessary amount is directed to the plants in May through controlled flows – yet they remain green long after. © Cotonea/Jörg Böthling

10/03/2025 – Separating fact from fiction

Separating fact from fiction

The fairy tale of thirsty cotton

For decades, the fast fashion industry has perpetuated myths about cotton, branding it as a “thirsty” crop to justify petroleum-based alternatives. But ... By Editorial staff

Das 5. Webseminar der Reihe „FairWearWorks goes digital“ findet am 20. März 2025 von 16:00 - 17:00 Uhr statt. © Global Nature Fund

07/03/2025 – Webseminarreihe – Projekt Fair Wear Works

Webseminarreihe – Projekt Fair Wear Works

Chemikalieneinsatz in der Textilindustrie

In Kürze wird das 5. Webseminar der Reihe „Fair Wear Works goes digital“ am 20. März 2025 von 16:00 - 17:00 Uhr zum Thema „Gefährliche Fasern – Chemikalieneinsatz ... By Editorial staff

Wiederverwenden statt Wegwerfen: Ein einziger Schuh kann aus bis zu 70 Komponenten bestehen (Bild: Sneaker-Marktstand auf Djerba). Das macht ein Recycling der Materialien von aussortierten Schuhen mitunter schwierig. © Claudia Schulz/HDS/L

06/03/2025 – Förderprojekt

Förderprojekt

Neue Wege für die Schuhproduktion

Aussortierte Schuhe werden häufig entweder verbrannt oder landen in Afrika auf dem Markt oder auf Mülldeponien. Das vergeudet wertvolle Ressourcen und ... By Editorial staff