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Outdoor clothing

Suedwolle Group redefines wool outerwear

As part of its Suedwebs Innovation Hub, Suedwolle Group presents a new collection of down jackets that redefines how natural fibres can be used in outerwear. By Editorial staff

Trade fair

Heimtextil expands mattress area

Heimtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, is strategically expanding the Smart Bedding segment. The new exhibitor area “Sleep & Meet” will be created for the early 2026 edition, which will take place from January 13 to 16, 2026. By Sibylle Michel

Trade fair

Intertextile Apparel: Autumn show dates announced

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition will open its doors from 2 – 4 September 2025 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. By Editorial staff

Kornit at Fespa 2025

Kornit Digital champions digital mass customization

With a clear message to the industry – “Maximize your screen printing profits” – Kornit Digital demonstrated at Fespa 2025 how digital mass customization solutions are not only the perfect complement to screen printing, but the key to scalability, sustainability, and future-ready ... By Editorial staff

The specialist for solutions in the fields of warp knitting, weaving and technical textiles is strengthening its competitiveness with the new production site. © Karl Mayer

17/06/2024 – New subsidiary, new managing director

New subsidiary, new managing director

Karl Mayer founds a production company in Romania

The Karl Mayer Group founds a production facility in north-western Romania. Patrick Mack has been the new General Manager of Karl Mayer Romania since May ... By Sibylle Michel

17/06/2024

Review of the industry - week 24/2024

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

“The AATCC T-214 Comparator” is a new test method for the measurement of condensation on textiles in a humid microclimate. © Ardmel Group

17/06/2024 – Fabric quality control

Fabric quality control

Ardmel Group launches first-of-its-kind textile testing technology

The Scottish-based machinery specialist, Ardmel Group, has announced the development of its innovative textile testing technology, “The Comparator” which ... By Editorial staff

ntv moderator Torsten Knippertz (left) in an interview with Arno Gärtner, CEO of the Karl Mayer Group © Thomas Ecke/DISQ/ntv/DUP UNTERNEHMER

14/06/2024 – German Award for Sustainability Projects 2024

German Award for Sustainability Projects 2024

Karl Mayer honored for sustainable dyeing solution

Karl Mayer receives the German Award for Sustainability Projects 2024 for “Bluedye” – a solution for sustainable indigo dyeing. By Sibylle Michel

Lenzing CEO Stephan Sielaff looks forward working with another core shareholder. © Lenzing AG/Franz Neumayr

14/06/2024 – Stock corporation

Stock corporation

Lenzing welcomes new core shareholder Suzano S/A

Lenzing’s main shareholder B&C Group and the Brazilian pulp producer Suzano S/A have signed a long-term partnership in connection with the majority stake in Lenzing. By Sibylle Michel

Stan Blakney, Group President, BW Converting: “The rebrand is a culmination of a focused plan to support customers’ growth.” © BW Converting

11/06/2024 – Updated branding identity

Updated branding identity

BW Converting launches its mission-led rebranding

The industrial converting company BW Converting unveils new look and clearly defines its corporate mission – “Change for the better” – at “DRUPA” in Düsseldorf. By Editorial staff

Providing maximum convenience for visitors, Apparel Sourcing,and Texworld Paris belong to the cluster of related trade fairs organised by Messe Frankfurt France (alongside Avantex and Leatherworld which take place only once a year during July session). © www.adobe.com/Thomas Deron

10/06/2024 – Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris

A rich international offering for the fashion industry

From July 1st to 3th, 2024, Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris will welcome over a thousand exhibitors to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. As Europe´s leading ... By Editorial staff