Like much of the textile and apparel industry, sports and outdoorwear struggled in 2024. It was the larger brands that…
SDGs as a global compass for sustainable transformation
17 goals for a more sustainable world It was a milestone for the global sustainability agenda: in 2015, all 193…
Textile recycling receives March funding boost
Venture capital is fuelling the next wave of textile innovation. March seemed significant for textile-to-textile (T2T) recycling, with a number…
Innovative textiles for the contract business 2025
Summer Sprig by Baumann Dekor GmbH This fabric impresses not only with its elegant appearance but also with its functionality:…
Biodegradable textiles for a future-proof interior design
The textile value chain is undergoing profound change – fuelled by research, innovation and a growing environmental awareness. Biodegradable textiles…
Transformation in textile dyeing – Colours from the sea
Seaweed, known for its rapid growth and minimal ecological footprint, is emerging as a revolutionary eco-friendly alternative to synthetic dyes.…
The major transformation
Given its high CO2 emissions, intensive use of resources, land and water and the social issues encountered along the supply chain,…
Redefining abundance: Sustainable interior design for a circular future
In today’s rapidly changing world, the concept of abundance in interior design is evolving. Traditionally, abundance in design was characterized…
How the pineapple gets into the quilt
Textiles made from tropical fruit – sounds familiar? Indeed: at the Trend Space during Heimtextil 2024, Re-Root-Tex unveiled its textile…








