textile network

ITMA 2027

From machines to connected systems

Sewing remains labour-intensive, but almost everything around it is being automated and digitally linked at scale. Connected transport, cutting, machine vision and MES increasingly coordinate thousands of machines and operators as one system. By Antje Schmidtpeter

Interview with Anja Merker

Ready for the Digital Product Passport

Anja Merker, Managing Director of the Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Smarte Kreisläufe, explains in this interview why structured corporate data is the key to successful AI implementation, what risks shadow AI entails and how companies can prepare for the Digital Product Passport ... By Antje Schmidtpeter

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 37/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Kathrin Elling

AI Motion Analysis

Coats Digital Launches GSD RealMotion

Coats Digital announced the launch of GSD RealMotion, an AI-powered solution that analyses shop-floor video and applies its GSD methodology to create structured, GSD-coded method studies. By Sophie Starklauf

08/07/2026 – Amann Group

Amann Group

Comprehensive Transformation Programme

The Amann Group is realigning its organisation through a comprehensive transformation programme in response to the profound changes taking place across ... By Antje Schmidtpeter

The Membryx GmbH team with Managing Directors Annette and Rick van Es (centre) © video & photoworkers.ch

08/07/2026 – Protective textiles

Protective textiles

Getzner takes majority in Membryx

Getzner Textil has increased its stake in Membryx GmbH to 70.5 percent and now holds the majority in the specialist for textile protective layers and ... By Daniel Keienburg

Munich-Fabric-Start-2026-Copyright-Munich-Fabric-Start.jpg — From 14 to 16 July 2026, Munich fabric start will present the latest developments and innovations. © Munich Fabric Start

07/07/2026 – EPR insights, AI debates and curated art

EPR insights, AI debates and curated art

AW27-28 trends at Munich fabric start

From 14 to 16 July 2026, Munich fabric start will present around 650 collections at the Moc munich, accompanied by an extensive programme of keynotes, ... By Daniel Keienburg

Meist-gelesen-textile-network-EN-KW-27 Copyright Messe Frankfurt-Intertextile-Shanghai-Apparel-Fabrics — The Econogy Hub underscores the connection between ecological responsibility and economic performance, highlighting how material innovation supports both environmental progress and commercial success. © Messe Frankfurt / Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics

06/07/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 27/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Kathrin Elling

At A Penteadora in Unhais da Serra, Portugal, Andritz systems have been commissioned. © Andritz

06/07/2026 – Sustainability

Sustainability

Andritz: Textile recycling in Portugal

A Penteadora SA has successfully started up a complete mechanical textile recycling line and a needlepunch nonwoven line supplied by Andritz at its production ... By Larissa Terwart

Textiles-Recycling-Expo-2026-Copyright-Textiles-Recycling-Expo.jpg — Panel discussion at Textiles Recycling Expo 2026 in Brussels, where industry experts explore pathways to increased textile recycling and circularity. © Textiles Recycling Expo

02/07/2026 – Trade fair textile recycling and circularity

Trade fair textile recycling and circularity

Textiles Recycling Expo 2026 grows in Brussels

With a new VIP lounge, an expanded Industry Alliance Hub and the inaugural Textiles Recycling Awards, the 2026 edition consolidated the event's profile ... By Daniel Keienburg

textil-mode-Neo-Fashion-2026-Copyright-Gesamtverband-textil-mode.jpg — Neo.Fashion.2026 provides a catwalk for emerging talent. © Gesamtverband textil+mode

01/07/2026 – Neo.Fashion.2026 in Berlin

Neo.Fashion.2026 in Berlin

textil+mode: Strong partner for young talent

As part of Berlin Fashion Week, Neo.Fashion.2026 (July 2nd to 4th) is sending a clear message – with a particularly strong focus on networking, career ... By Larissa Terwart