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

On our own behalf

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 filament twisting mill Traugott Baumann KG in Winterlingen in the Swabian Alb meets the high challenges of conductive yarns. © Traugott Baumann

25/05/2021 – Smart textiles

Smart textiles

Traugott Baumann: Conductive into the future

The filament twisting company Traugott Baumann KG in Winterlingen in the Swabian Alb has taken up the challenge of conductive yarns. By Editorial staff

24/05/2021 – Nonwovens

Nonwovens

Edana: Growth in nonwovens continues

European nonwoven production grows by over 7 percent to exceed 3 million tonnes in 2020. By Editorial staff

The electrical conductivity of a textile yarn depends on its cross-section and material composition. © Imattec

20/05/2021 – Conductive textiles for smart applications

Conductive textiles for smart applications

Imatec: soft and flexible metallic textiles

Imattec develops and produces new solutions for customers to solve their problems. 100 percent of the products are tailor-made. By Editorial staff

Eterna customers benefit directly from the innovations – from product selection in the shop to delivery as well as transparency in the overall process. © Eterna

19/05/2021 – Digitalization

Digitalization

Xalution supports the long-established Eterna

The Xalution Group supports Eterna in its digitalization – in only six months to the first go-live of the Tech Stack project. A field report. By Editorial staff

The 60th anniversary of the Dornbirn GFC Congress will only take place virtually this year due to Corona. © GFC/Kirstin Toedtling

19/05/2021 – 60th birthday only virtual

60th birthday only virtual

60th Dornbirn GFC 2021, September 15–17 Webinar Week

A wide range of services will be offered to participants on the interactive platform of the Dornbirn GFC in fall 2021. By Editorial staff

Tencel Modal fibers with Indigo Color technology are awarded with the EU Ecolabel for meeting high environmental standards. © Cone Denim

18/05/2021 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Lenzing: Tencel Modal fiber with Indigo Color technology

The modal fiber with Indigo Color technology uses a one-step spun-dyeing process to deliver indigo color whilst using substantially fewer resources. By Editorial staff

Cotton lint loss increased as a result of the unusual weather event caused by the cyclone Ianos. © Bremer Baumwollbörse

18/05/2021 – Exports affected by low production

Exports affected by low production

Greek cotton production to decline

The decline was due to lower agreage, unfavorable weather conditions during harvest, and average yields. By Sibylle Michel