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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The RF 5.10 Upgrade enables at least 10 percent higher output, improving profitability. © Reifenhäuser

 
20/05/2026 – Index 2026 - Nonwovens machinery and digital support

Index 2026 - Nonwovens machinery and digital support

Reicofil highlights RF 5.10, RF Core and AI

Reifenhäuser Reicofil is using Index 2026 in Geneva to showcase how it wants to push output, line efficiency and new applications in nonwovens. The company ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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Madita Fischer presents the university projects “ReHemp” and “Hanfknit” to Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider. © Gregor Fischer – Fotografie

 
19/05/2026 – Stakeholder dialogue in Berlin

Stakeholder dialogue in Berlin

Hochschule Niederrhein puts hemp on the agenda

At the third stakeholder dialogue on extended producer responsibility for textiles in Berlin, Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) showcased how its hemp-based ... By  Daniel Keienburg