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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

Getzner Textil AG and TFE Textil GmbH have achieved their first successes in the recycling of synthetic yarns. © Florian Kraler/flomotion.at

08/07/2024 – Recycling synthetic yarns

Recycling synthetic yarns

Turning waste into high-quality yarn

The Austrian family-owned company Getzner Textil is hard at work exploring the possibilities of the circular economy in the textile industry. Initial ... By Sibylle Michel

08/07/2024 – Advertisement

N4L PRO Jacquard Maschine

The efficient solution for name-selvedge weaving. Stäubli International AG

TN_EN_KW_27_Wochenrückblick — Rohit Aggarwal © Lenzing

08/07/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 27/2024

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

„The past business year was not satisfactory”, said Dr. Christian Heinrich Sandler, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Management Board. However, “the business situation has stabilized”. © Sandler

09/07/2024 – Annual report 2023

Annual report 2023

Sandler deals with the energy crisis

The nonwoven specialist Sandler AG is looking back on a difficult financial year 2023. Meanwhile, energy prices have declined, and the measures introduced ... By Sibylle Michel

Highlight at Heimtextil: The Carpet Lounge in the foyer of Halls 5.1/6.1. © Messe Frankfurt/Pietro Sutera

05/07/2024 – Heimtextil 2025

Heimtextil 2025

“Carpets & Rugs” on course for growth

The “Carpets & Rugs” area will be even stronger at the upcoming Heimtextil 2025: The segment already has twice as many exhibitors, an additional hall ... By Sibylle Michel

The textile industry is taking a great step forward in sustainable practices as bluesign and SCTI donate the pioneering sustainable chemistry index (SCI) methodology to ZDHC. © SCTI/bluesign/ZDHC

04/07/2024 – From lab to label

From lab to label

Perfect chemistry between production and catwalk

Bluesign and SCTI donate the pioneering Sustainable Chemistry Index (SCI) methodology to ZDHC aiming to advance sustainable chemistry within the textile ... By Editorial staff

Lara Kufferath takes the helm of the GKD Group. © GKD

04/07/2024 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

Lara Kufferath appointed CEO of GKD Group

Lara Kufferath took over the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the GKD Group on July 1, 2024. She is the fourth generation to run the family ... By Sibylle Michel