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Review of the industry - week 25/2025

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Daniel Keienburg

Certifications

Re&Up achieves full C2C certified circularity first

The textile-to-textile recycler has become the first company in the textile industry to achieve C2C Certified Circularity for all products, the most rigorous global standard for verifying circular product design and recovery-readiness at scale. By Editorial staff

Anniversary

GKD turns 100: A technology leader with vision

From a small local weaving mill to a globally active group of companies with over 800 employees: For their anniversary, GKD – Gebr. Kufferath AG looks back on 100 years of innovation and confidence – and sets the course for a sustainable future. By Sibylle Michel

Exhibition

Strong start for Textile Recycling Expo in Brussels

The first Textiles Recycling Expo took place in Brussels on 4–5 June 2025 and has been heralded as a landmark gathering for the industry, bringing together key stakeholders and promoting discussion, collaboration and innovation. By Editorial staff

The 64th Dornbirn GFC will take place from September 10 – 12 at the Culture House Dornbirn, Austria. © Dornbirn GFC

06/02/2025 – Events

Events

Dornbirn GFC 2025: Call for Papers

From 10 to 12 September 2025, more than 100 specialist presentations will take centre stage in Dornbirn at the 64th Dornbirn Global Fibre Congress in ... By Editorial staff

06/02/2025 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Industry visionaries expected at Fespa 2025

Fespa Global Print Expo and its co-located events, European Sign Expo and Personalization Experience, will present a wealth of products and solutions ... By Sibylle Michel

The International Expo of Textile Machines, Materials and Accessories MyTexstyle is held from 7 to 9 May 2025 in the Kielce Exhibition and Congress Centre. © Targi Kielce

06/02/2025 – Advertorial

Advertorial

My TexStyle – Knowledge and Cutting-Edge Technologies for Poland’s Textile Sector

Ensuring sustainable production, using materials and machinery with minimal environmental impact, and extending product lifecycles —these are the new obligations ... By Editorial staff

“Working with Matic has been a fantastic experience,” says Nova Abbott, Head of Marketing, Kavalan. © Kavalan

05/02/2025 – Textile finishing

Textile finishing

Kavalan and Matic set new sustainability standard

Leading manufacturer of low environmental impact PVC-free wide format materials, Kavalan, shares details of its strategic partnership with Matic, a manufacturer ... By Editorial staff

Florescence, The Core and Techknowledge – the trend themes of Munich Fabric Start – received a high level of approval from visitors. © Munich Fabric Start

04/02/2025 – Final report January 2025

Final report January 2025

Innovative designs at Munich Fabric Start

A total of 625 international exhibitors showcased the new fabric trends and material innovations for Spring/Summer 2026 in their approximately 1,200 collections ... By Sibylle Michel

Heinz Gunold lived with passion for his company, his profession, and his employees. © Gunold

04/02/2025 – Obituary

Obituary

Mourning for Heinz Gunold

The Stockstadt-based company Gunold GmbH mourns the loss of its senior managing director Heinz Gunold, who passed away on January 8, 2025, at the age ... By Editorial staff

The fair’s product categories cover 12 application areas, which comprehensively span a full range of potential uses in modern technical textiles and nonwovens. © Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.

03/02/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 5/2025

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Daniel Keienburg