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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

Trade fairs

Strong response: Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 are well booked

High registration numbers with many new exhibitors herald a strong Techtextil and Texprocess 2026. From 21 to 24 April 2026, international suppliers present their innovations at the two leading trade fairs. By Sibylle Michel

Arrival at the Hannover Messe, beautiful weather included. © Meisenbach GmbH

04/04/2025 – Picture gallery

Picture gallery

Impressions from Hannover Messe 2025

The “Technical Textiles” pavilion is being held for the first time at Hannover Messe 2025. textile network editor-in-chief Sibylle Michel wanted to see ... By Editorial staff

Players importing into the US will therefore have to find ways to offset these higher costs, and consumers may expect availability issues while they try to navigate these new challenges. © donvictori0/stock.adobe.com

04/04/2025 – US Tariffs

US Tariffs

New US import tariffs to harm global apparel market

The new US import tariffs put pressure on brand margins and consumer sentiment. Following the latest news of new severe import duties being imposed by ... By Editorial staff

Visitors will have the chance to discover 50 leading companies across 8 industries, each presenting innovative solutions in sustainability, circularity, and transparency. © Bangladesh Apparel Exchange

03/04/2025 – Trade Fair

Trade Fair

Best of Bangladesh in Europe returns in April

The event will return on April 17-18, 2025, at Beurs van Berlage, one of Amsterdam’s most iconic venues. The 2nd edition of Best of Bangladesh in Europe ... By Editorial staff

Over 25,000 visitors attended the show – an overall 8% increase compared to the previous Spring Edition. © Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd

03/04/2025 – Trade Fair

Trade Fair

Intertextile Shanghai concludes amid strong demand

Fuelled by robust demand, the fair wrapped up successfully on 13 March in Shanghai. Over 370 exhibitors engaged with more than 25,000 visitors from 85 ... By Editorial staff

Passing on the baton: CFO Philipp Ebbinghaus (middle) takes on as CEO of Sandler while current CEO Dr. Christian Heinrich Sandler (right) is to become Chairman of the Supervisory Board, both as of August 1, 2025. Dr. Ulrich Hornfeck (left) remains as Member of Management Board. © Sandler AG

03/04/2025 – Personnel Matter

Personnel Matter

Generation change at Sandler AG

The Supervisory Board of Sandler AG made significant decisions regarding the company’s future leadership. Effective August 1, 2025, Philipp Ebbinghaus ... By Editorial staff

Powered with 100% renewable energy and leveraging advanced technologies, RE&UP sets a new benchmark for sustainable, low-impact recycled textile fibres. © Re&Up

02/04/2025 – Partnership

Partnership

Puma and RE&UP announce collaboration

Sports company Puma and RE&UP Recycling Technologies have signed a Letter of Intent to scale a fully circular textile solution, transforming textile waste ... By Jasmin Deschner

The rise has been driven by growing interest in the Ventile ECO range. © Ventile

01/04/2025 – Business

Business

Ventile reports record sales in France

Sustainable textile manufacturer, Ventile, has reported an 800% increase in total sales in France for the period January – December 2024, marking a record-breaking ... By Editorial staff