textile network

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

Advertorial

Agility and Impact in Fashion 4.0

In 2025, fashion companies must be agile, sustainable, and data-driven. Lectra’s Industry 4.0 SaaS solutions offer intelligent, connected, and fashion-specific solutions to meet these urgent demands and future-proof the textile value chain. Lectra

This year’s ITMF & IAF Conference will be held from 8–10 September 2024 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. © Meisenbach GmbH

30/08/2024 – Awards

Awards

Winners of the ITMF Awards 2024 announced

The winners of the ITMF Awards 204 will present their projects at the upcoming ITMF & IAF Conference 2024 which will be held from 8–10 September 2024 ... By Editorial staff

The visitor numbers increased by 10% overall compared to the previous edition. © Messe Frankfurt

29/08/2024 – Crafting comfort, sustainable connections

Crafting comfort, sustainable connections

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles concludes 30-year milestone edition

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles has once again drawn curtains at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai from 14 to 16 August 2024. By Editorial staff

Oerlikon Neumag is the new contact for customer services and spare parts for Truetzschler’s BCF and IDY systems installed in the market. © Oerlikon Neumag

28/08/2024 – Expansion of the service and spare parts business at Oerlikon

Expansion of the service and spare parts business at Oerlikon

Oerlikon Neumag takes over customer service for Trützschler systems

Oerlikon Neumag is the new contact for customer services and spare parts for installed Truetzschler systems for carpet yarns and technical yarns By Sibylle Michel

Tencel’s refreshed branding theme of “Nature. Future. Us”. © Lenzing/Tencel

27/08/2024 – Rebranding

Rebranding

Lenzing Tencel refreshes brand identity

Embracing the “Nature. Future. Us.” theme, Tencel’s refreshed brand identity bolsters its dedication to inspiring and empowering value chain partnerships ... By Sibylle Michel

27/08/2024 – Bangladesh

Bangladesh

Higher prices due to riots and government overthrow

The outbreak of violence in Bangladesh, resulting in hundreds of deaths and the collapse of the government, will have long-term consequences for both ... By Sibylle Michel

The innovative clothing has a wide range of potential applications, from activewear, winter jackets, healthcare apparel and outdoor gear, to sustainable textile-based insulation for construction and buildings, contributing to energy-saving efforts. © PolyU

26/08/2024 – Protective clothing

Protective clothing

Intelligent robotic clothing for automatic thermal adaptation

PolyU researchers have developed first-of-its-kind thermally-insulated and breathable soft robotic clothing that can automatically adapt to changing ambient ... By Editorial staff

The three-end BCF S+ system impresses with its cost-effectiveness. © Oerlikon Neumag

23/08/2024 – Inhouse carpet yarn production

Inhouse carpet yarn production

Sailuda integrates backwards in BCF yarn production

Chinese automotive supplier Sailuda is expanding its process chain with the commissioning of a Oerlikon Neumag BCF plant. In future, the specialist for ... By Sibylle Michel