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Akquisition

Jakob Müller Group acquires MEI International

Jakob Müller Group (JMG), a global leader in narrow fabric weaving machinery, today announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares of MEI International, effective January 1, 2025. By Sibylle Michel

Sustainability

Global Standard: Concern over EU Omnibus package

Global Standard views the recently published European Commission Omnibus package as a step backwards in the pursuit of a more sustainable EU as the cornerstone of the Green Deal. By Editorial staff

Separating fact from fiction

The fairy tale of thirsty cotton

For decades, the fast fashion industry has perpetuated myths about cotton, branding it as a “thirsty” crop to justify petroleum-based alternatives. But what’s the truth? In this insightful statement and experience report, Roland Stelzer, CEO of Cotonea, shares 30 years ... By Sibylle Michel

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 10/2025

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

The summer issue of textile network is also a debut! © Meisenbach GmbH

10/07/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

The new issue of textile network has arrived!

The summer issue of our trade magazine for the textile industry is packed with news and also marks a debut for the textile network team. By Sibylle Michel

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