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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

12/01/2021 – Advertorial

Advertorial

The Supply Chain Act: How to implement it correctly!

You produce goods outside the EU? Then you should take a look at the supply chain act. To prevent violations of environmental standards and human rights, ... By Editorial staff

Purmundus challenge 2020, 3rd prize: Zero – 3D printed sneakers, Svet Abjo I Zellerfeld Shoe Company Inc. © Zellerfeld Shoe Company

11/01/2021 – Looking beyond the horizon: Purmundus challenge 2020 3rd prize

Looking beyond the horizon: Purmundus challenge 2020 3rd prize

3D printed sneakers convince the jury

The Zero – 3D printed sneakers by Svet Abjo, Zellerfeld Shoe Company Inc. is a fully functional custom made 3D printed shoe based on foot scans. By Editorial staff

Car visionary Frank M. Rinderknecht: According to a recent study, every other delivery vehicle is superfluous. © Rinspeed

07/01/2021 – 4th generation CitySnap

4th generation CitySnap

Rinspeed: Mobile parcel stations as a sustainable solution

“CitySnap” reduces traffic, emissions and costs – focusing on customer convenience and efficiency. By Editorial staff

The new fabric Shaped’N Relaxed offers shaping and comfort. © The Lycra Company

06/01/2021 – New denim fabric Shaped'N Relaxed

New denim fabric Shaped'N Relaxed

Lycra and DNM Denim have partnered

The Lycra Company and DNM Denim, a leading Turkish Denim producer, have developed a fabric with increased comfort. By Editorial staff

05/01/2021 – Shanghai

Shanghai

Messe Frankfurt: Intertextile Apparel will be held in March 2021

Market recovery and hybrid exhibition support the return of Intertextile Apparel next March 2021. By Editorial staff

At the start of the year, the Oeko-Tex Association as usual updates the applicable test criteria, limit values and requirements for its range of certifications and labels. All new regulations will finally come into force after a transition period on 1 April 2021. © Ben Read/stock.adobe.com

05/01/2021 – With more transparency into a more sustainable future

With more transparency into a more sustainable future

Oeko-Tex new regulations 2021

Oeko-Tex is committed to responsible action by companies and consumers in the textile and leather world. By Editorial staff

The partnership between Freudenberg and Ratti proves once again what joint innovation work can achieve: more sustainability within the textile industry. © Freudenberg

29/12/2020 – Re-using silk textiles for usage in thermal insulation

Re-using silk textiles for usage in thermal insulation

Freudenberg and Ratti develop sustainable process

Freudenberg Performance Materials and Ratti, an Italian textile company, have been working together on sustainability projects since the start of 2020. By Editorial staff