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Texhog-und-Lycra-Kooperation-Copyright-The-LYCRA-Company.jpg — On April 6, 2026, The LYCRA Company announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Texhong International Group Limited (“Texhong”). © The LYCRA Company

13/04/2026 – Partnership strengthens adoption of biobased elastane

Partnership strengthens adoption of biobased elastane

Texhong expands use of renewable LYCRA® fibers

The LYCRA Company and Texhong have entered into a strategic partnership to advance the use of renewable LYCRA® fibers. The collaboration is designed to ... By Sabine Stenzel

Aramid fibres place high demands on the spinning process: the combination of extreme tensile strength and low elasticity requires the highest level of precision in processing. © Gebr. Otto

09/04/2026 – Techtextil 2026

Techtextil 2026

Gebrüder Otto demonstrate versatility

Textile processors can now also turn to Gebrüder Otto for expert support in developing specialised technical applications. By Antje Schmidtpeter

Mechanisches-Recycling-fuer-ein-leistungsfaehiges-Garn--Copyright-Gebr--Otto.jpg — Celebrating the successful research and development project (from left to right): Andreas Merkel, Managing Director at Gebr. Otto; Werner Jochum, Head of Sales at Gebr. Otto; Thorsten Pitschke from the Bifa Environmental Institute; Cornelia Magno from Schwob AG (on screen); Dr. Georg Stegschuster, Head of the Recycling Atelier; Hans Spörry from Weseta; Reinhold Regittnig from Gebr. Otto; and Zlatko Donev, Production Manager at Weseta. © Gebr. Otto

23/02/2026 – Research and Development Project

Research and Development Project

Eco Yarn project demonstrates fibre potential

Discarded rental bedding formed the raw material for a new terry yarn containing 30 percent post-consumer recycled cotton. Tests in spinning and weaving ... By Daniel Keienburg

Bremer-Baumwollkonferenz-Copyright-AkuAku---stock-adobe-com---generiert-mit-KI.jpg — With a distinguished lineup of speakers, the 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen brings together experts from research, technology, and business to address the key challenges facing the global cotton sector. © AkuAku / stock.adobe.com - generiert mit KI

17/02/2026 – 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen

38th International Cotton Conference Bremen

Cotton and the Microplastic Question

The 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen will bring together specialists from research, technology and industry. Held from 25 to 27 March 2026 ... By Daniel Keienburg

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-2 Copyright DC-AdobeStock-generiert mit KI — New fibre and recycling processes, energy savings in production and AI-based quality control will be presented in Denkendorf. © DC / stock.adobe.com - generiert mit KI

12/01/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 2/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Kathrin Elling

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-1 Copyright fivan-AdobeStock — Recycled cotton fibres show clear differences from new material, influencing yarn quality. Experts at the 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen explain which parameters are key. © fivan / stock.adobe.com generiert mit KI

05/01/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 1/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Kathrin Elling

Baumwolle-in-einer-Hand-Copyright-fivan---stock-adobe-com-generiert-mit-KI.jpg — Recycled cotton fibres show clear differences from new material, influencing yarn quality. Experts at the 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen explain which parameters are key. © fivan / stock.adobe.com generiert mit KI

23/12/2025 – Advances in Measuring Recycled Cotton Fibres

Advances in Measuring Recycled Cotton Fibres

Recycled Fibre Quality in Focus

The 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen brings together research and industry experts to examine how recycled cotton fibres can be assessed more ... By Daniel Keienburg