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Stäubli redefines textile production

Technical textiles are essential in products like airbags, printed circuit boards, parachutes, and artificial grass. High-end fibers such as carbon fiber and fiberglass combine lightness and strength, ideal for aircraft and vehicle components. By Editorial staff

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Review of the industry - week 11/2025

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

Quod volumus, possumus

2025 OECD Forum on due diligence in the garment and footwear sector

A total of 2.400 delegates participated annual Forum, which took place on 11 and 12 February at the OECD headquarters at Château de la Muette in Paris, set the focus on the implementation of mandatory due diligence within the sector. By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

Legal protection

Karl Mayer wins trademark dispute

The strong reputation of Karl Mayer’s successful warp preparation brand family – Prowarp, Karl Mayer Prosize and Prodye – has led to copycat activity, prompting the company to take legal action in Turkey. By Sibylle Michel

At Hannover Messe, the team will be demonstrating their technology with a “watch” that has a smart film applied to its back. PhD student Sipontina Croce and student Lukas Roth (right) are conducting research into textiles that incorporate smart films. © Oliver Dietze/Saarland University

09/04/2024 – Virtual skin contact

Virtual skin contact

Smart textiles are making remote hugs tangible

The team led by Professors Stefan Seelecke and Paul Motzki from Saarland University is presenting an innovative technology at the Hannover Messe, which ... By Editorial staff

09/04/2024 – Cavitec

Cavitec

High precision in coating and laminating

Cavitec, based in Tobel (CH), is a prepreg, hotmelt and coating machines manufacturer for coating, laminating and impregnating. The Swiss firm, part of ... By Editorial staff

Eva Baumann (CEO) with Prof. Dr. Klaus Müllers (CFO). © Dr. Bertram Schaedle

09/04/2024 – Change in the CHT Group management board

Change in the CHT Group management board

Eva Baumann becomes new CEO

As of April 1st, 2024, Eva Baumann takes over the position of CEO of the CHT Group. Together with Prof. Dr. Klaus Müller, who acts as CFO, she forms the ... By Editorial staff

08/04/2024 – BTMA

BTMA

Advanced fiber focus at Techtextil

The forthcoming Techtextil 2024 exhibition in Frankfurt serves as a platform to showcase advancements in in fiber development, emphasizing fibers derived ... By Editorial staff

Meist gelesen textile-network-EN KW 14 — CEO, Dr. Timo Hammer. © Hohenstein

08/04/2024

Review of the industry - week 14/2024

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

Period panties are an alternative to disposable pads and the like. © stock.adobe.com/weyo

03/04/2024 – Kehlheim Fibres/Gebr. Otto

Kehlheim Fibres/Gebr. Otto

Sustainable period underwear

At Techtextil, taking place in Frankfurt at the end of April 2024, companies Kelheim Fibres and Gebr. Otto will showcase their joint concept aimed at ... By Editorial staff

03/04/2024 – Persistence Market Research

Persistence Market Research

Nonwoven fabric market

Nonwoven fabrics, versatile materials made from fibers bonded together through various processes, find applications across industries such as healthcare, ... By Editorial staff

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