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Heimtextil records visitor increase

Heimtextil 2025 ended with full exhibition halls, 142 participating nations, another increase in exhibitors and visitors as well as with top sastisfaction ratings. By Sibylle Michel

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 3/2025

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 Daniel Keienburg

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NEW: Special edition on composites

Be part of our special issue on composites on the occasion of JEC World 2025! Submit your contributions now and present your expertise to an international audience of experts. By Sibylle Michel

International Composites Fair

JEC World 2025 – “Pushing the Limits”

In less than two months, JEC World will open its doors to a celebration session – this 60th session promises to be the hub for business, inspiration, and innovation. By Editorial staff

Julian Mühlmeier (Head of Marketing and Sustainability, left), Tamás Bödöcs (CEO & Head of Sales) and Roman Mühlmeier (CEO, right) attach great importance to sustainable and socially responsible actions. © Muehlmeier

18/07/2024 – Anniversary

Anniversary

Muehlmeier Bodyshaping celebrates 75 years

This year marks the 75th anniversary of Muehlmeier Bodyshaping. It all started with a bold bra cup vision; today the company is a pioneer in component ... By Sibylle Michel

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