Sustainability At Messe Frankfurt’s Textile Trade Fairs: Five Core Issues For The Textile And Fashion Industry

FRANKFURT, Germany— April 15, 2025 — With the new “Texpertise Econogy Insights”, Messe Frankfurt’s textile trade fairs are shining a spotlight on five core issues facing the textile and clothing industry as it undergoes a transformation targeted at greater sustainability. These key themes are based on the results of the sustainability check offered to exhibiting companies as part of the Texpertise Econogy textile sustainability program and conversations with international textile experts.

Textile waste equivalent in volume to 370,000 fully-loaded Airbus aircraft, a recycling rate of one per cent and 99.7 percent of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises: the textile and clothing industry is not just a world of superlative figures, but also an industry with one of the most complex supply chains in the world. Where the industry stands in terms of sustainability and what drivers and obstacles are playing a role in its transformation is the focus of the report “Texpertise Econogy Insights — five central developments for a more sustainable textile industry,” published today by Texpertise, a network of more than 60 Messe Frankfurt textile events in 13 countries.

For more sustainability in the textile and clothing industry: national and international regulatory requirements are intended to bring more transparency to the industry’s complex supply chains.
Photo — Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

“Transformation requires cooperation. The international textile events by Messe Frankfurt serve as key hubs for change in this process. With the international sustainability programme Texpertise Econogy, we are making developments for a more sustainable industry tangible, connecting green pioneers with companies and creating hotspots for knowledge and networking,” said Olaf Schmidt, vice president, Textiles and Textile Technologies at Messe Frankfurt.

Together with renowned experts from textile research, business and associations, Messe Frankfurt analyses five key themes for the sustainable transformation of the international textile and clothing industry: the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as an international benchmark for responsible corporate behavior, transparency and traceability in global supply chains as well as the advantages and disadvantages of natural fibers, synthetic fibers and regenerated fibers in terms of their environmental compatibility and functionality. It also evaluates environmentally friendly process standards and innovative approaches to textile recycling.

Among those interviewed for the report were representatives from Aalto University; Euratex; Fashion for Good; Hohenstein Group; IKEA; Industrial Association for Finishing, Yarns, Woven Fabrics and Technical Textiles (IVGT); Oberbadische Bettfedernfabrik (OBB); Saxon Textile Research Institute (STFI); United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network; VDMA Textile Care, Fabrics and Leather Technologies; German Association of Home Textiles Manufacturers and the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy.

These themes are derived from the results of the Texpertise Econogy Checks, the sustainability check that exhibiting companies can now undergo at 24 of the more than 60 Messe Frankfurt textile events across the world. The check evaluates companies against a set of international sustainability standards in the areas of Sustainable Supply Chain, Materials and Processes as well as Strategy and Innovation. During the period from January 2024 to January 2025, a total of 820 companies at 17 events in Germany, France, the USA and China completed the Econogy Check.

An ongoing commitment to greater sustainability

Since 2008, Messe Frankfurt has played an active role in promoting sustainability within the global textile and fashion industry. At its international textile fairs, it developed curation tools for textile sustainability early on, as well as creating special areas for sustainable textile innovations and integrating sustainability themes into its fringe programs. At the end of 2023, Messe Frankfurt grouped all the sustainability-related activities at its international textile events under one communications umbrella: Texpertise Econogy. The aim of this is to ensure greater visibility for sustainable textile innovations, offer better orientation in a world of increasingly complex sustainability developments and promote knowledge transfer and cooperation within the international textile industry insofar as sustainable transformation is concerned. Since it was launched, Texpertise Econogy has been rolled out to 24 of the approximately 60 Texpertise events across the world.

Messe Frankfurt Texpertise

With a portfolio of more than 60 international textile trade fairs in 13 countries, Messe Frankfurt is the global market leader for textile trade fairs. The trade fair portfolio spans the entire textile industry value chain: Texpertise brings together these events, current issues and a global network of more than 500,000 industry representatives from all over the world. As a central communication platform, Texpertise provides information on the world-renowned trade fair brands and the first-class services offered by Messe Frankfurt.

“Texpertise Econogy Insights” is available as an accessible e-paper and in printed format.

