textile network

textile network survey

Outlook 2025: Positive feedback from the industry

The textile industry is currently facing major challenges. We want to focus on the positive developments and have therefore conducted a survey with several textile companies. You can find their surprising responses on our topic page “Survey 2025”. By Sibylle Michel

New corporate brand

Merger of Mehler Texnologies and Heytex

Effective immediately, Mehler Texnologies and Heytex, both part of the Freudenberg Group, will operate together under the new name MehlerHeytex. By Sibylle Michel

Fair working conditions

Vaude receives award for the 10th consecutive year

For many years, Vaude has been strongly committed to fair working conditions in the global supply chain. For this, the outdoor brand has now been awarded Leader Status by the independent organization Fair Wear for the 10th consecutive time. By Sibylle Michel

Software

Centric unveils new product categories and innovations

Centric Software enhances its Centric Market Intelligence, the competitive market intelligence solution designed to empower brands and retailers with data for consumer product trends, pricing intelligence and competitor monitoring. By Editorial staff

Andritz technical center located in France, dedicated to wipes. © Andritz

21/03/2025 – Hygiene product technologies

Hygiene product technologies

Diversification of the wipes market opens new opportunities

The nonwovens market is a dynamic and constantly growing market. There is a trend towards diversification of applications, particularly in nonwovens for ... By Editorial staff

Like a real lock, the “textile lock” connects the two fibre components and turns two individual parts into a stable whole. © Climatex

20/03/2025 – Textile circular economy

Textile circular economy

Technological innovation meets sustainability

The Swiss company Climatex is developing Circular Textile Technologies not only to give textiles several lives, but also to lead the industry together ... By Sibylle Michel

Klopman has recently installed an advanced electrofiltration system in its facility, which allows the recovery of thermal energy and efficient filtration of air emissions. © Klopman

20/03/2025 – Reducing emissions further

Reducing emissions further

Klopman commits to 100% renewable energy

Klopman has achieved a major milestone in its commitment to sustainability: 100% of the energy used in all Klopman production processes will be derived ... By Editorial staff

The textile industry remains one of the world’s most waste-intensive sectors, with millions of tonnes of clothing and fabric discarded annually. © AMI

20/03/2025 – Trade Fair

Trade Fair

Driving change at Textiles Recycling Expo

As the world prepares to recognise the International Day of Zero Waste on the 30th of March 2025, there has never been a more critical time to spotlight ... By Editorial staff

The Foundation seeks the active support of exhibitors at Fespa Global Print Expo 2025 to produce printed applications such as educational posters, maps, student clothing and backpacks. © FESPA

19/03/2025 – New Foundation

New Foundation

Launch of The Fespa Foundation

Fespa announces the launch of The Fespa Foundation, dedicated to encouraging sustainable practices throughout the speciality print and visual communications ... By Editorial staff

Held at Jeanologia’s headquarters in Valencia and other key textile industry locations in Spain, the event has been a pivotal meeting point where future leaders exchanged ideas and knowledge. © Jeanologia

19/03/2025 – 30th Anniversary

30th Anniversary

Jeanologia empowers the next generation

In 2025, Jeanologia celebrates its 30th anniversary. The Spanish company commemorates this milestone with an special event, the NextGen Summit, bringing ... By Editorial staff

Left: The silicone emulsion with homogeneous size distribution of the emulsion droplets. Right: Poor silicone emulsion with large emulsion droplets. © Zschimmer & Schwarz

18/03/2025 – Carbon fiber production

Carbon fiber production

New spin finish optimizes the production process

Carbon fibers play a central role in high-tech industries such as aviation, the automotive industry and renewable energies. Their exceptional mechanical ... By Sibylle Michel