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The year 2024 is drawing to a close, and it has been a year that has presented us in the textile industry with many challenges. Global changes, economic pressures and adapting to new conditions have put us all to the test. But despite these difficulties, it also shows what ... By Sibylle Michel

Final report

Filtech 2024: Growing number of visitors and exhibitors

The Filtech 2024 show was the largest event ever with 591+ exhibitors and will set a strong signal for further growth of the world-wide filtration and separation sector. By Editorial staff

Picture gallery

textile network at Filtech 2024

textile network visited the international trade fair for filtration and separation technology in Cologne, Germany, and was able to gather many positive impressions. We have captured these for you in our picture gallery. By Editorial staff

Trade fair

ITMA ASIA + CITME expands its exhibition space

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 has received overwhelming support, surpassing the expectations with a 30% increase in the number of applicants to date. As a result of the increased demand, the show owners have expanded the booked hall space. By Editorial staff

The summer edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris welcomed nearly 1,200 exhibitors from 26 countries. © Messe Frankfurt France

18/07/2024 – Final report Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris

Final report Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris

“A fairly positive overall climate”

The summer 2024 edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris, held under the theme “Weaving the Future” from July 1st to 3rd, featured nearly 1,200 exhibitors ... By Editorial staff

Kuori’s materials break down microplastics, cutting them down by 10% every month under natural conditions outside of a composting facility, specifically at 20 °C in soil. They are the first to do this. © Kuori

17/07/2024 – Start-up interview

Start-up interview

Circular cleantech materials for a sustainable future

textile network met with Kuori, a Swiss cleantech start-up dedicated to advancing a post-oil economy by creating biodegradable and elastic materials from ... By Editorial staff

International buyers are said to have increased by 36% at Milano Unica. © Milano Unica

17/07/2024 – Milano Unica 39th edition

Milano Unica 39th edition

“Figures confirm how important it is to team up”

The curtain fell on the 39th edition of Milano Unica, where 569 exhibitors – including 454 Italian (+18% increase vs the July 2023 edition) and 115 European ... By Editorial staff

16/07/2024 – Textiles Recycling Expo

Textiles Recycling Expo

“Unique opportunity for the whole supply chain to get together”

The Textiles Recycling Expo is making its debut on 4th–5th June 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The exhibition is the first of its kind, focusing specifically ... By Editorial staff

Guido Marchetto, Production Supervisor at Marchi & Fildi, is very pleased with the new “IDF 3”. © Trützschler

15/07/2024 – Trützschler Group/Marchi & Fildi

Trützschler Group/Marchi & Fildi

Dream Team for direct spinning

The initial installations of the “Trützschler Card TC 30i” and the “Trützschler Integrated Draw Frame IDF 3” have been completed. Among the early adopters ... By Editorial staff

The pure and biodegradable PBS fulfills the requirements for a closed recycling process. © DITF

15/07/2024 – AiF project

AiF project

Synthetic leather made from recyclable and bio-based PBS

A new type of pure synthetic leather meets the high requirements of the European Ecodesign Regulation. Made from a bio-based plastic, it is biodegradable ... By Sibylle Michel

TN_EN_KW_28_Wochenrückblick — The summer issue of textile network is also a debut! © Meisenbach GmbH

15/07/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 28/2024

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