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Denim

Innovative Denim Technologies Unveiled

The Lycra Company introduced its “VintageFX” and EcoMade fibers at Kingpins Amsterdam, setting new standards for sustainable and functional denim. By Daniel Keienburg

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 41/2025

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

A+A in Düsseldorf

Carrington Sets New Standards

British fabric manufacturer Carrington Textiles presents twelve innovative workwear fabrics at A+A. 75 percent of the new collection features stretch technology, eight fabrics incorporate sustainable fibres. By Daniel Keienburg

Textile machinery sector in crisis

Mayer & Cie Files for Restructuring

German circular knitting machine manufacturer enters self-administration as global trade conflicts and competitive pressures reduce export demand, while maintaining operations during restructuring process. By Daniel Keienburg

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17/12/2024 – New Creative Worlds

New Creative Worlds

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris' Spring-Summer 2026 trends

Unveiled at the forthcoming Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris trade fair, from 10 to 12 February at the Paris-Le-Bourget Exhibition Centre, the trend book ... By Jasmin Deschner

16/12/2024 – The European Life Anhidra Project

The European Life Anhidra Project

Project revolutionizes water management

The European Life Anhidra project reforms sustainable water management in the textile industry with a closed-loop, zero-discharge system. This sustainable ... By Editorial staff

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16/12/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 50/2024

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 Editorial staff

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13/12/2024 – Research project

Research project

3D-printing on pre-stretched textiles

3D-printing on pre-stressed textiles is a current focus of research at Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut e. V. (STFI), which is generating numerous ... By Editorial staff

12/12/2024 – Need for optimisation in the supply chain

Need for optimisation in the supply chain

Holistic approach as a success factor

A systematic and comprehensive approach is essential when optimizing the supply chain: this view is held by every other survey participant that was questioned ... By Editorial staff

11/12/2024 – Virtual try-on technology

Virtual try-on technology

Zyler launches 2-in-1 digital dressing room

Shoppers can now try on outfits virtually and get a personalised size recommendation. Zyler’s new 2-in-1 tool makes e-commerce more personalised and immersive ... By Editorial staff

10/12/2024 – Sustainable chemistry in textile finishing

Sustainable chemistry in textile finishing

Polyethylene dispersion from sugar cane

One promising approach to reducing the carbon footprint on textile finishing is the CHT Group’s latest development of bio-based polyethylene dispersions ... By Editorial staff