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Trade fairs

Heimtextil records visitor increase

Heimtextil 2025 ended with full exhibition halls, 142 participating nations, another increase in exhibitors and visitors as well as with top sastisfaction ratings. By Sibylle Michel

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 3/2025

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

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NEW: Special edition on composites

Be part of our special issue on composites on the occasion of JEC World 2025! Submit your contributions now and present your expertise to an international audience of experts. By Sibylle Michel

International Composites Fair

JEC World 2025 – “Pushing the Limits”

In less than two months, JEC World will open its doors to a celebration session – this 60th session promises to be the hub for business, inspiration, and innovation. By Editorial staff

The visitor numbers increased by 10% overall compared to the previous edition. © Messe Frankfurt

29/08/2024 – Crafting comfort, sustainable connections

Crafting comfort, sustainable connections

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles concludes 30-year milestone edition

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles has once again drawn curtains at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai from 14 to 16 August 2024. By Editorial staff

Oerlikon Neumag is the new contact for customer services and spare parts for Truetzschler’s BCF and IDY systems installed in the market. © Oerlikon Neumag

28/08/2024 – Expansion of the service and spare parts business at Oerlikon

Expansion of the service and spare parts business at Oerlikon

Oerlikon Neumag takes over customer service for Trützschler systems

Oerlikon Neumag is the new contact for customer services and spare parts for installed Truetzschler systems for carpet yarns and technical yarns By Sibylle Michel

Tencel’s refreshed branding theme of “Nature. Future. Us”. © Lenzing/Tencel

27/08/2024 – Rebranding

Rebranding

Lenzing Tencel refreshes brand identity

Embracing the “Nature. Future. Us.” theme, Tencel’s refreshed brand identity bolsters its dedication to inspiring and empowering value chain partnerships ... By Sibylle Michel

27/08/2024 – Bangladesh

Bangladesh

Higher prices due to riots and government overthrow

The outbreak of violence in Bangladesh, resulting in hundreds of deaths and the collapse of the government, will have long-term consequences for both ... By Sibylle Michel

The innovative clothing has a wide range of potential applications, from activewear, winter jackets, healthcare apparel and outdoor gear, to sustainable textile-based insulation for construction and buildings, contributing to energy-saving efforts. © PolyU

26/08/2024 – Protective clothing

Protective clothing

Intelligent robotic clothing for automatic thermal adaptation

PolyU researchers have developed first-of-its-kind thermally-insulated and breathable soft robotic clothing that can automatically adapt to changing ambient ... By Editorial staff

The three-end BCF S+ system impresses with its cost-effectiveness. © Oerlikon Neumag

23/08/2024 – Inhouse carpet yarn production

Inhouse carpet yarn production

Sailuda integrates backwards in BCF yarn production

Chinese automotive supplier Sailuda is expanding its process chain with the commissioning of a Oerlikon Neumag BCF plant. In future, the specialist for ... By Sibylle Michel

The future CEO, Rohit Aggarwal, is looking forward “to working very closely with the Lenzing team in the future”. © Lenzing AG/Franz Neumayr

22/08/2024 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

Rohit Aggarwal is the new CEO at Lenzing

Rohit Aggarwal will take over the position of CEO of Lenzing AG on September 1, 2024. Stephan Sielaff, the company’s previous CEO, will leave the company ... By Sibylle Michel