textile network

Picture gallery

Our highlights from Fespa 2025

textile network was at the Fespa Global Print Expo in Berlin and captured exciting impressions of the trade fair in pictures. Discover our highlights from Fespa in our picture gallery. By Sibylle Michel

Expansion

Brightfiber Textiles opens recycling factory

Brightfiber Textiles has officially opened the world’s first local circular textile factory together with the famous Dutch actress and activist Carice van Houten. The new factory transforms locally collected used clothing into high-quality textile fibers. By Editorial staff

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 18/2025

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

Trade fairs

Strong response: Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 are well booked

High registration numbers with many new exhibitors herald a strong Techtextil and Texprocess 2026. From 21 to 24 April 2026, international suppliers present their innovations at the two leading trade fairs. By Sibylle Michel

The biodegradable geotextile is made from renewable raw materials and serves as a temporary filter for bank protection. © Fraunhofer UMSICHT

30/01/2025 – Research project

Research project

Biodegradable geotextiles for securing banks

In the joint research project “Bioshoreline” researchers developed a biodegradable geotextile made from renewable raw materials that serves as a temporary ... By Sibylle Michel

Tencel Lyocell enhances the fabric by adding softness and effective moisture control, which supports a balanced microclimate. © Suedwolle Group

29/01/2025 – Home textile fabrics

Home textile fabrics

Suedwolle Group launches Innovation Hub Story

Suedwolle Group recently collaborated with Lenzing AG and Culp Home Fashions to develop a new range of home textile fabrics combining wool and Tencel ... By Jasmin Deschner

Techtextil 2026 concentrates Textile Chemicals & Dyes in a separate product segment for the first time. © Messe Frankfurt

28/01/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 4/2025

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

Peter Alderath brings over 25 years of experience in the digital print and technology industries, with a focus on delivering customer-centric solutions and fostering strategic partnerships. © Kornit Digital

28/01/2025 – Personnel Matter

Personnel Matter

Kornit Digital appoints Peter Alderath as General Manager

Kornit Digital has announced the appointment of Peter Alderath as General Manager for the DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and Benelux regions. By Editorial staff

The fair’s product categories cover 12 application areas, which comprehensively span a full range of potential uses in modern technical textiles and nonwovens. © Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.

27/01/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Cinte Techtextil China returns in early September 2025

From 3rd to 5th September, Cinte Techtextil China will return to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, with new features capitalising on market ... By Editorial staff

The developed recommendations for action as a graphic. © ADDTEX

27/01/2025 – EU project

EU project

Promoting sustainability, digitalisation and resilience

The EU-funded Erasmus+ project “ADDTEX” has reached an important milestone with the publication of a white book and an e-book on the transformation of ... By Sibylle Michel

24/01/2025 – Filtech 2024

Filtech 2024

Possibilities for enhancing filter efficiency

Advanced air and water filtration systems meeting the stringent safety standards were comprehensively showcased by more than 590 exhibitors at the Filtech ... By Sibylle Michel