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Trade fairs

Techtextil and Texprocess 2026: Adapted hall layout

The leading international trade fairs Techtextil and Texprocess strengthen their offering for the upcoming edition from 21 to 24 April 2026. The focus is on a restructured hall layout, additional product areas and the extension of content formats. By Sibylle Michel

Colour management solutions

X-Rite helps brands incorporate Pantone Colour of the Year 2025

Global brands and manufacturers in textiles, apparel, plastics, and home goods can quickly integrate Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse into their digital colour workflows to ensure it is reproduced consistently across different materials and production stages. By Editorial staff

Textile industry in transition

MOON 2.0 helps with transformation processes

The Hanns Pielenz Foundation, shareholder of the Amann Group, has achieved a remarkable milestone with the successful completion of the second phase of its transformative program, MOON 2.0. By Sibylle Michel

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 suppliers showcase their products. By Editorial staff

The fair’s product categories cover 12 application areas, which comprehensively span a full range of potential uses in modern technical textiles and nonwovens. © Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.

03/02/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 5/2025

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

03/02/2025 – Reuse and recycle

Reuse and recycle

Boss launches Eightyards

German fashion company Hugo Boss AG (PLC) establishes an independent company called Eightyards, which specializes in the recycling and reuse of the surplus ... von Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

The two-day Textile Filter symposium will take place in Chemnitz on 11 and 12 March 2025. © STFI

31/01/2025 – 17th Textile Filter Symposium

17th Textile Filter Symposium

New impetus in filter media development

The STFI is inviting experts to the “Textile Filter” symposium in Chemnitz, Germany, on 11 and 12 March 2025, to intensify cooperation between research ... By Sibylle Michel

The fair will feature robust international exhibitor participation, region pavilions and zones from India, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, Taiwan, and Thailand, as well as the inaugural European Zone. © Messe Frankfurt

31/01/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Eurasian textile leaders gather at VIATT 2025

Scheduled for 26–28 February, 2025 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, the fair will leverage Vietnam’s position as a leading textile and ... By Editorial staff

More than 1,200 weavers and garment makers are expected in Halls 2, 3 and 4 of the exhibition centre for this first edition in 2025. © Messe Frankfurt

31/01/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris returns in February

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris will take place from 10 to 12 February. There will be a number of innovations both in terms of the products on offer and ... By Editorial staff

The biodegradable geotextile is made from renewable raw materials and serves as a temporary filter for bank protection. © Fraunhofer UMSICHT

30/01/2025 – Research project

Research project

Biodegradable geotextiles for securing banks

In the joint research project “Bioshoreline” researchers developed a biodegradable geotextile made from renewable raw materials that serves as a temporary ... By Sibylle Michel

Tencel Lyocell enhances the fabric by adding softness and effective moisture control, which supports a balanced microclimate. © Suedwolle Group

29/01/2025 – Home textile fabrics

Home textile fabrics

Suedwolle Group launches Innovation Hub Story

Suedwolle Group recently collaborated with Lenzing AG and Culp Home Fashions to develop a new range of home textile fabrics combining wool and Tencel ... By Jasmin Deschner