Fibers

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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  Sibylle Michel
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Examples of PET fine denier spunbond nonwovens from Freudenberg Performance Materials. © Freudenberg

 
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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The “Green Line” embroidery stabilizers from Gunold stand for environmental friendliness and sustainability. © Gunold

 
12/05/2025 – Certified sustainability

Certified sustainability

Embroidery backings without microplastics

The “Green Line” embroidery stabilizers from Gunold are made from biodegradable or recycled materials and offer the right stabilizer for every embroidery ... By  Sibylle Michel