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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

Cindy McNaull, Business Development Director Cordura: “We are excited to provide a customer-first experience that focuses on meeting the ever-growing digital needs of today’s designers. Countless fabric options lead to countless opportunities to build innovative new products and design with purpose.” © Invista

26/01/2021 – Digital Fabric Library

Digital Fabric Library

Invista: Cordura builds partner community

Cordura brand’s new Fabric Finder is set to increase accessibility to their brand fabrics whilst building a digital fabric partner community. By Editorial staff

The International Cotton Conference Bremen – the Hybrid Edition offers on March 17 and 18 a total of 13 conference sessions covering highly relevant topics from the international cotton textile industry. © Ernst Grimmelt

26/01/2021 – Passion for Cotton – the conference program

Passion for Cotton – the conference program

35th International Cotton Conference Bremen – the Hybrid Edition

Banknotes from sustainable cotton, 3D database for fabrics and dyes, the African textile supply chain – the topics at a glance. By Editorial staff

The analysis compares the consumptions of a traditional, 20-year-old dyeing plant with those of the new Marchi & Fildi system in order to quantify the environmental benefits for each kilogram of yarn dyed on average. © Marchi and Fildi Group

25/01/2021 – Sustainability: The latest generation dyeing plant

Sustainability: The latest generation dyeing plant

Marchi & Fildi Group: Ecotec saves resources

Ecotec, the innovative production process developed by Marchi & Fildi, breaks down the consumptions of water, energy and steam. By Editorial staff

Even though the digital format cannot (and should not) replace a real meeting of the community and the experience of the new sustainable collections and their protagonists, the 24,000 followers of Neonyt on Air in the last week speak for themselves: The need for information on topics that lead to a more sustainable fashion industry is growing. © Neonyt, Messe Frankfurt

25/01/2021 – Sustainability – the future of fashion

Sustainability – the future of fashion

Neonyt: About the importance of transparency and authenticity

The Neonyt community has been live and on air – from 18 to 22 January 2021, with numerous panel discussions and interviews. By Editorial staff

The Riri Group, a leader in the production of zippers and buttons, stands out with its wide range and unique offer of products, thanks to its two distinctive brand names: Riri, a point of reference for the production of zippers, pre-cut in metal and die-cast in plastic and zinc; Cobrax, an iconic name for rivet and button manufacturing. Cobrax Metal Hub, the new company specialized in the design, development and manufacturing of metal components for the luxury and haute couture sector, especially for leatherwear. © Riri Group

25/01/2021 – Cobrax Metal Hub

Cobrax Metal Hub

Riri Group boosts its offer

The new company Cobrax Metal Hub in the Group is dedicated to metal accessories for luxury and haute couture, in the heart of the Tuscan fashion district. By Editorial staff

“We believe that we will be able to attract even more experts from the cellulose fibre sector for the second event.” Michael Carus, CEO Nova-Institute. © Nova-Institut

22/01/2021 – Cellulose fibres are virtually miracle materials

Cellulose fibres are virtually miracle materials

2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres, 2–3 February (online event)

Extensive networking and participation opportunities at the online event. Cellulose fibres offer almost endless possibilities and high market growth! By Editorial staff

The nonwoven used in protection classes FFP1 through FFP3 respiratory masks plays a decisive role. © Oerlikon Nonwovens

22/01/2021 – Meltblown and spunbond technologies

Meltblown and spunbond technologies

Oerlikon Nonwoven: Tackling coronavirus

The worldwide demand for protective masks and apparel has resulted in a record number of new orders at Oerlikon Nonwovens. By Editorial staff