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Season’s greetings

textile network wishes you a Merry Christmas!

The year 2024 is drawing to a close, and it has been a year that has presented us in the textile industry with many challenges. Global changes, economic pressures and adapting to new conditions have put us all to the test. But despite these difficulties, it also shows what ... By Sibylle Michel

Final report

Filtech 2024: Growing number of visitors and exhibitors

The Filtech 2024 show was the largest event ever with 591+ exhibitors and will set a strong signal for further growth of the world-wide filtration and separation sector. By Editorial staff

Picture gallery

textile network at Filtech 2024

textile network visited the international trade fair for filtration and separation technology in Cologne, Germany, and was able to gather many positive impressions. We have captured these for you in our picture gallery. By Editorial staff

Trade fair

ITMA ASIA + CITME expands its exhibition space

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 has received overwhelming support, surpassing the expectations with a 30% increase in the number of applicants to date. As a result of the increased demand, the show owners have expanded the booked hall space. By Editorial staff

Meist gelesen textile-network DE KW 1 — Prof Dr Thomas Scheibel and Charlotte Hopfe work together at the Chair of Biomaterials. © Jürgen Rennecke/UBT

08/01/2024

Review of the industry - week 1/2024

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

05/01/2024 – Yarn Expo Shenzhen

Yarn Expo Shenzhen

New dates and venue announced

The organisers of Yarn Expo Shenzhen have announced this year´s show will take place from 5th – 7th June 2024 at Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center. By Editorial staff

The “Alpha 580 Universal” represents versatility in carpet design possibilities. © Stäubli

04/01/2024 – Stäubli International AG

Stäubli International AG

Innovative solutions for the carpet industry

Stäubli will participate at Domotex in Hannover from January 11th to 14th, 2024. With the Schönherr carpet weaving systems, the company provides machines ... By Editorial staff

A microscopic image of the newly developed fibers showing their side-by-side mix where one side is cotton and the other contains the polyanaline polymer that can carry an electric current. © Washington State University

03/01/2024 – Washington State University

Washington State University

New conductive, cotton-based fiber developed for smart textiles

A single strand of fiber developed at Washington State University has the flexibility of cotton and the electric conductivity of a polymer, called polyaniline. Sara Zaske

03/01/2024 – Carrington Textiles

Carrington Textiles

Exhibiting stretch flame resistant fabrics

UK manufacturer of flame resistant fabrics, Carrington Textiles, is exhibiting its latest developments in stretch flame resistant and sustainable workwear ... By Editorial staff

Prof Dr Thomas Scheibel and Charlotte Hopfe work together at the Chair of Biomaterials. © Jürgen Rennecke/UBT

02/01/2024 – University of Bayreuth

University of Bayreuth

Influence of environmental factors on spider silk

Professor Thomas Scheibel, Chair of Biomaterials at the University of Bayreuth, and his team conducted a study on spider silk´s strength and resilience ... By Editorial staff

Archroma Pakistan honored in coveted PSX Awards. © Archroma

02/01/2024 – Award winner

Award winner

Archroma Pakistan presented with PSX Award

Archroma Pakistan has been named a winner in the much-anticipated Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Top 25 Companies Awards for 2022. This is said to complete ... By Editorial staff