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Review of the industry - week 41/2025

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

A+A in Düsseldorf

Carrington Sets New Standards

British fabric manufacturer Carrington Textiles presents twelve innovative workwear fabrics at A+A. 75 percent of the new collection features stretch technology, eight fabrics incorporate sustainable fibres. By Daniel Keienburg

Textile machinery sector in crisis

Mayer & Cie Files for Restructuring

German circular knitting machine manufacturer enters self-administration as global trade conflicts and competitive pressures reduce export demand, while maintaining operations during restructuring process. By Daniel Keienburg

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Knowledge knits smarter – thanks to knitlink, Mayer & Cie. digital platform. © Mayer & Cie.

23/05/2025 – Machine control system

Machine control system

Mayer & Cie.’s new machine control system

The new machine control system “Control 5.0” from Mayer & Cie. makes the company’s circular knitting machines Internet- and knitlink-ready, preparing ... By Jasmin Deschner

The board of the Swiss Textile Machinery Association (left to right): Ralph von Arx, Andreas Conzelmann, Davide Maccabruni, Cornelia Buchwalder (Secretary General), André Imhof, Beat Meienberger, Martin Zürcher. © Swiss Textile Machinery Association

22/05/2025 – Personnel Matter

Personnel Matter

New leadership for Swiss Textile Machinery Association

The Swiss Textile Machinery Association is the representative body for Switzerland’s providers of textile equipment, systems and services. Its general ... By Editorial staff

The “FabricMaster” is a robust and reliable system. © Benninger

21/05/2025 – Modern dyeing technology

Modern dyeing technology

How Swiss engineering is redefining textile dyeing

Benninger aims to set new standards for efficiency, quality and precision to textile dyeing processes. The machine manufacturer improves the entire value-added ... By Editorial staff

The goal of the collaboration is to develop a new generation of high-quality yarns made from recycled cotton. © RE&UP

20/05/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 20/2025

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

According to the EU, the DPP is intended to promote the circular economy and therefore more sustainable consumption. Philippe Ribera, Vice President Innovation at Lectra, explains the other advantages of the DPP. © Lectra/Canva

20/05/2025 – From design to consumption

From design to consumption

The role of the DPP in the circular economy

From next year, manufacturers of clothing and textiles will have to provide all sustainability-related information on each of their products in the form ... Philippe Ribera, VP Innovation bei Lectra

The newly developed machine park represents a crucial step in B.I.G. Yarns’ growth strategy, ensuring a more energy-efficient, faster, and more flexible production system. © Beaulieu International Group

20/05/2025 – Expansion

Expansion

B.I.G. Yarns strengthens European market position

B.I.G. Yarns, a leading designer and manufacturer of carpet yarns for commercial, automotive, residential, and technical applications, announces a significant ... By Jasmin Deschner

Marie Weedermann (left) and Janine Weigele founded Faibrics at the end of 2024 with the aim of transforming quality control in the textile industry through innovative technologies. © Faibrics

19/05/2025 – AI and Automation

AI and Automation

Intelligent quality assurance for textile seams

With its AI-supported “seamguard” system, Faibrics offers an innovative solution for digitising seam quality in textile production. The Faibrics “seamguard” ... By Editorial staff