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RWTH Aachen

Sustainability: ITA students honoured

Two young researchers from the ITA at RWTH Aachen University have been recognised for their outstanding academic achievements. By Daniel Keienburg

Colour trends

Pantone Color Of The Year 2026

Pantone introduces its Color of the Year 2026, pantone 11-4201 cloud dancer – a light, airy white that embodies serenity and conscious simplicity. Within the fashion and textile industry, the tone highlights a growing movement toward minimal, reflective design and sustainable ... By Daniel Keienburg

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 49/2025

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 Kathrin Elling

Technological advances in warp knitting

Karl Mayer: 35 years of EL technology

From the first trials with electric motors to the latest innovations presented at ITMA 2023, EL technology has shaped machine development at Karl Mayer for 35 years. By Daniel Keienburg

Heinz Gunold lived with passion for his company, his profession, and his employees. © Gunold

04/02/2025 – Obituary

Obituary

Mourning for Heinz Gunold

The Stockstadt-based company Gunold GmbH mourns the loss of its senior managing director Heinz Gunold, who passed away on January 8, 2025, at the age ... By Editorial staff

The fair’s product categories cover 12 application areas, which comprehensively span a full range of potential uses in modern technical textiles and nonwovens. © Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.

03/02/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 5/2025

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

03/02/2025 – Reuse and recycle

Reuse and recycle

Boss launches Eightyards

German fashion company Hugo Boss AG (PLC) establishes an independent company called Eightyards, which specializes in the recycling and reuse of the surplus ... von Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

The two-day Textile Filter symposium will take place in Chemnitz on 11 and 12 March 2025. © STFI

31/01/2025 – 17th Textile Filter Symposium

17th Textile Filter Symposium

New impetus in filter media development

The STFI is inviting experts to the “Textile Filter” symposium in Chemnitz, Germany, on 11 and 12 March 2025, to intensify cooperation between research ... By Editorial staff

The fair will feature robust international exhibitor participation, region pavilions and zones from India, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, Taiwan, and Thailand, as well as the inaugural European Zone. © Messe Frankfurt

31/01/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Eurasian textile leaders gather at VIATT 2025

Scheduled for 26–28 February, 2025 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, the fair will leverage Vietnam’s position as a leading textile and ... By Editorial staff

More than 1,200 weavers and garment makers are expected in Halls 2, 3 and 4 of the exhibition centre for this first edition in 2025. © Messe Frankfurt

31/01/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris returns in February

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris will take place from 10 to 12 February. There will be a number of innovations both in terms of the products on offer and ... By Editorial staff

The biodegradable geotextile is made from renewable raw materials and serves as a temporary filter for bank protection. © Fraunhofer UMSICHT

30/01/2025 – Research project

Research project

Biodegradable geotextiles for securing banks

In the joint research project “Bioshoreline” researchers developed a biodegradable geotextile made from renewable raw materials that serves as a temporary ... By Editorial staff