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The textile network issue 2/2025 has been published!

In our latest issue, we use practical examples to show how AI, CAD and smart software are changing the textile industry. Also in focus: modern textile finishing – from innovative textile printing and new coatings to personalised design. Get your copy now and stay informed ... By Sibylle Michel

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We are currently conducting a reader survey in order to further develop our range of services and tailor our content even better to your interests. We are looking forward to your participation! By Editorial staff

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Review of the industry - week 18/2025

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

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Our highlights from Fespa 2025

textile network was at the Fespa Global Print Expo in Berlin and captured exciting impressions of the trade fair in pictures. Discover our highlights from Fespa in our picture gallery. By Sibylle Michel

Kuori’s materials break down microplastics, cutting them down by 10% every month under natural conditions outside of a composting facility, specifically at 20 °C in soil. They are the first to do this. © Kuori

17/07/2024 – Start-up interview

Start-up interview

Circular cleantech materials for a sustainable future

textile network met with Kuori, a Swiss cleantech start-up dedicated to advancing a post-oil economy by creating biodegradable and elastic materials from ... By Editorial staff

International buyers are said to have increased by 36% at Milano Unica. © Milano Unica

17/07/2024 – Milano Unica 39th edition

Milano Unica 39th edition

“Figures confirm how important it is to team up”

The curtain fell on the 39th edition of Milano Unica, where 569 exhibitors – including 454 Italian (+18% increase vs the July 2023 edition) and 115 European ... By Editorial staff

16/07/2024 – Textiles Recycling Expo

Textiles Recycling Expo

“Unique opportunity for the whole supply chain to get together”

The Textiles Recycling Expo is making its debut on 4th–5th June 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The exhibition is the first of its kind, focusing specifically ... By Editorial staff

Guido Marchetto, Production Supervisor at Marchi & Fildi, is very pleased with the new “IDF 3”. © Trützschler

15/07/2024 – Trützschler Group/Marchi & Fildi

Trützschler Group/Marchi & Fildi

Dream Team for direct spinning

The initial installations of the “Trützschler Card TC 30i” and the “Trützschler Integrated Draw Frame IDF 3” have been completed. Among the early adopters ... By Editorial staff

The pure and biodegradable PBS fulfills the requirements for a closed recycling process. © DITF

15/07/2024 – AiF project

AiF project

Synthetic leather made from recyclable and bio-based PBS

A new type of pure synthetic leather meets the high requirements of the European Ecodesign Regulation. Made from a bio-based plastic, it is biodegradable ... By Sibylle Michel

TN_EN_KW_28_Wochenrückblick — The summer issue of textile network is also a debut! © Meisenbach GmbH

15/07/2024 – On our own behalf

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Review of the industry - week 28/2024

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

As a global meeting place for the industry, Hannover Messe offers an ideal platform for industrial companies and service providers. © Hannover Messe

12/07/2024 – Joint stand in the “Future Hub”

Joint stand in the “Future Hub”

Technical textiles at Hannover Messe for the first time

Hannover Messe, which will take place from 31 March to 4 April 2025, will present the joint stand “Technical Textiles” for the first time in the “Future ... By Sibylle Michel