Download the e-paper version here:

https://texpertisenetwork.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en/news-stories/stories/sustainability-the-major-transformation.html#download

Texpertise Newsroom

Information from the international textile industry and Messe Frankfurt’s global textile fairs can be found in the Texpertise Newsroom at www.texpertise-network.com

Posted: April 15, 2025

Source: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

Trützschler Nonwovens At IDEA 2025: Elevating Production Performance

DÜLMEN, Germany— April 14, 2025 — Trützschler Nonwovens and American Trützschler are excited to announce their participation at IDEA 2025 in Miami Beach. Visit booth #2242 to discover comprehensive solutions designed to enhance your production’s sustainability, performance, efficiency and product quality.

New machinery targeting production excellence

Trützschler will showcase two groundbreaking product innovations at the exhibition: The X-Series cards and the Modular High Performance Dryer (MPD).

NCT-X in the T-SUPREMA needle-punching line at the Technical Center in Egelsbach.

The X-Series includes the new carding models NC-X and NCT-X, which can increase productivity by up to 4 percent, reduce raw material consumption by up to 2.5 percent, and provide over 100 additional operating hours per year. The cards of the X-Series can be universally used in inline and crosslapper configurations. End products range from hydroentangled wipes and lightweight through-air bonded hygiene nonwovens to heavy high-loft nonwovens for insulation materials and needle-punched technical nonwovens.

The MPD dryer optimizes thermal energy usage during the drying process of hydroentangled nonwovens. It operates with conventional energy sources like natural gas, electricity or heat exchangers, as well as CO₂-neutral hydrogen or biogas. Its vertical design and small footprint make it ideal for expanding existing hydroentangling line capacities.

Utilize the full potential of every production line

The consistent use of the digital work environment T-ONE has demonstrably increased production speed by more than 50 percent depending on the product and reduced waste by up to 30 percent. As a modular software solution, T-ONE optimizes workflows, implements best practices, ensures complete transparency, and captures all production-relevant data in real time. The software is tailored to the individual production and IT systems of each nonwoven manufacturer and has already proven its effectiveness in over a dozen installations worldwide.

Discover new opportunities for exciting end products

Utilizing wood or fast-growing plants as fiber raw materials is our approach for sustainable, top-quality wipes. As pioneer in Carded/Pulp (CP) and Wet-Laid/Spunlace (WLS) solutions, Trützschler Nonwovens offers reliable solutions for processing paper-grade pulp. Our valued customer Elixrr Industries has recently demonstrated the effectiveness of our concept by commissioning a hyper-flexible CP line, the first pulp-based nonwoven line on the Indian subcontinent.

We’re always at your side

American Trützschler, located in Charlotte, N.C., the textile heartland of America, offers comprehensive sales, service, maintenance, and spare parts support. Our certified UL508A panel shop specializes in complete/partial upgrades and customized solutions, while their well-stocked inventory of card wires is backed by 24/7 rewiring service available at your sites.

Curious? Join us at IDEA 2025 – we look forward to engaging in inspiring discussions with you.

Posted: April 15, 2025

Source: Trützschler Nonwovens GmbH

Rieter Celebrates 230 Years Of Innovation And Technology Leadership

WINTERTHUR, Switzerland — April 15, 2025 — Rieter has stood for pioneering innovation in textile technology for 230 years. Founded in 1795, the company has grown from a trading company to a global technology leader. With a clear focus on automation, digitization and sustainability, Rieter is shaping the future of yarn production and continues to set standards in the industry.

Rieter is celebrating its 230th anniversary this year — a history characterized by change, innovation and growth.

The Rieter success story began on April 15, 1795, when Johann Jacob Rieter founded the company J.J. Rieter & Cie. in Winterthur, Switzerland. Rieter started as a trading company for exotic spices and cotton, and on April 23, 1795, the first cotton bale had already arrived at the Waaghaus trading house on Marktgasse in Winterthur.

Initially involved in spinning mills and textile manufacturing, Rieter continued to develop over the 19th century and shifted its focus to building industrial machinery. Acquiring the buildings of the former Töss Abbey in Winterthur in 1833 was an important step. In addition to spinning mill machines, the company’s product line also included machines for winding, knitting, and weaving.

