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2025 OECD Forum on due diligence in the garment and footwear sector

A total of 2.400 delegates participated annual Forum, which took place on 11 and 12 February at the OECD headquarters at Château de la Muette in Paris, set the focus on the implementation of mandatory due diligence within the sector. By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

Legal protection

Karl Mayer wins trademark dispute

The strong reputation of Karl Mayer’s successful warp preparation brand family – Prowarp, Karl Mayer Prosize and Prodye – has led to copycat activity, prompting the company to take legal action in Turkey. By Sibylle Michel

Akquisition

Jakob Müller Group acquires MEI International

Jakob Müller Group (JMG), a global leader in narrow fabric weaving machinery, today announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares of MEI International, effective January 1, 2025. By Sibylle Michel

Sustainability

Global Standard: Concern over EU Omnibus package

Global Standard views the recently published European Commission Omnibus package as a step backwards in the pursuit of a more sustainable EU as the cornerstone of the Green Deal. By Editorial staff

TN_ENG_Wochenrückblicke_KW39 — The path from the idea of a garment to its visualization is shorter than ever before with Digital Product Creation. © stock.adobe.com/positfid

30/09/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 39/2024

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

Nearly 540 global exhibitors from 15 countries and regions attended the trade fair. © Messe Frankfurt / Yarn Expo Autumn edition

27/09/2024 – Trade fair – Final report

Trade fair – Final report

Yarn Expo Autumn facilitates global eco-transition

Welcoming nearly 22,000 buyers from 81 countries and regions to its recent edition, Yarn Expo Autumn leveraged its network to build meaningful connections. By Editorial staff

Heimtextil is presenting the Heimtextil Trends 2025/26 under the title “Future Continuous”. © Alcova for Heimtextil

26/09/2024 – Home textiles

Home textiles

Heimtextil Trends 2025/26: From tradition to innovation

In collaboration with the founders of Alcova, Heimtextil is presenting Heimtextil Trends 2025/26 under the title “Future Continuous” and opens up exciting ... By Sibylle Michel

Many exciting topics await you in the new issue of the textile network magazine! © Meisenbach

26/09/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

The new issue of textile network has arrived

Hot off the press, issue 3/2024 of textile network is once again packed with interesting articles on the latest developments in the textile industry. ... By Sibylle Michel

A company founded in 1952 on the shores of Lake Annecy, Fusalp revolutionized skiwear before expanding its expertise beyond the slopes. © Fusalp

25/09/2024 – Marketplace sales management solution

Marketplace sales management solution

Fusalp continues its collaboration with Lectra

Fusalp expanded its collaboration with the Lectra Group by choosing Neteven, a marketplace sales management solution that has already enabled the sportswear ... By Editorial staff

Freudenberg acquires major parts of the Heytex Group. Heytex products are used, for example, in truck and trailer tarpaulins. © Freudenberg Performance Materials

24/09/2024 – Akquisition

Akquisition

Freudenberg acquires major parts of the Heytex Group

Mehler Texnologies GmbH – part of Freudenberg Performance Materials – is expanding its business in coated technical textiles and is acquiring major parts ... By Sibylle Michel

The next generation is ready to take on responsibility and go their own way: Matthias Kluczinski (3rd from left) hands over the management of the company to Laura Capone (2nd from left). © eurolaser

24/09/2024 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

Laura Capone is the new Managing Director at eurolaser

After 30 years at eurolaser, Matthias Kluczinski officially said goodbye at the company’s anniversary exhibition and officially handed over the management ... By Sibylle Michel