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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

Protective-Wear-Copyright-A2Z-AI---stock-adobe-com---generiert-mit-KI.jpg — The Protective Wear Days bring together experts, share textile know-how and present solutions directly on machines and materials. © A2Z AI / stock.adobe.com - generiert mit KI

04/06/2026 – Specialist days for textile protective clothing

Specialist days for textile protective clothing

Protective Wear Days 2026 in Landsberg

An increasing number of companies are developing protective wear for military, law enforcement and highly specialised applications. The Protective Wear ... By Daniel Keienburg

Fristads offers a broad range of certified workwear with UV protection according to EN 13758-2 and a UPF of 40+. © Fristads

03/06/2026 – Functional workwear and UV protection

Functional workwear and UV protection

Fristads UV protective workwear

Outdoor workers face intensive UV exposure from spring to autumn. Fristads supplies certified workwear with UV protection and high wearing comfort for ... By Daniel Keienburg

Kompaktspinnanlage-VarioFil-Copyright-BB-Engineering.jpg — Spinning system VarioFil. © BB Engineering

03/06/2026 – ITM 2026 - Istanbul

ITM 2026 - Istanbul

BB Engineering at ITM 2026

At ITM 2026 in Istanbul, BB Engineering will present its new, patented ValuePack spin pack and showcase its portfolio of solutions, including the compact ... 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