In 1891, Rieter converted into a stock company, which was a significant milestone in the company’s history. In the decades that followed, Rieter set new technological standards again and again. For example, the company was the first machine factory in Switzerland with electronic data processing and Rieter set up a modern laboratory for testing materials. It was joined by prototype workshops, a textile laboratory, and a test spinning mill to support further innovation.

Despite economic challenges, Rieter has always used times of crisis as an opportunity to increase its efficiency and hone its strategic focus. Along with its subsidiaries Accotex, Bräcker, Graf, Novibra, Suessen, SSM, and Temco, today Rieter is distinctive and well-known in the market. The company is a leader in spinning mill technology and contributes to sustainability in the textile value chain with state-of-the-art machines, systems, and components.

At Rieter, the development focus is on automation, digitalization, artificial intelligence and recycling technologies.

Rieter’s success is based not only on technological excellence, but above all on the people who drive the company forward. The approximately 4,800 employees worldwide are the company’s greatest asset. With their expertise, innovative spirit, and passion, they set new standards every day and play an active role in shaping Rieter’s future.

From Rieter’s perspective, the future of spinning mills is automated, digital, and intelligent. Research and development activities are being intensified — in both the areas of autonomous transport systems and collaborative robotics, as well as for ESSENTIAL, Rieter’s digital spinning mill platform. The goal is to fully automate the value creation process of spinning mills by 2027. This will enable spinning mills to reduce their yarn manufacturing costs and maximize their returns. Customers can then concentrate fully on their yarn business and rely on Rieter’s technology and know-how for their operations.

With 230 years of experience, strong innovative power, sustainable solutions and a global sales and service organization, Rieter is perfectly positioned as the market leader and looks to the future with confidence.

Posted: April 15, 2025

Source: Rieter

Panda Biotech™ Partners With TDMI Twin Dragon To Launch American-Grown Hemp Denim

DALLAS — April 15, 2025 — Panda Biotech™ announced today its partnership with TDMI Twin Dragon to launch a pioneering hemp denim collection crafted from sustainably sourced, American-grown hemp, backed by the Southern Ute IndianTribe Growth Fund. By leveraging Panda Biotech’s leadership in hemp fiber production with TDMI’s expertise in innovative denim manufacturing, this collaboration offers a high-performance, eco-friendly alternative to traditional denim. The partnership, one that prioritizes regenerative agriculture, local sourcing, and comprehensive traceability aims to drive sustainability forward in the denim industry while delivering premium quality and durability.

“The launch of this innovative and sustainable denim line, using Panda’s 100 percent American-grown industrial hemp, mechanically cottonized without the use of any chemicals or water, marks a significant milestone for both TDMI Twin Dragon and Panda,” said Panda Biotech President Dixie Carter. “We are confident that our fiber is the most traceable hemp fiber available on the global market, and this moment is an important step toward a greener future for denim capable of supporting a robust sourcing strategy in a new trading paradigm.”

The Panda and TDMI Twin Dragon hemp denim collection features a thoughtfully-curated range of both rigid and comfort stretch hemp denim, combining durability, sustainability, and natural fiber aesthetics. The rigid hemp denim offers a sturdy, traditional feel with excellent structure, making it ideal for workwear-inspired silhouettes and vintage-style jeans. Hemp’s naturally strong fibers enhance the durability of the fabric, ensuring longevity while maintaining breathability and a textured, organic look. The comfort stretch hemp denim brings flexibility to the mix, providing ease of movement without compromising the authentic character of natural fibers. This blend allows for a more wearable, adaptive fit, catering to those who appreciate both sustainability and everyday comfort. Both fabrications embrace hemp’s eco-friendly properties, including reduced water consumption, natural antimicrobial benefits, and biodegradability, making them a responsible choice for modern denim innovation.

“We are proud to partner with Panda Biotech, a company that shares our vision for innovation and sustainability in the textile industry,” said TDMI Twin Dragon CEO and Founder Dominic Poon. “By combining Twin Dragon’s expertise in denim development with Panda Biotech’s groundbreaking work in American-grown industrial hemp, we’re creating high-performance, eco-conscious fabrics that meet the demands of today’s consumers and tomorrow’s planet. This partnership marks a pivotal step forward in redefining what sustainable fashion can be.”

