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Messe Frankfurt

Techtextil 2026 welcomes more than 1,500 exhibitors

More than 1,500 exhibitors from 49 countries will present their products and innovations at Techtextil 2026, taking place from 21 to 24 April in Frankfurt. Over 120 companies are participating for the first time. By Daniel Keienburg

Messe Frankfurt Hong Kong

VIATT 2026 opens this week

With new international group participations and dedicated areas for chemicals, dyes, and design insights, the 2026 edition strengthens its role as a regional hub for technology, sourcing, and collaboration. By Editorial staff

Proven Practices rethought

CHT Group wins German Sustainability Award

Pigmentura by CHT wins the German Sustainability Award in the Products category. The Award honors exemplary sustainability achievements in business, local government, and research. By Antje Schmidtpeter

$Digital Traceability of Organic Cotton$

OEKO-TEX® and TextileGenesis

Digital Traceability of Organic Cotton

The partnership between OEKO-TEX® and TextileGenesis sets new standards for the traceability of organic cotton and strengthens trust in textile certifications. By Antje Schmidtpeter

25/02/2026 – Sustainability Rating

Sustainability Rating

CHT Earns EcoVadis Gold Rating

With a score of 81 points, CHT ranks among the top five percent of companies assessed by EcoVadis in 2025. The rating reflects progress across all four ... By Daniel Keienburg

Cetex will showcase the ACPM 200P bending stiffness measuring device at Techtextil 2026. © Cetex

24/02/2026 – Hall 12.1/D51

Hall 12.1/D51

Cetex at Techtextil 2026

Cetex presents textile technologies from Saxony at the joint booth it coordinates. The stand brings together developments in machinery, testing equipment ... By Daniel Keienburg

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-8 Copyright VIATT — Entrance to VIATT 2026 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center. © Messe Frankfurt / Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT)

23/02/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 8/2026

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

Mechanisches-Recycling-fuer-ein-leistungsfaehiges-Garn--Copyright-Gebr--Otto.jpg — Celebrating the successful research and development project (from left to right): Andreas Merkel, Managing Director at Gebr. Otto; Werner Jochum, Head of Sales at Gebr. Otto; Thorsten Pitschke from the Bifa Environmental Institute; Cornelia Magno from Schwob AG (on screen); Dr. Georg Stegschuster, Head of the Recycling Atelier; Hans Spörry from Weseta; Reinhold Regittnig from Gebr. Otto; and Zlatko Donev, Production Manager at Weseta. © Gebr. Otto

23/02/2026 – Research and Development Project

Research and Development Project

Eco Yarn project demonstrates fibre potential

Discarded rental bedding formed the raw material for a new terry yarn containing 30 percent post-consumer recycled cotton. Tests in spinning and weaving ... By Daniel Keienburg

Technical filament yarns play a key role in airbag performance, forming part of the 30–35 kilograms installed in every modern vehicle. © Barmag

20/02/2026 – VDMA joint stand, Hall 12/C56

VDMA joint stand, Hall 12/C56

Barmag at Techtextil 2026

Barmag will present technologies for producing industrial filament yarns used in airbags, seat belts and other technical applications, focusing on stable ... By Daniel Keienburg

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

Bremer-Baumwollkonferenz-Copyright-AkuAku---stock-adobe-com---generiert-mit-KI.jpg — 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