textile network

On our own behalf

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

08/01/2025 – Lightweight construction

Lightweight construction

Tapes made from recycled carbon fibers

The DITF have developed highly oriented tapes made from recycled carbon fibers (rCF) suitable for reuse in high-performance applications such as structural ... By Sibylle Michel

The facades of the school, which opened in September 2024, were designed by the renowned architects Rudy Ricciotti and Roland Carta. © Lisa Ricciotti

07/01/2025 – Lightweight construction

Lightweight construction

Flax composite for shading an international school building

In a collaborative effort, Bcomp’s innovative flax fibre composites and Temca’s manufacturing expertise have been combined to create the cladding panels ... By Editorial staff

TN_ENG_Wochenrückblick_KW1 — The reorganisation also underlines Rudolf‘s commitment to remain a leading player in the speciality chemical industry. © Rudolf GmbH

07/01/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 1/2025

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 Editorial staff

06/01/2025 – Elevating hygiene in textiles

Elevating hygiene in textiles

An antimicrobial additive for textile functionalization

Microorganisms pose a significant threat to human health. Did you know that 11 million people die from sepsis each year, mostly caused by bacteria? Until ... By Editorial staff

Lenzing’s biobased acetic acid is produced from a by-product of pulp production. © Lenzing / Christian Leopold

03/01/2025 – Textile finishing

Textile finishing

C.P.L. is the first license partner for Lenzing's Acetic Acid Biobased

The Lenzing Group announces a significant milestone in its partnership with C.P.L. Prodotti Chimici srl, a renowned supplier of chemical products for ... By Sibylle Michel

Jahresrueckblick_ENG — © magele-picture / stock.adobe.com

07/01/2025 – On our own account

On our own account

Industry review 2024

What news and topics affected our readers in 2024? We'll tell you in our annual review! By Editorial staff

The reorganisation also underlines Rudolf‘s commitment to remain a leading player in the speciality chemical industry. © Rudolf GmbH

02/01/2025 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

Rudolf changes management structure

Rudolf appoints Marcos Furrer as CEO, Dr Gunther Duschek as CTOO and Dr Oliver Kusterle as CSO – Dr Wolfgang A. Schumann becomes Chairman of the Board ... By Editorial staff