Sustainability & Recycling

Aug162023 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Trützschler and Balkan join forces

Spinning - Yarn, Sustainability & Recycling

Textile Recycling: Trützschler and Balkan join forces The cooperation with Balkan Textile Machinery. INC.CO completes our product portfolio for recycling by cutting and pulling solutions, making us the first full-liner in spinning preparation for recycling! Thanks to our combined machinery expertise and technological know-how our customers can produce yarns at the highest possible quality level – and literally turn waste into value. We are happy to introduce Balkan Textile Machinery. INC.CO, a partner that not only complements our product line but also shares our values. Both Balkan and Trützschler are family-owned companies for whom sustainability in the textile chain is a major concern. Balkan is well established in Turkey, one of the most important markets for textile recycling.

Jul262023 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Itma 2023 was an Influential Exhibition for KARL MAYER.

Dyeing – Finishing, Spinning - Yarn, Sustainability & Recycling

CEO Arno Gärtner shares his thoughts on the highlights of the KARL MAYER GROUP stand at ITMA 2023 The KARL MAYER GROUP was among the companies involved in the recent ITMA trade show in Milan, with a large, inviting stand full of innovations that quickly became the place to be. Visitor feedback confirmed that the global market leader really hit the nail on the head with its selection of machines, new textile developments and digital solutions. Without exception and throughout the entire duration of the trade show, the guests’ response to the products showcased by each of the Group’s business units exceeded all expectations. KARL MAYER GROUP CEO Arno Gärtner was interviewed by Ulrike Schlenker from the global player’s Corporate Communications team, revealing which products impressed and i

May232022 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Join Trützschler Group at ITM 2022

Fibers, Nonwoven, Spinning - Yarn, Sustainability & Recycling

Industry experts and innovative solutions from Trützschler Group will be available for visitors at the ITM 2022 trade fair in Istanbul from June 14-18. At our interactive exhibition booth 308 A (Hall 3), our team will present our state-of-the-art sustainable technologies for the textiles industry – including all business areas: Spinning, Card Clothing, Nonwovens and Man-Made Fibers. Sustainability and automation Trützschler is driven by its vision of smart and sustainable solutions. Visitors to ITM 2022 will experience exactly how we bring this vision to life with our technologies. With regard to spinning preparation our booth will feature the new and easy-to-use combing machine, TCO 21, which maximizes productivity and automation to provide excellent process efficiency

Jan152021 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

No sustainability without innovation – true to this motto, TINTEX and BRÜCKNER strive for new paths together

Dyeing – Finishing, General, Sustainability & Recycling

The Portuguese textile company TINTEX Textiles S.A. and the German textile machinery manufacturer BRÜCKNER Textile Technologies GmbH & Co. KG make a big step into the future together. A completely new developed process technology for coating bi-elastic knitted fabric opens new markets and new possibilities for both sides. „No sustainability without innovation.“ True to this motto, TINTEX is constantly researching for fabric innovations to develop and produce intelligent, functional and high-performance textiles. To round off the concept, a few years ago it was decided to cooperate with the German textile machinery manufacturer BRÜCKNER. Their product range includes machines and complete lines for coating and finishing of textiles, technical textiles, nonwovens and floor coverings

Nov102020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Calvi Achieves Efficient, Eco-Conscious Production on Demand with Kornit Digital

Printing & Digital Printing, Sustainability & Recycling, Textile

"We are sustainable; we don’t have to create more water waste or use more resources.” Kornit Digital (Nasdaq: KRNT), a worldwide market leader in digital textile printing technology, announced Vizela, Portugal-based Calvi has implemented the Kornit Avalanche HD6 system for efficient, retail-quality digital decoration on demand. Founded in 1977, Calvi is a textile manufacturing company that works with national and international partners to deliver sportswear and casual apparel for men, women, and children. Now occupying a 6,600-square-meter facility and employing a team of more than 120 qualified professionals, they are committed to the evolution of textiles with regard to three fundamental values: quality, availability, and efficiency. In addition to their own e-commerce operation, C

Oct302020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Trützschler sheds light on the recycling jungle

Fibers, Spinning - Yarn, Sustainability & Recycling

We shed light on the recycling jungle Upcycling, downcycling, recycling and better use of raw materials are only a few terms for different sustainability efforts in the textile industry. The subject is complex and can have many different characteristics. On the one hand there is the raw material PET bottles, i.e. former one-way water bottles, from which fleece fabrics or even carpets can be made in the second life cycle. Yesterday’s fashion items, i.e. used textiles, can also become a sought-after raw material and play a role in yarn production. A further recycling option belongs to the area of optimised raw material utilisation: Thanks to advanced machine technologies, high-quality yarns are nowadays produced from production waste or even from noils. Outdated trousers become a to

Mar272020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Rajby Textile Uses Advanced Technologies in Fabric Production

Sustainability & Recycling, Weaving

Monforts customer Rajby Textiles is the first company in the world to have finally achieved the Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Platinum Standard for a product. Its Beluga denim fabrics have gained the ultimate sustainability score in all five categories covered by the C2C standard, which is acknowledged as involving the toughest and most thorough testing and assessment it is possible to put a product through. As such, Beluga denim fabric is based on 100% GOTS certified organic cotton and employs no hazardous chemicals in its production. At the same time, it is both recyclable and biodegradable, with 100% of the energy used in its production offset by green energy and involving a closed loop system with no waste water generated and no material wastage. Until now, no company has been able t...

Jan232020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Uşak Supply of Textile Recycling in Turkey

Sustainability & Recycling

Uşak is becoming the center of recycling of textile wastes while expanding its domestic and international export area. Uşak is becoming the center of recycling of textile wastes while expanding its domestic and international export area. Usak, which has a wide market especially in European countries, 85 percent meet the needs of the textile recycling in Turkey. On the other hand, thousands of people are being employed, especially women's employment in the expanding business area in the region. The region, which has hundreds of companies in the field of tekstil textile waste recycling du where the biggest contribution is made to the city economy, is expanding its domestic and foreign markets gradually. Known for their large investments made on recycling Usak, 85 percent of the need fo

Nov132019 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Great Participation to Dornbirn-GFC From Turkey

Fibers, Sustainability & Recycling

58th Dornbirn-GFC – over 100 international speakers from industry and research presented their latest innovations and trends of the global fiber- and textile industry. Exciting and controversial debates among fiber producers, brands and representatives of the European Textile Association at the CEO-Panel in the field of climate and environmental politics and its responsibilities. At the 1st Dornbirn-GFC STARTUP DAYS more than 20 international startup entrepreneurs presented their textile innovations. From the perspective of the fiber industry top plenary lectures led by Robert van de Kerkhof/CCO Lenzing AG and Uday Gill/CEO Indorama Ventures focused on sustainability. How can software industry support sustainable industry? – This question was outlined by impressing examples from Rob

May132019 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

DORNBİRN-GFC Brings Together Ideas and Networks

Fibers, Nonwoven, Sustainability & Recycling, Technical Textiles, Textile

Over 100 international speakers from industry and research will present the latest innovations of the fiber and textile industry at the Dornbirn-GFC 2019 from September 11 - 13, 2019. As generator of ideas and networks, the 58th Dornbirn-GFC would especially like to offer the platform to young companies by organizing a “Startup” Event in cooperation with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), a worldwide leading and internationally operating auditor and consulting firm. Because of being the world’s biggest Fiber Innovation Congress, the Dornbirn-GFC has been an inherent part in the calendar of about 700 participants of more than 35 nations. DORNBIRN-GFC As Generator of Ideas and Networks Last year over 700 international participants (70% from Europe, 30% from Asia and America) utilized t