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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

Designed to keep the fabric soft and elastic for an extended usage, the durable silicone softener is ideal for textile and fashion applications where long-lasting comfort and breathability are important. © Archroma

26/09/2025 – Textile innovation

Textile innovation

Archroma launches lasting cotton softener

Swiss speciality chemicals leader introduces Siligen D2W Liq C, the first silicone softener that maintains both cotton absorbency and luxurious handfeel ... By Editorial staff

The project investigated options for the yield-oriented cultivation of apocynum ssp. (kendyr) on former cotton sites and the production of textile-processable fibre qualities. © STFI

11/09/2025 – International research cooperation

International research cooperation

Kendyr as a climate-friendly cotton alternative

In many arid regions of the world, particularly in Central Asia, decades of irrigation of cotton fields are increasingly leading to soil salinisation ... By Editorial staff