Fibers

Feb182025 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Bio? Synthetic? Well, which is it?

We admit, the term “biosynthetic” is somehow contradictory. Let’s dispel some myths about biosynthetics! Biosynthetic Fibres © nova-Institute 2024 Since the 2000s, the term “biosynthetics” has been used to describe synthetic fibers of biological origin. To defossilise the textile industry, the globally high share of synthetic fibers must shift from fossil-based to biologically sourced materials – from synthetics to biosynthetics. There are many misconceptions surrounding this term, with people often confusing biosynthetics or assuming that all bio-based materials are automatically sustainable. The following text addresses five key misconceptions. 1. “Synthetic” always means non-natural origin. Wrong. “Biosynthetics” is a general term for bio-based polymer fibres, one of many

Feb52025 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Sustainable Textiles – The Way Forward

Fairs, Fibers, Sustainability & Recycling

High dependence on fossil carbon, associated high carbon footprint, low recycling rates and microplastics: several solutions are emerging Michael Carus and Dr. Asta Partanen The evolution of the demand for textile fibres from 1960 to the present day (see figure 1 and table 1) shows how the textile industry found itself in this dilemma. In 1960, around 95% of textile fibres were of natural origin, from bio-based carbon, and there was no problem with microplastics, all fibres were biodegradable. The explosion in demand – 650% between 1960 and 2023 – could only be met by synthetic fibres from the chemical and plastics industries. Their share grew from 3% in 1960 to 68% in 2023 and from less than 700,000 tonnes to 85 million tonnes/year (The Fiber Year 2024). The new fibres covered a w

Jan312025 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2025: Six Innovations are Nominated

Fairs, Fibers

The use of leaves for cellulose pulp and packaging, seaweed as a feedstock for biosynthetic fibres, plant-based surface material for car interiors and much more – The award nominees are as diverse as the thematic spectrum of the Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 in Cologne It is getting exciting again in Cologne on 12 and 13 March for the cellulose fibres industry. Six new products have been nominated for the popular innovation award. The jury has selected six outstanding nominees that want to shape the future more sustainable with their pioneering products. Every year, the conference organisator nova-Institute together with award sponsor GIG Karasek honours companies that impress with their creativity, technological progress and ecological impact. The aim of the award is not only to re

Jan312025 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions sets the tone in the Egyptian market

Fibers, Spinning - Yarn, Sustainability & Recycling

Focus on DTY solutions With a clear focus on the needs of the Egyptian market, Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions will be presenting itself at the Egy Stitch & Tex Expo 2025 in Cairo from February 20 to 23, 2025. At the booth of Oerlikon agent ATAG Ltd. Trading Export & Import in Hall 1, Booth 1A12, experts from Oerlikon Barmag and from BB Engineering (BBE) will be explaining the comprehensive product and service portfolio. The comprehensive DTY solutions from Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions are the focus of the trade show appearance: DTY yarns – uncompromising quality and maximum flexibility Clothing, home textiles, automotive – there are countless applications for textured yarns. For the efficient and sustainable production of high-quality textured yarns made of different

Jan272025 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Together for a sustainable circular economy in the plastics industry

Fibers, General, Sustainability & Recycling

Oerlikon Barmag and Evonik – strategic partnership in the growing market for chemically recycled PET Oerlikon Barmag and Evonik have announced their cooperation to promote chemical recycling of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste. Both companies are committed to develop technologies for robust and efficient depolymerisation and purification processes, coupled with an integrated concept for repolymerisation and the associated EPC business models. Oerlikon Barmag and Evonik are both leading suppliers in their respective key markets. The Remscheid- based machine and plant manufacturer Oerlikon Barmag contributes its expertise in polymer processing for the production of chemical fibers and packaging materials to the new partnership. In addition, as a core brand of Oerlikon Manmade Fibers

