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The stalks of the sorghum plant can be turned into fibres that are not only lightweight, but strong. © Kiran/stock.adobe.com

21/08/2025 – New natural fiber

New natural fiber

Reinventing fashion with sorghum

When most people think of eco-friendly fashion, cotton and bamboo are often the materials that come to mind. There is a new fibre that is making waves, ... By Editorial staff

Recyclingfaser-TITK-Copyright-TITK---Steffen-Beikirch.jpg — The innovative recycled fibre has been used to make the polo shirt in a piqué fabric – with a soft feel and slight sheen. © TITK / Steffen Beikirch

01/08/2025 – World premiere

World premiere

First polo shirt made from triple-recycled cellulose fiber

TITK Rudolstadt is breaking new ground in textile recycling. At the World Expo in Osaka, Japan, the Thuringian research institute presented a polo shirt ... By Sibylle Michel

As global challenges mount this year’s congress reaffirms its role as a key platform for forward-looking solutions and collaborative progress. © Österreichisches Faserinstitut

21/07/2025 – GFC Dornbirn 2025

GFC Dornbirn 2025

From carbon to circular economy

The Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (GFC) returns from September 10–12, 2025, bringing together over 100 expert speakers, leading innovators, and global ... By Sibylle Michel

Lycra Xtra Life represents a step toward more environmentally responsible textile production. © The Lycra Company

02/07/2025 – The Lycra Company at Milano Unica

The Lycra Company at Milano Unica

New bio-based Lycra fiber introduced for swimwear

At Milano Unica, a new approach to sustainable swimwear will be showcased: Lycra Xtra Life made with 70% bio-based content. This fiber is derived from ... By Sibylle Michel

The Dornbirn GFC Innovation Days: The spotlight in on young innovators. © Dornbirn GFC

25/06/2025 – Conference on fibers in Austria

Conference on fibers in Austria

Highlights on the 64th Dornbirn-GFC in September

At Dornbirn GFC 2025, industry leaders and innovation drivers will present groundbreaking developments in workwear, protective textiles, and defence applications ... By Sibylle Michel

The Altag Fibre Club brings together a consortium of forward-thinking value supply chain partners. © AltMat

23/06/2025 – Collaboration

Collaboration

Fashion for Good and Altmat launch Altag Fibre Club

Fashion for Good announced a strategic partnership with Altmat, a pioneering materials science company transforming agricultural waste into high-value ... By Editorial staff

13/05/2025 – Nonwovens

Nonwovens

Freudenberg unveils innovative fine denier spunbond nonwovens

The unique fine filament nonwoven technology from Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) is made from a wide variety of polymers and blends using ... By Jasmin Deschner

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