textile network

materials produced in a responsible way

Performance Days to exhibit in Brussels

Performance Days will present its own exhibition stand at Future Fabrics Expo (FFE) 2026, taking place on June 24-25 in Brussels. By Antje Schmidtpeter

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 22/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Kathrin Elling

Technical textiles and nonwovens in Istanbul

Global nonwovens meet at Hightex 2026

From 9-13 June 2026, Istanbul becomes a sourcing hotspot for technical textiles and nonwovens, linking over 1,000 suppliers from 55 countries with investors and professional buyers. By Daniel Keienburg

Texprocess 2026

Gunold reviews Texprocess 2026

More space, a broad product showcase, and a clear pull for sustainable threads and backings: Gunold reports a positive outcome from Texprocess 2026 and points to the topics most in demand at its booth. By Daniel Keienburg

Suedwesttextil-Jahrestagung-2026-Copyright-Joshua-Lehmann-fuer-Suedwesttextil.jpg — Südwesttextil President Bodo Th. Bölzle referred to the growing community of textile and apparel companies since 1946 and at the same time spoke of profound challenges for the location. © Joshua Lehmann für Südwesttextil

02/06/2026 – 80th anniversary of Südwesttextil

80th anniversary of Südwesttextil

Southwest textile industry demands better framework conditions for competitive production

Over 100 industry representatives met at the Mercedes-Benz Museum to review 80 years of association history and debate the industry’s current challenges. By Antje Schmidtpeter

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-21 Copyright The Lycra Company — At INDEX 26 in Geneva, The LYCRA Company debuts “LYCRA® ADAPTIV fiber“ for nonwovens, a next generation stretch solution that delivers enhanced comfort, a secure fit, and helps enable inclusive sizing for baby diapers, adult incontinence, and feminine care products. © The Lycra Company

26/05/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 21/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Kathrin Elling

From left to right: Yusuf Azrak, Sales Agent Ilyas F. Azrak A.S.; Tobias Schäfer, Vice President ANDRITZ Nonwoven & Textile; Sami Azrak, Sales Agent Samec; Zafer Kutanoglu, Chairman of Aksan Kozmetik A.S.; Servet Gerz, General Manager of Aksan Kozmetik A.S. © Andritz

21/05/2026 – Orders

Orders

Andritz: Three hygiene projects in 2026

Three orders, three technologies, three regions: Andritz will supply a spunlace line to Turkiye, a WetlaceTM line to China, and three production lines ... By Daniel Keienburg

The awards recognise the individuals, companies and collaborative initiatives driving progress towards a more circular textiles industry. © AMI

20/05/2026 – Event preview

Event preview

Textiles Recycling Awards: Finalists

At the inaugural Textiles Recycling Awards in Brussels, six categories highlight retailers, products, projects and technologies driving textile-to-textile ... By Editorial staff

The RF 5.10 Upgrade enables at least 10 percent higher output, improving profitability. © Reifenhäuser

20/05/2026 – Index 2026 - Nonwovens machinery and digital support

Index 2026 - Nonwovens machinery and digital support

Reicofil highlights RF 5.10, RF Core and AI

Reifenhäuser Reicofil is using Index 2026 in Geneva to showcase how it wants to push output, line efficiency and new applications in nonwovens. The company ... By Daniel Keienburg

Hochschulprojekte--ReHemp--und--Hanfknit--Copyright-Gregor-Fischer---Fotografie.jpg — Madita Fischer presents the university projects “ReHemp” and “Hanfknit” to Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider. © Gregor Fischer – Fotografie

19/05/2026 – Stakeholder dialogue in Berlin

Stakeholder dialogue in Berlin

Hochschule Niederrhein puts hemp on the agenda

At the third stakeholder dialogue on extended producer responsibility for textiles in Berlin, Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) showcased how its hemp-based ... By Daniel Keienburg

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-20 Copyright Epson — The SureColor SC-F20000 is Epson's first dye-sublimation printer equipped with eight printheads, each offering 3,200 nozzles. © Epson

18/05/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 20/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Kathrin Elling