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Top 5 of the Week – 13/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Kathrin Elling

New collection from autumn 2026

Fristads introduces Multinorm Green with full lifecycle EPD data

Fristads is launching Multinorm Green, a protective workwear line that combines high safety requirements with certified materials and transparent Environmental Product Declarations. Each garment includes verified data on CO2 emissions and water consumption across its entire ... By Daniel Keienburg

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Why Proactive Temperature Regulation Creates Measurable Added Value

Most functional textiles only react once perspiration has already set in. But what if a textile intervenes before it gets to that point? An independent laboratory study by Japanese research company Skinos Co., Ltd. investigated exactly this – using a controlled crossover ... By Editorial staff

Quality instead of outsourcing

Continuous growth in the Sign Graphics space

Express Print has significantly enhanced its production workflow with a comprehensive portfolio of Mimaki digital printing systems. By Antje Schmidtpeter

A positive outlook on the future of the textile industry: Our survey 2025 © CURIOS/stock.adobe.com

07/04/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 14/2025

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

Beaulieu International Group sells Beaulieu Technical Textiles (BTT). © Beaulieu International Group

07/04/2025 – Sale of technical textiles business

Sale of technical textiles business

B.I.G. sells Beaulieu Technical Textiles to RCP

Beaulieu International Group announces the sale of its technical textiles business in Europe, known under the company name Beaulieu Technical Textiles ... By Editorial staff

The fair welcomed 463 exhibitors from 24 countries and regions, marking a nearly 13% growth compared to the previous year. © Messe Frankfurt

04/04/2025 – Viatt 2025

Viatt 2025

Driving fashion, innovation and sustainability

At its second edition, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (Viatt) has once again proven a vital trade ... By Editorial staff

Arrival at the Hannover Messe, beautiful weather included. © Meisenbach GmbH

04/04/2025 – Picture gallery

Picture gallery

Impressions from Hannover Messe 2025

The “Technical Textiles” pavilion is being held for the first time at Hannover Messe 2025. textile network editor-in-chief Sibylle Michel wanted to see ... By Editorial staff

Players importing into the US will therefore have to find ways to offset these higher costs, and consumers may expect availability issues while they try to navigate these new challenges. © donvictori0/stock.adobe.com

04/04/2025 – US Tariffs

US Tariffs

New US import tariffs to harm global apparel market

The new US import tariffs put pressure on brand margins and consumer sentiment. Following the latest news of new severe import duties being imposed by ... By Editorial staff

Visitors will have the chance to discover 50 leading companies across 8 industries, each presenting innovative solutions in sustainability, circularity, and transparency. © Bangladesh Apparel Exchange

03/04/2025 – Trade Fair

Trade Fair

Best of Bangladesh in Europe returns in April

The event will return on April 17-18, 2025, at Beurs van Berlage, one of Amsterdam’s most iconic venues. The 2nd edition of Best of Bangladesh in Europe ... By Editorial staff

Over 25,000 visitors attended the show – an overall 8% increase compared to the previous Spring Edition. © Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd

03/04/2025 – Trade Fair

Trade Fair

Intertextile Shanghai concludes amid strong demand

Fuelled by robust demand, the fair wrapped up successfully on 13 March in Shanghai. Over 370 exhibitors engaged with more than 25,000 visitors from 85 ... By Editorial staff