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Textile recycling

Selenis and Syre in strategic partnership

The two companies announce a strategic partnership to establish a textile-to-textile recycling plant in Cedar Creek, North Carolina, USA. By Editorial staff

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The last issue of the year has been published!

In addition to many exciting topics, the current issue of textile network focuses on innovations and developments in functional clothing and textile finishing. By Sibylle Michel

Sustainability and performance

Expansion of PVD technology capabilities

Oerlikon Riri and Oerlikon Fineparts expand their PVD technology capabilities to enhance sustainability and performance. By Editorial staff

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Review of the industry - week 47/2024

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 Sven Ramer

The category “International Cooperation” is about the progress in the area of international collaboration in the textile industry according to the values of the 17 SDGs of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. © Irina 27/stock.adobe.com

27/12/2021 – Make a difference

Make a difference

ITMF Awards 2022 with new categories

For the first time the International Textile Manufacturers Federation will present awards in the categories “Innovation & Sustainability” and “International ... By Editorial staff

The headquarters of Jumbo-Textil: Here they exclusively work with clean energy. © Jumbo-Textil

24/12/2021 – Climate protection in production

Climate protection in production

Jumbo-Textil produces with green energy

Since the beginning of this year Jumbo-Textil is exclusively using green power and green gas and is achieving annual CO2 savings of approximately 175 tons. By Sibylle Michel

23/12/2021 – Textile coating

Textile coating

Demand for Polyurethane Thermoplastics will increase

Fact.MR investigates that Polyurethane Thermoplastics are expected to account for 80% of textile coating demand. By Editorial staff

Finishes are all achievable with Enspire Leather. © Sustainable Composites LLC

21/12/2021 – As good as traditional leather

As good as traditional leather

Retired scientists create recycled leather process

Two Pennsylvania scientists have developed a proprietary process that turns discarded leather scraps into a product called Enspire Leather. By Editorial staff

21/12/2021 – Transformative Technology

Transformative Technology

Looking Back Ahead: In Dialog with David J. Gerber – Part II

Asking the father through the son: textile network gained David J. Gerber for an extended mind exchange on current issues and challenges the textile and ... By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

Para-aramid threads, light yellow dyed or undyed, show superior performance by resisting heat up to 500 °C. © IST Safety Ltd

20/12/2021 – Threads for protective clothing

Threads for protective clothing

Durak Tekstil aramid threads provide high durability

Ankara-based IST Safety Ltd uses Durak Tekstil’s para-aramid sewing threads and meta-aramid sewing threads in their protective and heat-resistant clothing. By Editorial staff

The Members of TMAS provide new sustainable solutions for the wasteful processes in dyeing, finishing and decoration of textiles. © fascinadora/stock.adobe.com

17/12/2021 – Finishing technologies

Finishing technologies

New sustainable processes for the finishing of textiles

Members of TMAS – the Swedish textile machinery association – are proving instrumental in pioneering new sustainable processes for the dyeing, finishing ... By Editorial staff