Most of the discussion in sustainable textiles has centered around the fibers–manufacturers making a switch to organic cotton, or creating fabrics from natural, easily-renewable materials like bamboo ...

Research published by the United Nations Environment Programme in March showed that 92 million tons of textile scrap is produced globally each year. Meanwhile, Ellen MacArthur Foundation research ...

Worn Again Technologies has unveiled a new Accelerator plant designed to scale its textile-to-fibre recycling process and demonstrate the technical and economic viability of polycotton recycling.

From April 21 to 24, 2026, the Trützschler Group will present its future‑ready solutions at Techtextil in Frankfurt, Germany.

KARL MAYER sees performance fabrics and next-level textile solutions in particular as potential growth drivers for its ...

The United States has a textile-waste problem. In 2017 more than 11 million tons of fabric wound up in landfills, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Though clothing constitutes the vast ...

Cotton Fiber: The Essential Textile Raw Material? In recent years, organic textile raw materials have become increasingly popular as a result of increasing consumer knowledge of healthy and safe ...

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In the heart of western China, an extraordinary factory is attracting all eyes. Here, textile production takes place without crowds of workers. Artificial intelligence and industrial robots are ...