Dornbirn GFC To Spotlight Innovation, Circularity And Global Expansion

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The Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress.

The 65th Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress will feature 100 presentations, a new Innovation Day & Forum, and various awards. The 65th Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress, to be held September 16-18 …

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The Nature Performance label grouped together more than 119 Techtextil exhibitors working with natural fibers, biobased materials and circular textile systems. Photo courtesy of Thomas Fedra/Messe Frankfurt GmbH

Technical textile producers worldwide are upscaling plant, animal and mineral fibers into regulation‑ready, high‑performance yarns and composites — driven by carbon savings, circularity and original equipment manufacturer’s sustainability targets. Sustainable …

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Teijin Frontier has developed nonwoven microcarriers that enable speedy, large-scale, high-quality cell culture. This scaffolding material for a wide range of cell types facilitates adherence and growth in three dimensions. Photo courtesy of Teijin Frontier

Environmental targets, infection‑control demands and supply‑chain shifts drive renewed focus on single‑use fabrics. Absorbent hygiene products continue to lead global consumption of disposable nonwovens, yet the healthcare and medical sector …

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At a recent Kingpins Amsterdam, The Lycra Co. showed its bio-derived Lycra® EcoMade fiber and its customized fit solution for jeans, Lycra FitSense denim technology. Photo courtesy of The Lycra Co.

The future for elastane and stretch fabrics is part of the ongoing mission to replace petroleum-based materials with plant-based alternatives. Love it or hate it, elastane is an integral part …

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The interior of the Škoda Elroq features seats and upholstery fabric made from recycled PET bottles and recycled post-consumer clothing. Photo courtesy of Škoda

Over the past decade, the rise of SUVs, electrification, and added safety/comfort features has steadily increased vehicle weight, reversing earlier trends toward lighter cars, which has implications for automotive textiles. …

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