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Review of the industry - week 29/2025

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

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

More than 1,200 weavers and garment makers are expected in Halls 2, 3 and 4 of the exhibition centre for this first edition in 2025. © Messe Frankfurt

31/01/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris returns in February

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris will take place from 10 to 12 February. There will be a number of innovations both in terms of the products on offer and ... By Editorial staff

The biodegradable geotextile is made from renewable raw materials and serves as a temporary filter for bank protection. © Fraunhofer UMSICHT

30/01/2025 – Research project

Research project

Biodegradable geotextiles for securing banks

In the joint research project “Bioshoreline” researchers developed a biodegradable geotextile made from renewable raw materials that serves as a temporary ... By Sibylle Michel

Tencel Lyocell enhances the fabric by adding softness and effective moisture control, which supports a balanced microclimate. © Suedwolle Group

29/01/2025 – Home textile fabrics

Home textile fabrics

Suedwolle Group launches Innovation Hub Story

Suedwolle Group recently collaborated with Lenzing AG and Culp Home Fashions to develop a new range of home textile fabrics combining wool and Tencel ... By Jasmin Deschner

Techtextil 2026 concentrates Textile Chemicals & Dyes in a separate product segment for the first time. © Messe Frankfurt

28/01/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 4/2025

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

Peter Alderath brings over 25 years of experience in the digital print and technology industries, with a focus on delivering customer-centric solutions and fostering strategic partnerships. © Kornit Digital

28/01/2025 – Personnel Matter

Personnel Matter

Kornit Digital appoints Peter Alderath as General Manager

Kornit Digital has announced the appointment of Peter Alderath as General Manager for the DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and Benelux regions. By Editorial staff

The fair’s product categories cover 12 application areas, which comprehensively span a full range of potential uses in modern technical textiles and nonwovens. © Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.

27/01/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Cinte Techtextil China returns in early September 2025

From 3rd to 5th September, Cinte Techtextil China will return to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, with new features capitalising on market ... By Editorial staff

The developed recommendations for action as a graphic. © ADDTEX

27/01/2025 – EU project

EU project

Promoting sustainability, digitalisation and resilience

The EU-funded Erasmus+ project “ADDTEX” has reached an important milestone with the publication of a white book and an e-book on the transformation of ... By Sibylle Michel