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Personnel matter

Hagen Lotzmann is the head of Karl Mayer Technical Textiles

Karl Mayer Technical Textiles has had a new Managing Director since July 1, 2025. Hagen Lotzmann has taken over the position at the head of the company and, at the same time, the role of President of the Karl Mayer Technical Textiles business unit. By Sibylle Michel

Reactive dyeing

Archroma introduces new washing-off auxiliary

Archroma launched “Cyclanon XC-W e”, an innovative washing-off auxiliary that improves productivity and reduces resource consumption in cellulosic dyeing while delivering colour fastness, even in difficult high-electrolyte or hard water conditions. By Editorial staff

Personnel matter

New management team at Amann Group

The Amann Group Advisory Board has decided on a structural realignment of the management team and appointed Markus Nicolaus as the company’s new CEO, with effect from 1st June 2025. Under his leadership, the Amann Group’s Executive Board has been re-organised. By Sibylle Michel

Performance Days: New Focus Topic

“Textile to Textile – The Role of Recyclers”

The October 2025 edition of Performance Days, taking place from October 29–30 in Munich, will spotlight a topic that is vital for the future of the textile industry: the role of recyclers in an increasingly circular economy. By Sibylle Michel

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

24/01/2025 – Filtech 2024

Filtech 2024

Possibilities for enhancing filter efficiency

Advanced air and water filtration systems meeting the stringent safety standards were comprehensively showcased by more than 590 exhibitors at the Filtech ... By Sibylle Michel

The 63rd edition of Filo will be held from February 26th to 27th, 2025 at Allianz MiCo, viale Eginardo Gate 3, Milan. © Filo

24/01/2025 – Filo63

Filo63

The Capsule Collection makes its debut

Filo starts its production: a range of fabric prototypes that will be exhibited within the Area of Dialoghi Creativi, in a space totally dedicated to ... By Editorial staff

23/01/2025 – RISE

RISE

Empowering women in the garment sector

The initiative Rise is promoting sustainable transformation to improve the rights of female workers and gender equality in the garment, footwear and textile ... By Editorial staff

22/01/2025 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

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 ... By Sibylle Michel

Fashion samples of “I-dentities” four trends (clockwise from top left): Simple, Hacking, Freedom, Mischief. © Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.

22/01/2025 – Fashion Trends Spring/Summer 2026

Fashion Trends Spring/Summer 2026

Intertextile Directions reveals “I-dentities”

From March 11–13, 2025 at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition, fairgoers will be able to discover the emergence of four key trends. By Editorial staff

The ITMF Annual Conference 2025 will be held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia from October 24-25, 2025. © ITMF

21/01/2025 – Awards

Awards

Call for applications for the ITMF Awards 2025

In 2025, ITMF is launching yet another edition of the ITMF Awards. The winners will be presented during the ITMF Annual Conference 2025 which will be ... By Editorial staff