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Fiber Conference 2025

64th Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress: Call for Papers

The Dornbirn GFC is inviting researchers, experts, manufacturers, and practitioners to submit papers for the 64th edition, taking place 10 – 12 September 2025 in Dornbirn, Austria. By Sibylle Michel

Events

Edana hosted Sustainability Forum 2024

The Sustainability Forum 2024 showcased pathways to a greener future for the Nonwovens Industry. By Editorial staff

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

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

Mostafiz Uddin: Retail stores in Germany have been closed for ten weeks since December 14. Retail store closures have a serious impact on factories in developing countries like Bangladesh and their millions of poor workers. © Bangladesh Denim Expo

02/03/2021 – Bangladesh: Germany is the 2nd largest export destination

Bangladesh: Germany is the 2nd largest export destination

Mostafiz Uddin: An Open Letter to the German Government

The impact of the lockdown for Bangladesh’s garment industry. An open letter from a manufacturer to German government by Mostafiz Uddin. By Editorial staff

With its digital event, Première Vision Paris is responding to the increasing digitalization of the fashion industry, which is seeking new models to cope with the current crisis and the evolution of its industry. The physical event, Première Vision Paris nevertheless remains essential. © Premiere Vision_Alex Gallosi

01/03/2021 – Trends Spring/Summer 2022

Trends Spring/Summer 2022

Première Vision Digital: On the highway to digitalisation

From February 15 to 19, the digital edition of Première Vision Paris was able to give important impetus to the creative fashion industry for the new season. By Editorial staff

The sourcing necessities of the fashion industry will become more and more linear; they want more regular meetings and are in favour of intermediate solutions such as this one, complementary to the trade shows which remain essential. This is why Texworld will maintain, if the conditions allow it, an event for fashion and textile professionals in July. © Thomas Deron

01/03/2021 – The meeting place for the fashion industries

The meeting place for the fashion industries

Texworld Evolution Paris – The Showroom

Promise kept: In one week, under exceptional circumstances, buyers exchanged 3,235 requests for collection projects or orders. By Editorial staff

Polygiene ViralOff is an antimicrobial treatment added to textiles to protect the treated item itself from contamination. ViralOff does not prevent disease, but protects the finished material. © Weko

26/02/2021 – Spraying means saving

Spraying means saving

Weko: Polygiene ViralOff

Polygiene ViralOff is both a sustainability initiative and a helpful method against the current as well as future pandemics. By Editorial staff

A recent Montex Coat installation at a European mill. © A. Monforts

25/02/2021 – A. Monforts Textilmaschinen

A. Monforts Textilmaschinen

1st World Congress on Textile Coating: Montex Coat ticks all the right boxes for coating success

Technical textiles: Flexibility, product uniformity and automation are more than ever the keys to success for coating businesses. By Editorial staff

Best of the autumn/winter collections 2021: Models and avatars met in two different worlds, presenting casual comfy looks that shine a light on the current trend for knitted goods. © Marc Cain

25/02/2021 – Combining technology and creativity

Combining technology and creativity

Marc Cain: Striding into the future with 3D design software

Armed with a clear digital strategy, Marc Cain is stepping into the digital future with 3D design software. By Editorial staff

Geno/Aquafil's large fermenter tanks for creating the nylon precursor. © Genomatica

24/02/2021 – Sustainability: Sustainable Nylon-6

Sustainability: Sustainable Nylon-6

Genomatica: Bio-nylon with Aquafil

Genomatica agrees with Aquafil on a more sustainable nylon value chain to meet increasing brand demand for sustainable products. By Editorial staff