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Top 5 of the Week – 8/2026

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

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 processes and consistently high yarn quality. By Daniel Keienburg

Messe Frankfurt Hong Kong

German Pavilion Debuts at VIATT

The 2026 edition of VIATT introduces the first German Pavilion, bringing together specialist suppliers with solutions across textiles, machinery and processing. Exhibitors highlight quality, engineering and proven manufacturing expertise. By Daniel Keienburg

Last-minute rescue?

Sale brings new prospects for Mayer & Cie.

The transaction with Huixing opens up the possibility of resuming circular knitting machine production in Albstadt. Regulatory approvals are still required. Ongoing production will continue until the end of February. By Daniel Keienburg

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

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

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-7 Copyright Karl Mayer — 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

16/02/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 7/2026

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

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

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

10/02/2026 – Hall 12.0/B79

Hall 12.0/B79

Karl Mayer at Techtextil: New warp-knit advances and a dedicated Innovation Center

Karl Mayer presents advanced textile structures, reinforcement fabrics and functional apparel solutions at Techtextil, alongside the parallel opening ... By Daniel Keienburg

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-6 Copyright panophotograph-AdobeStock-generiert mit KI — 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