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Review of the industry - week 18/2025

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

Picture gallery

Our highlights from Fespa 2025

textile network was at the Fespa Global Print Expo in Berlin and captured exciting impressions of the trade fair in pictures. Discover our highlights from Fespa in our picture gallery. By Sibylle Michel

Expansion

Brightfiber Textiles opens recycling factory

Brightfiber Textiles has officially opened the world’s first local circular textile factory together with the famous Dutch actress and activist Carice van Houten. The new factory transforms locally collected used clothing into high-quality textile fibers. By Editorial staff

Trade fairs

Strong response: Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 are well booked

High registration numbers with many new exhibitors herald a strong Techtextil and Texprocess 2026. From 21 to 24 April 2026, international suppliers present their innovations at the two leading trade fairs. By Sibylle Michel

The discussions focused on how the industry can reduce its environmental impact while still delivering high-performance solutions. © Edana

18/04/2025 – Filtration industry

Filtration industry

Filtrex 2025 wraps up in Vienna

Filtrex 2025, Edana’s flagship event for the filtration industry, brought together more than 100 professionals on two dynamic days of discussions, technical ... By Editorial staff

From fashion fabrics and accessories, to sustainability, innovation and digital transformation, prospects for the industry’s future were on show across the show’s seven halls. © Messe Frankfurt

17/04/2025 – Intertextile Apparel Spring Edition

Intertextile Apparel Spring Edition

Demonstration of resilience and versatility

After welcoming nearly 95,000 visitors from 131 countries and regions, curtains closed for Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, signalling a successful ... By Editorial staff

17/04/2025 – 2024 financial year

2024 financial year

CHT Group grows steadily and invests record-breaking amounts

Despite volatile markets, the CHT Group achieved robust sales growth last year and significantly increased its operating result – a sign of a clear strategic ... By Sibylle Michel

16/04/2025 – ITMA 2027

ITMA 2027

Hanover gears up to welcome ITMA participants

The city of Hanover is eagerly waiting to welcome participants of the world’s largest textile and garment technology exhibition – ITMA 2027. The exhibition ... By Jasmin Deschner

textile network wishes you a happy Easter! © Bigc Studio/stock.adobe.com

16/04/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Sunny Easter greetings from the textile network team!

We wish you and your loved ones Happy Easter Holidays, a happy spring, and many wonderful moments to recharge your batteries! By Sibylle Michel

The RTS Textiles Group’s manufacturing excellence spans three key centres, ensuring the highest standards across production, innovation and service. © RTS Textiles Group

16/04/2025 – Merger

Merger

Stronger together: Foundation of the RTS Textiles Group Ltd

In a strategic move designed to align their long-term vision, RTS Textiles Ltd (RTS) is bringing together all of its operations and joint venture partners ... By Sibylle Michel

NYES combines traditional embroidery with state-of-the-art 3D printing. © Stratasys

15/04/2025 – Textile printing

Textile printing

Sustainable and creative fashion using a 3D fashion solution

New York Embroidery Studio (NYES) has integrated the Stratasys J850 TechStyle printer into its manufacturing capabilities to combine traditional embroidery ... By Sibylle Michel