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Trade fair

New and established highlights at Fespa 2025

Fespa Global Print Expo 2025 is set to introduce its newest editions to its feature programme, SmartHub and the ESE Pavilion, as well as welcome the return of existing features such as the 2025 FESPA Awards. By Sibylle Michel

Personalisation Experience 2025

The power of personalisation

In today’s marketplace, there is a plethora of personalised products and items available to consumers. The personalised element of these products adds significant value to customers. In addition, it’s hard to ignore the growth in this market over the last decade, driven ... Duncan MacOwan, Head of Marketing & Events, Fespa

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 16/2025

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

2024 financial year

CHT Group grows steadily and invests record-breaking amounts

Despite volatile markets, the CHT Group achieved robust sales growth last year and significantly increased its operating result – a sign of a clear strategic direction and future-oriented investments. By Sibylle Michel

08/04/2025 – Awards

Awards

ITA receives Prose Award 2025

The winners of the Prose Award 2025 were announced: Roshan Paul and Thomas Gries from the Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University were ... By Editorial staff

Jens Reinig is the new CFO at Freudenberg Performance Materials. © Freudenberg Performance Materials

08/04/2025 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

New CFO at Freudenberg Performance Materials

Jens Reinig, former Senior Vice President (SVP) Finance & Controlling at Freudenberg Performance Materials, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer ... By Sibylle Michel

A positive outlook on the future of the textile industry: Our survey 2025 © CURIOS/stock.adobe.com

07/04/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 14/2025

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

Beaulieu International Group sells Beaulieu Technical Textiles (BTT). © Beaulieu International Group

07/04/2025 – Sale of technical textiles business

Sale of technical textiles business

B.I.G. sells Beaulieu Technical Textiles to RCP

Beaulieu International Group announces the sale of its technical textiles business in Europe, known under the company name Beaulieu Technical Textiles ... By Sibylle Michel

The fair welcomed 463 exhibitors from 24 countries and regions, marking a nearly 13% growth compared to the previous year. © Messe Frankfurt

04/04/2025 – Viatt 2025

Viatt 2025

Driving fashion, innovation and sustainability

At its second edition, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (Viatt) has once again proven a vital trade ... By Editorial staff

Arrival at the Hannover Messe, beautiful weather included. © Meisenbach GmbH

04/04/2025 – Picture gallery

Picture gallery

Impressions from Hannover Messe 2025

The “Technical Textiles” pavilion is being held for the first time at Hannover Messe 2025. textile network editor-in-chief Sibylle Michel wanted to see ... By Editorial staff

Players importing into the US will therefore have to find ways to offset these higher costs, and consumers may expect availability issues while they try to navigate these new challenges. © donvictori0/stock.adobe.com

04/04/2025 – US Tariffs

US Tariffs

New US import tariffs to harm global apparel market

The new US import tariffs put pressure on brand margins and consumer sentiment. Following the latest news of new severe import duties being imposed by ... By Editorial staff