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Immer mehr etablierte Marken wie adidas, Zara oder H&M setzen auf Bekleidung aus wiederaufbereiteten Materialien. Großer Beliebtheit erfreut sich auch der Einsatz alter PET-Flaschen. © KnowledgeCotton Apparel

13/01/2020 – In eigener Sache

In eigener Sache

Rückblick unserer Branche – KW 2/2020

Hier stellen wir die Top-Artikel aus unseren Rubriken vor. Der meistgelesene Beitrag in der KW 2 kommt aus der Rubrik „Technische Textilien“. By Editorial staff

03/01/2020 – Recycling

Recycling

Innovative ways to reuse PET bottles

In a new guise: How old PET bottles are turned into jackets, bags or fruit bags. By Editorial staff

19/12/2019 – From fibre back to fibre

From fibre back to fibre

Pilot project “DiTex” trials high-quality textile recycling

Textiles are still mainly made from fresh fibres. A circular economy has largely not yet been established. This will change soon. By Editorial staff

ProEarth was created to help offset the more than 16mn tons of textile waste produced in the US alone each year. © Schoeller

12/12/2019 – ProEarth Textiles

ProEarth Textiles

Schoeller introduces biodegradable textiles

ProEarth is a part of Schoeller FTC (SFTC) line, a joint venture between Schoeller Textil AG and the Taiwanese Formosam Taffeta Co. Ltd. By Editorial staff

Nets made from Lenzing’s Lyocell fibres are compostable and biodegradable. © Lenzing/E. Grebe

25/11/2019 – Top 10 – innovations 2019

Top 10 – innovations 2019

Mussel nets from Lyocell

Several new technotextile developments hit the headlines during this year of big trade fairs. One of our Top 10 developments is made of fibres. By Editorial staff

Ernst Grimmelt, Managing Director and Sales Manager Yarns at Velener Textil © Iris Schlomski

27/08/2019 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Making the (cotton) world a little better

No-waste, sustainability, eco-friendliness: Values that are close to the heart of the textile company Velener Textil in Velen, Germany. By Editorial staff

12/07/2019 – Zeeman

Zeeman

Von der Plastikflasche zur Badehose

Der niederländische Einzelhändler Zeeman bringt eine neue nachhaltige und trotzdem erschwingliche Kollektion in die Regale. By Editorial staff