As denim manufacturers increasingly seek sustainable alternatives in an effort toward reducing the environmental footprint of denim production, Panda Biotech is meeting the commercial scale demand, providing durable, low-impact cottonized hemp fiber accessible for mills and brands. Industrial hemp offers numerous environmental advantages including reduced water usage, soil remediation, biodegradable materials, and carbon sequestration. Additionally, Panda Biotech’s Panda Hemp Gin is a zero-waste hemp-processing facility certified for zero discharge of hazardous chemicals that proudly operates with both the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification and the United States Department of Agriculture Certified Biobased product label certifications.

Posted: April 15, 2025

Source: Panda Biotech LLC

The Vietnam & ASEAN Textile Summit 2025 Announced By The Vietnam Cotton And Spinning Association (VCOSA) And ECV International

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — April 15, 2025 — Global industry supply chains are facing new changes due to adjustments in the international political and economic landscape. Southeast Asian countries, with advantages such as relatively low labor costs, abundant natural resources, and supportive government policies, have become a popular investment destination for the global textile and manufacturing industry.

These opportunities have fueled the rapid development of ASEAN’s textile industry, but it also faces numerous challenges. Changes in U.S. tariff policies have hampered exports, while the increasing maturity of AI technology, while boosting efficiency and quality, also threatens existing jobs.  Higher technological standards and environmental requirements place economic pressure on local businesses, intensifying market competition.

How can ASEAN textile and apparel companies address these challenges and seize opportunities? How can textile and apparel brands strategically position their global supply chains in this new environment to create secure and agile systems? How can all participants in the textile and apparel supply chain adapt to change and build strong competitiveness?

The Summit

The Vietnam & ASEAN Textile Summit 2025 aims to bring together leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from the textile and apparel industry to discuss and analyze these challenges and explore opportunities for sustainable growth and innovation.

Key discussion points will include navigating evolving trade regulations (post-Trump and future policies), sustainable and circular economy practices, leveraging technological advancements in manufacturing and supply chain management, and promoting ethical and responsible sourcing.

The summit will serve as a networking platform for textile and apparel decision-makers to collaborate, address challenges, seize opportunities, and promote high-quality industry development.

Hot Topics

  • Overview of Vietnam Textile & Apparel Industry, Opportunities and Challenges
  • Vietnam Textile Import and Export Overview and Trade Policy Interpretation
  • The Latest Development Trends and Overview of the US Apparel Industry in Vietnam and ASEAN
  • Panel Discussion 1: Opportunities and Challenges for Vietnam and ASEAN Textile Industry Against the Background of Global Supply Chain Adjustment
  • Reimagining the Apparel Value Chain Amid Volatility
  • Challenges and Countermeasures for Global Textile and Apparel Sourcing in the New International Environment
  • How AI will Shape the Future of Apparel and Textile Value Chains？
  • Intelligent Manufacturing: Digital Supply Chain Solutions for Textile & Garment enterprises
  • Adopting advanced technologies to support the upgrading of textile production and manufacturing

Participating Groups

Fashion and Apparel, Home Textiles, Technical Textiles, Manufacturers, Chemicals Companies, Logistics Companies, Law Firms, Consulting Firms, Certification Companies, Sourcing and Supply Chain Management, Recycling and Circular Economy, Textile Chemical Suppliers, Fashion Design and Consulting Services, Textile Research and Development Institutions, Sustainability Consultants, Quality Assurance and Testing Laboratories and more!

The Vietnam & ASEAN Textile Summit 2025

June 26-27, 2025 | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | VCOSA & ECV International

Event Website: https://www.ecv-events.com/VAFS2025?cci=16

Posted: April 15, 2025

Source: ECV International

AAPN Leads 12 Brands On 2025 Carolina Mill Tour Amid Sourcing Shifts & Mounting Tariff Concerns

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — April 14, 2025 — The Americas Apparel Producers’ Network (AAPN) successfully concluded its 2025 Carolina Mill Tour last week, taking executives from 12 leading apparel brands, including Academy Sports + Outdoors, Carter’s, Dillard’s, Fanatics, Fechheimer, ILNA,  Momentec, Tegra and Under Armour as well as newcomers Johnny Was, Luccini and Truewerk, on an immersive journey through textile and trim production facilities across North and South Carolina.

