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Review of the industry - week 50/2025

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 Kathrin Elling

Strategic partnership

Archroma partners with Lilienweiss

A new collaboration between Archroma and Lilienweiss expands the worlds largest colour management network into Europe, uniting global innovation in sustainable chemistry with local textile expertise and setting a new benchmark in colour accuracy. By Daniel Keienburg

RWTH Aachen

Sustainability: ITA students honoured

Two young researchers from the ITA at RWTH Aachen University have been recognised for their outstanding academic achievements. By Daniel Keienburg

Technological advances in warp knitting

Karl Mayer: 35 years of EL technology

From the first trials with electric motors to the latest innovations presented at ITMA 2023, EL technology has shaped machine development at Karl Mayer for 35 years. By Daniel Keienburg

The natural nonwoven wall panelling ensures a good and healthy indoor climate. © Norafin

16/05/2025 – Sustainable nonwovens

Sustainable nonwovens

Biological printing material shimmers in brilliant colours

Products made from sustainable materials are in vogue. The German nonwovens manufacturer Norafin recognised the signs of the times more than 20 years ... By Editorial staff

Fibres are spread into thin tapes using the “UD 700” fibre spreading machine, fed to the “COP MAX 5” multiaxial warp knitting machine at constant tension in a two-stage process and consolidated into high-quality fabrics by means of stitch-bonding. © Karl Mayer

15/05/2025 – Textile protection applications

Textile protection applications

Lightweight material for a difficult task

In view of the many different conflict situations worldwide, the need for personal protective equipment for security forces is increasing. By Editorial staff

Caviscreen shows innovative hotmelt screen printing technology. © Cavitec

15/05/2025 – Innovative screen coating system

Innovative screen coating system

High precision in coating and laminating

Cavitec stands for high-end machines for coating, laminating, impregnation. The Swiss firm, part of Santex Rimar Group, redesigned Caviscreen, now featuring ... By Editorial staff

Volker Schuster, Director of Research and Development at Outlast. © Outlast

14/05/2025 – Thermoregulation

Thermoregulation

Outlast improves effusivity for enhanced cooling

With its innovative technology, Outlast Technologies GmbH achieves impressive values for the so-called effusivity value of textiles. By Editorial staff

In today’s fast-moving markets, durability, comfort and sustainability aren’t trade-offs: each is essential and all must work hand-in-hand. © Archroma

14/05/2025 – Textile finishing for functional apparel

Textile finishing for functional apparel

Engineered for every active pursuit

Rising consumer expectations are driving global demand for performance and outdoor wear, pushing mills and brands to adopt new strategies to stay competitive. ... By Editorial staff

The Board of Directors of Inda and Edana met to continue progress toward a vision of broad collaboration. © Edana

14/05/2025 – Alliance

Alliance

Inda and Edana propose the Global Nonwovens Alliance

The Board of Directors of Inda and Edana met to continue progress toward a vision of broad collaboration for the benefit of the industry detailed in a ... By Editorial staff

A proactive approach to biocompatibility and microbial testing can support product development and innovation and improve product safety and efficacy. © Hohenstein

13/05/2025 – Regulatory challenges and biocompatibility tests

Regulatory challenges and biocompatibility tests

Medical textiles in the global market

Technological advances and increasing demand for specialised textile applications are driving the growth of the medical textile industry and manufacturers ... Dr. Timo Hammer