textile network

Textile recycling

Selenis and Syre in strategic partnership

The two companies announce a strategic partnership to establish a textile-to-textile recycling plant in Cedar Creek, North Carolina, USA. By Editorial staff

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The last issue of the year has been published!

In addition to many exciting topics, the current issue of textile network focuses on innovations and developments in functional clothing and textile finishing. By Sibylle Michel

Sustainability and performance

Expansion of PVD technology capabilities

Oerlikon Riri and Oerlikon Fineparts expand their PVD technology capabilities to enhance sustainability and performance. By Editorial staff

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Review of the industry - week 47/2024

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 Sven Ramer

Long-term economic growth, the creation of jobs, humane working conditions: Remei is demonstrating how SDG 8 can be applied in the textile industry. © Remei

30/08/2021 – Good for the environment

Good for the environment

Good for Remei’s organic farmers

Long-term economic growth, the creation of jobs, humane working conditions: Remei is demonstrating how SDG 8 can be applied in the textile industry. By Sibylle Michel

Brands that use YourFit have decreased return rates by up to 48%, while increasing conversion by four times year over year. © 3DLook

27/08/2021 – Virtual 2-in-1 try-on solution

Virtual 2-in-1 try-on solution

3DLook has launched YourFit

3DLook has launched the first 3D solution that offers photorealistic virtual try-on functionality combined with highly accurate size recommendations. By Editorial staff

26/08/2021 – OrganIQ EMS Jeans

OrganIQ EMS Jeans

Sustainable jeans finishing

With the next generation, CHT’s OrganIQ family becomes a modular system: The OrganIQ EMS Jeans, which means Ecological Modular System for Jeans treatment. By Editorial staff

Nyguard still occasionally produces zippers from plastic that is not biobased: “But the proportion of renewable raw materials is moving strongly toward 100 percent.” © Evonik

24/08/2021 – Bio-based material for zippers

Bio-based material for zippers

Textile recycling in one go

“Why not make the zipper out of the same material as the tape it’s attached to?,” wonders Gabriele Mosso, CEO of Nyguard, the Italian zipper manufacturer. By Sibylle Michel

Livinguard launches self-disinfecting and odour-neutralizing shirts. The patented Livinguard Technology renders bacteria and viruses harmless. © Livinguard

23/08/2021 – Bye, bye sweaty smell!

Bye, bye sweaty smell!

Livinguard: Upgrade for the T-shirt

Thanks to the patented technology, the new Livinguard T-shirts and polo shirts remain odourless and hygienically fresh even after prolonged wear. By Sibylle Michel

Officina+39’s produces and sells selected ranges of chemical specialties, dyestuffs and pigments for the textile, garments and denim industry. © Officina+39

20/08/2021 – Commitment upgrade

Commitment upgrade

Officina+39 becomes a Bluesign partner

As latest step in its sustainable path, the Italian company embraces the Bluesign way and joins the prestigious joint network of stakeholders. By Editorial staff

19/08/2021 – The countdown begins

The countdown begins

Re-opening of Fespa 2021

Due to the relaxation of restrictions and increasing pace of vaccination, Fespa Global Print Expo can be held live in Amsterdam from October 12–15, 2021. By Sibylle Michel