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Review of the industry - week 36/2025

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 Kathrin Elling

Protective wear

Anti-static protective clothing in high demand

Growing demand for anti-static protective clothing is being driven by expansion of the electronics industry and growing awareness of workplace safety, according to “Anti-static technologies for performance apparel: opportunities in a fast growing market”, a 27-page report ... By Editorial staff

The eco-fabric movement

How sustainability is reshaping textiles

In recent years, the fashion and textile industry has witnessed a profound transformation driven by a more informed and environmentally aware consumer base. The global shift is reshaping the industry, not just in clothing design, but down to the fibres, fabrics, and accessories ... By Editorial staff

Crisis and future of Swiss sheep’s wool

Swiss wool between potential and pressure

The purchase of Swiss wool was suspended in spring 2025 – a consequence of shrinking demand and a lack of infrastructure. What happens when a natural material with unique properties can no longer find a market? By Editorial staff

shutterstock-2146897235-Copyright-shutterstock-2146897235.jpg — The demand for workwear is greater than ever before, and today's workforce faces new challenges every day that require them to rethink and adapt. © shutterstock_2146897235

15/09/2025 – Workwear

Workwear

Lycra expands into the workwear sector

The Lycra Company looks back on over 60 years of innovation in the field of performance fibres and now offers its range of fibres and technologies for ... By Jasmin Deschner

Elle-Erre has invested in four Mimaki “TS330-1600” units. © Mimaki

12/09/2025 – Textile Printing

Textile Printing

Driving expansion with Mimaki’s Textile Printing

The Italian company, Elle-Erre has established itself as a trusted name in textile and visual communications printing and specialises in producing high-quality ... By Editorial staff

The project investigated options for the yield-oriented cultivation of apocynum ssp. (kendyr) on former cotton sites and the production of textile-processable fibre qualities. © STFI

11/09/2025 – International research cooperation

International research cooperation

Kendyr as a climate-friendly cotton alternative

In many arid regions of the world, particularly in Central Asia, decades of irrigation of cotton fields are increasingly leading to soil salinisation ... By Jasmin Deschner

The storage feeder “K52 ATC“ measures the yarn tension permanently by a yarn sensor. © Memminger-Iro

10/09/2025 – Accessories for knitting machines

Accessories for knitting machines

Innovative knitting solutions by Memminger-Iro

At the trade fair ITMA Singapore from 28–31 October 2025, Memminger-Iro will present the following products for knitting machines at its 100sqm exhibition ... By Editorial staff

Performance Days will take place from October 29-30, 2025. © Performance days

09/09/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Creative area premieres at Performance Days

On October 29 and 30, 2025, Performance Days expands its trade fair concept with a new highlight: the Creative Area featuring the Inspiration Walk. This ... By Editorial staff

Pyratex has already developed fabrics with Circ’s recycled polyester and lyocell fibers and is currently running selected bulk productions for pioneering clients soon to be launched in the market. © Pyratex

08/09/2025 – Collaboration

Collaboration

Pyratex adopts Circ recycled fibers

Circ, a leader in textile-to-textile recycling, and Pyratex, a next-gen textile R&D company, are strengthening their collaboration to integrate Circ’s ... By Editorial staff

Textilcolor already manufactures the chemical components used in the Pyroshell technology and is now also acquiring the patents of the application technology. © Textilcolor

05/09/2025 – High-tech textile manufacturing

High-tech textile manufacturing

Textilcolor acquires Pyroshell patents

Textilcolor AG, a leading provider of innovative textile chemicals, announces the acquisition of the application patents for Pyroshell from Schoeller Textil ... By Jasmin Deschner