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Lara Kufferath is leading GKD in the fourth generation and takes pride in the company’s 100-year history. © GKD Group

17/06/2025 – Anniversary

Anniversary

GKD turns 100: A technology leader with vision

From a small local weaving mill to a globally active group of companies with over 800 employees: For their anniversary, GKD – Gebr. Kufferath AG looks ... By Sibylle Michel

“Rivercyclon 450 FR” is constructed entirely from polypropylene – including a PP 1100Dtex base fabric and a dual-sided modified polypropylene coating. © Rivertex

12/06/2025 – Sustainable technical textiles

Sustainable technical textiles

Rivertex launches fully recyclable flame-retardant fabric

Rivertex has launched “Rivercyclon 450 FR” – the first flame-retardant polypropylene-based fabric that meets international fire safety standards. The ... By Editorial staff

The International Hall at Cinte Techtextil China 2024, set to be upgraded in 2025. © Messe Frankfurt (HK)

06/06/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

More key upgrades at Cinte Techtextil China 2025

The 2024 edition of Cinte Techtextil China saw an increase in visits and a 92% visitor satisfaction rate, with 84% of those surveyed intending to return ... By Editorial staff

Knitfoam ist atmungsaktiv, langlebig und recyclingfähig und eignet sich ideal für smarte Textilien, Sportbekleidung und mehr. © Born GmbH

26/05/2025 – Technische Textilien

Technische Textilien

Innovatives Hightech-Textil für smarte und nachhaltige Anwendungen

Mit „Knitfoam“ präsentiert die Born GmbH ihr neuestes Highlight in der Welt der technischen Flachgestricke, das Komfort, Funktionalität und Nachhaltigkeit ... By Sibylle Michel

A proactive approach to biocompatibility and microbial testing can support product development and innovation and improve product safety and efficacy. © Hohenstein

13/05/2025 – Regulatory challenges and biocompatibility tests

Regulatory challenges and biocompatibility tests

Medical textiles in the global market

Technological advances and increasing demand for specialised textile applications are driving the growth of the medical textile industry and manufacturers ... Dr. Timo Hammer

The goal of the collaboration is to develop a new generation of high-quality yarns made from recycled cotton. © RE&UP

12/05/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 19/2025

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Daniel Keienburg

Abb. 1: Wettbewerb zwischen Metallgeweben und Nonwovens in der Luftfiltration. © GKD

09/05/2025 – Filtergewebe aus Edelstahl

Filtergewebe aus Edelstahl

Präzision und Effizienz in der modernen Luftfiltration

Filtergewebe aus Edelstahl sind in zahlreichen Industrien unverzichtbar, wenn es darum geht, Partikel effizient aus Gasströmen zu entfernen. Abbildung ... Markus Knefel, Senior Expert Product Pre-Development & Development, GKD

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