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Top 5 of the Week – 4/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Kathrin Elling

Fashion Industry Faces New Demands

Innatex highlights market shifts

Growing complexity in markets and communication is shaping the industry. The trade show illustrated how brands and retailers are reassessing processes to stay adaptable. By Daniel Keienburg

Global Markets

Strong global turnout at Heimtextil 2026

A volatile market environment highlighted the importance of Heimtextil 2026, where 47000 buyers sought orientation, reliable partners and insights into shifting sourcing and industry dynamics. By Daniel Keienburg

Employee buyout

Sock manufacturer Lorpen now operating independently

The Spanish functional and sports sock brand Lorpen is back on its own two feet. Parts of the management and workforce seized the opportunity to take ‘their brand’ into their own hands. By Editorial staff

06/02/2025 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Industry visionaries expected at Fespa 2025

Fespa Global Print Expo and its co-located events, European Sign Expo and Personalization Experience, will present a wealth of products and solutions ... By Editorial staff

The International Expo of Textile Machines, Materials and Accessories MyTexstyle is held from 7 to 9 May 2025 in the Kielce Exhibition and Congress Centre. © Targi Kielce

06/02/2025 – Advertorial

Advertorial

My TexStyle – Knowledge and Cutting-Edge Technologies for Poland’s Textile Sector

Ensuring sustainable production, using materials and machinery with minimal environmental impact, and extending product lifecycles —these are the new obligations ... By Editorial staff

“Working with Matic has been a fantastic experience,” says Nova Abbott, Head of Marketing, Kavalan. © Kavalan

05/02/2025 – Textile finishing

Textile finishing

Kavalan and Matic set new sustainability standard

Leading manufacturer of low environmental impact PVC-free wide format materials, Kavalan, shares details of its strategic partnership with Matic, a manufacturer ... By Editorial staff

Florescence, The Core and Techknowledge – the trend themes of Munich Fabric Start – received a high level of approval from visitors. © Munich Fabric Start

04/02/2025 – Final report January 2025

Final report January 2025

Innovative designs at Munich Fabric Start

A total of 625 international exhibitors showcased the new fabric trends and material innovations for Spring/Summer 2026 in their approximately 1,200 collections ... By Editorial staff

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