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Designed to keep the fabric soft and elastic for an extended usage, the durable silicone softener is ideal for textile and fashion applications where long-lasting comfort and breathability are important. © Archroma

26/09/2025 – Textile innovation

Textile innovation

Archroma launches lasting cotton softener

Swiss speciality chemicals leader introduces Siligen D2W Liq C, the first silicone softener that maintains both cotton absorbency and luxurious handfeel ... By Editorial staff

The project investigated options for the yield-oriented cultivation of apocynum ssp. (kendyr) on former cotton sites and the production of textile-processable fibre qualities. © STFI

11/09/2025 – International research cooperation

International research cooperation

Kendyr as a climate-friendly cotton alternative

In many arid regions of the world, particularly in Central Asia, decades of irrigation of cotton fields are increasingly leading to soil salinisation ... By Jasmin Deschner

05/05/2025 – Collaboration

Collaboration

RE&UP and Marchi & Fildi join forces

RE&UP partners with Marchi & Fildi to co-develop a new generation of premium recycled cotton yarns. The collaboration combines RE&UP’s textile-to-textile ... By Editorial staff

The rise has been driven by growing interest in the Ventile ECO range. © Ventile

01/04/2025 – Business

Business

Ventile reports record sales in France

Sustainable textile manufacturer, Ventile, has reported an 800% increase in total sales in France for the period January – December 2024, marking a record-breaking ... By Editorial staff

The cotton is cultivated on 400 hectares in Seville and Córdoba, where it is harvested and ginned, before being spun and knitted in Portugal. © Pyratex

21/03/2025 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Pyratex launches new “0km” supply chain

Pyratex, a Spanish textile pioneer, announces a new “0km” supply chain using cotton cultivated in Spain. By Editorial staff

Global Standard, the nonprofit that operates the GOTS, is concerned EU Omnibus package will weaken sustainability reporting. © GOTS

17/03/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 11/2025

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

In Kyrgyz cotton farming, water is used with care. Only the necessary amount is directed to the plants in May through controlled flows – yet they remain green long after. © Cotonea/Jörg Böthling

10/03/2025 – Separating fact from fiction

Separating fact from fiction

The fairy tale of thirsty cotton

For decades, the fast fashion industry has perpetuated myths about cotton, branding it as a “thirsty” crop to justify petroleum-based alternatives. But ... By Editorial staff

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