Nov292024 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

BTM 2025 “BURSA TEXTILE MACHINERY FAIR” PARTICIPANT REGISTRATIONS HAVE STARTED

Associations, Dyeing – Finishing, Fairs, Fibers, General, Industry 4.0, Knitting, Nonwoven, Printing & Digital Printing, Spinning - Yarn, Sustainability & Recycling, Technical Textiles, Testing, Textile, Weaving

The heart of the textile world will beat in Bursa between November 19-22, 2025! Bursa Textile Machinery Fair brings together leading textile machinery manufacturers, distributors and professionals from Turkey and the world. This major event offers unique opportunities for those looking for innovative solutions in the textile industry. Bursa Textile Machinery Fair is organized on a large area of 17,000 m² and brings a new breath to the textile sector with the participation of over 150 companies and more than 250 brands. Leading companies in the sector will come together to exhibit their latest technology textile machines, production solutions and automation systems. The future of textile and ready-to-wear production will take shape at this fair. Wide Participant Profile: Bursa Texti

Aug142024 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

63nd Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress & 4th Innovation Days 11 – 13 September 2024, Dornbirn Austria

Fairs, Fibers

The 63rd Dornbirn GFC 2024 is characterized by the energy transition and presents innovative solutions for the textile industry. The presentations on the main topic “Energy Solutions” during the three-day congress will start with a plenary lecture on the opening day. The energy transition: a burden to industry or a chance for energy innovations? Rudolf Zauner, VERBUND AG expert for renewable energies, will start the opening day of the Dornbirn GFC with a plenary lecture on this question. With further decarbonization, the transition from fossil fuels to carbon-free and renewable energy sources, energy innovations and sector coupling for further and systemic solutions are moving into focus. Rudolf Zauner presents innovative energy solutions from Verbund AG and discusses what can be achieve

Aug142024 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics” in Cologne, Germany and online, on 12-13 March 2025. Abstract submission is now open.

Fairs, Fibers

What’s New in the World of Cellulose Fibre and Biosynthetics? Latest developments in the sustainable textile industry will be introduced and discussed at the “Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025 – New with Biosynthetics” in Cologne, Germany and online, on 12-13 March 2025. Abstract submission is now open. The well-established annual “Cellulose Fibres Conference”, organised by nova-Institute, is preparing for a new round in 2025 with a broader focus. The textile industry is constantly on the lookout for sustainable solutions, as they are urgently needed to meet the EU’s climate change targets. The fashion industry has a large CO2 footprint (10 % of total global emissions), which needs to be reduced in favour of the Green Deal requirements. Textile waste management and microplastic pol

Dec132023 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Innovation award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2024”

Associations, Fairs, Fibers, Spinning - Yarn, Technical Textiles, Textile

Innovation award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2024” Six award nominees will present promising sustainable solutions for the industry in the field of cellulose fibres value chains. The full innovation potential of the cellulose fibre industry will be displayed to a wide audience in Cologne (Germany), and online For the fourth time, nova-Institute awards the “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year” award in the frame of the “Cellulose Fibres Conference 2024” (13-14 March 2024). The conference advisory board nominates six remarkable products and the nominees have the opportunity to present their innovation to a broad expert audience on the first day of the conference. After voting for the winner, the award ceremony will take place in the evening. Cellulose fib

Aug22023 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

The 62nd Fiber Congress will be held in Dornbirn, Austria

Fairs, Fibers

The worldwide unique innovation congress, where the entire industry is represented to generate new innovations, offers 125 lectures and will take place from September 13 - 15, 2023 at the Kulturhaus, Dornbirn, Austria. The international speakers will explain how innovations from research and development can be put into practice. Connecting the textile value chain, from fiber to end user, succeeds with the participation of visitors from 34 countries, from fiber, textile industry to brands and retail. Plenary lectures on the opening day How do we succeed in generating a new business model with circular economy? The presentation by Stephan Sielaff, CEO of Lenzing AG, will provide insight into this cutting-edge issue in the fiber industry and will highlight this topic from the perspective of...