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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

Fespa will now host its next flagship international event at the RAI Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, from 9 to 12 March 2021, again co-locating Fespa Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo and Sportswear Pro. © FESPA

06/07/2020 – March 2021 in Amsterdam

March 2021 in Amsterdam

Fespa: New date and new location

Fespa Global Print Expo will no longer take place in Madrid in October 2020. The event will now host at the RAI Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam from 9 ... By Sibylle Michel

Neonyt on air! The new virtual format will be running from 13-17 July 2020 on the tradeshow’s social media channels, in addition to the new digital order opportunities. © Messe Frankfurt

06/07/2020 – Online talks about business, lifestyle and knowledge

Online talks about business, lifestyle and knowledge

Neonyt on Air

From 13 to 17 July 2020, fashion and digital experts will be discussing during the virtual “Neonyt on Air” and will give an outlook for summer 2021. By Editorial staff

03/07/2020 – An important crop in Mozambique

An important crop in Mozambique

Cotton is ensuring the income

The diversification of economy in Mozambique is progressing. It emerges new and very dynamic commodities and some high priced agricultural products. By Sibylle Michel

In the ultrasonic welding plant, two layers of nonwovens and one vaporpermeable film are merged with one another in a continuous lamination process to create roofing underlays. Vadzim Kavaliuk: “We have now been working with the system for more than two years and we are very happy with its performance and quality, as well as the consulting and service provided by Weber Ultrasonics.” © Weber Ultrasonics AG

03/07/2020 – Faster, more flexible and energy-saving

Faster, more flexible and energy-saving

Weber Ultrasonics: Ultrasonic laminating

One of the largest European producers of nonwoven fabrics and their end products relies on ultrasonic welding with technology from Weber Ultrasonics. ... By Editorial staff

The online e-commerce platform Teetaly has seen a rise of demand for custom face masks. © Kornit

02/07/2020 – Digital printing

Digital printing

Kornit: DTG enables expression for all seasons at Teetaly

In late 2019, Teetaly installed the Kornit Avalanche HD6 and Kornit Avalanche Poly Pro systems for DTG printing – an experience report. By Editorial staff

Sebastian Klinder: “As a partner to the industry, it is part of our philosophy to now offer an event to the exhibitors and agencies who want to keep this appointment and definitely want to exhibit in Munich.” © Munich Fabric Start

01/07/2020 – Fabric Days as an a special business event at MOC – Autumn/Winter 21/22

Fabric Days as an a special business event at MOC – Autumn/Winter 21/22

Munich Fabric Start is cancelled

The special business event will concentrate on the essentials and keeps the scheduling: Fabric Days from 1 to 3 September 2020. By Editorial staff

The DecoTeam’s trend theme “colourful” demands attention with bold primary colours and versatile combinations. © Saum & Viebahn

01/07/2020 – Decorative and upholstery fabrics

Decorative and upholstery fabrics

Top trend sustainability

The interior trends this year is all about “colour – luxury – functionality” with sustainability at the top of the agenda. By Editorial staff