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Season’s greetings

textile network wishes you a Merry Christmas!

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

07/08/2024 – Cinte Techtextil China

Cinte Techtextil China

German Pavilion, AI textile inspection and sustainability highlights

Cinte Techtextil China, a trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens, will take place from September 19th-21st, 2024, at the Shanghai New International ... By Editorial staff

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

06/08/2024 – Milano Unica Shanghai

Milano Unica Shanghai

Italian textile excellence returns

The 19th edition of Milano Unica Shanghai, organized by the Italian Trade Agency ICE, will take place from August 27th-29th, 2024. This event will feature ... By Editorial staff

Empa researcher Edith Perret is developing special fibers that can deliver drugs in a targeted manner. © Empa

05/08/2024 – Medical textiles

Medical textiles

Inner values count

Empa researchers have developed “liquid core fibers” that contain drugs inside and can be integrated into medical textiles. This offers an innovative ... By Editorial staff

TN_ENG_KW_31_Wochenrückblick — Products bearing the Oeko-Tex Organic Cotton label have been manufactured without the use of GMOs and tested for pesticides and other harmful substances. © Oeko-Tex

05/08/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 31/2024

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

“LXL Pro” electronic jacquard machine for OPW airbag weaving. Available in four formats and up to 14,336 hooks. © Stäubli

02/08/2024 – Stäubli´s “TF30” weaving system

Stäubli´s “TF30” weaving system

Revolutionizing technical fabric production

The “TF30” enables weaving mills to produce new types of technical fabrics in sectors ranging from medicine to transportation, aerospace, and more. Creating ... By Editorial staff

Emtec Electronic’s enhanced “TSA” device and “Virtual Haptic Library” represent significant advancements in the textile industry. © emtec Electronic

02/08/2024 – Upgraded “TSA” device

Upgraded “TSA” device

Driving sustainability in the textile chain with “TSA”

Emtec Electronic, a leading German manufacturer of specialized testing equipment for the paper, textile, and nonwoven industries, has launched an upgraded ... By Sibylle Michel

Olaf Schmidt, Shirley Tale, Valentina Ciuffi und Joseph Grima (f. l. t. r.). © Pietro Sutera/Messe Frankfurt

02/08/2024 – Heimtextil trends 25/26

Heimtextil trends 25/26

“Future Continuous”

Heimtextil trends 25/26, curated by Alcova Milano, was unveiled on August 1st, 2024, in Frankfurt am Main. This collaboration introduces innovative and ... By Editorial staff