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Final report

Milano Unica: strong rise in global visitors

The 41st edition of Milano Unica, showcasing the F/W 2026-2027 collections of high-end fabrics and accessories for menswear, womenswear and childrenswear, concluded with a notable increase in international attendance –+10% compared to the corresponding edition in 2024. By Editorial staff

Autumn/Winter 2026–27

Intertextile Directions trends revealed

At the heart of the upcoming Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition, the Intertextile Directions Trend Forum, themed Push Sensation, will ignite a new narrative for Autumn / Winter 2026-27 fashion trends. By Editorial staff

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 28/2025

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

Sustainable knitted fabrics

Local Fabric Makers set things in motion

„Lokalstoffmacher“ (Local Fabric Makers) – that’s Gebr. Otto, Edelweiss Jersey, and Textilveredlung Keller: three family-run companies from Baden-Württemberg in Germany creating locally produced, sustainable, and transparent knitted fabrics. By Sibylle Michel

Visitors will have the opportunity to attend 125 specialist presentations over the three days of the congress. © Dornbirn GFC

24/07/2024 – Fiber congress

Fiber congress

Dornbirn GFC 2024 characterized by the energy transition

The 63rd Dornbirn GFC 2024 presents innovative solutions for the energy transition in the textile industry. The presentations on the main topic “Energy ... By Sibylle Michel

Interested parties can register now for the trade fair for functional fabrics and accessories. © Performance Days

23/07/2024 – “Colorization – Chemistry is Everywhere“

“Colorization – Chemistry is Everywhere“

Performance Days with new Focus Topic

Performance Days is making a clear statement for the future of the textile industry with its new Focus Topic. Under the title “Colorization – Chemistry ... By Sibylle Michel

“Remotion” is recyclable and modified to naturally break down over 90% within four years. © Advansa

23/07/2024 – Polyester fibre with built-in biodegradability

Polyester fibre with built-in biodegradability

A step towards reducing marine plastic pollution

Affiliated companies, Advansa and Asia Pacific Fibers (APF), have launched “Remotion”, a fibre made from recycled ocean-bound plastic bottles, specifically ... By Sibylle Michel

23/07/2024 – Yarn Expo Autumn

Yarn Expo Autumn

Adding momentum to the green movement

Yarn Expo Autumn 2024 is a sourcing platform for both exhibitors and visitors, facilitating access to expanding market opportunities; this year, it will ... By Editorial staff

The comprehensive product portfolio covers a wide range of cotton and polyester interlinings. © Wendler Einlagen

22/07/2024 – Wendler Interlining

Wendler Interlining

Sustainable production in Vietnam as well

Wendler Interlining, headquartered in Reutlingen (Germany), is committed to sustainability and the conservation of resources. In 2020, the company opened ... By Sibylle Michel

Trends 2025 will provide design insights for fairgoers to get to grips with the latest industry trends. © Messe Frankfurt

22/07/2024 – Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles

“Healing Home – Spaces for Thriving Living”

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles is Asia´s leading home textile event which will be held on 14th-16th August 2024 at the National Exhibition and Convention ... By Editorial staff

Meist gelesen textile network-en KW 29 — Guido Marchetto, Production Supervisor at Marchi & Fildi, is very pleased with the new “IDF 3”. © Trützschler

22/07/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 29/2024

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