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

Olaf Schmidt, Shirley Tale, Valentina Ciuffi und Joseph Grima (f. l. t. r.). © Pietro Sutera/Messe Frankfurt

02/08/2024 – Heimtextil trends 25/26

Heimtextil trends 25/26

“Future Continuous”

Heimtextil trends 25/26, curated by Alcova Milano, was unveiled on August 1st, 2024, in Frankfurt am Main. This collaboration introduces innovative and ... By Editorial staff

01/08/2024 – Sustainable, flexible, space-saving

Sustainable, flexible, space-saving

Graywater treatment with 3D textiles

The demand for water in Germany is increasing, and used water is not being utilized sufficiently. Graywater in particular, i. e. wastewater from showers, ... By Sibylle Michel

Bale of mixed textile before sorting. © Andritz

31/07/2024 – Textile recycling with Andritz

Textile recycling with Andritz

Entering a new era

In response to urgent environmental concerns and stringent new government regulations, Andritz Textile Recycling in Europe is advancing through a strategic ... By Editorial staff

31/07/2024 – Mahlo

Mahlo

High-end straightening and process control system

Mahlo has developed an innovative straightening concept based on optimized straightening mechanics and advanced scanning evaluation electronics. By Sibylle Michel

More than 30,000 visitors from over 100 countries are expected at the IFCO. © Ekrem Serif Egeli

31/07/2024 – IFCO Istanbul Fashion Connection

IFCO Istanbul Fashion Connection

“Indispensabel part of the international fashion industry“

The IFCO, Istanbul Fashion Connection, will take place at the Istanbul Expo Center. For its sixth edition, from August 7th to 9th, 2024, more than 30,000 ... By Editorial staff

Products bearing the Oeko-Tex Organic Cotton label have been manufactured without the use of GMOs and tested for pesticides and other harmful substances. © Oeko-Tex

30/07/2024 – Oeko-Tex certification

Oeko-Tex certification

Organic cotton verification within global regulation

In a context of growing concerns over the effects of climate change and socio-environmental considerations by brands and consumers, consumption of more ... By Sibylle Michel

Archroma and “Vivid CLM” team up to advance color matching for textile printing with the industry´s largest color library. © Archroma

29/07/2024 – Archroma/Zydat

Archroma/Zydat

Textile color management

Archroma, a leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is collaborating with “Vivid CLM” by Zydat Inc. to bring the complete color atlas ... By Editorial staff