textile network

Fair working conditions

Vaude receives award for the 10th consecutive year

For many years, Vaude has been strongly committed to fair working conditions in the global supply chain. For this, the outdoor brand has now been awarded Leader Status by the independent organization Fair Wear for the 10th consecutive time. By Sibylle Michel

Software

Centric unveils new product categories and innovations

Centric Software enhances its Centric Market Intelligence, the competitive market intelligence solution designed to empower brands and retailers with data for consumer product trends, pricing intelligence and competitor monitoring. By Editorial staff

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 12/2025

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 Daniel Keienburg

Survey 2025

TVU Textilveredlungsunion GmbH

Christoph Hausner and Christoph Heubeck’s answer to the question: What developments in the textile industry make you optimistic about 2025? By Editorial staff

Andreas Merkel, CEO, Gebr. Otto Baumwollfeinzwirnerei GmbH + Co. KG © Gebr. Otto

26/03/2025 – Survey 2025

Survey 2025

Gebr. Otto Baumwollfeinzwirnerei GmbH + Co. KG

Andreas Merkel’s answer to the question: what developments in the textile industry make you optimistic about 2025? By Editorial staff

Folker Stachetzki, Head of Marketing, Brother Internationale Industriemaschinen GmbH © Brother

26/03/2025 – Survey 2025

Survey 2025

Brother Internationale Industriemaschinen GmbH

Folker Stachetzki’s answer to the question: what developments in the textile industry make you optimistic about 2025? By Editorial staff

Werner Moser, Sales Director, Mattes & Ammann GmbH & Co. KG. © Mattes & Ammann

25/03/2025 – Survey 2025

Survey 2025

Mattes & Ammann GmbH & Co. KG

Werner Moser’s answer to the question: what developments in the textile industry make you optimistic about 2025? By Editorial staff

Martin Zürcher, CEO Heberlein Technology AG. © Heberlein Technology

25/03/2025 – Survey 2025

Survey 2025

Heberlein Technology AG

Martin Zürcher's answer to the question: what developments in the textile industry make you optimistic about 2025? By Editorial staff

Fibre fragmentation is a significant topic of concern across the industry, with studies highlighting the potential threat to ecosystems and human health. © Jumpei (via Canva)

24/03/2025 – Research study

Research study

Fashion for Good launches “Behind the Break”

Fashion for Good and The Microfibre Consortium launch “Behind the Break”: exploring Fibre Fragmentation – a landmark study investigating the key drivers ... By Editorial staff

Stefan Gertsch, CEO Gertsch Consulting & Mode Vision © Gertsch Consulting

24/03/2025 – Survey 2025

Survey 2025

Gertsch Consulting & Mode Vision

Stefan Gertsch’s answer to the question: What developments in the textile industry make you optimistic about 2025? By Editorial staff

Testing laboratory Hohenstein and DuPont have collaborated to develop three innovative and reliable test methods for soft ballistic inserts: The Lower Costal Bending (LCB) test, the Double Curvature Compression (DCC) test and the Edge Pressure (EP) test. © DuPont

21/03/2025 – PSA

PSA

Reliable assessment of body armour wearability

Testing laboratory Hohenstein and DuPont have collaborated to develop three innovative test methods for soft ballistic inserts. By Sibylle Michel