The Americas Apparel Producers’ Network (AAPN) successfully concluded its 2025 Carolina Mill Tour, taking executives from 12 leading apparel brands on an immersive journey through textile and trim production facilities across North and South Carolina.

The multi-day tour offered a behind-the-scenes look at U.S.-based manufacturing operations, showcasing the innovation, sustainability, and responsiveness of the domestic supply chain. Participating brands explored every step of fabric production, from yarn spinning and knitting to dyeing and finishing, gaining invaluable insight into the capabilities and capacity of mills operating in the region.

As new tariffs and shifting trade policies spark fresh uncertainty for apparel importers, many brands are urgently reevaluating their sourcing strategies. For an increasing number of companies, that means taking a serious look at what’s available closer to home. The Carolina Mill Tour is part of AAPN’s broader effort to help brands reconnect with supply chain partners across the Western Hemisphere — starting with the United States, but stretching from Canada to Colombia.

“We believe Closer is Better. Our goal with the Carolina Mill Tour is to bring sourcing decision-makers face-to-face with the people, processes, and technology driving American textile production,” said Lynsey C. Jones, executive director of AAPN. “In the wake of the Trump-era tariffs and current policy shifts, brands are rethinking their global footprint. This tour gives them a front-row seat to the capabilities that already exist in our own backyard.”

The tour included visits with some of the most respected mills in the country, like A&E, America Knits, Contempora Fabrics, Color Solutions International, Hamrick Mills, Parkdale Mills and Unifi providing brands with firsthand exposure to the speed, flexibility, and quality that regional sourcing offers; along with an educational components. As nearshoring and reshoring gain renewed momentum, the Carolina Mill Tour has become a cornerstone of AAPN’s efforts to strengthen connections between brands and domestic suppliers. This was the seventh tour since 2018!

Missed the mill tour, but still want to connect with Western Hemisphere suppliers or brands looking for new sourcing partners? For more information about our pro:Americas Annual Conference from May 12 – 14 at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort in Ft Lauderdale, Fla.  Visit: https://www.aapnetwork.net/2025-pro-americas-conference and register today!

Posted: April 14, 2025

Source: The Americas Apparel Producers’ Network (AAPN)

Textile Automation System Manufacturer, PRIMON Automation, And SYMTECH Form Partnership For The US & Canadian Markets

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — April 7, 2025 — PRIMON Automation, an automation system manufacturer for creel automation and textile manufacturing and SYMTECH, a U.S.-based machinery and equipment distributor for the textile industry, have formed a partnership effective April 1, 2025. SYMTECH will represent all existing PRIMON installations for support and service, as well as the sale of new equipment for the U.S. and Canadian markets.

With its world-leading automation solutions, especially for creel automation, PRIMON, along with SYMTECH and its strong local presence in the U.S. and Canada, will offer all current and new PRIMON customers a new level of service and support, featuring locally trained and skilled technicians for faster assistance.

In 1970, Vittorino Primon set up the company PRIMON F.lli Snc and became shortly a reference point in the design and manufacturing of electrical panels and systems for industrial automation.

In 1990 the son Fulvio, who inherited from his father the passion for automation, renewed the company that became PRIMON AUTOMATION Srl, leaving the previous activity to turn to designing and manufacturing of handling, assembly and test machines and systems.
In 55 years of activity, the know-how of PRIMON AUTOMATION acquired new experience in many industrial sectors such as: Taps and Fittings, Valves, Wheels and Supports for Carriages, Handles and Locks and Textiles.

With extensive knowledge of the textile industry and an unwavering commitment to both customers and suppliers, SYMTECH offers a comprehensive suite of services. Our team not only sells high-quality textile machinery but also takes full responsibility for installation, warranty, repairs, and service while maintaining an extensive inventory of spare parts to ensure continuous support and efficiency for our customers.

