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Connected garment production: despite growing automation, sewing remains a central, human-led operation. © Meisenbach Verlag - generiert mit KI

 
16/09/2026 – ITMA 2027

ITMA 2027

From machines to connected systems

Sewing remains labour-intensive, but almost everything around it is being automated and digitally linked at scale. Connected transport, cutting, machine ... By  Antje Schmidtpeter
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The DDP creates a structured database for traceability. It also makes the circular economy easier to understand. © Junkle

 
16/09/2026 – Digital Product Passport (DPP)

Digital Product Passport (DPP)

The Traceable Product History

With the Digital Product Passport (DPP), sustainability moves from being a promise to becoming a verifiable attribute. It provides structured, verifiable ... By  Antje Schmidtpeter
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To mark its 65th anniversary, Dornbirn GFC is expanding its established conference program with additional presentation sessions. © Dornbirn GFC

 
14/09/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 37/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By  Kathrin Elling
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“Reflective 30” shimmers and sparkles in the dark. © Gunold

 
11/09/2026 – Safety first

Safety first

Gunold: Always better reflected

If you’re out and about in fog or at dusk, you’ll want to feel safe during the darker months too – with Gunold’s “Reflective 30”, that’s no longer a problem. By  Larissa Terwart
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More than 500 companies will exhibit at Texhibition Istanbul at the Istanbul Expo Center. © Texhibition Istanbul

 
09/09/2026 – Texhibition Istanbul (9-11 September 2026)

Texhibition Istanbul (9-11 September 2026)

SmartTex Hub premieres

Texhibition marks its 10th edition by strengthening its B2B and business set-up and launching the SmartTex Hub dedicated to technical textiles. Visitors ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles: The Autumn Edition 2026 closed on 20 August in Shanghai, drawing nearly 36,000 visitors from 113 markets and over 900 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions. © Messe Frankfurt (HK) Co Ltd

 
09/09/2026 – l Trade Fair

l Trade Fair

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles

The Autumn Edition 2026 closed on 20 August in Shanghai, drawing nearly 36,000 visitors from 113 markets and over 900 exhibitors from 19 countries and ... By  Editorial staff
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To mark its 65th anniversary, Dornbirn GFC is expanding its established conference program with additional presentation sessions. © Dornbirn GFC

 
08/09/2026 – Conference

Conference

Dornbirn GFC 2026

From September 16 to 18, 2026, the international fiber community will meet in Dornbirn, Austria, to discuss current trends, technological developments, ... By  Antje Schmidtpeter