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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

Anniversary

Mayer & Cie. celebrates 120 years of textile machinery from Albstadt

On July 8, 2025, Mayer & Cie will celebrate its 120th anniversary. The company, now in its fourth generation of family ownership, specializes in the production and sales of circular knitting and braiding machines. By Sibylle Michel

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 27/2025

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

From silk to tech

The full spectrum of fabrics at Milano Unica

Milano Unica, the international trade fair for high-end fabrics and accessories, taking place at Rho Fiera Milano from July 8 to 10, showcases the excellence of Made-in-Italy and Made-in-Europe products and apparel accessories. By Editorial staff

Dresdner Spitzen’s latest collections offer creative inspiration and technical innovation for high-end fashion and lingerie. © Dresdner Gardinen- u. Spitzenmanufaktur

11/07/2025 – Premium-quality lace “Made in Germany”

Premium-quality lace “Made in Germany”

From eyelash galloons to hybrid laces

With its new collection, the German lace and warp knitting manufacturer Dresdner Spitzen demonstrates how contemporary lace design can achieve the highest ... By Sibylle Michel

Building on its second edition’s nearly 13% exhibitor growth, next year’s show floor will expand by 20%, from 15,000 to 18,000 sqm and cover the full area of Halls A and B. © Messe Frankfurt

09/07/2025 – Trade fair

Trade fair

VIATT 2026 unlocks broader opportunities

The Vietnam International Trade Fair for apparel, textiles and textile technologies (VIATT) will be returning to the Saigon Exhibition and Convention ... By Editorial staff

Marco Salvadè, President of ACIMIT: “I believe it is essential for our Association to be present at such a significant trade event.” © ACIMIT

08/07/2025 – ACIMIT at Milano Unica

ACIMIT at Milano Unica

Textile technology meets fashion

At the next edition of Milano Unica, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers (ACIMIT) will participate for the first time with an institutional ... By Editorial staff

The new Getzner black appears richer, more refined and more durable than comparable products. © Marcel Hagen – studio22

07/07/2025 – Getzner Textil at Milano Unica

Getzner Textil at Milano Unica

Refined whites and deeper blacks

For Milano Unica 2025, Getzner Textil AG presents enhanced white and black shirting fabrics. For nearly a decade, the company’s development team has worked ... By Editorial staff

Rudholm Group presents a selection of accessories born from the intersection of design, technology, and environmental responsibility. © Rudholm Group

04/07/2025 – Rudholm Group at Milano Unica

Rudholm Group at Milano Unica

Smart, circular, connected – accessories for the future

For the 2025 edition of Milano Unica, Rudholm Group presents a selection of cutting-edge accessories. Each item is crafted to combine aesthetics and functionality, ... By Editorial staff

With a keen sense for textile trends, Bitzer und Single will also be offering its customers a carefully curated and future-oriented range in HW26/27. © Bitzer + Single

03/07/2025 – Bitzer and Single at Milano Unica

Bitzer and Single at Milano Unica

Strong fabrics and new impulses for the HW26/27 season

Bitzer and Single are once again bringing a breath of fresh air to the world of fabrics and ingredients in the HW26/27 season. With strong partners at ... By Sibylle Michel

FET’s closed-loop supercritical CO2 system can achieve more than 95% solvent recovery without loss of performance. © FET

02/07/2025 – Fibre production process

Fibre production process

FET’s game changer for the biomedical market

A much more sustainable, cost effective and very flexible process for manufacturing critical fibres based on ultra high molecular weight polyethylene ... By Editorial staff