textile network

textile network survey

Outlook 2025: Positive feedback from the industry

The textile industry is currently facing major challenges. We want to focus on the positive developments and have therefore conducted a survey with several textile companies. You can find their surprising responses on our topic page “Survey 2025”. By Sibylle Michel

New corporate brand

Merger of Mehler Texnologies and Heytex

Effective immediately, Mehler Texnologies and Heytex, both part of the Freudenberg Group, will operate together under the new name MehlerHeytex. By Sibylle Michel

Fair working conditions

Vaude receives award for the 10th consecutive year

For many years, Vaude has been strongly committed to fair working conditions in the global supply chain. For this, the outdoor brand has now been awarded Leader Status by the independent organization Fair Wear for the 10th consecutive time. By Sibylle Michel

Software

Centric unveils new product categories and innovations

Centric Software enhances its Centric Market Intelligence, the competitive market intelligence solution designed to empower brands and retailers with data for consumer product trends, pricing intelligence and competitor monitoring. By Editorial staff

MEI team with Andreas Conzelmann (CEO JMG, center left) and Paolo Mazzucchelli (CEO MEI, center right) © Jakob Müller Group

12/03/2025 – Akquisition

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, ... By Sibylle Michel

11/03/2025 – Sustainability

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 ... By Editorial staff

An Executive Guide reveals that Next-Gen Materials could represent 8% of the total fibre market by 2030, which is equivalent to approximately 13 million tons. © Fashion for Good - Boston Consulting Group

10/03/2025 – On our own behalf

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

In Kyrgyz cotton farming, water is used with care. Only the necessary amount is directed to the plants in May through controlled flows – yet they remain green long after. © Cotonea/Jörg Böthling

10/03/2025 – Separating fact from fiction

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 ... By Sibylle Michel

The new, free-to-attend exhibition and conference will bring together professionals from across the textiles, fashion, waste and recycling industries. © AMI

06/03/2025 – Textiles Recycling Expo in Brussels

Textiles Recycling Expo in Brussels

Leading voices join conference programme

The first speakers have been announced for the Textiles Recycling Expo that takes place on 4-5 June 2025 at the Brussels Expo in Belgium. The trade fair will ... By Editorial staff

Rainer Keiemburg, Vice President for Industrial Lubricants at TotalEnergies Lubrifiants, and Marcus Mayer, Managing Partner Mayer & Cie. signed the cooperation in Strasbourg on February 6, 2025. © Benjamin Hincker

03/03/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 9/2025

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

03/03/2025 – New report

New report

Next-Gen Materials to reach 8% of fibre market by 2030

New report from Fashion for Good and BCG unveils executive guide for scaling Next-Gen Materials advising industry leaders to pull individual and collective ... By Editorial staff