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Review of the industry - week 29/2025

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

Personnel matter

Karl Mayer’s Warp Knitting under new leadership

Karl Mayer’s Warp Knitting Business Unit is working flat out to prepare for ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 in Singapore. The most important division of the renowned industry player will be presenting itself at the key textile machinery trade fair under new leadership. By Sibylle Michel

Personnel matter

Glasstec and A+A to be led by new Director Daniel Feische

On 1 September 2025 Daniel Feische will assume responsibility as Director for the Occupational Safety & Health and Glass Technologies portfolios at Messe Düsseldorf. From 1 December 2025 he will take full responsibility thus succeeding Lars Wismer in this role. By Sibylle Michel

Final report

Milano Unica: strong rise in global visitors

The 41st edition of Milano Unica, showcasing the F/W 2026-2027 collections of high-end fabrics and accessories for menswear, womenswear and childrenswear, concluded with a notable increase in international attendance –+10% compared to the corresponding edition in 2024. By Editorial staff

FET’s closed-loop supercritical CO2 system can achieve more than 95% solvent recovery without loss of performance. © FET

02/07/2025 – Fibre production process

Fibre production process

FET’s game changer for the biomedical market

A much more sustainable, cost effective and very flexible process for manufacturing critical fibres based on ultra high molecular weight polyethylene ... By Editorial staff

The platform provides practical, scalable solutions that align with both climate science and market needs. © Circulose

02/07/2025 – Fashion supply chains

Fashion supply chains

Circulose launches “Circulose Forward”

As part of its mission to evolve from a pulp producer to a full solution provider, Circulose is taking another step toward scaling circular solutions ... By Editorial staff

Gottstein will be exhibiting at Milano Unica, where the company will unveil their new collection exclusively, ahead of its official launch. © Gottstein

02/07/2025 – Gottstein at Milano Unica

Gottstein at Milano Unica

Exclusive premiere for sustainable wool textiles from Tyrol

For the first time, Gottstein will exhibit at Milano Unica, taking place from July 9–11, 2025. The manufacturer will present a new collection of sustainable ... By Sibylle Michel

Lycra Xtra Life represents a step toward more environmentally responsible textile production. © The Lycra Company

02/07/2025 – The Lycra Company at Milano Unica

The Lycra Company at Milano Unica

New bio-based Lycra fiber introduced for swimwear

At Milano Unica, a new approach to sustainable swimwear will be showcased: Lycra Xtra Life made with 70% bio-based content. This fiber is derived from ... By Sibylle Michel

Our special edition – textile network 1 EXTRA – is available free of charge. © Meisenbach GmbH

02/07/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Our first digital special edition has been published!

We are celebrating a premiere: textile network EXTRA 1 is our first purely digital, free special edition. The focus of the first issue: innovative fabrics ... By Editorial staff

01/07/2025 – Digital presence

Digital presence

Archroma launches new website

Archroma unveiled a fully redesigned website, aimed at enhancing customer experience and accelerating the transition to more sustainable practices across ... By Editorial staff

The new initiative will enable consumers to access detailed information about a garment's production, from fabric creation to dyeing processes, all the way through to the final product. © Odlo

30/06/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 26/2025

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