Founded in Spartanburg in 1984, SYMTECH has grown to employ 21 dedicated professionals, primarily based in its original Spartanburg location. The company’s core belief is that providing the highest quality machinery, paired with exceptional service, maximizes the benefits of customers’ investments. 

Posted: April 14, 2025

Source: SYMTECH Inc.

The Cotton Lives On™ Recycling Program Kicks Off 2025 Efforts With An Ongoing Commitment To Divert Cotton From Landfill

LONDON/DEVON, England — April 14, 2025 — The Cotton Lives On™ program kicks off its recycling activities for 2025. First launched in 2022 by Cotton Council International and Cotton Incorporated, Cotton Lives On invites UK fashion brands and retailers to join its cost-free initiative.

A call-to-action to recycle old cotton and transform it into something new and beneficial, the UK not-for-profit initiative complements the hugely successful U.S. Cotton campaign Blue Jeans Go Green™ which, since its launch in 2006, has recycled over 5.6 million pairs of jeans and diverted over 2,832 tonnes of denim from landfill.

In the UK, following reprocessing where it is transformed into a cotton non-woven, Cotton Lives On works with Devon-based natural bedding supplier Naturalmat to turn the unwanted cotton-based garments into mattresses for people at risk of homelessness. These roll mats are found homes by UK charities, Shelter and Single Homeless Project.

Some of the fashion brands and retailers already participating in the Cotton Lives On recycling program in the UK include, Charles Tyrwhitt, Hush, Whistles, Hobbs, L’Estrange, Anthropologie, Paige, Bianca Saunders, Nexvision and Me+Em.

“We are thrilled to see so much interest and participation in the Cotton Lives On recycling program for 2025”, said Kim Kitchings, senior vice president, Cotton Incorporated. “By joining the program, fashion brands, retailers and consumers can help keep cotton’s circularity going by diverting cotton waste from landfill, while also helping people at risk of homelessness by providing them with a roll mat made from the recycled cotton.”

As garments containing at least 85-percent cotton are given to the program for recycling, they are sorted through with buttons, zips and hardware removed before being delivered to a natural cotton fiber reprocessor to begin the transformation. Once reprocessed into a cotton non-woven pad, it is provided to Naturalmat to make roll mats for the program.

To date, the Cotton Lives On program has collected almost 8,000 kg of cotton and given away approximately 100 roll mats. Each new roll mat contains 6.4 kg of unwearable cotton, equivalent to 45 T-shirts. People around the UK at risk of homelessness and living in difficult conditions are gifted the mattresses as part of their first essential products package when moving to a hostel or as part of their new home kit once they have been found a more permanent place of residence.

Cotton is a wonderfully natural, durable and recyclable fiber grown from the earth and fashion brands, retailers and consumers can easily divert any kind of unwanted cotton fabrics or garments from landfill by joining the Cotton Lives On program. Every year, £140m worth of clothing is sent to UK landfill1 and in 2021, 711,000 metric tons of used textiles were discarded in household bins and in general waste containers at Household Waste Recycling Centres2. Globally, 88 percent of textiles end-up in landfill or go to incineration every year3.

The Cotton Lives On program’s purpose is simple. Its aim is to reduce landfill waste and extend the life of old cotton in a way that helps both people and our planet.

1 Valuing our clothes: The cost of UK fashion

2 WRAP, Textiles Market Situation Report

3 10 Concerning Fast Fashion Waste Statistics, Earth.org, 2023

Inspired by a similar and successful program in the United States, the Cotton Lives On recycling program was created in 2022, jointly by Cotton Council International and Cotton Incorporated as a call-to-action to recycle old cotton and give it new life by transforming it into something new. Cotton Lives On is a trademark of Cotton Incorporated.

Posted: April 14, 2025

Source: Cotton Incorporated

Serge Ferrari Group Launches Biosourced Upholstery Solution — Batyline [Stam]Skin Feel

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. — April 14, 2025 — Serge Ferrari Group, a designier, developer, and manufacturing innovative composite fabrics, has launched a new addition to its celebrated indoor and outdoor upholstery collection. Batyline [Stam]Skin Feel, composed of 47-percent bio-based content, is the premium choice for high-performance furniture design for residential and commercial spaces.

