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Polypropylene geotextile market

Engineering solutions for construction and landscaping

The polypropylene geotextile market plays a pivotal role in the construction and civil engineering sectors, providing essential materials for soil stabilization, erosion control, drainage management, and environmental protection. With the increasing focus on sustainable ... By Christine Heywood

Review of the industry - week 17/2024

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 Sven Ramer

Techtextil 2024

Our impressions from Frankfurt

Techtextil and Texprocess will take place in Frankfurt from 23 to 26 April 2024. The textile network team was on site for two days and had a look around the exhibiting companies. By Susanne Böhm

Ocean Safe/CHT

Next-gen biodegradable polyester

The partnership between Ocean Safe and CHT highlights a shared dedication to promote sustainable practices in the textile industry. This collaboration assists companies in meeting their sustainability objectives and drives positive change by providing innovative solutions ... By Christine Heywood

Stronger together! From left: Martin Auerbach, Chief Executive of Heimtex; Ottmar Ihling (Alfred Apelt GmbH) Chair of the Heimtex Federation; Ingo Fahl (ifasol GmbH) Chair of ViS; Thomas Busskamp (EuroComfort Group) Chair of the Mattress Association © Heimtex

03/12/2019 – A point of view

A point of view

Centre of Excellence for Textiles and Solar Protection

New times, new strategies. The ‘Centre of Excellence for Textiles and Solar Protection’ in Wuppertal has brought three industry associations together ... By Editorial staff

50 years of Heimtextil in Frankfurt am Main. textile network asked Martin Auerbach, Managing Director of Heimtex, for a statement. © Verband der Deutschen Heimtextilien-Industrie

03/12/2019 – 50th Heimtextil

50th Heimtextil

Statement by Heimtex

From 7 to 10 January 2020, Heimtextil is bringing the international home textiles industry back to Frankfurt for the 50th time. What makes this event ... By Editorial staff

Design of a warp-knitted fabric for jackets © Karl Mayer

02/12/2019 – Comfortable, easy-care and stylish

Comfortable, easy-care and stylish

Karl Mayer and menswear

Warp-knitted textiles with a woven look are conquering the world of men’s fashion. By Editorial staff

50 years of Heimtextil in Frankfurt on the Main. textile network asked Werner Moser, authorised signatory Mattes and Ammann, for a statement. © Mattes und Ammann

02/12/2019 – 50th Heimtextil

50th Heimtextil

Statement by Mattes & Ammann

From 7 to 10 January 2020, Heimtextil is bringing the international home textiles industry back to Frankfurt for the 50th time. What makes this event ... By Editorial staff

The Atelier paperboard offers limitless possibilities for all users and industries. © Sappi Europe

02/12/2019 – Innovative packaging papers

Innovative packaging papers

A successful autumn season for Sappi

A successful autumn season for Sappi at a collection of trade fairs, with exceptional interest shown in innovative packaging papers By Editorial staff

The automatic mounting of components on textiles is a crucial aspect: FSD technology is paving the way. © TITV Greiz

29/11/2019 – Closing the gap and avoiding the ‘valley of death’

Closing the gap and avoiding the ‘valley of death’

Imbut GmbH, Greiz

Most of the sixteen German textile research institutes formed research and production companies some years ago. This time, the focus is on Greiz. By Hans-Werner Oertel

Participants in the Materials and Product development hands-on session had the opportunity to hold material samples (such as gloves etc.). © Wear It Berlin/Michael Wittig, Berlin

28/11/2019 – Top 10 – innovations 2019

Top 10 – innovations 2019

“We want to take you to Mars!”

Several new technotextile developments hit the headlines during this year of big trade fairs. One of our Top 10 developments is a spacesuit. By Editorial staff