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Top 5 of the Week – 9/2026

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

Messe Frankfurt

Techtextil 2026 welcomes more than 1,500 exhibitors

More than 1,500 exhibitors from 49 countries will present their products and innovations at Techtextil 2026, taking place from 21 to 24 April in Frankfurt. Over 120 companies are participating for the first time. By Daniel Keienburg

Messe Frankfurt Hong Kong

VIATT 2026 opens this week

With new international group participations and dedicated areas for chemicals, dyes, and design insights, the 2026 edition strengthens its role as a regional hub for technology, sourcing, and collaboration. By Editorial staff

Proven Practices rethought

CHT Group wins German Sustainability Award

Pigmentura by CHT wins the German Sustainability Award in the Products category. The Award honors exemplary sustainability achievements in business, local government, and research. By Antje Schmidtpeter

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 Editorial staff

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