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08/09/2026 – Mechanical Textile Recycling

Mechanical Textile Recycling

Fibre Quality Is Determined in the Opening Process

Agatex has developed and industrially validated PFAS-free processing aids that reduce short fibres and dust while improving fibre length, carding performance ... By Antje Schmidtpeter

The discussion focused on fully bio based, biodegradable cellulosic fibers and their use in nonwoven applications such as wet wipes. © FTI Vonsulting Bruxelles

18/03/2026 – Bio based, cellulose fiber solutions

Bio based, cellulose fiber solutions

Lenzing highlights cellulose solutions in Brussels

At a high-level event in Brussels, Lenzing outlined how bio based, biodegradable cellulose solutions can strengthen Europes industrial resilience as policymakers ... By Daniel Keienburg

index23-pierre-albouy-hd-181-Copyright-Index-Pierre-Albouy.jpg — Index 2026: By combining high-tech premieres, live demonstrations and specialist seminars, the trade fair highlights the shift towards networked collaboration across the entire value chain. © Index/Pierre Albouy

16/03/2026 – In Geneva from 19 to 22 May

In Geneva from 19 to 22 May

Index 26 demonstrates the innovative strength of the global nonwovens industry

The world’s leading trade fair for nonwovens provides a platform for innovation, exchange and collaboration across the entire supply chain. By Antje Schmidtpeter

15/09/2025 – Workwear

Workwear

Lycra expands into the workwear sector

The Lycra Company looks back on over 60 years of innovation in the field of performance fibres and now offers its range of fibres and technologies for ... By Editorial staff

Truetzschler-Vlies-Nonwovens-Copyright-Continental-Industrie.jpg — Tobias Boeckh, Continental Industrie (links), und Thomas Weigert von Trützschler Nonwovens vor den Exhaustoren im Demozentrum Egelsbach. Die Komponentenpartnerschaft zwischen Trützschler Nonwovens und Continental Industrie besteht bereits seit über 25 Jahren. © Continental Industrie

02/09/2025 – Prozessoptimierung in der Vliesstoffherstellung

Prozessoptimierung in der Vliesstoffherstellung

Perfekter Sog für starke Fasern

Die Wasserstrahlverfestigung hat sich längst als Verfahren in der Vliesstoffindustrie bewährt. Besonders bei der Herstellung von Reinigungstüchern, Wattepads ... By Editorial staff

Freudenberg-Oberflaechen-Nassvliesstoff-aus-Glasfasern-Copyright-Freudenberg-Performance-Materials.jpg — Freudenberg’s glass fiber wetlaid material surfacing veil. © Freudenberg Performance Materials

28/08/2025 – CAMX 2025 in Orlando, Florida/USA

CAMX 2025 in Orlando, Florida/USA

Freudenberg to exhibit for the first time

Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) will be exhibiting for the first time at CAMX 2025 in Orlando, Florida, from September 9-11. By Sabine Stenzel

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

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