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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

Julian Mühlmeier (Head of Marketing and Sustainability, left), Tamás Bödöcs (CEO & Head of Sales) and Roman Mühlmeier (CEO, right) attach great importance to sustainable and socially responsible actions. © Muehlmeier

18/07/2024 – Anniversary

Anniversary

Muehlmeier Bodyshaping celebrates 75 years

This year marks the 75th anniversary of Muehlmeier Bodyshaping. It all started with a bold bra cup vision; today the company is a pioneer in component ... By Sibylle Michel

The summer edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris welcomed nearly 1,200 exhibitors from 26 countries. © Messe Frankfurt France

18/07/2024 – Final report Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris

Final report Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris

“A fairly positive overall climate”

The summer 2024 edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris, held under the theme “Weaving the Future” from July 1st to 3rd, featured nearly 1,200 exhibitors ... By Editorial staff

Kuori’s materials break down microplastics, cutting them down by 10% every month under natural conditions outside of a composting facility, specifically at 20 °C in soil. They are the first to do this. © Kuori

17/07/2024 – Start-up interview

Start-up interview

Circular cleantech materials for a sustainable future

textile network met with Kuori, a Swiss cleantech start-up dedicated to advancing a post-oil economy by creating biodegradable and elastic materials from ... By Editorial staff

International buyers are said to have increased by 36% at Milano Unica. © Milano Unica

17/07/2024 – Milano Unica 39th edition

Milano Unica 39th edition

“Figures confirm how important it is to team up”

The curtain fell on the 39th edition of Milano Unica, where 569 exhibitors – including 454 Italian (+18% increase vs the July 2023 edition) and 115 European ... By Editorial staff

16/07/2024 – Textiles Recycling Expo

Textiles Recycling Expo

“Unique opportunity for the whole supply chain to get together”

The Textiles Recycling Expo is making its debut on 4th–5th June 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The exhibition is the first of its kind, focusing specifically ... By Editorial staff

Guido Marchetto, Production Supervisor at Marchi & Fildi, is very pleased with the new “IDF 3”. © Trützschler

15/07/2024 – Trützschler Group/Marchi & Fildi

Trützschler Group/Marchi & Fildi

Dream Team for direct spinning

The initial installations of the “Trützschler Card TC 30i” and the “Trützschler Integrated Draw Frame IDF 3” have been completed. Among the early adopters ... By Editorial staff

The pure and biodegradable PBS fulfills the requirements for a closed recycling process. © DITF

15/07/2024 – AiF project

AiF project

Synthetic leather made from recyclable and bio-based PBS

A new type of pure synthetic leather meets the high requirements of the European Ecodesign Regulation. Made from a bio-based plastic, it is biodegradable ... By Sibylle Michel