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Review of the industry - week 37/2025

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

On our own behalf

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

Manhatten-Associates-Henri-Seroux-Copyright-Manhattan-Associates.jpg — Henri Seroux, Senior Vice President Europe at Manhattan Associates, advocates for responsible, ethical supply chains in the age of ultra-fast fashion. © Manhattan Associates

18/09/2025 – Unfair, unethical, unsustainable, unstoppable?

Unfair, unethical, unsustainable, unstoppable?

Europe’s bipolar obsession with fast fashion

Cheap, fast and everywhere: Chinese ultrafast fashion giants Shein and Temu are flooding Europe with low-quality goods, dodging taxes, exploiting legal ... Henri Seroux, Senior Vice President, Europe at Manhattan Associates

The continual development of new products and solutions is indicative of the company's leading role in the market. © Textilcolor

17/09/2025 – ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025

ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025

Textilcolor showcases new technologies

The textile industry is one of the biggest consumers of water globally, requiring approximately 93 billion cubic meters annually. This is equivalent to ... By Editorial staff

Techtextil India will bring together global and domestic exhibitors, solutions providers, institutional buyers, research organisations and key industry bodies for three days of business, innovation and networking. © Messe Frankfurt

16/09/2025 – Techtextil India 2025

Techtextil India 2025

Strategic tie-up for launching “ReCycle Zone”

In a major push to advance circularity and environmental accountability, Techtextil India, scheduled from 19th – 21st November 2025 at the Bombay Exhibition ... 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