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The year 2024 is drawing to a close, and it has been a year that has presented us in the textile industry with many challenges. Global changes, economic pressures and adapting to new conditions have put us all to the test. But despite these difficulties, it also shows what ... By Sibylle Michel

Final report

Filtech 2024: Growing number of visitors and exhibitors

The Filtech 2024 show was the largest event ever with 591+ exhibitors and will set a strong signal for further growth of the world-wide filtration and separation sector. By Editorial staff

Picture gallery

textile network at Filtech 2024

textile network visited the international trade fair for filtration and separation technology in Cologne, Germany, and was able to gather many positive impressions. We have captured these for you in our picture gallery. By Editorial staff

Trade fair

ITMA ASIA + CITME expands its exhibition space

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 has received overwhelming support, surpassing the expectations with a 30% increase in the number of applicants to date. As a result of the increased demand, the show owners have expanded the booked hall space. By Editorial staff

To protect themselves against the challenges of global supply chains, more and more companies are adopting a holistic concept for the automated monitoring of their entire supply chain management processes. © Destina/stock.adobe.com

15/08/2024 – Hermes Barometer on risk management along the supply chain

Hermes Barometer on risk management along the supply chain

Focus on Digitization and Collaboration

Digitization plays a key role in making supply chains more secure: This view is held by more than two thirds of a total of 150 logistics managers at German ... By Sibylle Michel

The family business from Stockstadt will now be managed by the fourth generation. From left to right: Aileen Gunold, Kevin Gunold, Christoph Gunold und Stephan Gunold © Gunold

13/08/2024 – Family business in its fourth generation

Family business in its fourth generation

Change of Managing Directors at Gunold

Gunold GmbH, a tradition-rich family business from Stockstadt, introduces a change in management with the arrival of Aileen and Kevin Gunold. By Sibylle Michel

Freight rates are currently at their highest level since August 2022. © Travel mania/stock.adobe.com

12/08/2024 – Logistics

Logistics

Importers face high transportation costs from the Far East

Political tensions in the Middle East are driving sea container freight rates to their highest level in two years. This trend is unlikely to change in ... By Sibylle Michel

TN_ENG_KW_32_Wochenrückblick — Milano Unica returns to Shanghai for the August 2024 edition of Intertextile Apparel Fabrics. © Milano Unica

12/08/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 32/2024

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 Sven Ramer

John Vareldzis, RTS Textiles CEO, commented: “This year, we are publishing our first sustainability report to reflect the increasing importance of sustainability in everything that we do.” © Carrington Textiles

09/08/2024 – Carrington Textiles

Carrington Textiles

First sustainability report released

Global workwear textile manufacturer, Carrington Textiles, has announced the release of its first sustainability report, highlighting some of the company´s ... By Editorial staff

“SWG-XR 154 15L” wholegarment knitting machine. © Shima Seiki

08/08/2024 – Flat knitting

Flat knitting

Shima Seiki to exhibit at Febratex

Shima Seiki, a provider of flat knitting technology, will showcase its latest innovations at Febratex 2024, in Santa Catarina, Brazil, this month. The ... By Editorial staff

Sheet mask functionalised with graviola microcapsules and textile coating systems. © STFI, Fraunhofer IAP

07/08/2024 – Wellness and health

Wellness and health

Active ingredient of graviola embedded in textiles

Together with international partners, researchers at the Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut e.V. (STFI) have succeeded in processing the active ingredient ... By Jasmin Deschner