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Professor Michael R. Buchmeiser, Chairman of the Board DITF, opens the Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference in Stuttgart. © DITF

04/12/2024 – ADD International Textile Conference 2024

ADD International Textile Conference 2024

Crucial impulses for circular economy and recycling

Over 450 participants from 25 countries attended the Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference – one of the most important European technical ... By Sibylle Michel

Designed to extend the lifecycle of garments, the Circularity label empowers brands and manufacturers to embrace sustainable practices and make a positive environmental impact. © Testex

24/10/2024 – Testex Circularity

Testex Circularity

New certification for sustainable textiles

Testex, a company for textile testing and certification, announces the launch of its new Testex Circularity label, an initiative aimed at shaping the ... By Sibylle Michel

Bale of mixed textile before sorting. © Andritz

31/07/2024 – Textile recycling with Andritz

Textile recycling with Andritz

Entering a new era

In response to urgent environmental concerns and stringent new government regulations, Andritz Textile Recycling in Europe is advancing through a strategic ... By Editorial staff

Kuori’s materials break down microplastics, cutting them down by 10% every month under natural conditions outside of a composting facility, specifically at 20 °C in soil. They are the first to do this. © Kuori

17/07/2024 – Start-up interview

Start-up interview

Circular cleantech materials for a sustainable future

textile network met with Kuori, a Swiss cleantech start-up dedicated to advancing a post-oil economy by creating biodegradable and elastic materials from ... By Editorial staff

Getzner Textil AG and TFE Textil GmbH have achieved their first successes in the recycling of synthetic yarns. © Florian Kraler/flomotion.at

08/07/2024 – Recycling synthetic yarns

Recycling synthetic yarns

Turning waste into high-quality yarn

The Austrian family-owned company Getzner Textil is hard at work exploring the possibilities of the circular economy in the textile industry. Initial ... By Sibylle Michel

Aluula composites are mono-polymers made without glue. © stock.adobe.com/Shakil Mahbub Hussain

30/04/2024 – Aluula/Michelin

Aluula/Michelin

Sustainable partnership to redefine material innovation

Aluula Composites, a textile manufacturer from the Canadian west coast, and Michelin Inflatable Solutions are at the forefront of a collaboration that ... By Editorial staff

Consumers are increasingly conscious of the environmental footprint of their purchases, leading to a surge in demand for products made from recycled materials. © 2023 Firn/Shutterstock

22/02/2024 – Recycled fibers

Recycled fibers

Machinery and services for circularity

Many end-users expect recycled materials to be in textile products they purchase. However, there are still many technical and economic issues facing yarn ... By Editorial staff