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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

“Rivercyclon 450 FR” is constructed entirely from polypropylene – including a PP 1100Dtex base fabric and a dual-sided modified polypropylene coating. © Rivertex

12/06/2025 – Sustainable technical textiles

Sustainable technical textiles

Rivertex launches fully recyclable flame-retardant fabric

Rivertex has launched “Rivercyclon 450 FR” – the first flame-retardant polypropylene-based fabric that meets international fire safety standards. The ... By Editorial staff

Fespa’s dual aim is to promote screen printing and digital imaging and to share knowledge about screen and digital printing with its members across the world. © Fespa

12/06/2025 – New manifesto

New manifesto

Fespa launches Fespa Future

Fespa has outlined its new corporate vision – Fespa Future – which details how Fespa inspires, connects and supports its community beyond its global exhibitions. ... By Editorial staff

Brückner Textile India Private Limited is looking forward to the coming years with its customers in India. © Brückner

12/06/2025 – Growing with a vision

Growing with a vision

Brückner opens branch office in India

Brückner opened its own subsidiary in India on June 1st, 2025. With this strategic step, the German family-owned company further strengthens its global ... By Sibylle Michel

The NF&TA, supported by Innovation Norway, is funding a project designed to simplify the process and empower the textile industry. © Trimco

11/06/2025 – EU guidelines

EU guidelines

Trimco and other brands navigate PEF/LCA challenges

Trimco Group, Green Score Capital, and four prominent Norwegian apparel brands are working together to overcome the challenges of Product Environmental ... By Editorial staff

Fabrics in the spotlight: In our special digital edition textile network EXTRA 1. © Kartika/stock.adobe.com/Mit KI generiert

10/06/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 23/2025

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

From left: Neil D’Cruze, Catharine Grant, Mr. Dongjie JIN, General Manager, Jilin, and Miki Tokashiki from Canopy. © Jilin

10/06/2025 – Sustainable production

Sustainable production

Jilin increases Next Gen Production

Jilin Chemical Fiber (JLC) has announced the expansion of two of its Next Generation (Next Gen) Man-Made Cellulosic Fibre (MMCF) product lines, signalling ... By Editorial staff

The International Hall at Cinte Techtextil China 2024, set to be upgraded in 2025. © Messe Frankfurt (HK)

06/06/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

More key upgrades at Cinte Techtextil China 2025

The 2024 edition of Cinte Techtextil China saw an increase in visits and a 92% visitor satisfaction rate, with 84% of those surveyed intending to return ... By Editorial staff