06/08/2025 – Panel discussion
Challenges in producing yarn from recycled fibers
What does it take to spin quality yarn from recycled fibers? Uster Technologies brought textile industry leaders together to discuss the role of technology, data and automation – as well as the current challenges in using recycled raw material.

Stratos Fragkotsinos, Vice President Business Area Mill Management Solution, at Uster Technologies, moderating the panel discussion featuring (from left to right): Stefan Hutter, owner, Säntis-Textiles; Thomas Franz, Sales and Purchasing Manager, TVU; Michael Will, Head Textile Technology & Process Analytics, Rieter; Andreas Merkel, CEO, Otto Yarns. © Uster

Stratos Fragkotsinos, Vice President Business Area Mill Management Solution, at Uster Technologies, moderating the panel discussion featuring (from left to right): Stefan Hutter, owner, Säntis-Textiles; Thomas Franz, Sales and Purchasing Manager, TVU; Michael Will, Head Textile Technology & Process Analytics, Rieter; Andreas Merkel, CEO, Otto Yarns. © Uster