Technical Textiles

The 61st anniversary of the Dornbirn GFC Congress will take place live this year in Dornbirn, Austria. A high number of participants is expected. © Dornbirn

12/07/2022 – Fiber Congress

Fiber Congress

Top level Keynote speakers at Dornbirn-GFC 2022

The 61st edition of the Dornbirn GFC Congress will take place this year from September 14 to 16. Key topics will be innovation, sustainability and circular ... By Sibylle Michel

The carbon fibre recycler developed the mats in response to customer requests. © Gen 2 Carbon

08/07/2022 – Nonwovens

Nonwovens

Ultra-lightweight 60 gsm nonwoven mat

Gen 2 Carbon, formerly ELG Carbon Fibre, introduces a supremely lightweight 60 gsm, recycled carbon fibre nonwoven fabric. By Editorial staff

Global trade forecast at its second highest level © Bremer Baumwollbörse

06/07/2022 – Cotton

Cotton

2022/23 Cotton consumption to decrease

USDA’s latest forecast for the upcoming 2022/23 season projects cotton consumption to decline to 26.56 million tons, down 218,000 tonnes from the previous ... By Sibylle Michel

The new Efi Reggiani ecoTerra pigment solution made its debut at Fespa Global Print Expo in Berlin, Germany. © Efi Reggiani

05/07/2022 – Textile printing

Textile printing

New level of sustainable direct-to-fabric printing

Efi Reggiani’s all-in-one pigment inline printing and finishing solution drives efficiency and sustainability in industrial digital textile printing. By Sibylle Michel

Garments made from Evodown feel light and silky and are easy to maintain. © Thermore

23/06/2022 – Sustainable padding

Sustainable padding

Evodown: Half fibers, half insulation, fully recycled

This year, Thermore launches Evodown, made of 100% recycled fibers from PET bottles. It bridges the gap between free fibers and traditional padding, delivering ... By Sibylle Michel

The new C-TEC weaving machine can be seen at the Jäger Weaving Technology Centre in Münster, Germany. © Schlatter Industries

22/06/2022 – Techtextil: Schlatter Industries

Techtextil: Schlatter Industries

New Jäger weaving machine C-TEC for heavy technical fabrics

Schlatter Industries AG presents a new Jäger weaving loom C-TEC for the production of particularly heavy and dense technical fabrics at Techtextil. By Sibylle Michel

Eton’s automated technology has had a great impact on the productivity of thousands of garment production lines. © Eton

21/06/2022 – Techtextil / Texprocess: Members of TMAS

Techtextil / Texprocess: Members of TMAS

TMAS technologies showcased in Frankfurt

At Texprocess, Techtextil and Heimtextil members of the Swedish Textile Machinery Association showcase a range of solutions aligning with the growing trend ... By Editorial staff