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

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

20/01/2025 – On our own behalf

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

Around 1,200 collections from approximately 625 international exhibitors will be showcased at the show. © Munich Fabric Start

20/01/2025 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Munich Fabric starts soon

The textile and fashion industry will meet again in Munich, Germany – from designers and fashion makers, product managers and decision-makers to international ... By Sibylle Michel

17/01/2025 – PSI 2025

PSI 2025

Starting the new year with optimism

The new trade fair year kicked off with PSI in Düsseldorf, Germany. From January 7 to 9, 2025, the promotional products industry came together again to ... By Sibylle Michel

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16/01/2025 – Breaking News

Breaking News

Mehler Texnologies plans to close down Fulda plant

Mehler Texnologies, a leading specialist in coated technical textiles, needs to adapt to market changes and therefore plans to close down the Fulda plant ... By Sibylle Michel

Our first special issue is all about textile composites – be part of it! © paithoon / stock.adobe.com

15/01/2025 – On our own account

On our own account

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 ... By Sibylle Michel

The farms have registered improved soil health and increased biodiversity in their productions. © The Egyptian Biodynamic Association

15/01/2025 – Sustainable cotton

Sustainable cotton

Ventile supports organic cotton growers in Egypt

Sustainable textile manufacturer, Ventile, has issued a progress update as part of its ongoing efforts to promote biodynamic farming in Egypt, following ... By Editorial staff

JEC World has become a celebration of composites and a “think tank” featuring hundreds of product launches, awards ceremonies, competitions, conferences, live demonstrations, and networking opportunities. © JEC

14/01/2025 – International Composites Fair

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, ... By Editorial staff