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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

03/02/2021 – Techtextil and Texprocess

Techtextil and Texprocess

New dates and new event cycle

The dates for the next Techtextil and Texprocess in Frankfurt am Main have been fixed. The two trade fairs will be held from 21 to 24 June 2022. By Editorial staff

New snap fastener dimension Premeo Flat-S1from YKK Stocko Fasteners. © 2019 YKK Stocko Fasteners GmbH Wuppertal / Germany

02/02/2021 – The revolutionary flat snap fastener system

The revolutionary flat snap fastener system

YKK Stocko Fasteners presents Premeo Flat-S 1

Premeo Flat-S 1 is not only ultra-flat, but also extremely light and especially comfortable. A completely new fastener dimension! By Editorial staff

The panellists emphasised Berlin’s central role in freedom and innovation. Moderated by Thomas Gnahm, CEO of Wear It Berlin, Antje Hundhausen, Vice President of Brand Experience at Deutsche Telekom, Charlotte Kjellander, Head of Wearable Electronics Group at Holst Centre, and Oliver Lange, Head of H&Mbeyond, joined the discussion. © screenshot wear it

01/02/2021 – FashionTech Summit

FashionTech Summit

H&M: new collaboration with NeXR Technologies SE

NeXR Avatar scans people and creates lifelike avatars that can be animated for virtual reality products... By Editorial staff

29/01/2021 – Blockchain-enabled traceability platform

Blockchain-enabled traceability platform

Lenzing: New level of transparency in the textile industry

Building on several successful pilot projects, the digital platform for the traceability across the textile supply chain has now been introduced. By Editorial staff

Infinited Fiber Company’s textile fibre regeneration technology in a nutshell, from shredded textiles to cellulose carbamate fibre. © Infinited Fiber Company

28/01/2021 – Sustainability – circular economy

Sustainability – circular economy

Infinited Fiber Company: New project Going Beyond Cotton

Twelve pioneering players in the fashion and textile industries are breaking new ground with an entirely circular model for commercial garment production. By Editorial staff

Safariland and Flying Cross Launch Virtual Sizing Technology for Body Armor and Uniforms XpertFit is a Touchless, First-To-Market Innovation for Public Safety. XpertFit was created in partnership with 3DLOOK, a global leader in AI-first contactless body measuring and fit solutions.© XpertFit © XpertFit

28/01/2021 – Digitisation

Digitisation

Safariland: virtual sizing technology XpertFit

A major step in digital transformation for the uniform manufacturing industry: Safariland and Flying Cross Launch XpertFit. By Editorial staff

The apparel producing country has made significant improvements in safety standards and practicing sustainability in recent years, thanks to Denim Expert, too. © Denim Expert Limited

27/01/2021 – Sustainability: World Economic Forum

Sustainability: World Economic Forum

Denim expert Bangladesh becomes new sustainability champion

Denim Expert Limited, a niche denim manufacturing and washing plant of Bangladesh, was recognized as ‘New Champion’ by World Economic Forum in 2020. By Editorial staff