In November 2017, the Swedish cross-disciplinary research program Mistra Future Fashion announced a major breakthrough in recycling polyester/cotton fiber blends. The process, the result of six years of research, is called Blend Re:wind and generates three circular outgoing product streams. Cotton is turned into new high-quality viscose filaments and polyester into two pure new monomers. The outputs can then be re-spun into new threads.
PALTEX explains why sustainable fabric development means balancing lower-impact yarns, recyclable membranes and cost targets together.
Performance Days returns to Munich in October 2026 with its largest edition yet, expanding forums for sustainable materials and garment innovation.
A jury member on bio-based materials, the new Cellulose Forum and how regenerated cellulosic fibers compare with cotton.
Extended Producer Responsibility is rolling out across Europe. Suston asks Rematrix how outdoor brands can turn compliance into opportunity.
