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Top 5 of the Week – 32/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Kathrin Elling

Personnel

Olymp reshuffles Corporate Fashion and Private Label

At Olymp, Andreas Telahr will step down at the end of 2026 after more than three decades with the company. Stefan Klieber is set to take over responsibility for Corporate Fashion and Private Label. Sales Managing Director Peter Hoever points to continuity and a sharper ... By Daniel Keienburg

Textile and Clothing Technology

Excellence in Graduate Theses

As part of the graduation ceremony of the Department of Textile and Clothing Technology at Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR), two graduates were honored for their outstanding theses. By Antje Schmidtpeter

Sensors and control systems

Online coating control with AF 310

Continuous, contactless online measurement helps keep coated technical textiles within specified parameters, cutting start-up waste and manual checks with the Pleva AF310. By Editorial staff

Strategic alliance between Coats and Tajima: Bringing together Coats' high-performance embroidery threads and technical expertise with Tajima's advanced embroidery technologies and digital solutions. © Coats Group

20/07/2026 – Strategic partnership

Strategic partnership

Coats and Tajima elevate embroidery

Coats and Tajima are aligning threads, machines and software to tackle quality and consistency in premium embroidery. Their Embroidery Service Centres ... By Editorial staff

At the Berlin Fashion Week in early July, the German textile and fashion industry focused on building strong networks with policymakers and young designers. © textil+mode

16/07/2026 – Berlin Fashion Week / Neo.Fashion.2026

Berlin Fashion Week / Neo.Fashion.2026

Next.Level.Network supports emerging fashion talent

More than 100 emerging designers presented their graduate collections at Neo.Fashion.2026. With Next.Level.Network, Gesamtverband textil+mode links young ... By Daniel Keienburg

15/07/2026 – Gunold

Gunold

Invisible thread for discreet seams and embroidery effects

The polyester monofilament Invisible from Gunold is designed for applications where seams and attachments should recede into the background. By Daniel Keienburg

Septwolves-nachhaltige-Polo-Linie-Copyright-China-Wave.jpg — Septwolves presented a sustainable polo line made from natural fibres. © China Wave

15/07/2026 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

China Wave at Pitti Uomo 110

China Wave brought six Chinese labels to Pitti Uomo 110 in Florence and used the trade fair to connect brands with buyers, distributors, showrooms and ... By Daniel Keienburg

Ernst-Pelz-Preis-2026-UPM-und-Vaude-Copyright-Vaude.jpg — Vaude and UPM honoured for material innovation (left to right): Hubert Aiwanger, Bavarian Minister of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy; Jochen Pelz, Member of the Board of the Ernst Pelz Foundation; René Bethmann, Innovation Manager at Vaude; Holger John, Sales Manager at UPM Next Generation Renewables; Michaela Kaniber, Bavarian Minister of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism; and Peter Pelz, Founder and Chair of the Ernst Pelz Foundation Board of Trustees. © Vaude

15/07/2026 – Ernst Pelz Award 2026

Ernst Pelz Award 2026

Vaude and UPM: Award-Winning Innovation

UPM Next Generation Renewables and the sustainable outdoor brand Vaude have been awarded the 2026 Ernst Pelz Award for their joint development of the ... By Larissa Terwart

”The products accompany me throughout everyday life, while travelling or spending time outdoors – and they reflect the values that matter to me," says Felix Neureuther. © Jonas Melcher

14/07/2026 – When Shared Values Bring People Together

When Shared Values Bring People Together

Felix Neureuther and Tom Fyfe Announce Partnership

The German merino apparel brand Tom Fyfe has entered into a partnership with the former alpine ski racer, Felix Neureuther, who will represent as its ... By Antje Schmidtpeter

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-28 Copyright Amann Group — German headquarter of Amann since 175 years. © Amann Group

13/07/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 28/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Kathrin Elling