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Personnel matter

Karl Mayer’s Warp Knitting under new leadership

Karl Mayer’s Warp Knitting Business Unit is working flat out to prepare for ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 in Singapore. The most important division of the renowned industry player will be presenting itself at the key textile machinery trade fair under new leadership. By Sibylle Michel

Personnel matter

Glasstec and A+A to be led by new Director Daniel Feische

On 1 September 2025 Daniel Feische will assume responsibility as Director for the Occupational Safety & Health and Glass Technologies portfolios at Messe Düsseldorf. From 1 December 2025 he will take full responsibility thus succeeding Lars Wismer in this role. By Sibylle Michel

Final report

Milano Unica: strong rise in global visitors

The 41st edition of Milano Unica, showcasing the F/W 2026-2027 collections of high-end fabrics and accessories for menswear, womenswear and childrenswear, concluded with a notable increase in international attendance –+10% compared to the corresponding edition in 2024. By Editorial staff

Autumn/Winter 2026–27

Intertextile Directions trends revealed

At the heart of the upcoming Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition, the Intertextile Directions Trend Forum, themed Push Sensation, will ignite a new narrative for Autumn / Winter 2026-27 fashion trends. By Editorial staff

Founded in Shanghai in 1965, Shang Gong Group was the first Chinese company to start manufacturing industrial sewing machines. © SGG

21/02/2025 – Anniversary

Anniversary

Shang Gong Group celebrates its 60th anniversary

The Shang Gong Group (SGG), the parent company of Dürkopp Adler, a leading technology and innovation company for industrial sewing technology, is celebrating ... By Editorial staff

The next edition of Mod’Unica will take place at Exponor on 26 and 27 February. © Jornal T

20/02/2025 – Trade Fair

Trade Fair

Modtissimo has a new name

After 64 editions, the fair formerly known as Modtissimo has been renamed Mod’Unica, affirming its position as the only fair entirely dedicated to the ... By Editorial staff

Experience innovations at the Group Pavilion Technical Textiles at Hannover Messe 2025. © Deutsche Messe

19/02/2025 – Messen

Messen

New: Technical Textiles Group Pavilion at Hannover Messe

Leading companies from various industries will be presenting their innovative materials and applications for the first time at the “Technical Textiles” ... By Sibylle Michel

Kuura was awarded for the 4th consecutive year with a “Green Shirt” rating, the requirements of which are a risk-free, transparent supply chain, and traceable raw materials. © Metsä

19/02/2025 – Sustainable textile fibres

Sustainable textile fibres

Kuura: Competitive greenhouse gas emission level

A recent life cycle assessment, conducted by Etteplan and reviewed by the RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, shows that compared to viscose, lyocell, ... By Editorial staff

At present, the company employs about 700 people and produces around 400 pieces of furniture daily, with no finished goods kept in inventory. © American Leather

19/02/2025 – Advertorial

Advertorial

Quality and Performance you can believe in

American Leather has built its success on rapid production, vertical integration, and a strong partnership with Zünd. In the past 5 years, Zünd digital ... American Leather and Zünd

More than 100 GOTS-certified brands and companies worldwide recently took part in the #BehindTheSeams campaign, which draws attention to environmentally friendly and socially responsible production methods. © Global Standard

19/02/2025 – Sustainability guidance book

Sustainability guidance book

Global Standard launched “GOTS Due Diligence Handbook”

The “GOTS Due Diligence Handbook” is a transformative tool on the journey towards responsible production. By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

19/02/2025 – Strategic reorientation

Strategic reorientation

Karl Mayer plans to sell the Stoll brand

In order to secure its competitiveness in the global market, the family-owned company Karl Mayer is realigning itself and will once again focus on its ... By Sibylle Michel