textile network

textile network survey

Outlook 2025: Positive feedback from the industry

The textile industry is currently facing major challenges. We want to focus on the positive developments and have therefore conducted a survey with several textile companies. You can find their surprising responses on our topic page “Survey 2025”. By Sibylle Michel

New corporate brand

Merger of Mehler Texnologies and Heytex

Effective immediately, Mehler Texnologies and Heytex, both part of the Freudenberg Group, will operate together under the new name MehlerHeytex. By Sibylle Michel

Fair working conditions

Vaude receives award for the 10th consecutive year

For many years, Vaude has been strongly committed to fair working conditions in the global supply chain. For this, the outdoor brand has now been awarded Leader Status by the independent organization Fair Wear for the 10th consecutive time. By Sibylle Michel

Software

Centric unveils new product categories and innovations

Centric Software enhances its Centric Market Intelligence, the competitive market intelligence solution designed to empower brands and retailers with data for consumer product trends, pricing intelligence and competitor monitoring. By Editorial staff

Highlighted exhibitor presenting functional pillow collections crafted from organic materials. © Messe Frankfurt

28/02/2025 – Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles

Spring Edition presents smart bedding technologies

From 11 to 13 March 2025 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre, visitors can explore these trends and discover the latest innovations, alongside ... By Editorial staff

Too much paperwork: According to a survey by Setlog, representatives of the consumer goods industry want nothing more from the new German government than a reduction in bureaucracy. © Scott Graham/unsplash

28/02/2025 – Setlog survey

Setlog survey

Most important task of the German government: Reducing bureaucracy

Reduce red tape and eliminate reporting obligations: If retailers of fast-moving consumer goods have their way, the new German government should put the ... By Sibylle Michel

A wide range of functional fabrics and accessories exhibitors across the fairground will showcase sustainable products at the upcoming Spring Edition. © Messe Frankfurt/Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

27/02/2025 – Trade Fair Shanghai

Trade Fair Shanghai

Intertextile Apparel reveals exhibitors

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition will be held from 11 – 13 March 2025. Featuring over 3,000 exhibitors across 190,000 sqm at Shanghai’s ... By Editorial staff

This Parisian event has established itself as an unmissable contact point for designers, buyers and suppliers of fabrics and finished products. © Messe Frankfurt

27/02/2025 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

New sourcing opportunities at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris

The 56th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris took place in a dynamic atmosphere. More than 8,500 international visitors made business connection ... By Editorial staff

Stephan Bühler, owner of JMH: “In the future, we will be able to offer even more efficient solutions in the field of process engineering and plant construction. This includes processes in the areas of kneading, mixing, compounding and cooling.” © Jakob Müller Holding AG

27/02/2025 – Akquisition

Akquisition

Jakob Müller Holding AG acquires Buss AG

The industrial company Jakob Müller Holding AG (JMH) is expanding its technology portfolio and acquiring Buss AG. This step strengthens JMH's ‘Process ... By Sibylle Michel

A record number of 45,000 professional visitors are expected at JEC World 2025, March 4–6. © JEC

26/02/2025 – Interview with Thomas Lepretre from JEC

Interview with Thomas Lepretre from JEC

“Composites have key competitive advantages”

JEC World, the leading international trade fair for composite materials, is fast approaching. A good opportunity to talk to Thomas Lepretre, VP Events, ... By Editorial staff

Leading fashion houses and retailers are increasingly incorporating organic cotton into their manufacturing processes and supply chains. © Messe Frankfurt/Yarn Expo Spring

26/02/2025 – Yarn Expo Spring 2025

Yarn Expo Spring 2025

Cotton yarn exhibitors prepare for spring showcase

Yarn Expo Spring, scheduled for 11 – 13 March 2025, will offer ample opportunities within the cotton sub-sector and a range of suppliers showcasing sustainable ... By Editorial staff