#Techtextil 2024

2024-04-25

Filidea Technical Yarns at Techtextil

Filidea Technical Yarns, constant innovation in the sector of technical yarns with a view to sustainability, circularity and partnership

The specialist know-how of Filidea Technical Yarns is demonstrated by the intense R&D activities in the field of technical yarns, with focus on sustainability and technology for recycling fibres.

Numerous developments of innovative projects have been carried out in the last couple of years and range through various fields, with important partnerships with other players in the sector.

Protex F and state-of-the-art modacrylic yarns

The development of state-of-the-art modacrylic yarns - PROTEX F and SI - is in an advanced stage, being carried out in collaboration with Filidea’s major customers. The entry of these yarns onto the market, foreseen for the year 2025, will represent a step towards the conformity of this type of product with the most advanced standards required for certifications in the coming years.

The recycling of end-of-life garments to produce flame retardant yarns

Filidea collaborates with Kaneka Corporation, Japan, the manufacturer of the Protex flame retardant modacrylic range from Waxman Fibres LTD, in developing an innovative recycling process that uses textile waste (end of life garments) as raw material for chemical recycling. The chemical recycle process which is an innovative technology programme, reduced the end of life garments back into base gases, which are then used to produce acrylonitrile and subsequently used for the reproduction of modacrylic Protex fibres. The process is adaptable to various fiber blends, eliminating the need for a pre-cleaning treatment, and, with a conversion efficiency of 99%, represents a significant example of circularity and reduction of environmental impact from production.

Glacier Project in partnership with Lenzing

Speaking of the most advanced practices in circular economy, Filidea shares with the Marchi & Fildi Group a high-level expertise in the mechanical recycling of fibers. Because of this specialized skill, the Group was involved in the pilot phase of the Glacier Project, an initiative conceived and promoted by Lenzing, a leading company in the development of innovative fibers.

This international collaboration originates from the desire to preserve glaciers from melting by using geotextiles made of cellulosic fibers - which do not release microplastics - and continues, after the usage period, with a supply chain of excellence that breathes new life into these massive coverings.

The know-how related to the mechanical recycling within the Group, which includes Filidea and Marchi & Fildi, allows the unraveling and re-composition of fibers into new yarn, which is then used for creating new fabric, available to brands and designers for the production of new clothing items.

MagnoLab, the network of companies for textile innovation

The path taken by Filidea Technical Yarns for the application of technologies and specialist mechanical recycling competences of fibres in the field of technical yarns has experienced a fundamental acceleration with the projects carried out at, MagnoLab, the network for textile innovation which develops new, concrete solutions characterised by sustainability. Located in a single facility, MagnoLab is a collection of pilot plants from companies covering the entire textile supply chain, and it now numbers among its partners various companies at different steps of this supply chain: Achille Pinto, DBT Fibre, DeMartini, Di.Vé, Filidea, Maglificio Maggia, Marchi & Fildi, Pattern, Pinter Group, Tintoria Finissaggio 2000.

New investments in the dyeing plant and reduced energy consumption

Filidea is continuing its investment in the optimisation of its production processes, with particular reference made to the dyeing shop, which represents one of the Group’s points of excellence, and it is also available for processing under contract.

In addition to conformity with European standards pertaining to use of, purification and emission of water based on the recent LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) study, the plant has registered savings of 48% of water necessary, 57% of energy and 48% of steam emission, for a consolidated saving of 37% of the resources forecast for the entire process.

With the commissioning at the beginning of April 2024 of the RHeX60 heat exchanger, provided by the company Pozzi Leopoldo, the plant has achieved a significant improvement in energy recovery, using the warmth of waste water to heat the cold water to be used in subsequent processes. This method is carried out without the necessity of any type of emission filtration, thus maximising thermal recovery.

The most relevant results of the investment derive from the ability to employ shorter dyeing cycles, reduce gas consumption and contain emissions connected to the dyeing process into the atmosphere.

Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 signed by Governor

Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) is proud to announce that Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, has been signed into law by the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom. This groundbreaking legislation establishes the country’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) textile recycling program, marking a significant step forward in the state’s efforts to combat waste and promote sustainability.

Modtissimo promotes sustainability with 28 coordinates in the Green Circle

Modtissimo is proving more and more to be a textile and clothing show that delivers the latest innovations in the area of sustainability, with the iTechStyle Green Circle being the main showcase for companies' creations. In this 60+4 edition, taking place on 12 and 13 September, 28 coordinates will be exhibited in a section organised by CITEVE and curated by Paulo Gomes.

The EU and Egypt team up to mobilise private sector investments at Investment Conference and sign a Memorandum of Understanding underpinning €1 billion in macro-financial assistance for Egypt

At the EU-Egypt Investment Conference, co-organised by the EU and the Government of Egypt on 29-30 June, the EU and Egypt are teaming up to intensify private sector investments in Egypt. They are also signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the disbursement to Egypt of up to €1 billion in Macro-Financial Assistance.

Successful trade fair appearance of the IVGT members

With a total of 38,000 visitors from 102 countries and 1,700 exhibitors, the 20th Techtextil 2024 from 23 to 26 April in Frankfurt am Main once again maintained its position as the world's largest trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens. The Industry Association for Finishing – Yarns – Fabrics – Technical Textiles also draws a positive conclusion about the course of the trade fair for its members.

SA Dynamics receives Innovation Award

Making buildings and clothing completely sustainable in the future and thus protecting the climate - SA-Dynamics is making this a reality. Dr Sascha Schriever and Maximilian Mohr were honoured with the a Techtextil Innovation Award in the "New Technologies on Sustainability & Recycling" category on behalf of the SA-Dynamics team at Techtextil in Frankfurt am Main.

Circular economy, sustainable and regional: Gebr. Otto has answers to the topics of Techtextil 2024

Techtextil, the most important trade fair of the year for Dietenheim-based yarn spinning mill Gebr Otto, came to an end last Friday, April 26. The company presented its products and reported on its latest developments at the BW-i joint stand: These include a concept for sustainable period underwear developed together with Kelheim Fibres, a yarn blend of cotton and native hemp and the collaboration with the recycling studio at ITA Augsburg. The Gebr. Otto trade fair team can draw a positive conclusion: numerous visitors on all days of the fair as well as orders for samples and new project inquiries to take home.

DiloGroup’s In-house Exhibition on the occasion of Techtextil

Techtextil in Frankfurt is traditionally one of the most important show events worldwide for DiloGroup as a specialist for complete nonwoven manufacturing lines with a long-term speciality as provider of state-of-the-art needling lines. Also this year, Dilo and group members TEMAFA and Spinnbau were situated in hall 12, booth B81, their traditional location, adjacent to needle specialist Groz-Beckert as well as partners and competitors.

Heimtextil 2026 strengthens the global home textile industry with trends, designs and AI technologies

With an optimised hall layout, progressive design collaborations, inspiring trends and AI-driven innovations, Heimtextil 2026 reacts to the current market situation – and offers the industry a reliable constant in challenging times. Under the motto ‘Lead the Change’, the leading trade fair for home and contract textiles and textile design shows how challenges can be turned into opportunities. From 13 to 16 January, more than 3,100 exhibitors from 65 countries will provide a comprehensive market overview with new collections and textile solutions. As a knowledge hub, Heimtextil delivers new strategies and concrete solutions for future business success.

A circular European value chain turns post-consumer textile waste into new garments for Dutch retailer Zeeman

A closed-loop recycling project has successfully transformed 24 tons of post-consumer textiles into nearly 50,000 garments for Dutch retailer Zeeman, with each product containing a high-rate of 70% recycled content. This achievement represents a major milestone in accelerating textile-to-textile recycling in Europe.