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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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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

Picture gallery

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

Expansion

Brightfiber Textiles opens recycling factory

Brightfiber Textiles has officially opened the world’s first local circular textile factory together with the famous Dutch actress and activist Carice van Houten. The new factory transforms locally collected used clothing into high-quality textile fibers. By Editorial staff

11/07/2024 – Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

“Capture the opportunities of the digital revolution”

As the textile industry seeks innovative solutions to meet evolving demands in sourcing, manufacturing, and retailing, Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics ... By Editorial staff

Countless materials are suitable for laser processing. Visitors can see the processing quality of the eurolaser systems for themselves on site. © eurolaser

10/07/2024 – Anniversary celebration

Anniversary celebration

International “Innovation Days” at eurolaser

The “Innovation Days” will take place at eurolaser GmbH in Lüneburg, Germany, on the 11th and 12th of September 2024. To mark its 30th anniversary, the ... By Sibylle Michel

Countries in China’s Belt-Road-Initiative accounted for more than 50 % of China’s textile and clothing exports. © stock.adobe.com/ sirisakboakaew

10/07/2024 – China’s textile exports

China’s textile exports

Slow recovery after the pandemic slump

The global markets are recovering and opening up to increased imports of textiles and garments, even though imports still remain below the pre-pandemic ... By Manik Mehta, New York

10/07/2024 – Coloreel Group AB

Coloreel Group AB

Filing for bankruptcy

Coloreel Group AB has today announced its filing for bankruptcy. This decision is attributed to the company’s inability to expand its business volume ... By Editorial staff

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

10/07/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

The new issue of textile network has arrived!

The summer issue of our trade magazine for the textile industry is packed with news and also marks a debut for the textile network team. By Sibylle Michel

Getzner Textil AG and TFE Textil GmbH have achieved their first successes in the recycling of synthetic yarns. © Florian Kraler/flomotion.at

08/07/2024 – Recycling synthetic yarns

Recycling synthetic yarns

Turning waste into high-quality yarn

The Austrian family-owned company Getzner Textil is hard at work exploring the possibilities of the circular economy in the textile industry. Initial ... By Sibylle Michel

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