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To mark its 65th anniversary, Dornbirn GFC is expanding its established conference program with additional presentation sessions. © Dornbirn GFC

 
08/09/2026 – Conference

Conference

Dornbirn GFC 2026

From September 16 to 18, 2026, the international fiber community will meet in Dornbirn, Austria, to discuss current trends, technological developments, ... By  Antje Schmidtpeter
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Project lead Prof Katharina Jebsen-Plättner (second from left), Prof Dr rer nat Hardy Müller (centre), and three early-career researchers from the “ConFiTex” project team. © C. Zahn/WHZ

 
07/09/2026 – Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau

ConFiTex: Needles as a fibre raw material

ConFiTex at WHZ is investigating conifer needles, especially pine, as a cellulosic fibre material. The focus is on recovery, modification and textile ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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Circular Textile Days returns for its 6th edition on 30 September and 1 October 2026 at the Koepelhal in Tilburg. © Rainister / stock.adobe.com - generiert mit KI

 
02/09/2026 – Recycling

Recycling

Circular Textile Days 2026 returns to Tilburg

Rising costs, increasing legislation and global competition from cheap imports are forcing difficult decisions across the textile value chain. Circular ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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The alliance's aim is to actively help shape the sector's transition towards a circular and sustainable economy, while strengthening competitiveness, innovative capacity and the industrial base in Germany. © Mugi / Stock.adobe.com

 
01/09/2026 – Circularity

Circularity

Alliance for textile circularity launches in Germany

The Gesamtverband der deutschen Textil- und Modeindustrie (textil+mode) and the German Retail Association (HDE) have launched the “Alliance for Textile ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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After drawing nearly 460 exhibitors from 21 countries and regions and over 17,000 visits in 2026, VIATT 2027 again links suppliers and buyers across the textile value chain at SECC. © Messe Frankfurt / Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT)

 
31/08/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 35/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By  Kathrin Elling
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The alliance's aim is to actively help shape the sector's transition towards a circular and sustainable economy, while strengthening competitiveness, innovative capacity and the industrial base in Germany. © Mugi / Stock.adobe.com

 
31/08/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 36/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By  Kathrin Elling
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The 59th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris brings together the full spectrum of sourcing opportunities. © Messe Frankfurt France

 
28/08/2026 – 59th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris

59th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris

Avantex spotlights AI x circularity

Avantex at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris (31 Aug–2 Sep 2026) gathers around 30 tech-focused exhibitors and adds Texpertise Focus AI x SPOTT, plus a ... By  Editorial staff