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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

The Autumn Editions of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles and Yarn Expo will be rescheduled to 9 – 11 October 2021. © Messe Frankfurt

09/08/2021 – Intertextile Shanghai and Yarn Expo

Intertextile Shanghai and Yarn Expo

Autumn Editions rescheduled to October

In light of recent Covid-19 cases in China, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles and Yarn Expo will be rescheduled ... By Sibylle Michel

06/08/2021 – Self-healing with bioceramic

Self-healing with bioceramic

Implants for bone defects

In this research project, scientists look at the use of ceramic hollow filaments as a filling and build-up substance for bone defects. By Sibylle Michel

Siegried Winkelbeiner (right) und Joachim Kath (left) –The two CEOs know one another well from their previous work and from joint international projects at Ciba-Geigy and BASF. © Schoeller Textil

05/08/2021 – Change in leadership

Change in leadership

New CEO at Schoeller Textil

In July 2021, Joachim Kath has taken over as CEO. Following a 10-year career, Siegfried Winkelbeiner has moved into retirement. By Sibylle Michel

Industrially produced pineapple fibre is a new, sustainable material for the global fashion industry. © CSI

03/08/2021 – Sustainable feedstock from Bangladesh

Sustainable feedstock from Bangladesh

Industrial pineapple fibre production

Pineapple fibers are a by-product of pineapple farming and have so far ended up in waste. Yet they have enormous potential for use in sustainable fashion. By Sibylle Michel

Successful digital and hybrid solutions return for Intertextile Apparel’s Autumn Edition. © Messe Frankfurt

03/08/2021 – Advertorial

Advertorial

Digital and hybrid solutions for Intertextile Apparel’s Autumn Edition

Online communication and the adoption of video meetings have kept businesses going in the face of social distancing and international lockdowns. And with ... By Editorial staff

In just three clicks, professionals will be able to obtain potential sources in a region of their choice, non-reusable clothing and footwear recycling solutions and detailed stakeholder profiles responding to their requirements. © Refashion

02/08/2021 – Visibility of materials to be recycled

Visibility of materials to be recycled

Digital platform RECYCLE

The French eco-organisation Refashion has launched RECYCLE, the first digital platform for connecting stakeholders in the clothing and footwear industry. By Editorial staff

First-hand accounts from exhibitors and buyers from the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics editions in September 2020 and March 2021, and Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics in July 2020 help paint the picture ahead of the Shanghai Autumn Editions. © Messe Frankfurt

30/07/2021 – First-hand trade fair experiences

First-hand trade fair experiences

Insights from Intertextile

First-hand accounts from the last editions of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics and Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics help paint the picture ahead ... By Editorial staff