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Top 5 of the Week – 43/2026

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

Proof of compliance? One system.

Uniforms and protective clothing follow a requirement, not a season: test records, certificates, multi-year framework contracts. Keeping that data in one place makes the work noticeably easier: JUMPSTART PLM brings article, material, tests and suppliers together – every ... von Koppermann Computersysteme GmbH

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 and evidence count in tenders. von Redaktion

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 supports manufacturers in the implementation of demanding applications in vehicles, infrastructure and equipment systems. By Larissa Terwart

The BrightBio film is laminated directly onto the NovaPolyPEF textile, providing both the functional layer and bond without the need for a separate adhesive layer. © Brightplus Oy

07/10/2026 – BrightBio x Brightplus

BrightBio x Brightplus

A new bio-based approach to performance textiles

A new material development brings together complementary bio-based technologies to explore another way forward. The new material concept will make its ... By Editorial staff

They can take a lot and still look good for a long time: garments finished with “BeSoStrong” from speciality chemicals manufacturer CHT Group. © yanlev / stock. adobe.com

07/10/2026 – Sustainability

Sustainability

CHT: Look good for longer with “BeSoStrong”

You never want to wear out your favorite articles of clothing after just one season. With “BeSoStrong“, the CHT Group, Tübingen, has developed an innovative ... By Larissa Terwart

For the Sequence Trail Line, ORTOVOX combines 100% textile-to-textile (T2T) recycled polyester with built-in odour control from Microban. © Ortovox

06/10/2026 – Partnership

Partnership

Microban and Ortovox partner up

For the Sequence Trail Line, Ortovox combines 100% textile-to-textile (T2T) recycled polyester with built-in odour control from Microban. Both partners ... By Daniel Keienburg

Livinguard-Better-Fresh-EN-Copyright-Livinguard-Technologies.jpg — Ohne Behandlung lösen sich Faserfragmente beim Waschen aus dem Gewebe. Mit Livinguard Better Fresh legen sich Polymere um die Faser und halten sie fest. © Livinguard Technologies

06/10/2026 – Advertisement

Microfibers no one sees

Something happens in the wash that the naked eye cannot see. Fiber fragments break loose and enter the wastewater. Livinguard Better Fresh works where ... von Livinguard Technologies

06/10/2026 – Performance Days

Performance Days

More room for knowledge and exchange

The October edition brings Expert Talks, a new Breakout Stage and the Sustainability Exchange to Messe München, with more than 590 exhibitors across three ... By Sophie Starklauf

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-40_Copyright STFI — Copolymer composition and photos of the finished textile with an ethylene glycol droplet. © STFI

05/10/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 40/2026

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

In 2027, a series of events will take place at the company’s headquarters in Obertshausen. © Karl Mayer

01/10/2026 – 90 Years of Innovation

90 Years of Innovation

Karl Mayer: Event Series for Anniversary

In its anniversary year 2027, textile expert Karl Mayer from Obertshausen is planning a series of events for customers, partners and industry experts ... By Larissa Terwart