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Cell-Solution-PROTECTION-Faser--TITK-Copyright-Krakenimages-com---Adobe-Stock.jpeg — Gemäß EN 17487 ist Cell Solution Protection für den Einsatz in Schutzbekleidung zugelassen, die darauf abzielt, das Risiko eines Zeckenbisses zu minimieren. Die Funktionsfaser wird als behandeltes Erzeugnis eingestuft und fällt daher nicht unter die EU-Biozid-Verordnung. Die nach Oeko-Tex Klasse 1 zertifizierte Technologie erfüllt zudem die Anforderungen der Technischen Lieferbedingungen (TL) der Bundeswehr für permethrinhaltige Materialien. © Krakenimages.com / Adobe Stock

21/07/2026 – Lyocell-Faser schützt gegen Zecken, Mücken & Co

Lyocell-Faser schützt gegen Zecken, Mücken & Co

TITK entwickelt Permethrin-haltige Textilien

Wie wäre es, wenn Hosen, Socken oder auch T-Shirts einen eigenen Schutzmechanismus zu bieten hätten? Die Antwort heißt Cell Solution Protection. von Steffen Beikirch

Symbolische-Grafik-FlexCycle-Projekt-Copyright-FlexCycle.jpg — The new European research project “FlexCycle” focuses on the development of innovative robotics and AI solutions. © FlexCycle

17/06/2026 – Circular economy and robotics

Circular economy and robotics

EU project FlexCycle recycles textiles

The focus is on autonomous systems with flexible end-effectors that can dismantle textiles, cables and fuel cells, recover precious-metal catalysts and ... By Daniel Keienburg

Leon-Blanckart-Copyright-HS-Niederrhein-Leon-Blanckart.jpg — Erfinder Leon Blanckart. © HS Niederrhein/Leon Blanckart

12/06/2026 – Forschungsprojekt AlgaTex

Forschungsprojekt AlgaTex

Alternative nachhaltige Faserstoffe

Mit seinem Forschungsprojekt AlgaTex zeigt Leon Blanckart von der Hochschule Niederrhein, wie Textilien aus fädigen Süßwasseralgen eine umweltfreundliche ... By Antje Schmidtpeter

Mechanisches-Recycling-fuer-ein-leistungsfaehiges-Garn--Copyright-Gebr--Otto.jpg — Celebrating the successful research and development project (from left to right): Andreas Merkel, Managing Director at Gebr. Otto; Werner Jochum, Head of Sales at Gebr. Otto; Thorsten Pitschke from the Bifa Environmental Institute; Cornelia Magno from Schwob AG (on screen); Dr. Georg Stegschuster, Head of the Recycling Atelier; Hans Spörry from Weseta; Reinhold Regittnig from Gebr. Otto; and Zlatko Donev, Production Manager at Weseta. © Gebr. Otto

23/02/2026 – Research and Development Project

Research and Development Project

Eco Yarn project demonstrates fibre potential

Discarded rental bedding formed the raw material for a new terry yarn containing 30 percent post-consumer recycled cotton. Tests in spinning and weaving ... By Daniel Keienburg

Prof--Dr--Thomas-Gries--Janne-Warnecke-und-Peter-D--Dornier-Copyright-DITF.jpg — Janne Warnecke received the Walter Reiners Foundation Promotion Award from ITA Institute Director Prof. Dr. Thomas Gries and Peter D. Dornier (right), Chairman of the Walter Reiners Foundation. © DITF

10/12/2025 – RWTH Aachen

RWTH Aachen

Sustainability: ITA students honoured

Two young researchers from the ITA at RWTH Aachen University have been recognised for their outstanding academic achievements. By Daniel Keienburg

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-49 Copyright HMS HandMadeStone — By combining their expertise, HMS and CleanKore are setting a new standard for sustainable textile production, offering solutions that benefit both the environment and the industry. Their technologies align with the growing demand for eco-friendly practices across the global textile supply chain, making this partnership a pivotal step toward a cleaner future. © HMS (HandMadeStone)

08/12/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 49/2025

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 Kathrin Elling

chemische-Recycling-von-Kunstfasern-Copyright-Fraunhofer-Umsicht.jpg — Chemical recycling of synthetic fibres (PET) into new basic chemicals – a key technology component of the Autoloop project. © Fraunhofer Umsicht

03/12/2025 – Autoloop

Autoloop

EU Project Targets Textile Recycling

The EU project Autoloop, coordinated by Fraunhofer Umsicht, is developing automated sorting, tracing and recycling technologies for polyester-based textiles. ... By Daniel Keienburg