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Mehler Texnologies plans to close down Fulda plant

Mehler Texnologies, a leading specialist in coated technical textiles, needs to adapt to market changes and therefore plans to close down the Fulda plant in mid-2025. By Sibylle Michel

On our own account

NEW: Special edition on composites

Be part of our special issue on composites on the occasion of JEC World 2025! Submit your contributions now and present your expertise to an international audience of experts. By Sibylle Michel

International Composites Fair

JEC World 2025 – “Pushing the Limits”

In less than two months, JEC World will open its doors to a celebration session – this 60th session promises to be the hub for business, inspiration, and innovation. By Editorial staff

Certification

Oeko-Tex: New Regulations 2025

The Oeko-Tex Association has released the updated testing criteria, limit values and guidelines for its certifications. The revised standards will take effect on April 1st, 2025, following the transition period. By Sibylle Michel

17/01/2025 – PSI 2025

PSI 2025

Starting the new year with optimism

The new trade fair year kicked off with PSI in Düsseldorf, Germany. From January 7 to 9, 2025, the promotional products industry came together again to ... By Sibylle Michel

The farms have registered improved soil health and increased biodiversity in their productions. © The Egyptian Biodynamic Association

15/01/2025 – Sustainable cotton

Sustainable cotton

Ventile supports organic cotton growers in Egypt

Sustainable textile manufacturer, Ventile, has issued a progress update as part of its ongoing efforts to promote biodynamic farming in Egypt, following ... By Editorial staff

In 2025, fashion brands that know how to adapt to the transformations will be the ones to lead in a rapidly evolving industry. © Lectra

13/01/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 2/2025

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

Performance Days “Day 0 Conference” is introduced for the first time in Munich. The new format will take place on March 4th on the day before the fair. © Performance Days

13/01/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Performance Days introduces “DAY 0 Conference”

Performance Days “Day 0 Conference” is introduced for the first time in Munich, Germany. The new format will take place on March 4th on the day before ... By Editorial staff

Teams from Parkdale and Trützschler regularly meet to discuss the latest innovations and opportunities for the partnership. (R-L): Charles Heilig (President and CEO of Parkdale), Greg Duncan (VP Spinning Machine Sales ATR), Ivan Lami (VP Card Wire Sales ATR) and Stefan Engel (CEO ATR). © Trützschler

10/01/2025 – Longlasting partnership

Longlasting partnership

Parkdale and Trützschler – 55 years of collaboration

The collaboration between Parkdale and Trützschler stretches back more than 50 years and is now gathering momentum for the future. The latest step of ... By Editorial staff

Sara Diez Jauregui offers extensive experience with leading fashion and apparel brands, while Kalyan Madabhushi brings a notable career at Aditya Birla Group, a global leader in cellulosic fibre production. © Circulose

09/01/2025 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

Circulose makes new appointments to board

Circulose has announced the appointment of Sara Diez Jauregui and Kalyan Madabhushi to further strengthen its Board of Directors, following the recent ... By Jasmin Deschner

08/01/2025 – Lightweight construction

Lightweight construction

Tapes made from recycled carbon fibers

The DITF have developed highly oriented tapes made from recycled carbon fibers (rCF) suitable for reuse in high-performance applications such as structural ... By Sibylle Michel