textile network

Picture gallery

Our highlights from Fespa 2025

textile network was at the Fespa Global Print Expo in Berlin and captured exciting impressions of the trade fair in pictures. Discover our highlights from Fespa in our picture gallery. By Sibylle Michel

Expansion

Brightfiber Textiles opens recycling factory

Brightfiber Textiles has officially opened the world’s first local circular textile factory together with the famous Dutch actress and activist Carice van Houten. The new factory transforms locally collected used clothing into high-quality textile fibers. By Editorial staff

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 18/2025

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 Daniel Keienburg

Trade fairs

Strong response: Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 are well booked

High registration numbers with many new exhibitors herald a strong Techtextil and Texprocess 2026. From 21 to 24 April 2026, international suppliers present their innovations at the two leading trade fairs. By Sibylle Michel

Testing and consultation workshops done with Hämmerle & Vogel in September 2024. © Vizoo GmbH

10/02/2025 – Real-time 3D technology

Real-time 3D technology

Revolutionizing fabric showcasing

Fabric sourcing is entering a new era with Vizoo GmbH’s unveiling of “Cast”, a cutting-edge, interactive 3D solution designed to transform how fabric ... By Editorial staff

The Leipzig-based company has been developing, producing, and distributing innovative testing solutions worldwide since 1995. © emtec

07/02/2025 – Expansion

Expansion

emtec Electronic strengthens its business in North America

The German company emtec Electronic GmbH has decided to strengthen its business in North America, including the USA and Canada, and go its own way. In ... By Jasmin Deschner

JEC World is the leading global platform for the composites ecosystem, drawing over 43,500 professionals and hosting 1,300 exhibitors from more than 100 countries. © JEC World

07/02/2025 – JEC World 2025

JEC World 2025

Exploring new horizons: JEC Investor Day 2025

JEC unveils Investor Day, a signature event created in partnership with Catalysium and Sesamers within JEC World 2025, taking place on March 5, 2025, ... By Editorial staff

The 64th Dornbirn GFC will take place from September 10 – 12 at the Culture House Dornbirn, Austria. © Dornbirn GFC

06/02/2025 – Events

Events

Dornbirn GFC 2025: Call for Papers

From 10 to 12 September 2025, more than 100 specialist presentations will take centre stage in Dornbirn at the 64th Dornbirn Global Fibre Congress in ... By Editorial staff

06/02/2025 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Industry visionaries expected at Fespa 2025

Fespa Global Print Expo and its co-located events, European Sign Expo and Personalization Experience, will present a wealth of products and solutions ... By Sibylle Michel

The International Expo of Textile Machines, Materials and Accessories MyTexstyle is held from 7 to 9 May 2025 in the Kielce Exhibition and Congress Centre. © Targi Kielce

06/02/2025 – Advertorial

Advertorial

My TexStyle – Knowledge and Cutting-Edge Technologies for Poland’s Textile Sector

Ensuring sustainable production, using materials and machinery with minimal environmental impact, and extending product lifecycles —these are the new obligations ... By Editorial staff

“Working with Matic has been a fantastic experience,” says Nova Abbott, Head of Marketing, Kavalan. © Kavalan

05/02/2025 – Textile finishing

Textile finishing

Kavalan and Matic set new sustainability standard

Leading manufacturer of low environmental impact PVC-free wide format materials, Kavalan, shares details of its strategic partnership with Matic, a manufacturer ... By Editorial staff