textile network

Successful 39th Hof Nonwovens Days

With a total of 21 technical presentations, the symposium on 4 and 5 November offered a comprehensive insight into current developments and challenges in the nonwovens industry. By Antje Schmidtpeter

VIATT 2027

Best Platform for Networking

From 24 to 26 February 2027, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) takes place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. By Larissa Terwart

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

“Shape the Movement“

The Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics is focusing on a strategic repositioning from its next spring edition. The show takes place from 10 to 12 March 2027 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai. By Larissa Terwart

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 45/2026

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

Guetermann-K---A-E-Guetermann-Copyright-Guetermann-GmbH.jpg — Gütermann K: The seam is safety-critical, and the right thread is decisive for TL conformity. © Gütermann GmbH

20/10/2026 – The Seam as a Safety Factor

The Seam as a Safety Factor

Gütermann: Sewing Thread for TL Tests

Anyone sewing military clothing must meet TL requirements precisely. Gütermann classifies the seam as safety-critical and shows which testable criteria ... von Redaktion

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-42_Copyright Stäubli — At the heart of this global organization, the center of excellence in Bayreuth is responsible of the entire 3D weaving development process. © Stäubli

19/10/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 42/2026

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

19/10/2026 – Binder

Binder

Flexible Fastening Solutions for Defence Applications

With repositionable and reclosable hook-and-loop and specialised fastening systems developed and manufactured in Germany, Gottlieb Binder GmbH & Co. KG ... By Larissa Terwart

MFS-AW-26---Sorin-04-036-Copyright-Munich-Fabric-Start.jpg — A year-round digital strategy carries the exchange with the industry well beyond the trade fair dates in Munich. © Munich Fabric Start

15/10/2026 – MFS x Future Fashion Assembly

MFS x Future Fashion Assembly

Munich Fabric Start, 365 days a year

From trade fair to year-round international industry platform: Munich Fabric Start continues to develop its position as an international platform for ... By Antje Schmidtpeter

Spectura connects colour measurement with quality workflows through cloud connectivity, helping to identify deviations earlier and reduce rework. © X-Rite Pantone

15/10/2026 – Colour management

Colour management

X-Rite Pantone launches Spectura

The portable spectrophotometer platform links colour measurement with digital quality workflows, bringing data from the laboratory to production and reducing ... By Daniel Keienburg

Fristads-Collections-Energie-Sektor-Copyright-Fristads-.jpg — Many roles, one clothing concept: Fristads multi-norm protection. © Fristads

14/10/2026 – Workwear

Workwear

Fristads: multi-norm protection with women’s fit

Fristads’ range for the energy sector spans certified high-visibility clothing through to flame protection, electric arc protection and weather protection. By Daniel Keienburg

Patagonia-kooperiert-mit-Thermore--Copyright-Thermore.jpg — The Heyes Peak Jacket's shell fabric is a 1.2-oz, 20-denier NetPlus® ripstop, finished with a DWR treatment made without intentionally added PFAS. © Thermore

14/10/2026 – Partnership

Partnership

Thermore partners with Patagonia

The Heyes Peak collection from Patagonia is designed for mixed weather. Thermore supplies the insulation EVOdown. It is made from 100% recycled fibers ... By Daniel Keienburg