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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

Stan Blakney, Group President, BW Converting: “The rebrand is a culmination of a focused plan to support customers’ growth.” © BW Converting

11/06/2024 – Updated branding identity

Updated branding identity

BW Converting launches its mission-led rebranding

The industrial converting company BW Converting unveils new look and clearly defines its corporate mission – “Change for the better” – at “DRUPA” in Düsseldorf. By Editorial staff

Providing maximum convenience for visitors, Apparel Sourcing,and Texworld Paris belong to the cluster of related trade fairs organised by Messe Frankfurt France (alongside Avantex and Leatherworld which take place only once a year during July session). © www.adobe.com/Thomas Deron

10/06/2024 – Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris

A rich international offering for the fashion industry

From July 1st to 3th, 2024, Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris will welcome over a thousand exhibitors to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. As Europe´s leading ... By Editorial staff

Meist gelesen textile-network-en KW 23 — PSI, Europe´s leading trade fair for the promotional products industra, will take place again in Düsseldorf from 7th to 9th January 2025. © Oliver Wachenfeld

10/06/2024

Review of the industry - week 23/2024

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

PSI, Europe´s leading trade fair for the promotional products industra, will take place again in Düsseldorf from 7th to 9th January 2025. © Oliver Wachenfeld

07/06/2024 – PSI 2025 already booked up to 80%

PSI 2025 already booked up to 80%

“We are very happy about the positive response from our customers”

Europe´s leading trade show for the promotional products industry will once again take place in Düsseldorf from 7th to 9th January 2025. With Halls 9, ... By Editorial staff

At the Techtextil, Sybille Castens presented her innovation in weaving technology “V-loom”. © Meisenbach Verlag

06/06/2024 – Start-up

Start-up

Completely new weaving process in progress

An entirely new class of woven fabric is possible thanks to the V-loom technology from the German start-up Casmue. The company presented its innovation ... By Sibylle Michel

06/06/2024 – ITM 2024

ITM 2024

Successful start

The opening ceremony of ITM 2024 International Textile Machinery Exhibition and Hightex 2024 Technical Textiles and Nonwovens Exhibition, organized by ... By Editorial staff

Mahlo offers an all-round package for retrofitting machines. © Mahlo

05/06/2024 – Tintoria Finissaggio 2000

Tintoria Finissaggio 2000

Textile company invests in the latest Mahlo development

Mahlo partners up with the renowned Italian textile factory, Tintoria Finissagio 2000. This collaboration combines Mahlo´s latest weft straightening technology ... By Editorial staff