Batyline [Stam]Skin Feel is made from an organic cotton base cloth and recycled content derived from food waste. This material is a USDA Certified Biobased Product, part of the government’s BioPreferred® Program, which promotes the purchase and use of biobased products. The organic materials and refined manufacturing processes used for Batyline [Stam]Skin Feel enhance its sustainability and reduce resources needed for production.

Batyline [Stam]Skin Feel offers a perfect blend of comfort, versatility, and durability for furniture upholstery in demanding contract, residential, and marine environments. The product boasts a high percentage of organic materials (47 percent), including a cotton backing, without compromising its longevity. It comes with a five-year warranty. Inspired by similar silicone-based products but crafted with a focus on environmental sustainability, Batyline [Stam]Skin Feel provides an extremely soft and comfortable touch. Its smooth surface makes it easy to clean and an ideal choice for various spaces. Launching in time to coincide with Serge Ferrari Group’s 50th anniversary, the product underscores the company’s steadfast commitment to revolutionizing the upholstery materials industry.

“We are excited to continue our legacy over five decades of providing high-quality indoor and outdoor performance textiles while expanding our potential to manufacture more sustainable products,” said Constance Kocher, Design and Collection manager for Serge Ferrari Group’s Batyline brand.“The innovative technology behind this new product is a testament to Serge Ferrari Group’s ongoing commitment to sustainable processes that minimize the company’s negative impact on the planet.”

GreenGuard-certified and phthalate-free, Batyline [Stam]Skin Feel meets all North American standards for fire retardancy. “This specialty fabric offers an exceptional balance of fire resistance and organic composition,” said Clara Geoffroy, Product manager for Batyline and Stamoid brands, Serge Ferrari Group.”While other products in the market might offer sustainability with low fire resistance or high flame retardancy with less eco-friendly materials, Batyline [Stam]Skin uniquely combines a high percentage of organic components with outstanding fire resistance.”

Batyline [Stam]Skin Feel is available in 19 modern shades, including Carmin Red, Golden, Burgundy, Linen, Sand, and Marble White. The color palette was developed to complement other shades available in the Batyline family, extending the design possibilities and offering the opportunity to utilize multiple products in the same space or project.

Posted: April 14, 2025

Source: Serge Ferrari Group

RE&UP And Marchi & Fildi Join Forces To Develop Next-Gen Recycled Cotton Yarns

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands — April 14, 2025 — RE&UP announces a new partnership with Marchi & Fildi to co-develop a new generation of premium recycled cotton yarns. The collaboration — currently at pre-industrial stage — combines RE&UP’s cutting-edge textile-to-textile recycling technology with Marchi & Fildi’s deep expertise in sustainable yarn development and manufacturing.

With the goal of reaching all levels of the textile value chain, the project represents a key milestone in the evolution of circular innovation. The recycled cotton fibers used in the initiative come from RE&UP’s fully integrated process, which transforms post-consumer waste into high-quality raw materials ready for industrial application.

As leaders in their respective fields, RE&UP and Marchi & Fildi bring together a powerful blend of innovation and excellence. This collaboration is driven by a shared belief: that circularity must go hand in hand with uncompromising quality. By combining RE&UP’s breakthrough recycling technology with Marchi & Fildi’s expertise in premium yarn development, the two companies are laying the groundwork for scalable, high-performance solutions that can elevate the entire textile value chain.

“Partnering with Marchi & Fildi means joining forces with a company that shares our commitment to quality, innovation, and circular transformation. This collaboration allows us to push the boundaries of what’s possible with recycled cotton fibers and move one step closer to making Next-Gen yarns a scalable reality for the entire industry.” said Marco Lucietti, head of Global Marketing and Communications, RE&UP.

“The evolution of our yarns from recycled fibers requires continuous investment in technical expertise and advanced technologies. What truly makes the difference are synergies with partners like RE&UP, who share our vision of quality and circularity, opening new opportunities for joint development.” said Alberto Grosso, Business Development manager, Marchi&Fildi Group.

Posted: April 14, 2025

Source: RE&UP

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