textile network

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

Picanol develops, manufactures and sells high-tech weaving machines based on air (airjet) or rapier technology. © Picanol

16/12/2021 – Airjet and rapier weaving machines

Airjet and rapier weaving machines

Picanol launches new “Connect” generation

Picanol has introduced its new generation weaving machines called “Connect”, which focuses on connectivity and an increased level of data availability. By Editorial staff

Science-based targets provide companies with a clearly defined pathway to future-proof growth. © Elevate Textiles

16/12/2021 – Leading industry sustainability initiative

Leading industry sustainability initiative

SBTi validates sustainability goals of Elevate Textiles

Elevate Textiles is the first global textile manufacturer to receive validation of its Science Based Target goals related to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. By Sibylle Michel

Business situation vs. business expectations © ITMF

15/12/2021 – 11th ITMF Corona-Survey

11th ITMF Corona-Survey

Business situation and expectation are very good

In the first half of November 2021 the ITMF conducted the 11th ITMF Corona-Survey among more than 330 companies from the textile value chain worldwide. By Editorial staff

The Loop remains available all-year-round as a platform for the exchange of information. © Performance Days

14/12/2021 – Digital Fair

Digital Fair

Successful Performance Days thanks to sourcing platform and live-streams

Not quite as expected, yet still successful. The team of Performance Days, which was held on December 1–2, 2021, draws an entirely positive balance. By Sibylle Michel

Manlio Ferragni, Group Supply Chain & Purchasing Director, Klopman: “It is an important strategic step towards a new way of thinking and managing the communication interface of the entire supply chain.” © Klopman

14/12/2021 – Enhancing supply chain transparency

Enhancing supply chain transparency

Klopman with new supplier portal

Klopman, an European manufacturer of technical fabrics for workwear, has designed and implemented a web-based application called ‘Supplier Portal’. By Editorial staff

13/12/2021 – Textile exchange sustainability conference

Textile exchange sustainability conference

Annabelle Hutter named “Rising Star”

Creative Director of Säntis Textiles, Annabelle Hutter, has been announced as the winner of this year’s coveted Rising Star award at the Textile Exchange ... By Editorial staff

Whether decorative stitching or embroidery – testing shows that Cotty Bio 30 delivers the same excellent runnability as conventional Cotty 30 and Cotty 12. © Reiner Knochel

10/12/2021 – Important detail makes a big difference

Important detail makes a big difference

New organic cotton thread Cotty Bio

Gunold expands its portfolio and lanches the new Cotty Bio, a sustainable cotton thread for embroidery and decorative seams made from pure organic cotton. By Sibylle Michel