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Circ announces New Fiber Club partners to accelerate commercial adoption of recycled textiles
Circ®, a global leader in textile‑to‑textile recycling, announced the scaling of its Fiber Club initiative. Building on the success of the inaugural program, Circ is bringing together a new group of brand partners: the lifestyle brand Madewell (under J.Crew Group), sustainable fashion brand Reformation, and European retailer C&A, alongside supply chain partners Lenzing and Linz Textil.
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Advansa launches Allerban®+ – biocide-free dust mite allergen protection for bedding
German fibre manufacturer Advansa has introduced Allerban®+, a new generation of bedding fibre designed to provide dust mite allergen protection without the use of biocides. The development reflects a growing market shift towards healthier and more sustainable home textile solutions.
...moreTextiles & Apparel / Garment
Global Standard strengthens presence in Southeast Asia at VIATT 2026
Global Standard will participate in the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) 2026, organized by Messe Frankfurt, the first textile trade show in the APAC region this year. Global Standard will host a booth and Felica Shi will lead a seminar on Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). The trade fair will take place from February 26 to 28, 2026, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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Fedur selects Dyneema® for protective vests supplied to the Spanish National Police
Dyneema®, owned by Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), an innovator of materials solutions, is collaborating with body armor manufacturer FEDUR S.A., to deliver cutting-edge ballistic protection to Spain’s national police service, the Policia Nacional.
...moreRecycling / Circular Economy
Circulose restarts commercial-scale production at Ortviken plant in Sundsvall
Circulose today announced the restart of its commercial-scale production plant at Ortviken in Sundsvall, Sweden, marking a significant step in scaling next-generation materials for the global fashion industry. The company plans to resume production of CIRCULOSE®, a recycled pulp made entirely from discarded cotton textiles, in the fourth quarter of 2026.
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A breakthrough innovation for diaper manufacturers
Developed and manufactured by Mesdan, Italy, the Loop knotter type 093E is a special version of the well-known Loop knotter, specifically designed to join hygiene-grade spandex yarns used in the personal care industry.
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