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Textile production in an international setting: The EU-Mercosur Agreement draws attention from industry organisations. © rarrarorro / stock.adobe.com

 
18/02/2026 – FITA, ABIT, EURATEX on EU-Mercosur

FITA, ABIT, EURATEX on EU-Mercosur

Textile sector supports the agreement

The three organisations highlight the strategic relevance of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and point to predictable rules, integration and stronger ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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With a distinguished lineup of speakers, the 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen brings together experts from research, technology, and business to address the key challenges facing the global cotton sector. © AkuAku / stock.adobe.com - generiert mit KI

 
17/02/2026 – 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen

38th International Cotton Conference Bremen

Cotton and the Microplastic Question

The 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen will bring together specialists from research, technology and industry. Held from 25 to 27 March 2026 ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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ITA Institute Director Professor Dr Thomas Gries and Sabina Dann with the MSE certificate. © Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen

 
11/02/2026 – RWTH Aachen

RWTH Aachen

Award for Sustainable Carbon Fibre Cycles

Targeted electrochemical surface modification can make carbon fibre sizing resistant to solvolysis. This approach, developed by Sabina Dann, earned her ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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Technical warp knits are full of surprises and innovative potential, as the hollow fibre mats produced by Karl Mayer warp knitting machines with weft insertion demonstrate. © Karl Mayer

 
Karl Mayer presents advanced textile structures, reinforcement fabrics and functional apparel solutions at Techtextil, alongside the parallel opening ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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In Zeulenroda, Thuringia, companies and experts will gather at the Smart Textiles User Forum to discuss smart textiles in the context of medicine, medical engineering, occupational safety and resilience. © panophotograph / stock.adobe.com - generiert mit KI

 
09/02/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 6/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By  Kathrin Elling
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Techtextil and Texprocess panel discussion: Industry representatives discussed on 15 January how innovations - from AI to advanced materials - are driving the transformation of the textile sector. © Messe Frankfurt / Pietro Sutera

 
06/02/2026 – Techtextil and Texprocess 2026

Techtextil and Texprocess 2026

Innovation Remains the Industry’s Key Driver

The statements made at the 15 January press conference for Techtextil and Texprocess continue to set the tone for the sector. Artificial intelligence, ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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At the IFCO Istanbul Fashion Connection, around 400 exhibitors meet professional visitors from 125 countries. © Istanbul Fashion Connection

 
04/02/2026 – IFCO opens in Istanbul

IFCO opens in Istanbul

Istanbul Fashion Connection brings together 400 collections

The IFCO Istanbul Fashion Connection opened today, presenting the breadth of Turkey's fashion and production capabilities. With extensive sourcing segments ... By  Daniel Keienburg