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Review of the industry - week 33/2025

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Kathrin Elling

New natural fiber

Reinventing fashion with sorghum

When most people think of eco-friendly fashion, cotton and bamboo are often the materials that come to mind. There is a new fibre that is making waves, and that is sorghum fibre. By Editorial staff

Partnership

Sandler and Phoenix Non Woven cooperate

Nonwoven fabric specialist Sandler is acquiring expertise in wet laid nonwoven technology through a stake in the company. The company aims to reinforce its innovative strength and expand into new markets. By Jasmin Deschner

Turning the tide

Natural textile dyes from seaweed

Zeefier creates 100% natural textile dyes from seaweed, sustainably sourcing raw materials from European sea farms, coastal wash-ups, and industrial side streams. By Editorial staff

This year's lightweight design of the shoe upper largely dispenses with lining material, reducing polyester consumption by 30% and improving material efficiency. © Huafeng

22/08/2025 – Sustainable sportswear

Sustainable sportswear

Recycled high-tech textiles for Team Sonnenwagen

Reducing the carbon footprint has become a driving force in the textile industry. However, this is particularly challenging in the manufacture of sportswear, ... By Sibylle Michel

Echoic-folks-Getzner-Textil-Copyright-Getzner-Textil.jpg — Inspired by global cultural influences, “Echoic Folks” stands for a timeless aesthetic. © Getzner Textil

18/08/2025 – Between tradition and innovation

Between tradition and innovation

What autumn/winter 2026/27 will look like

The new autumn and winter collection 2026/27 from Getzner Textil tells stories of origin, change, and the future. Four curated colour worlds – “Echoic ... By Sibylle Michel

The CLO zFab Kit, which includes three innovative devices – the zFab Cutter, the zFab Draper, and the zFab Scanner – will be available exclusively to CLO’s Enterprise clients. © CLO Virtual Fashion

14/08/2025 – CLO unveils the zFab Kit

CLO unveils the zFab Kit

AI-powered fabric digitization system

CLO Virtual Fashion, an industry leader in 3D garment visualization and design technology, announced the launch of the all-new CLO zFab Kit, a groundbreaking ... By Editorial staff

Hagen Lotzmann, new Managing Director of Karl Mayer Technical Textiles, is looking forward to ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 with great anticipation. © Karl Mayer

14/08/2025 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

Hagen Lotzmann is the head of Karl Mayer Technical Textiles

Karl Mayer Technical Textiles has had a new Managing Director since July 1, 2025. Hagen Lotzmann has taken over the position at the head of the company ... By Sibylle Michel

Messe-Frankfurt--HK--Ltd-Copyright-Messe-Frankfurt--HK--Ltd-.jpg — A strong combination of global exhibitors has already confirmed their participation this year. © Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.

13/08/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Global exhibitors set for Cinte Techtextil China 2025

With 12 exhibiting countries and regions so far confirmed, Cinte Techtextil China is poised to present a dynamic industry platform, bridging the gap between ... By Editorial staff

Traditional polyacrylate or copolymer washing-off agents frequently fall short in fully eliminating unfixed dye from fabrics. © Archroma

12/08/2025 – Reactive dyeing

Reactive dyeing

Archroma introduces new washing-off auxiliary

Archroma launched “Cyclanon XC-W e”, an innovative washing-off auxiliary that improves productivity and reduces resource consumption in cellulosic dyeing ... By Editorial staff

Under the new Focus Topic “Textile to Textile – The Role of Recyclers”, the fair aims to provide in-depth insights into one of the most pressing challenges of the industry. © Performance Days

11/08/2025 – Performance Days: New Focus Topic

Performance Days: New Focus Topic

“Textile to Textile – The Role of Recyclers”

The October 2025 edition of Performance Days, taking place from October 29–30 in Munich, will spotlight a topic that is vital for the future of the textile ... By Sibylle Michel