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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

Today, agriculture accounts for 70 percent of global water use. Global cotton production makes up 3 percent of total agricultural water. © Kayros Studio / Korchmar Petro / stock.adobe.com

23/11/2020 – Irrigation of cotton

Irrigation of cotton

Extra water savings with progressive methods

Precisely adjusted irrigation supports the plant’s development and is able to improve quality and yield considerably. By Sibylle Michel

Autoneum uses only recycled PET bottles to manufacture the carpet yarns. © photka/stock.adobe.com

23/11/2020 – Sustainability in Automotive

Sustainability in Automotive

Autoneum: High-quality tufted carpets made of recycled PET

With Relive-1, Autoneum is launching an innovative tufted carpet that meets the highest requirements of sustainable mobility. By Editorial staff

The Rieter Group concluded a license agreement with WW Systems and will integrate the Brazilian company's promising product into its digital spinning suite Essential. © Rieter

23/11/2020 – Strategic partnership

Strategic partnership

Rieter and WW Systems cooperate

Rieter concluded a license agreement with WW Systems and will integrate the company's promising product into its digital spinning suite Essential. By Editorial staff

23/11/2020 – Transparency within the supply chain

Transparency within the supply chain

13th Hermes Barometer: The use of digital technologies has increased significantly

Communication problems and security concerns are delaying companies’ efforts to implement a transparent supply chain. By Editorial staff

23/11/2020 – How to recycle 5.5 tons of textiles?

How to recycle 5.5 tons of textiles?

Euratex unveils ReHubs

ReHubs is a joint initiative to upcycle textile waste and circular materials all over Europe. By Editorial staff

20/11/2020 – Vidya Award 2020

Vidya Award 2020

Assyst: a tribute to Karl Lagerfeld

“Karl Lagerfeld. A tribute to an icon of the fashion world” was the motto of the Vidya Award 2020. The prizes were awarded in a virtual awards ceremony. By Editorial staff

20/11/2020 – New Head of TSS

New Head of TSS

Jowat SE: Ina Benz appointed Head of Technical Support and Service

Ina Benz has been appointed Head of Technical Support and Service (TSS) at Jowat SE, effective 1 November 2020. By Editorial staff