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Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut e.V.

Textile LAB Professional in Focus

STFI’s free themed day in Chemnitz combines machine demonstrations with applications for green cities, natural fibres for lightweight construction and student art projects. By Daniel Keienburg

New in the dyestuffs portfolio

Brilliant Blue and Solar Yellow from CHT

Versatile and flexible in application, the two new dyes from speciality chemicals manufacturer CHT Group, headquartered in Tübingen, stand out. By Larissa Terwart

Proof of compliance? One system.

Uniforms and protective clothing follow a requirement, not a season: test records, certificates, multi-year framework contracts. Keeping that data in one place makes the work noticeably easier: JUMPSTART PLM brings article, material, tests and suppliers together – every ... von Koppermann Computersysteme GmbH

The Seam as a Safety Factor

Gütermann: Sewing Thread for TL Tests

Anyone sewing military clothing must meet TL requirements precisely. Gütermann classifies the seam as safety-critical and shows which testable criteria and evidence count in tenders. von Redaktion

“Reflective 30” shimmers and sparkles in the dark. © Gunold

11/09/2026 – Safety first

Safety first

Gunold: Always better reflected

If you’re out and about in fog or at dusk, you’ll want to feel safe during the darker months too – with Gunold’s “Reflective 30”, that’s no longer a problem. By Larissa Terwart

Texhibition-Istanbul-2026-Copyright-Texhibition-Istanbul.jpg — More than 500 companies will exhibit at Texhibition Istanbul at the Istanbul Expo Center. © Texhibition Istanbul

09/09/2026 – Texhibition Istanbul (9-11 September 2026)

Texhibition Istanbul (9-11 September 2026)

SmartTex Hub premieres

Texhibition marks its 10th edition by strengthening its B2B and business set-up and launching the SmartTex Hub dedicated to technical textiles. Visitors ... By Daniel Keienburg

Intertextile-Shanghai-Home-Textiles-2026-Copyright-Messe-Frankfurt--HK--Co-Ltd.jpg — Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles: The Autumn Edition 2026 closed on 20 August in Shanghai, drawing nearly 36,000 visitors from 113 markets and over 900 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions. © Messe Frankfurt (HK) Co Ltd

09/09/2026 – l Trade Fair

l Trade Fair

Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles

The Autumn Edition 2026 closed on 20 August in Shanghai, drawing nearly 36,000 visitors from 113 markets and over 900 exhibitors from 19 countries and ... By Editorial staff

08/09/2026 – Mechanical Textile Recycling

Mechanical Textile Recycling

Fibre Quality Is Determined in the Opening Process

Agatex has developed and industrially validated PFAS-free processing aids that reduce short fibres and dust while improving fibre length, carding performance ... By Antje Schmidtpeter

08/09/2026 – Conference

Conference

Dornbirn GFC 2026

From September 16 to 18, 2026, the international fiber community will meet in Dornbirn, Austria, to discuss current trends, technological developments, ... By Antje Schmidtpeter

Mean fiber length distribution based on L(n) for different recycling waste types. © Uster Technologies AG

08/09/2026 – Recycled Fiber

Recycled Fiber

Uster Recycled Fiber Matrix classifies recycled cotton

Uster’s Recycled Fiber Matrix offers a two-dimensional way to assess mechanically recycled cotton. Based on AFIS 6 measurements, it grades lots A-D to ... By Daniel Keienburg

-Nachwuchsforscherprojekt-ConFiTex-Copyright-C--Zahn-WHZ.jpg — Project lead Prof Katharina Jebsen-Plättner (second from left), Prof Dr rer nat Hardy Müller (centre), and three early-career researchers from the “ConFiTex” project team. © C. Zahn/WHZ

07/09/2026 – Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau

ConFiTex: Needles as a fibre raw material

ConFiTex at WHZ is investigating conifer needles, especially pine, as a cellulosic fibre material. The focus is on recovery, modification and textile ... By Daniel Keienburg