Fibers

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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
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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
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The demand for workwear is greater than ever before, and today's workforce faces new challenges every day that require them to rethink and adapt. © Mariafirda / Stock.Adobe.com + ai

 
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
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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
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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
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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
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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  Editorial staff