textile network

Research

New 3D printing process enables sustainable fiber composite components

The DITF, together with Arburg GmbH+Co KG, are developing an energy- and material-efficient 3D printing process for manufacturing of lightweight bio-based ... By Sibylle Michel

Trade fairs

TecStyle Visions: Special shows to look at, touch and take part in

From 30 March to 1 April, 2023, it’s that time again: TecStyle Visions is presenting as part of EXPO 4.0. at the Stuttgart trade fair centre in Germany. By Sibylle Michel

Supply chain transparency

New digital blockchain solution at no cost

FibreTrace has released a free digital traceability solution to the textile industry, which maps the global textile supply chain from fibre to retail. By Sibylle Michel

Trade fairs

Munich Fabric Start gives a new impetus to the industry

At the winter edition of Munich Fabric Start, the predominant topics were material and colour trends for Spring/Summer 2024 as well as efficiency and ... By Sibylle Michel

New Managing Director Gunnar Meyer will focus especially on challenges such as the current energy crisis, alternative heating systems and sustainable textile finishing. © Monforts

30/01/2023 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

New Managing Director for Monforts

Gunnar Meyer has been assigned the new Managing Director of A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG in Mönchengladbach, Germany. By Sibylle Michel

Jumbo-Textil offers campers premium textile storage and fastening solutions. © Jumbo-Textil

27/01/2023 – Automotive

Automotive

Textile solutions for every camper van model

If you are a camper on the road, you have a lot of things with you: from toothpaste to coffee cups. Textile holder systems help you stow everything away ... By Sibylle Michel

26/01/2023 – Phygital Fashion

Phygital Fashion

Digital clothing can help to limit impulsive fashion purchases

Retail purchases, especially in fashion, are often made on impulse, which has a detrimental effect on the planet. Digital twins of real-life clothing ... By Sibylle Michel

Fespa Global Print Expo and European Sign Expo 2023 will offer visitors a wealth of product innovations for digital, screen and textile printing and signage. © Fespa

25/01/2023 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Fespa 2023: New perspectives on print and signage

Fespa Global Print Expo 2023 returns to Messe Munich, Germany, from 23–26 May 2023, with a mission to share “New Perspectives” with print and sign professionals. By Sibylle Michel

25/01/2023 – Deforestation-free supply chains

Deforestation-free supply chains

Kelheim Fibres welcomes EU agreement

Kelheim Fibres welcomes the preliminary political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on an EU regulation on deforestation-free ... By Sibylle Michel

23/01/2023 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Première Vision Paris strengthens its sustainable commitments

Solutions to help the creative fashion industry make a sustainable transition take center stage at the next edition of Première Vision Paris, February ... By Sibylle Michel

Textile manufacturers and fashion operators will be able to see high-end textiles and accessories on the global market. © Milano Unica

20/01/2023 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Milano Unica’s special areas and exhibitors

The 36th edition of Milano Unica, 31 January to 2 February, will feature the proposals of the leading Italian textiles and accessories companies for the ... By Sibylle Michel